In the last few years, we've had a few updates on the songwriting process for the new Tool album. However, the prog band has taken the next step and is about to record their first new material since the release of 2006's 10,000 Days. Joe Barresi is at the helm of the recordings which are about to begin. More than ten years later, Tool are finally delivering another new album.

Here is their latest update: "Who's ready for some major breaking news? Brace yourself; get ready... okay, here we go. We are very excited to announce what is sure to be welcome news for both fans of Tool and prog-metal enthusiasts in general. After all the years of writing and arranging (and re-arranging) at the band's loft, I can at this time officially report that the guys have moved into a major studio where the recording process for the next album is about to begin in earnest. For the past few days the band members have been getting sonically adjusted to their new surroundings - dialing in the equipment settings and restaurant catering choices - in preparation for Danny to begin his tracking any time now - perhaps by the time that you read this!

"I am also excited to announce that 'evil' Joe Barresi will once again have his capable fingers at the engineering controls for what will certainly be another masterful Tool offering by the talented team. Pinch yourself if you want, but I have been told that all systems are go at this point for the upcoming sessions. I will be posting periodic bits and pieces on the progress of the tracking once the guys get deeper into the recording process, and hope that all of you will keep checking back to the official website for these updates. In the meantime, be sure to also visit the individual band members' sites and socials (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) for more inside glimpses as Tool prepares for the next stage in their musical odyssey."

Stay tuned for details on the album, including title, release date and more.

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Tool