Studio Album · No. 5
Fear Inoculum Songwriting Credits by Tool
Produced by Tool · Engineered by Joe Barresi, Bob Ludwig
Tool Dissectional
Progressive rockProgressive metalAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tool carries a lyricist or composer credit.
7 trackswritten by Tool
0 tracksoutside writers
Tool's roles on this album
Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist86%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
7
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
500,000
US Copies Sold
2019
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance (2020)
Grammy Award for Best Rock Song (2020, Nominated)
Data Insight
Fear Inoculum, Tool's first album in thirteen years, is credited simply to Tool, the band's collective-authorship shorthand for all four members writing together. "7empest" won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance, and the ten-minute title track became the longest song ever to enter the Billboard Hot 100. It is wholly self-written and gave the band its third straight No. 1 album.
Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fear Inoculum
#93
|
Maynard James Keenan | Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor | Tool | Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Pneuma
|
Maynard James Keenan | Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor | Tool | Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Invincible
|
Maynard James Keenan | Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor | Tool | Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Descending
|
Maynard James Keenan | Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor | Tool | Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Culling Voices
|
Maynard James Keenan | Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor | Tool | Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Chocolate Chip Trip
|
Not documented | Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor | Tool | - |
| 7 |
7empest
|
Maynard James Keenan | Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor | Tool | Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Fear Inoculum
Did Tool write Fear Inoculum themselves?
Yes. The album is credited simply to Tool, the band's standard collective credit for all four members writing together: Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones, and Maynard James Keenan. It is fully self-authored.
Did 7empest by Tool win a Grammy?
Yes. "7empest" won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance, Tool's third win in that category. The title track "Fear Inoculum" was also nominated for Best Rock Song.
Why is Fear Inoculum by Tool a record-setting Billboard song?
At 10 minutes and 21 seconds, "Fear Inoculum" became the longest song ever to enter the Billboard Hot 100 when it charted at No. 93. It reflects the band's habit of long, multi-section compositions.
How long did Tool take to make Fear Inoculum?
Fear Inoculum arrived in 2019, thirteen years after 10,000 Days, the band's longest gap between albums. It debuted at No. 1, their third consecutive chart-topping record.
Is Fear Inoculum by Tool certified Gold?
Yes. Fear Inoculum was certified Gold by the RIAA. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with about 270,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
When was Fear Inoculum by Tool released?
Fear Inoculum was released on August 30, 2019, through Tool Dissectional, Volcano, and RCA. It was the band's fifth studio album.