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Tom Morello to Drop First Solo Rock Album With ‘Anti-Fascist’ & ‘Anti-Racist’ Songs
Tom Morello, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist, has announced his first solo rock album, "Everyone Gets Everything They Want," due out on 25 September, alongside a new single called "Date Night." The song, released on the day of the announcement, honours Truus and Freddie Oversteegen and their friend Hannie Schaft, three Dutch teenagers who seduced and killed Nazi officers during the Second World War while also smuggling weapons, sabotaging railways and helping Jewish children escape capture. Morello has framed the track and the wider album as explicitly anti-fascist and anti-racist, continuing his long history of outspoken political music.
"Date Night" features guitar from Morello's teenage son Roman, who co-wrote five of the album's tracks, while Serj Tankian and Kneecap also appear on the record. The album will include previously released songs "Adjourn It," "Everything Burns" (featuring Beartooth), "Pretend You Remember Me" and "Soldier in the Army of Love." Although Morello has released solo material before under the name The Nightwatchman, this marks his first full-length rock album as a solo artist, distinct from his Billboard 200 chart-topping work with Rage Against the Machine on albums such as "Evil Empire" and "The Battle of Los Angeles."
In short
- Tom Morello announces debut solo rock album, out 25 September
- New song "Date Night" honours WWII anti-Nazi resistance fighters
- Album features son Roman, Serj Tankian and Kneecap
Explained simply
Tom Morello is a guitarist best known for his work with Rage Against the Machine, the hugely influential rock band that rose to prominence in the 1990s with politically charged songs. The band combined heavy guitar work with anti-establishment messages about inequality and injustice. Throughout his career, Morello has consistently expressed political views through his music.
Rage Against the Machine achieved major commercial success with albums such as "Evil Empire" and "The Battle of Los Angeles," establishing Morello as an important figure in how rock music engages with activism and protest. The band paired heavy instrumentation with lyrics challenging authority and supporting marginalised communities. This politically engaged approach has defined Morello's career across several decades, making his creative work noteworthy to both fans and observers of political expression in popular music.
As a solo artist, Morello has continued pursuing projects rooted in political and historical themes. His background and reputation mean that new music announcements attract significant attention within conversations about rock, activism and cultural expression. Understanding his career provides important context for recognising the significance of his creative choices.