Over 100 artists including Rage Against the Machine co-founders Tom Morello and Zack de la Rocha, along with Boots Riley and Speedy Ortiz, have announced that they are boycotting any concert venue that uses facial recognition technology, citing concerns that the tech infringes on privacy and increases discrimination. The boycott, …
Read More »Tom Morello Breaks Silence on Rage Against the Machine's Halted Tour
Rage Against the Machine were just two shows into their 2022 Public Service Announcement Tour reunion tour when frontman Zack de la Rocha tore his Achilles tendon during a frenetic rendition of “Bullet in the Head.” He managed to soldier through the rest of the North American leg by sitting …
Read More »Tom Morello on the Frontlines With Alabama Coal Miners: 'Anywhere You Strike, I'm Coming'
BROOKWOOD, ALABAMA — Tom Morello is used to playing arenas, and now that Rage Against the Machine has stirred back to life as a touring unit, he’s spent the last few months rocking out in front of supersized crowds with a full stage show and plenty of bells and whistles. …
Read More »Roger Waters, Tom Morello, Brian Eno Plan 'Live for Gaza' Event
Roger Waters, Tom Morello, and Brian Eno are among the artists participating in Live for Gaza, an online benefit concert whose aim is to raise funds for musicians in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. The livestream will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. EDT. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. For the …
Read More »Tom Morello to Tell Life Story at New York Engagement With 'A Lot of Ripping Guitar'
Tom Morello, who has played guitar in Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave as well as with Bruce Springsteen, will tell his life story later this summer at three special engagements in New York City. In addition to reliving his artistic accomplishments, Morello will explain how music has complemented his …
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