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Tool - Pyramid

meetyourmaster
Sun, 30/12/2018 - 18:10

This semi-common Opiate print was an early telltale sign of Tool's advocacy of free thought, comparing religion to an "Opiate For the Masses". While never directly regarded as a Cam de Leon design, the hands on the back strongly resemble hands of his later works (Secret; Suffocate). This print was produced into the mid-Ænima era, and the Giant tag indicates they were well into their merchandising contract, so I'd clock this actual piece of fabric at the mid-late '90s, despite the design originating in 1992. Check my upload of the longsleeve black version for a view of some interesting early Tool ephemera.

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Year: 1992
Original TShirt Fabric Color: 
Grey
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Kvltdad's picture

One of my favorite Tool shirts.

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meetyourmaster's picture

My man! Yeah, it's pretty worn, but still has some miles left in it. Thanks ya kindly!

0mniperfectus's picture

Nice shirt bro! I'm looking for this one to top off my small collection. Do you usually see these on eBay or Grailed or should I search elsewhere? Also, ABSOLUTE FIRE collection my guy! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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meetyourmaster's picture

Ah, hello hello. They're actually not super uncommon on those sites; the problem with this one (like the Wrench shirt) is that even though the shirt was printed well into the Ænima era, the copyright always reads 1992. Thus, when people sell it, they try to market it as this hyper-limited print that was available at 5 shows during the Opiate tour, so the price fluctuates greatly. With that said, there are a few rare variations in color and sleeve length which are highly valuable to collectors. Thank you for the fire!

0mniperfectus's picture

Thanks for the info, man! Hoping I find one in good shape

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Recent Comments

  • I don't think it's official either. However, still a great old shirt. Maybe ask Samoth or Frost?
  • whats the tag ?
  • i like da green shade penis mane
  • Here you go with the metal version: https://tshirtslayer.com/tshirt-or-longsleeve/sexcrement-no-maam ;)
  • I have the Malicious catalogue from 95 and there’s only 2 different designs mentioned.
  • I saw that shirt available for sale for a couple of months from the place Max mentioned, really doubt that this is from
  • Gavin got this from me, and I got it from Felix. I dont know if its from malicous or not.
  • Damn this one is rare and stunning, the printing captures the twisted art of Michael Whelan perfectly
  • What a nice one!
  • I’m unsure, I saw another post of the same front and back print saying they were official, but I’m unsure.
  • this is awesome
  • Official from where though? Which label ?
  • from what year ?
  • wow dont see these all the time, i could be wrong but i THINK these were produced right around persistence of time (90-9
  • It is a fantastic one! Cheers!
  • Looks great!