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July 10, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame inducted artist, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello, in the present day, releases his single and video, “Faux You Bear in mind Me” from his first solo rock undertaking, launched by way of Mother+Pop Music. Within the video, freed political prisoner Leonard Peltier delivers a robust message on immigration. Tom directed the video which options Peltier in addition to political footage with Tom singing within the midst of LA amongst girls, youngsters and males being affected by the ICE raids.
“Faux You Bear in mind Me” options Tom’s haunting voice and all the time searing guitar riffs. The track was written by Morello, produced/combined/mastered by Zakk Cervini and written in solidarity with immigrants after the current militarization of ICE in opposition to immigrant communities & supporters in Los Angeles.
Tom says, “This track is written for all of the households torn aside by the current immigrant purges and kidnappings. Kids torn from their wailing moms’ arms by masked authorities thugs, folks coming house to search out their family members kidnapped by the state. People who labored, suffered, and struggled for many years simply to make an honest life for themselves and their household have been violently separated with an unsure future. “Faux You Bear in mind Me” is for them and for all those that are discovering the braveness to face up in opposition to racism, tyranny, and injustice.”
The discharge of “Faux You Bear in mind Me” is in partnership with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), a nonprofit group that has served and guarded the Los Angeles immigrant group since 1986. CHIRLA aids immigrants in getting the authorized protection groups they want in addition to preventing in opposition to wage theft, discrimination, and harassment within the office no matter immigration standing.
Final June, Tom launched the only “Soldier within the Military of Love”, a guitar-driven observe that showcases Morello’s signature sound, skillful riffs and a strong solo penned by his son Roman Morello. Anthemic and commanding, Morello passionately declares, “Who wants a weapon whenever you have been born one?”
Most just lately, Tom was honored to go the musical route of the “best day in heavy steel historical past”, “Again to the Starting”, the farewell present for heavy steel icons Black Sabbath and their legendary lead singer Ozzy Osbourne. Tasked with coordinating this 10+ hour bash spanning performances from Metallica, Weapons N’ Roses, Pantera, Slayer, Device, Alice In Chains, and star-studded supergroups, Morello paid the last word respect to the music that made him love music.
Tom continues to tour the world, and after a stretch of sold-out US and Australia dates, he begins the following leg of his 2025 tour tonight in Vancouver with three extra sold-out headlining Canadian exhibits and numerous competition appearances, together with Ottawa Bluesfest.
TOUR 2025:
July 10 & 11 – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC
July 12 – Calgary Stampede (The Massive 4 Roadhouse Stage), Calgary, AB
July 15 & 17 – The Danforth Music Corridor, Toronto, ON
July 16 – Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa, ON
July 19 – Okay-Days Music Competition, Edmonton, AB
August 30 – Rocklahoma Competition, Pryor, OK (USA)
October 18 – Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville, ON
October 19 – Dwelling Arts Centre, Mississauga, ON
October 21 – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines, ON
October 23 – Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, ON
October 24 – Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Richmond Hill, ON
October 25 – Kingston Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON
October 26 – River Run Centre, Guelph, ON
October 28 – Capitol Centre, North Bay, ON
October 29 – Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, Ottawa, ON
October 30 – The Rose, Brampton, ON
November 1 – Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal, QC
November 2 – Imperial Bell, Quebec Metropolis, QC
November 3 – Capitol Theatre, Moncton, NB
November 5 – Fredericton Playhouse, Fredericton, NB
November 6 – Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB
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ABOUT TOM MORELLO
Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame inducted artist, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello, famend for his modern guitar solos and thunderous chords, resides proof of the transformative energy of rock’n’roll. He’s a groundbreaking solo artist and is a founding member of the critically acclaimed, iconic bands Rage In opposition to the Machine and Audioslave. Each bands proceed to be lauded for his or her musicianship, songwriting, and highly effective stay performances, with Tom’s incendiary guitar enjoying immediately recognizable to followers. RATM and Audioslave acquired a number of Grammy Awards and boast mixed worldwide LP gross sales of 30 million albums. Tom’s trademark type was a vital part of Rage In opposition to the Machine, serving to launch Morello and the band to multi-platinum success – which in flip led to his recognition by Rolling Stone Journal because the 18th “Best Guitar Participant of All-Time” and subsequent inductions into each the Rock & Roll and Steel Corridor of Fame. He has made music historical past over his decades-long profession, together with touring for six years with Bruce Springsteen and the E Road Band, the place his signature enjoying type will be heard, in addition to forming the supergroup Prophets of Rage. In between all of that, Tom discovered time to tour and report as a solo artist generally known as the Nightwatchman and has launched 4 LPs beneath that moniker. Morello is well-known as a vocal political activist and might typically be discovered on the entrance of picket traces, strikes and protests round the US: solidarity with United Mine Staff of America in Brookwood, AL, the United Farm Staff of America in Sacramento, CA, and the Star Backyard Strippers Union in North Hollywood, CA to call just a few. In 2023, Tom acquired the Music Will Humanitarian of the 12 months award for his efforts in sponsoring a number of music teaching programs throughout the nation for colleges in want, and is an ACLU Artist for Sensible Justice for his advocacy work. Moreover, Tom will be heard each week on SiriusXM curating his playlists and internet hosting his present, “One Man Revolution.”
ABOUT MOM+POP MUSIC
Mother+Pop was shaped in 2008 and curated a critically acclaimed checklist of profitable artists, together with MGMT, Magdalena Bay, Courtney Barnett, Seashore Bunny, Orion Solar, Caamp, Maya Hawke, Del Water Hole, Porter Robinson, Goth Babe, and lots of others. Solely owned and operated by Founder/co-owner Michael Goldstone and co-owner Thaddeus Rudd, Mother+Pop has a worldwide group of 25 folks and is self-distributed. Identified for his or her artist-first mantra, M+P continues to amass trade accolades from artists, media, and colleagues, together with Billboard’s Impartial Label Energy Lists, A2IM’s Libera Award for Label of the 12 months, and different recognition. They’ve been featured in Forbes, Selection, and Billboard, with a highlight on their credibility, thoroughness, and proficient group. Mother+Pop Music joined Merlin with the endorsement and encouragement of their legendary Founder and former Chairperson, Martin Mills. Mother+Pop Music has places of work in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville.
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