rage against the machine

Metal has been inherently political since the dawn of the genre. This is apparent in the lyrics, the imagery and the overall personas of countless musicians. But sometimes their involvement goes beyond the music. Whether it’s becoming a politician themselves or fighting against movements pushed by government officials, metal musicians have been a focus in […]

People have been nearly begging for Rage Against The Machine to reunite as world politics have taken a drastic shift in the past few years, and it’s finally happening. The band have been a part of some huge political moments in our society and with the rise of fascist regimes across the globe their timing […]

They used to be the Gentleman, the Vampire and the Pirate. Now they’re just bastards. Because when you’re in Palaye Royale, you’re always in a state of flux. The Bastards, the next album from Palaye Royale—brothers Sebastian Danzig, Remington Leith and Emerson Barrett (who are now fortified by official members bassist Daniel Curcio and guitarist […]

We still have whiplash from the big My Chemical Romance return last night, but it looks like another one might be on the horizon. A Rage Against The Machine Instagram account appeared overnight potentially teasing some reunion shows. Continuing to use their platform for the greater good, the new account shared an image of the […]

If you’re anything like us, you’re subscribed to an overflowing handful of streaming services and you love movies about music. Sure, you might not use them all very frequently, but canceling a service creates the risk of missing out on the next great Netflix original or an old favorite hitting Hulu. One reason to keep […]

Last year, we learned that Ticketmaster began testing facial recognition technology to allow people to enter a show using their image. Now, many musicians such as Tom Morello, Anti-Flag and Atmosphere are protesting against the technology, fearing it could be used for more than just ticketless entries to shows.  Read more: Tyler Joseph thanks twenty […]

Soundtracks are an important part of movies, but given they mostly want to appeal to a wide audience, metal is often left out of the film industry. When a heavy band does make it into a movie, it’s something fans celebrate for years to come, even if the majority of the movie’s audience doesn’t always […]

Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like the Trump family are doing a fine job pitching civil rights, international diplomacy and economic stability into the crapper, continuing the work the Bush family did earlier this century. Then again, think of all the great music their presidencies have inspired. Recorded both pre- and post- 9/11, […]

It’s easy for artists to be pigeonholed into genres by music elitists in the modern era of collaboration and blurred lines. At the end of the day, though, if the songs sound good, they should be listened to without the threat of some snarky critic explaining the difference between metal and hardcore. Here are 10 […]

Tom Morello wrapped up his tour last night at 101WKQZ’s Piqniq at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park, Illinois. At the end of the night, Morello brought some fans onstage to close out his set, asking those onstage not to put a cell phone in his face so they could enjoy the moment. If […]

A great soundtrack can turn a decent video game into a classic. While most soundtracks are given to game sound designers, well-known artists have made their mark on game soundtracks over the years. Here’s 11 of the best. Read more: My Chemical Romance might be reuniting, according to Jonas Brothers 1. Tony Hawk Pro Skater Aside […]

Tom Morello has some upsetting words for fans who hope to soon see a Rage Against The Machine reunion. The band haven’t performed together since 2011’s L.A. Rising, and Morello’s latest interview makes it sound like another show won’t come anytime soon. Read more: MGK, Travis Barker, YUNGBLUD film video for unreleased song Morello was […]

Audioslave and Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello took the stage with System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian to perform a tribute to the late Chris Cornell. The Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman died two years ago on May 18, so the tribute at Sonic Temple this weekend was almost to the day. Read more: ‘Chilling […]

Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave’s Tom Morello has released a totally new version of his song “Every Step I Take” featuring Portugal. The Man and Vic Mensa. The song was originally released in 2018 on his album The Atlas Underground. Now, the trio has given it a whole new spin. Read more: Oli Sykes […]

Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave’s Tom Morello performed with both K.Flay and Vic Mensa at an event to celebrate the American Civil Liberties Union’s 100th anniversary in Los Angeles.  The ACLU is currently hosting a tour across the U.S. to celebrate its birthday, and both Morello and K.Flay also appeared at the SXSW shows. […]

Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave presented at the Oscars, and many people on Twitter were confused by his appearance. The musician presented Vice as a Best Picture nominee at the Academy Awards. Read more: Tonight Alive’s Jenna McDougall opens up about her eating disorder recovery Backstage at the #Oscars with @tmorello […]

Tom Morello and Pussy Riot member Nadya are the latest headliners announced for Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival‘s SiriusXM Comedy & Spoken Word Tent, where speakers such as Henry Rollins and comedians including Pauly Shore and Andrew Dice Clay are scheduled to entertain at the new festival. Rock On The Range’s co-creator Danny Wimmer Presents announced […]