Legendary musician, guitarist and songwriter Tom Morello has officially released his first solo rock album Everyone Gets Everything They Want via Mom + Pop Music. Further cementing his reputation for fusing high-octane rock with unwavering activism, the new collection confronts issues of fascism, immigrant rights, and global political turmoil. The record is anchored by Morello’s revolutionary fretwork, blending thunderous riffs, otherworldly solos, and an uncompromising lyrical vision. Production credits include Tyler Smyth, Carl Restivo, Zakk Cervini, Dan Carey, and Sam Nelson Harris.
On the release of the album, he notes:
“I wanted to make a record that reflected all sides of my career, felt like it was really of the moment, absolutely unforgiving and unwavering in its rock power, big riffs, crazy solos and the political content that I feel in my heart. I make anti fascist songs for anti fascists, anti Nazi songs for anti Nazis and anti racist songs for anti racists. If any of that offends you do the math.”
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The music spans a diverse array of styles and collaborators, reflecting decades of experience as a songwriter and performer. Serj Tankian, Kneecap and Beartooth all make appearances, and Morello’s fifteen year old guitar wiz son Roman, who has been startling audiences on tour with his dad the past three years, shares writing credits on five songs, contributing monster riffs and fiery solos.
On focus track “Unconquered” featuring Kneecap, Morello’s signature riffs are thunderous and comes with a video highlighting Morello and the Irish trio’s electrifying presence within their live performances. “I’m a big fan of Kneecap and they have fearlessly stood up for their beliefs in this time where it can cost you a lot,” Morello adds. “I reached out to them and they were interested. They asked what I was thinking and I said the song has got to be called ‘Unconquered’ and it’s got to have the spirit of the best of what we’ve done in our careers. It’s an absolute jam.”
WATCH THE “UNCONQUERED” VIDEO HERE.
Morello has released five singles ahead of the release: “Date Night,” a song that tells the true story of three young Dutch girls serving as spies, saboteurs, and assassins against the Nazis during World War II; “Adjourn It”, featuring Serj Tankian as well as Roman, condemning the rising tide of racism and anti-immigrant bigotry; “Everything Burns” featuring Beartooth which saw its in-game debut in Final Fantasy XIV; “Soldier in the Army of Love” featuring Roman in June of 2024 and “Pretend You Remember Me” in July of 2025.
LISTEN HERE:
“Everything Burns (feat. Beartooth)”
Morello has a long history of organizing activism-oriented concerts, rallies, and events, and continues to be a leading voice for social justice causes and workers and immigrants rights issues across the country and around the world. In addition to his solo work with The Nightwatchman and his role in Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, Morello remains one of modern rock’s most influential guitarists, and outspoken activists.
Next week, his festival Power To The People will take place on Saturday October 3rd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD as a celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action. The sold-out one-day festival curated by Morello, will feature special performances from an extraordinary lineup of artists and activists including Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Public Enemy, Killer Mike, Brittany Howard, Dropkick Murphys, Jack Black (featuring Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma and Hugo Weiss), Serj Tankian, grandson, The Neighborhood Kids, Taylor Momsen, Matt Cameron, The Linda Lindas, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Nathaniel Rateliff, Stephen Stills, Mike McCready, Geezer Butler, State Radio, Scott Ian, The Last Internationale and a DJ set by artist Shepard Fairey.
Morello joined Desi Lydic on The Daily Show Tuesday night to talk about the upcoming festival and new album – watch HERE.
‘Everyone Gets Everything They Want’ tracklisting:
1.Beth From Electronics
2.Everyone Gets Everything They Want
3.Adjourn It (feat. Serj Tankian & Roman Morello)
4.I Am Not Yours To Command
5. Soldier in the Army of Love
8.The Last Rung on the Ladder
9.Everything Burns (feat. Beartooth)
11.Untethered
12.They Can’t Kill Us All
TOM MORELLO TOUR DATES
10/3/26 – Power to the People 2026 – Washington, DC
3/2/27 – The Esplanade – Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
3/3/27 – Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre – Camrose, AB, Canada
3/5/27 – Vic Juba Community Theatre – Lloydminster, AB, Canada
3/6/27 – Dow Centennial Centre Shell Theatre – Fort Saskatchewan AB, Canada
3/8/27 – E.A. Rawlinson Center For The Arts – Prince Albert, SK, Canada
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