TOOL – Opiate (1992)

Before the mind-bending visuals, polyrhythms, and 10-minute epics, TOOL was something far more raw — a storm of pure rage, sharp riffs, and blasphemous poetry that defied convention. This wasn’t music for the faint of heart; it was a musical onslaught that demanded your attention, cracked open your mind, and left a scar.

“Choices always were a problem for you…”
From the very first note, Opiate didn’t just knock on the door of your perception — it kicked it down with a ferocity that felt almost sacrilegious. With a brutal mix of grunge and progressive elements, TOOL pushed the boundaries of what rock could be, embracing chaos and channeling it into an unsettling yet mesmerizing experience.

This EP was the spark that ignited the fire of what would become one of the most innovative and influential bands in metal and rock history. It was unrefined, unapologetic, and unafraid to speak uncomfortable truths. Opiate wasn’t just a debut — it was a declaration of war on musical norms, and it set the stage for the wild, mind-expanding journey that would follow.