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Everything published on Viyolens under Tool — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
How to Set Up and Use Adam Jones Tool
A step-by-step guide to building and configuring an Adam Jones–style guitar rig: signal chain order, Mesa/Boogie settings, wah configuration, and how to dial in the tone.
The Best Progressive Metal Artists to Know
Hundreds of bands, multiple subgenres and a lot of competing claims to significance. Here are the artists that actually matter and where they fit in the story.
Essential Progressive Metal Albums Explained
This genre produces complete statements more than it produces singles. Here are the albums that matter and what makes each of them significant.
The History of Progressive Metal
Progressive metal was assembled from heavy metal, progressive rock and jazz influences by a specific generation of musicians in the 1980s. Here's the full story.
Adam Jones Tool Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Adam Jones of Tool has built one of heavy rock's most recognisable guitar sounds over three decades. This guide explains the gear, technique, and approach behind it.
Common Adam Jones Tool Mistakes to Avoid
Getting closer to the Adam Jones sound means correcting the habits that work for simpler styles but undermine the controlled, articulate heaviness his approach requires.
Adam Jones Tool for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Adam Jones's guitar style rewards beginners who approach it systematically. This guide explains where to start — before the expensive gear matters.
A Beginner's Guide to Progressive Metal
Progressive metal rewards patience and repeated listening. Here's what it is, who the essential artists are, and where to start.
The Best Progressive Metal Songs Right Now
The best way to understand any genre is through its songs. These are the tracks that most effectively demonstrate what progressive metal does and why it matters.
Adam Jones Tool: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Getting the Adam Jones guitar tone means choosing the right Les Paul, Mesa/Boogie amp, and a handful of essential effects. This buyer's guide covers every component at different price points.
The Best Adam Jones Tools for the Money
These picks cover every component of the Adam Jones guitar rig — from the essential Les Paul and Mesa/Boogie to the wah and delay — chosen for what they actually deliver in this context.
