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Ozzy Osbourne sensed his Villa Park concert would be his last, and close friends believe he knew his time was near before passing away at age 76 after a battle with Parkinson's Disease, with his final show celebrated as a significant moment in rock history.
Tom Morello served as the curator for Black Sabbath's final farewell concert, organizing a star-studded event with legendary bands like Metallica, Tool, and Guns N' Roses, aiming to make it the greatest day in heavy metal history. He was approached by Sharon Osbourne to lead the event and took on a highly controlling role to ensure its success.
Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine fiercely defended Bruce Springsteen and criticized Donald Trump during a performance at Boston Calling 2025, condemning Trump's actions and comments, and highlighting Springsteen's stance against Trump’s administration.
Japanese metal band BABYMETAL is making a comeback with a new album, "THE OTHER ONE," and a tour. The duo, SU-METAL and MOAMETAL, have teamed up with Tom Morello for their latest single, "METALI!!," signaling a new chapter in their musical journey.
Tom Morello, guitarist of Rage Against the Machine, spoke about the band's uncertain future following the cancellation of their 2023 tour due to Zack de la Rocha's injury. Morello remained non-committal about a Rage return, stating that the band will announce it collectively if there are more shows. He also welcomed the band's fifth nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Morello had also torn his Achilles tendon before de la Rocha, who subsequently suffered the same injury.
Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine talks about the band's postponed tour due to Zack De La Rocha's injury and Tim Commerford's battle with prostate cancer. Morello also addresses misconceptions about the band's vaccination requirements and ticket prices, stating that every penny over $125 went to charities in the cities they played. He also campaigns for the band's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. As for future touring plans, Morello says there is no news and that the band doesn't operate like any other band.
Tom Morello reflects on Rage Against the Machine's truncated tour, COVID-19 precautions, and use of Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing. He also avoids speculating on the band's future and their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. Morello says every penny collected over $125 for tickets went to charity and that the band raised over $6 million on their tour. He is currently preparing for upcoming dates with his band the Freedom Fighters Orchestra.
In a recent interview, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello suggested that the future of the band is uncertain, and that there’s a chance the shows may never be rescheduled after singer Zack de la Rocha’s torn achilles tendon caused the cancellation of their remaining 2022 and 2023 tour dates. Morello stated that if there are to be any more shows, the band will announce it, but right now they are in a time of healing.
Tom Morello clarified that no fans at any Rage Against the Machine show have ever had a vaccination requirement to be in the room. He also defended the band's ticket pricing, stating that every penny over $125 went to charities in those cities. Morello discussed the band's uncertain future in the interview.
Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine spoke to Rolling Stone about the band's cancelled 2022 tour, their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and his own solo projects. He remained evasive about the band's future plans, stating that any news would come from a collective statement from the band. Morello also clarified misinformation about the tour's ticket prices and vaccination requirements, and praised the power and relevance of the band's music.