Rage Against The Machine Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Tom Morello has recalled the time a famous metal guitarist who wanted to meet him was disappointed upon learning that the Rage Against The Machine guitarist was Black.Speaking to The Independent, Morello, who released his latest album ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ today (October 15), said he often encounters people who don’t realise he’s not white, including fans of his music.Recalling a particular incident, Morello said he was once backstage at the show of “a famous metal band” and their

Rage Against the Machine played the inaugural Coachella in 1999, but according to guitarist Tom Morello, the band returned half their fee after the festival lost money in its first year.In a new interview with the Tuna on Toast podcast, Morello said that because the festival had been so unsuccessful organisers asked for half of RATM’s fee back, with the band reportedly happy to comply, “because they were friends”.According to Consequence of Sound, organisers of Coachella lost US$850,000 with the

Nandi Bushell has jammed with Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and his son Roman.In a new post on Instagram, Nandi shared a video of her playing drums alongside the pair. In the clip, Morello and his son can be seen playing guitar.“Jamming with legendary #guitarist @tommorello (from @rageagainstthemachine / #audioslave) and his #incredible son, Roman,” wrote Nandi on Instagram.“We have written an #Epic song together (not the one you hear in our sweet improvisational jam).

Tom Morello has enlisted New York electronic indie band Phantogram for a new single ‘Driving To Texas’.The Rage Against The Machine guitarist enlisted the duo for the slow-burning, dramatic track.

Tom Morello has revealed that Kanye West inspired the recording process of his upcoming new album.Earlier this month, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist announced ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ LP, the follow-up to his 2018 solo album ‘The Atlas Underground’.Speaking in a new interview, Morello discussed how West inspired the album, which is set to arrive on October 15 and features a star-studded line-up of guest appearances.“The ‘Atlas Underground Project’ – this is the second ‘Atlas

Foo Fighters and Rage Against The Machine have been announced as the headliners of Boston Calling 2022.The two heavyweights were originally set to headline the festival in 2020 but it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.Next year’s event will now go ahead on May 27-29.

Julian Casablancas, Rage Against The Machine and Patti Smith are among 600 artists who have signed an open letter in support of Palestinian rights.Run The Jewels, Roger Waters and Questlove have also pledged their support to #MusiciansForPalestine, a document that calls for an end to human rights abuses to Palestinians in the Occupied Territories and worldwide.It comes following the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.The letter, which you can view below, calls for “justice, dignity and the right to

A post shared by Los Angeles Public Library (@lapubliclibrary)The clip got so much traction, it even got a shout out from Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello, who hailed the track “song of the day” on his Twitter page.The band were previously handpicked to open for Bikini Kill at the Hollywood Palladium in 2019.That brought them to Amy Poehler’s attention, after which they contributed music to her recent Netflix movie Moxie.Meanwhile, Bikini Kill recently postponed their planned 2021 tour

Tom Morello has reacted to a viral Rage Against The Machine-related TikTok – see the clip below.In the video, posted to TikTok by @thejacobgivens and re-shared on Twitter by Paul Bae, Givens re-creates his experience first hearing the iconic political band’s music back in 1993.Set to a soundtrack of the band’s track ‘Freedom’, Givens has his mind blown by the music.

Gene Simmons has hit out at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for not inducting Rage Against The Machine and Iron Maiden this year.The Hall announced its 2021 inductees earlier this week, with Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, The Go-Go’s and Carole King all entering this year.Among the artists who were nominated for induction this year were Rage Against The Machine and Iron Maiden, but their failure to make the Hall’s final cut for 2021 has irked KISS vocalist and bassist Simmons.“RR

