There has been a press release regarding a string quartet tribute to Tool which sounds rather interesting. “This concept, inspired by the complex compositions and unique sound of Tool, delivers dramatic interpretations of the best of the band. This album takes the band’s rhythmic guitars, assault-rifle drums, wide-ranging, multiple-octave vocals and turns them into aggressive string playing, deep and percussive cello, and vigorous yet delicate vocalizations on violin.” I have long been a fan of the Finnish Apocalyptica, who played some of Metallica’s greatest hits with their cellos (then later went on to arrange their own cello-driven heavy metal with their latest album, Cult), so I’m sure I’ll enjoy this tribute to Tool…
