Tom Morello is gearing up to thrill fans with his solo performances, bringing a slice of Rage Against the Machine’s energy to the stage. This announcement comes in the wake of the band’s drummer, Brad Wilk, declaring their third breakup on social media earlier in January. Despite the split, Morello is eager to continue sharing his music live, detailing his plans for a tour across the UK and Europe on Instagram. He extended an invitation to fans of all his musical ventures, including Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Prophets of Rage, Nightwatchman, Atlas Underground, Street Sweeper Social Club, and even the E Street Band, calling on those who cherish guitar music, peace, love, justice, and anti-racist activism to join him.
Morello’s itinerary includes a special solo performance at London’s Electric Ballroom in Camden Town, which has a capacity of 1,500, on June 13. This concert is intended as a primer for his broader UK and European tour, which kicks off with Download 2024 on June 15.
Regarding Rage Against the Machine’s current status, Wilk shared a poignant update, putting to rest any hopes of the band reuniting for future tours or live performances. He expressed his reluctance to keep fans and himself in suspense, acknowledging the discussions about possible reunions but ultimately confirming the band’s decision not to proceed with any touring or live shows.
Adding to the intrigue, a band photo posted on RATM’s Instagram conspicuously lacked Zack de la Rocha, sparking speculation among fans. The image depicted a black silhouette against a red backdrop, accompanied by the song “Wake Up.” Wilk echoed this mysterious post on his account with a cryptic comment that led some fans to wonder about De La Rocha’s absence. He hinted at the singer’s presence in the silhouette, advising fans to look for the microphone and cord, which only fueled further debate and speculation across fan forums and platforms like Reddit, where devotees of the band dissected the imagery and Wilk’s remarks for clues.
