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Tom Morello Praises Dying Vet Tomas Young's Letter Condemning George W. Bush + Dick Cheney

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:09:23 +0000

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello is speaking out in support of dying war vet Tomas Young, who earlier this week penned an emotional and scathing letter condemning former President Bush and Vice-President Cheney and the role they played in starting and continuing the Iraq War.

Guitarists Eddie Van Halen + Tom Morello Contribute to LL Cool J's Upcoming Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:23:45 +0000

Rapper LL Cool J is apparently ready to "call it a comeback," rocking things out on his upcoming album. Earlier this week, the emcee and Grammy host posted a pair of photos featuring himself in the studio sitting at the console with guitar legend Eddie Van Halen.

Tom Morello + Others Salute MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:32:03 +0000

Tom Morello's growing relationship with Bruce Springsteen continued in a major way Friday night (Feb. 8) in Los Angeles as the Rage Against the Machine guitarist was all over the set list for the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute to "The Boss."

Tom Morello Reveals Identity of 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' Video's Naked Guy

Chad Childers — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:30:29 +0000

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello has continued his video series where he answers fan questions and in his latest installment he revealed a long-secret piece of trivia from the band's history -- the identity of the naked guy in the 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' video.

Tom Morello to Fill In for Steven Van Zandt on Bruce Springsteen's Australian Tour

Chad Childers — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:45:26 +0000

Tom Morello may not be rocking with Rage Against the Machine at the moment, but the guitarist has found another tour that will keep him occupied. Morello has agreed to play in Bruce Springsteen's band for their upcoming Australian tour while regular guitarist Steven Van Zandt (above, right) takes a break to shoot episodes of his television series 'Lilyhammer.'

Eddie Vedder and Tom Morello to Perform at 2013 MusiCares Event Honoring Bruce Springsteen

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:46:50 +0000

Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and Rage Against the Machine / Nightwatchman guitarist Tom Morello are both scheduled to perform at the 2013 MusiCares benefit gala. The show will be held on Feb. 8 in Los Angeles to honor Bruce Springsteen, who has been named the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year.

Camp Freddy Complete Hollywood Residency With Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Lemmy + More

Chad Childers — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:57:26 +0000

The all-star covers band Camp Freddy took to Los Angeles' Roxy just prior to the holidays for three nights of surprise guests and killer covers that left audiences rocked to the core. With a base of singer Donovan Leitch, guitarists Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison, bassist Chris Chaney and drummer Matt Sorum, Camp Freddy puts on a great show as is, but the surprise guests are usually what makes the gigs fun.

Tom Morello Unsure If Rage Against the Machine Will Ever Perform Again

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:08:09 +0000

With the recent release of ‘Rage Against the Machine - XX,’ the 20th anniversary edition of Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut disc, fans had plenty of reason to celebrate in hopes that it marked only the beginning of fresh new things to come from the band. However, guitarist Tom Morello has squashed that dream for now, even going so far to say that the band may never play together again at all. Say it isn’t so, Tom!

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello: Not All Band Members Ready to Make a New Album

Anne Erickson — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:54:50 +0000

With the 20th anniversary edition of legendary rap-rockers Rage Against the Machine’s self-titled debut on target to arrive Nov. 27, rumors have been swirling that the band might be planning a new album. Guitarist Tom Morello dashed any of those hopes in an interview with Billboard earlier this month, and now, he’s chiming in on why the band might not regroup for a new set.

Tom Morello Says 'No Plans' for Rage Against the Machine Beyond Reissue of Debut Album

Chad Bowar — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:12:16 +0000

With the 20th anniversary edition of their self-titled debut set to be released Nov. 27, Rage Against the Machine fans are wondering if the band plans on recording a new album.

Tom Morello, Serj Tankian + Tim McIlrath Release Pro-'Occupy' Song 'We Are the 99 Percent'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, System of a Down singer Serj Tankian and Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath have joined forces to create an unofficial anthem for the Occupy Wall Street movement. Morello recently performed a free show to mark the one-year anniversary of Occupy and to help "re-energize" the political faction.

All That Remains Singer Phil Labonte Clarifies Twitter Rant About Tom Morello

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:51:40 +0000

All That Remains singer Phil Labonte has issued a lengthy statement regarding his recent Twitter comments about Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. In a recent Op-Ed piece penned for Rolling Stone magazine, Morello responds to Vice Presidential hopeful Paul Ryan’s recent confession that Rage Against the Machine is his favorite band. Morello called it [...]

Favorite Tom Morello Album – Readers Poll

Tree Riddle — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:56:52 +0000

Tom Morello is one of the most prolific rock guitarists of all time. To honor the 48th birthday (May 30) of the man who has thrown down bombastic riffs for Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and folky ballads as The Nightwatchman — we’re asking which album of Morello’s is your favorite.

Tom Morello's Activism Takes Center Stage at Chicago's National Nurses United Rally

Chad Childers — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:45:31 +0000

Like an oratory superhero, wherever there is social injustice, Tom Morello will be there. The Rage Against the Machine guitarist and solo artist recently lent his celebrity to the National Nurses United Rally in Chicago, and continued his commitment to activism.

Tom Morello, Ben Harper Team Up for New Nightwatchman 'Save the Hammer for the Man' Video

Dave Kim — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:55 +0000

Tom Morello has enlisted the help of Ben Harper in what is a super team-up of epic political rock proportions. The duo have released a music video for Morello’s the Nightwatchman project for the song ‘Save the Hammer for the Man.’ Morello has been leading peaceful rallies at various places across the country, including Occupy [...]

Tom Morello Nurses United Rally Performance to Go On As Planned

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:11:50 +0000

Back on! Tom Morello‘s performance at the National Nurses United rally, which was originally set to take place on May 18 at Chicago’s Daley Plaza during the NATO summit, will go on as planned. The guitarist deemed it a victory the city, free speech and rock ‘n’ roll. There was a bureaucratic snafu earlier this week, with city officials getting involved and trying to force the demonstration to move elsewhere by revoking the required permit.

Tom Morello Staging 'Flash Mob Dance Party' for Occupy SXSW

Tree Riddle — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:00:32 +0000

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is bringing his alter ego, The Nightwatchman, to the Swan Dive in Austin, Texas, on Friday as part of the SXSW festivities that have been going on for the past week.

Tom Morello Calls Randy Rhoads the 'Greatest Hard Rock Guitarist'

Tree Riddle — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:35:07 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads influenced many axe-men before his tragic death 30 years ago — one of them being Rage Against the Machine‘s Tom Morello. The mad-scientist of hard rock guitar explains how Rhoads gave him the courage to find his own unique sound.

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello Performs With Bruce Springsteen on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:47:10 +0000

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello performed several songs with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ last night (March 2) and it was quite the onstage collaboration. It was a collision of hard rock and classic rock and the result was nothing short of explosive. Out late on a Friday night or catching up on Zs after a long week and therefore missed the performance? Don’t fret. We’ve got footage below for you to enjoy.

Tom Morello Featured on Bruce Springsteen's Upcoming Album 'Wrecking Ball'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:18:42 +0000

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is featured as a primary musician on legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming album, ‘Wrecking Ball.’ Along with Morello, former Pearl Jam drummer Matt Chamberlain also lends his talent to Springsteen’s 17th studio effort.