Tom Morello: Last News

Rage Against The Machine were locked in a room by the Secret Service after their performance on Saturday Night Live in 1996.The band appeared as the musical guests on an episode of the US sketch show hosted by billionaire Steve Forbes, who was a recent Republican presidential candidate at the time.During a new documentary titled Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years Of SNL Music, RATM guitarist Tom Morello recalled an incident that occurred after the group performed ‘Bulls On Parade’.Morello and co. had their crew hang upside-down American flags on their amps, but these were removed by the SNL crew just before the band began the song.

BABYMETAL have released a collaborative new single featuring Poppy – listen to ‘From Me To U’ below.The song will appear on the Japanese kawaii metal band’s fifth studio album ‘Metal Forth’, which is due to arrive on June 13 via Capitol Records (pre-order/pre-save here).Speaking about their thunderous, post-hardcore new track, the group described ‘From Me To U’ as “a kawaii metal song [that] was born from a collaboration between BABYMETAL and Poppy”.They added: “Check out Poppy’s shouts and BABYMETAL’s dance in the Neo Tokyo setting! Kawaii is sprinkled throughout the intense sound! Kimi ni todoke!”Poppy explained: “I have been a fan of BABYMETAL for years and I am so happy for this song to finally be here! They have inspired me so much, enjoy ‘From Me To U’!”The single is accompanied by a high-concept official video, starring Poppy. It also sees BABYMETAL unleash their signature choreography among “a futuristic world teetering on the edge of destruction”.Towards the end of the visuals, Poppy makes an explosive transformation into a dragon – emerging amongst the surrounding fire and carnage, as BABYMETAL dance their way through the disaster.

BABYMETAL have shared details of their new album ‘Metal Forth’, which will feature appearances from Poppy, Spiritbox and others.The Japanese kawaii metal band will release the follow-up to 2023’s ‘The Other One’ on June 13 via Capitol Records, and they have confirmed it will include the 2024 hit single ‘Ratatata’, featuring Electric Callboy. You can pre-order/pre-save the album here.The 10-track record will also be previewed with its latest single ‘From Me To U’ on Friday (April 4), a song that will see the band joined by the genre-fluid artist Poppy.

Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello has teased “huge superstars” as “surprises” for the final Black Sabbath show later this year.Earlier this year, the legendary metal band announced details of what will be their last-ever live show, taking place in Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5.As well as containing the original line-up – Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – the band will also be joined by a star-studded list of opening acts and special guests, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Tool, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Guns N’ Roses, Halestorm, Gojira and more.Now, Morello has shared further details about the upcoming colossal gig, for which he’s taken on the role of “musical director”.Speaking to Australian Musician, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist said that “preparation” is well under way. “Where it’s at now… First of all, when we first sat down, we have a very, very simple goal, and that’s to make this the greatest day in the history of heavy metal,” Morello explained.“And to that end, you’ve probably seen the listed setlist.

Ozzy Osbourne‘s ex-bassist, has said he is “honoured” to be playing at the final-ever Black Sabbath show.The iconic heavy metal band will return for one last concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5. The upcoming show will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.The all-star line-up joining them, put together with the help of Tom Morello, consists of the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and Rival Sons.Sarzo, who played bass for Osbourne for a year in the ’80s, recently spoke to WDHA-FM 105.5 FM about being approached for ‘Back To The Beginning’.

Tom Morello has spoken about how “honoured” he is to be the musical director of Black Sabbath‘s final-ever show this summer.The iconic heavy metal band will return for one last concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5. The upcoming show will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.They’ve got an all-star line-up joining them which Morello helped to put together.

Nandi Bushell has shared her first single with her new band Blu Reflection, titled ‘The Only One’.The 14-year-old made her name performing drum covers that would go viral. She began playing the drums when she was five, and shot to viral fame in 2020 at just ten years old, for her online drum battles with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – with Grohl even admitting defeat in November of that year.She would go on to perform ‘Learn To Fly’ at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, following his death aged 50 in 2022, playing with a pair of drumsticks that he gifted her.

Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have revealed he will not be able to remain on stage throughout Black Sabbath’s farewell show because he can no longer walk.

