Tool's New Album Speculation Grows as Danny Carey Commits to Fall Tour

Drummer Danny Carey’s absence from the BEAT collective’s upcoming fall tour has sparked renewed speculation that the progressive metal band Tool may return to the studio this autumn. BEAT announced that Terry Bozzio will replace Carey for the North‑American dates, and bassist Tony Levin explained that Carey’s “Tool commitments” prevent his participation.

While the band has not issued an official statement, the timing coincides with the seventh anniversary of Tool’s 2019 album Fear Inoculum and earlier comments from Carey expressing a desire for a new release by 2027. Bassist Justin Chancellor previously confirmed that new material is being worked on, though he cautioned that the band’s creative process lacks a fixed schedule. Fans are watching for any indication that the band will begin recording, potentially leading to a long‑awaited follow‑up album.