Tool drummer Danny Carey recently provided an update on the band’s highly anticipated new album. He shared details about their current progress in an interview with Spiral Out.
Carey discussed the band’s ongoing work and revealed their target timeline for releasing new music.
“Keeping busy, you know man,” Carey said. “Working on a lot of new Tool songs right now. Hopefully, 2027, you know, that’s the goal.”
Carey’s comments indicate that Tool is actively working on new material. The band aims to release their next album in 2027. This announcement comes as fans have been eagerly waiting for new music from the progressive metal giants.
The upcoming album would mark a significant milestone for Tool. It would be their follow-up to Fear Inoculum, which was released in 2019. VICE reported that the band has not put out a new album since Fear Inoculum. That album itself came 13 years after its predecessor, 10,000 Days. This pattern of extended gaps between releases has become characteristic of Tool’s meticulous approach to creating music.
Beyond the album announcement, Carey revealed ambitious plans for supporting the new record. SPIN noted that Tool is hoping to release the new album in 2027 and support it with a residency at the next-level Sphere in Las Vegas. The drummer explained that the band is actively exploring this unique venue opportunity.
“We’re hoping when we release the new record, maybe do a stint at the Sphere ’cause I think we’re the perfect band for that,” Carey explained in the interview.
Carey acknowledged the challenges that would come with such an ambitious undertaking. Loudwire detailed that he described preparing for such a residency as “pretty intense” and “a very expensive endeavor.” He noted that “it’s a few shows before you make any money.” Despite the financial and logistical challenges, Carey emphasized that the venue is “incredible.” He recently toured the Sphere himself, admitting he “almost got vertigo” from the experience.
The potential Sphere residency would represent a groundbreaking moment for both Tool and the venue. It would combine the band’s immersive progressive metal soundscapes with the Sphere’s cutting-edge visual technology. JamBase confirmed that Tool hopes to release the new album and play a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2027. This would make it a comprehensive multimedia experience for fans.