Billy Corgan has spoken to NME about his new podcast The Magnificent Others, being part of Black Sabbath’s final gig and the 30th anniversary of The Smashing Pumpkins‘ seminal album ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’.The legendary frontman recently launched his latest venture – The Magnificent Others – which sees Corgan sit down with carefully selected guests such as KISS‘ Gene Simmons, former Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello for an in-depth and candid conversation about the triumphs, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped their journeys and defined their paths.Produced by Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios, The Magnificent Others episodes are released every Wednesday. Corgan had already dabbled in podcasting but revealed that he lost previously lost interest when most companies wanted him to only share his past stories.“When I was recruited by the Bill Maher world to do my own podcast, I was like, ‘Well, you’re probably not going to want to do what I want to do’ and they said, ‘Well, tell us’,” Corgan told NME.

Guns ‘N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and Rival Sons have been added to the bill at Black Sabbath‘s final reunion gig.They join already announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, including the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more. Guns ‘N’ Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan were also on the original bill but now they will instead play in the full band line-up.As well as playing live, former Rage Against The Machine member Tom Morello will also serve as musical director of the show.

Black Sabbath fans have a final chance today to secure early access tickets for the band's last performance at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5.

Tom Morello, Slash and Shavo Odadjian performing covers of AC/DC in a bid to raise funds for those impacted by the recent LA wildfires. Check it out below.The Rage Against The Machine, Guns N’ Roses and System Of A Down legends all united as part of the two fundraising shows organised by Morello last week.The first was held on Thursday (February 6) at the iconic House Of Blues in Anaheim, and the second took place on Friday (7) at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.

Black Sabbath‘s final-ever show have been revealed. Find all the details below.The legendary heavy metal band will be reuniting for one last concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5, as announced last week.The gig will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.There is also a stacked line-up of other major acts set to perform at the event, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed that Black Sabbath‘s final gig will feature a collaboration between Tom Morello, Tool‘s Danny Carey and Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan.Earlier this week (February 5), the legendary metal band announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham on July 5. The band has also announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, which include the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more.Morello – the soloist and former Rage Against The Machine guitarist – will also be appearing at the gig, serving as music director.

Ozzy Osbourne has said he “can’t walk” in a new interview about Black Sabbath‘s final show, with his wife and manager Sharon assuring that his illness “doesn’t affect his voice”.On Wednesday (February 5) it was confirmed that the legendary heavy metal band would be reuniting for one last gig at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5.The concert will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.Dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, the massive event is also set to play host to appearances from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tom Morello, Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst and many more.Osbourne – who is living with Parkinson’s disease and has had various health issues in recent years, stemming from multiple surgeries – spoke about his current condition on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard this week.“I have made it to 2025. I can’t walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I’m still alive,” he said.

Tony Iommi have spoken to NME about what to expect from Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final concert – letting a few surprises slip – and what it means to be going out with such a bang on home turf.It was announced yesterday (Wednesday February 5) that the metal icons would be reuniting with their original line-up of Osbourne, guitarist Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. It will mark their first time playing live together in two decades, and come as the very last performance from the band and frontman.

Geezer Butler has shared his first statement on Black Sabbath‘s forthcoming final live show. Watch the video below.Yesterday (February 5), it was confirmed that the legendary heavy metal band would be reuniting for one last gig at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on July 5.The concert will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.Dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, the massive event will also play host to slots from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tom Morello, Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst and many more.Fans have since been sharing their reaction to the news of ‘The Final Show’ from Sabbath.

LiveNation.“The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see @OzzyOsbourne play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow,” read the announcement, shared on Osbourne’s X account. Osbourne himself said, “It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning….time for me to give back to the place where I was born. How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Black Sabbath have announced what is being billed as the “final” show by their original lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — a benefit titled ‘Back to the Beginning’ in their hometown of Birmingham, England, taking place on July 5 at the city’s Villa Park. Also performing at “Back to the Beginning” will be Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and a supergroup featuring Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Korn’s Jonathan Davis, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst, Wolfgang Van Halen and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, who will also act as musical director of the concert.

Black Sabbath have just announced one final gig with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, as the band's original line up - completed by Tony Lommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - will be coming together to play at Villa Park.

Black Sabbath have announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham with support from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera and more. Find all the details below.Set to take place on July 5, the event will see the band’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.

Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan has announced his new podcast The Magnificent Others, which is set for release next week.The podcast will launch on Wednesday, February 5 via Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios. It will be available to watch via the official The Magnificent Others YouTube channel and on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.