Tool is set to perform at the 2026 Louder Than Life festival alongside Iron Maiden, Danny Elfman, Limp Bizkit, and Danzig, while also headlining Riot Fest 2026 with Morrissey as opener. The band's evolving sound, marked by atmospheric textures and progressive experimentation, continues to be examined in retrospective pieces that reflect on their influence and controversial reception since the release of Ænima.