: A stripped-down, more rhythmic version of the main riff, often played with the volume rolled back slightly.
: Mirrors the guitar's low-end movement but with more percussive attack. TOOL - Stinkfist
"Stinkfist" is the opening track of 1996 breakthrough album, Ænima . Known for its heavy, rhythmic guitar work by Adam Jones and the deep, driving bass of Justin Chancellor , it is a staple of their live performances. : A stripped-down, more rhythmic version of the
For guitarists, "Stinkfist" is often recommended as an entry point into TOOL's style because it utilizes many of Adam Jones's core techniques without being overly complex. Known for its heavy, rhythmic guitar work by
: Built around a slight bend on the 2nd fret of the low string, followed by the 5th fret on the
: Features dissonant, sliding guitar licks higher up the neck and heavily palm-muted 16th-note "speed bursts" that build into an aggressive finale.
Justin Chancellor's bass line provides the song's foundational "grind."