Lateralus is the third studio album by USA rock band Tool. It was released on May 15, 2001, through Volcano Entertainment. The album was recorded at Cello Studios in Hollywood and The Hook, Big Empty Space, and The Lodge in North Hollywood between October 2000 and January 2001. David Bottrill, who had produced the band's two previous releases, Ænima and Salival, produced the album along with the band and became the last Tool album produced by Bottrill to date.