ON THIS DAY, May 15th, 2001, TOOL released their third full-length album, Lateralus, through Volcano Entertainment. For most bands, following an album like Ænima might have seemed impossible. The rich tapestry of crushing dynamics, brooding atmosphere, gilt-edged songwriting, and goosebump-inducing performances on that album left many wondering if the band had reached the peak of their creativity just two albums in. TOOL, seemingly unfazed by such concerns, used the monumental statement made on

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