:-)? Donger buddy? Tool? Really? That's an impressive surprise. I'm a big fan as well. Have seen them in person more than any other band.
I think their new album is a bit of a disappointment though. Not terrible. But it feels like a bunch of recycled riffs of their previous albums all mashed up together.
I was a drummer in high school. Danny Carey in the mid 90s just completely blew my mind. Not to mention, he was from Lawrence, KS. Not sure if you've seen this or not, but it's insanely impressive. His drumming skills are just off the charts...