Rage Against The Machine, Halsey and Rihanna are among the artists to have spoken out over the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.It comes after a series of attacks which started at the weekend after Israel police blocked off the Damascus Gate, where Palestinian Arabs typically gather for Ramadan.That led to an attack on Orthodox Jews, which in turn led to the Israeli police raiding the al-Aqsa Mosque, according to various news outlets including Vox.A series of airstrikes and rocket attacks followed

the announcement of this year’s shortlist.It was revealed yesterday (May 12) that Foo Fighters, Jay-Z and Tina Turner all feature in the 2021 cohort of inductees alongside The Go-Go’s, Carole King and Todd Rundgren in the Performers category.Kraftwerk, Gil Scott-Heron and Charley Patton, meanwhile, will each receive the Early Influence Award.However, Rage Against The Machine and Iron Maiden – who were confirmed to be in the Rock Hall’s Class Of 2021 in February – were not included in the final

Ted Nugent claims that systemic racism does not exist in the US.In a new video posted by the conservative rocker and his wife Shemane, he described “systemic racism” as a “lie”.“There is no systemic racism. It’s a lie.

Mortal Kombat stars Lewis Tan and Mehcad Brooks have explained how Rage Against The Machine influenced their characters.The actors, who play Cole Young and Jax respectively, opened up to NME about the band’s impact on the new movie.When NME asked the actors who their characters would be if they were a rock or pop star, Brooks first said: “Jax would have to be a mix of Lil Nas X and DMX.“I say that because Lil Nas X has this inner strength, that no matter what happens on the outside he’s like, ‘I

Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello has teamed up with Russian punks Pussy Riot for a new single titled ‘Weather Strike’. You can hear it below.READ MORE: The Big Read – Tom Morello: “If we can’t punch Nazis, who can we punch really?”Morello said of the collaboration: “Pussy Riot is one of the most radical and important activist musical groups of all time.

Rage Against The Machine have postponed their ‘Public Service Announcement’ tour with Run The Jewels until 2022 – see the new dates below.The Zack de la Rocha-fronted group were initially due to hit the road between March and May 2020, with RTJ appearing as their support act.

Amy Winehouse, Wolf Alice, Rage Against The Machine, St. Vincent, Elastica, Lady Gaga, The Cure, Rolling Stones and AC/DC are among the artists with special releases due for this year’s Record Store Day.

The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals will not take place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a health official in California has said.

Coachella will not go ahead in 2020, according to a note received by employees of the festival’s parent company, Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG).The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was scheduled to take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio California, over two weekends in April.

Rage Against the Machine have postponed their first round of reunion tour dates with Run the Jewels, citing public health concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. They’ll postpone their spring dates in the United States and Canada with plans to resume the tour as planned after May 20. See the band’s announcement below.

Two major music festivals in the US have been postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, organisers have said.

Rage Against the Machine have added a handful of dates to their 2020 schedule. They’ll be joined by Run the Jewels on four dates: one in Arizona, one in Wisconsin, and two in New York. Check them out below, and grab tickets here. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)

Rage Against The Machine have raised $3 million (£2.3 million) for charity by selling special tickets for their upcoming tour.

After announcing a string of reunion shows, Rage Against the Machine have unveiled a full tour, as Rolling Stone notes. Featuring support from Run the Jewels, they kick things off next month in El Paso, Texas and currently wrap up in Krakow, Poland in September.

Rage Against the Machine’s reunion tour is no longer five stops long… as you knew it wouldn’t be. After previously announcing just a quintet’s worth of dates back in November, the group has now announced a full seven-month global tour that will run from March 10 through Sept. 6 of this year.

As rumored, Rage Against the Machine will headline this year’s Boston Calling Music Festival. Their set will occur on Saturday, May 23. Rage join previously announced headliners Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Check out the Boston Calling 2020 poster below. The festival takes place at Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, Massachusetts from May 22–24.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2020 headliners. Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, and Rage Against the Machine will get top billing this year in Indio, California.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2020 lineup is here. As promised, Rage Against the Machine are headlining, and so are Frank Ocean and Travis Scott. See the full lineup below. Coachella 2020 takes place across two weekends: April 10-12 and 17-19.

Coachella 2020 may officially have their headliners, with reports surfacing that Frank Ocean and Travis Scott will take top billing at the festival alongside Rage Against The Machine, according to Us Weekly.