TOOL Sober Live at the Reading Festival • England August 27th 1993 On this day, August 27th 1993 Maynard, in a pink onesie and boots lead Tool through their set at the Reading Festival in England which consisted of tracks from their debut EP Opiate and their then new album, Undertow. | The YEAR Grunge BROKE

TOOL - Sober (live 1993 multicam HQ) | Pain is an Illusion

“Sober” by Tool captures the intense internal battle that so many people face on the path to sobriety. The song offers a raw look into the seductive power of addiction, shedding light on how loud and persistent that inner voice can be. But it also serves as a reminder to fight back against it by focusing on the person you want to become and the goals you’re striving to achieve. Recovery is tough, and moments of struggle are real—but every time you choose to keep moving forward, you’re reclaiming