An examination of colonial history using the lyrics and art of the progressive metal band Tool as a primary text. The book discusses the episodes of history broached by the band, and analyses their use of typography and literature to address these narratives. The text then ties these topics back into the central themes of the lyrics and artwork of the band's remarkable catalog.
Albert Cordray graduated in 2007 from the University of Utah with a BA in English Literature. He is a social worker and independent researcher living in Vancouver Washington with his partner and their son.
