'90s Metal Band Reacts to Rock Music Festival Announcement
Tool, the multi-award-winning band behind the hit song "Sober," has fans buzzing after announcing exciting news.
Riot Fest 2026, one of the premier music festivals in the U.S., revealed the lineup of bands and artists scheduled to perform at this year's event.
Scheduled to kick off from Sept. 18 through 20 at Douglass Park in Chicago, the three-day event will feature high-octane sets from over 100 bands.
For the special event, the headlining roster features performances from ‘90s music icon Alanis Morissette, Twenty One Pilots and Pierce the Veil.
In addition, Tool will also be joining the lineup as one of the festival's headliners.
Following the announcement, the band's official Instagram account shared a post expressing its enthusiasm for Riot Fest 2026.
"We are happy to announce we'll be playing at @riot_fest in Douglas Park, Chicago, IL. The festival takes place Sept 18th-20th, 2026. Tickets are on sale now! LINK IN BIO," the caption reads.
The Instagram update sparked buzz among fans who shared their enthusiasm for the band's upcoming festival appearance.
"This is a mix I really enjoy… damn," one wrote.
"This lineup is beyond sick. But why does this have to take place in Chicago?" a fan said.
"This is a wild lineup," a follower noted.
"I never thought in a million years I would see Tool playing with Taking Back Sunday," a commenter remarked.
At the upcoming festival, fans will get to see high-energy concerts from indie trailblazers like The Format, Twin Peaks, Pixies and Bright Eyes, as well as alternative rock veterans such as Morrissey, Sugar, Local H and more.
Adding to the excitement, music legends like Iggy Pop, Patti Smith & Her Band, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd are also set to take the stage at the festival.
Beyond the forthcoming festival, Tool is gearing up for an exciting milestone in the coming years.
Drummer Danny Carey shared in an interview with Spiral Out Network that the band is "working on a lot of new Tool songs now, hopefully [for release in] 2027, that's the goal".
The drummer mentioned that performing at the iconic Sphere residencies has been on their radar.
"Yeah, we're very much into that," he said, as mentioned by The PRP, adding, "We're hoping when we release the new record, maybe do a stint at the Sphere, 'cause I think we're the perfect band for that. We've been talking to those guys."
Tool currently consists of members Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, bassist Justin Chancellor and frontman Maynard James Keenan, who also plays with supergroup A Perfect Circle and the band Puscifer.
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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM.