Tool Shed (A Tribute to Tool)

Tool Shed are playing MK11 Live Music Venue on Friday 19 November, their tribute to Tool. They've been at it since 2018, and they describe their work as striving to replicate every aspect of the band's sound, from the primal energy of Opiate and Undertow to the mind-bending progressive passages of Fear Inoculum.

That range is a good way to look at what they do. Tool's discography spans decades and styles, and Tool Shed build their set around that whole stretch rather than sticking to one era. They lean on bright psychedelic visuals and a wide repertoire, with the aim of recreating the huge Tool live experience on a smaller scale. It's a UK-touring act, and they mark album anniversaries like those of Ænima and 10,000 Days as part of their regular run.

If you've followed the band, you'll know the sound shifts quite a bit over the years. The early records, Opiate and Undertow, are the raw, heavy side of things, while Fear Inoculum is where the long, winding progressive sections really take over. Tool Shed work their way across that ground, and the psychedelic visuals they bring in are a nod to the visual side of Tool's own shows.

The gig is at MK11 Live Music Venue, Keller Close, Kiln Farm, MK11 3LH, starting at 19:30. Tickets are from £12.50.