Live from Newport Folk: The Nightwatchman

The Nightwatchman, Tom Morello, plays "Save The Hammer For The Man" Live from the Paste Ruins at Newport Folk Festival.  read more

Tom Morello to Perform at Occupy Wall Street

Following the example set by artists Jeff Mangum and Talib Kweli, Rage Against the Machine's guitarist Tom Morello will perform a set at Occupy Wall Street in Manhattan at noon today.  read more

The Nightwatchman: World Wide Rebel Songs

Tom Morello has always been defined by social consciousness, but when he rasps, “I’ll whisper words of freedom, I’ll swing hard as I can/ Save the hammer for the man,” his conviction sizzles. Joined by Ben Harper’s sweet baritone on “Save The Hammer,” there is a co-mingling of cultures, people coming together in the name of recognition. World Wide Rebel Songs, Morello’s third as The Nightwatchman, sees the acoustic protest singer plugging in, turning up and inviting the combustive Freedom Fighter Orchestra to join him for these dozen fist-pumping calls-to-action. What emerges is Pete Seeger on steroids. The triumph and...  read more

Tom Morello readies new solo album, stays busy

Tom Morello, he of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitar-ripping fame, is set to release his second solo disc, The Fabled City, on Sept. 30...  read more