Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, P.O.D. and the new band featuring former Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and Rage Against the Machine members Tim Commerford, Tom Morello and Brad Wilk are among the groups slated to take the main stage when this summer’s Ozzfest kicks off on July 6, Ozzy’s manager/wife, Sharon Osbourne, told MTV News on Tuesday. They’ll be joined by Drowning Pool and mainstage openers Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society and Adema. Meanwhile, Rob Zombie, an Ozzfest main stage veteran, will headline the second stage, which this year promises to be larger, with a stripped-down set. A press… Read more »
Former Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello will introduce a special presentation about sweatshops and globalization at the University Of Southern California (USC) on Wednesday (February 20). The event starts at 5:30 p.m. PT at the Leavey Library Auditorium on the USC campus in Los Angeles. Morello will speak before a lecture called “Starving For Swoosh” by Leslie Kretzu and Jim Keady of Educating For Justice. The presentation is about the duo’s experiences trying to live in an Indonesian factory slum on $1.25 a day, which is the typical wage of the local Nike workers. The duo’s presentation features… Read more »
Papa Roach will release the follow-up to their triple-platinum debut, Infest, on June 25th. The album, lovehatetragedy was produced by Brendan O’Brien, who’s worked with Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine. Next month, the band will head to Atlanta, where singer Coby Dick – who is now going by his birth name, Jacoby Shaddix – will finish recording his vocals. The track listing is still tentative, but the album is expected to be finished by March. According to Shaddix, many of the album’s songs were written while touring with Ozzfest. “Decompression Period” is about the pressures of being in… Read more »
Maybe they should call themselves Rage Against the Soundgarden. The three remaining members of Rage Against the Machine have created a new band with former Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell, the group’s publicist confirmed on Tuesday. Cornell will join guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk, formerly of the rock-rap fusion band. “They’ve written 20 songs together, the four of them, and Rick Rubin will be producing the recording,” said Lisa Markowitz of Epic Records. The band does not have a name yet, but it will not be called Rage Against the Machine. “Rage Against the Machine… Read more »
Lisa Johnson is one of the most iconic rock photographers in history, shooting everyone from Nirvana to Rage Against The Machine to being the official Warped Tour archival photographer. We go through her history and where she is today!
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Rage Against the Machine.
By now, it is common knowledge that rock music and horror movies have enjoyed a long-term symbiotic relationship. The rough edges and grizzly gore in the horror genre benefit from the visceral, emotive breakdowns that heavy music provides. The two genres share overlapping audiences who love to celebrate their union. Throughout the years, we’ve seen an array of iconic movie soundtracks that feature some of rock’s most celebrated musicians. Here are eight undeniable standout soundtracks to add to your watchlist and playlist this Halloween season. The Crow The Crow has become synonymous with gothic style, music, and culture—and for good… Read more »
Ahead of its sophomore season debut on Netflix this coming November, Riot Games and Virgin Music Group have announced the Arcane League Of Legends soundtrack. The album features more than 20 original tracks from an array of artists, including twenty one pilots, ZAND, FEVER 333, Ashnikko, Stray Kids with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello, Royal & The Serpent, and more. In a press release, twenty one pilots frontman Tyler Joseph shares, “I found myself inspired by season one and how the idea of family and who can make up your family sits within the central theme, and how music… Read more »
After supporting Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello at his Electric Ballroom London show, ALT BLK ERA is rocking out with their new single, “My Drummer’s Girlfriend.” Sisters and bandmates Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam are about to take over the scene with their grunge-laced guitar riffs, high-energy vocals, and infectious sonics. Plus, the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal, will arrive on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details “my hidden disability that is a result of chronic illness that took hold during my teens and left me… Read more »
Ahead of his June 15 set at Download Festival, Rage Against The Machine guitarist and political activist Tom Morello took to London’s Electric Ballroom stage on June 13 to perform in an intimate club setting. Of course, he played all the Rage hits such as “Killing In The Name” and “Freedom” and he also played fan-favorite collabs such as “Hold The Line” originally performed with grandson and “Lets’ Get The Party Started,” which he originally performed with Bring Me The Horizon. Additionally, the artist had an exciting guest join the set. Måneskin guitarist Thomas Raggi teamed up with Morello to… Read more »
