^ Larry's had quite a career: taught by Joe Satriani, helped create the (arguably) first Death Metal album, and then went on to co-found one of the most unique bands in history. Not to mention he can make his guitar scream like a fucking psychotic banshee.
Ofcourse it is Tool is awesome - they have always been in my top 5 - but as of late they are my top 1 at the moment - I am in love with Maynards lyrics which never paid much attention to only the music.
not sure if its true but i read emperor maybe touring again next year. in the nightside eclipse, is my favorite black metal cd ever except for maybe the split they did with enslaved.
I only really like Metal if it's of exceptionally high quality (well...at least good) and has a really sexy singer. That's about it. Rare, too.
One of the sexiest singers that's been on the planet + extra points for the German accent - love how he sings "And you are my frost". Sexy Germans. Always liked them.