Danny Elfman Says Tool Album Helped Him Endure the Pain of His Multiple Tattoos
Danny Elfman says Tool’s 2019 album *Fear Inoculum* helped him cope with the pain of getting his many tattoos. He told drummer Danny Carey that listening to the record carried him through the process, highlighting how music can provide a powerful distraction from physical discomfort.
Elfman said he had listened to the full album around 40 times, yet could not name a single song. A composer known for scoring Tim Burton films and former Oingo Boingo frontman, he recently completed shows with his solo rock band and is scheduled to perform orchestral concerts of Burton film music in Las Vegas on 13 and 14 November.
- Tool’s *Fear Inoculum* helped Danny Elfman endure tattoo sessions.
- He listened to the full album about 40 times.
- Elfman has two Tim Burton film music concerts scheduled in Las Vegas.
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Danny Elfman is an American composer and musician known for film scores, including music for Tim Burton’s films. He was also the singer of the rock band Oingo Boingo and performs with a solo band.
Tool is an American rock band whose members include drummer Danny Carey. Its 2019 album, Fear Inoculum, is a long-form release that Elfman listened to while getting tattoos, using the music to help manage the discomfort.