In a recent interview with Kerrang, Tool drummer Danny Carey confirmed something which, to be honest, we kinda assumed from the start: the new material is probably a bit too long for mainstram radio.
“Well, whatever those guys play is how they express themselves. Adam and Justin aren’t musically educated, so they just come up with the weirdest shit. I just try to anchor it down and make it simple. The cool thing is every time I think I’ve simplified it as much as I can, we’ll give it to Maynard and he’ll do something even more simplified – to the point where practically anyone can sing it! It’s simple shit and it’s coming out, man. The tracks are long…too long! Definitely too long for the radio (laughs)!”
Now, longer isn't necessarily better, but after such a long time between drinks we're open to something we can sink our teeth into.
