Tom Morello Announces May 2026 US Tour with Full Electric Band

Legendary Guitarist Expands Solo Performances

Iconic Rage Against the Machine guitarist and political activist Tom Morello has announced an extensive US tour scheduled for May 2026. This marks Morello’s first full-band solo tour in three years, promising high-voltage performances combining his signature guitar mastery with politically charged anthems.

Tour Overview & Festival Integration

The 8-city routing connects three major American rock festivals with intimate club shows, offering fans diverse concert experiences:

Festival Appearances

• 05/08 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
• 05/16 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival
• 05/24 – Napa, CA @ BottleRock Napa Valley

Standalone Concerts

Morello will perform full-length electric sets at these premium venues:

• 05/09 – Revolution Live (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
• 05/10 – The Ritz Ybor (Tampa, FL)
• 05/12 – The Eastern (Atlanta, GA)
• 05/13 – Cannery Hall (Nashville, TN)
• 05/15 – The Rave/Eagles Club (Milwaukee, WI)

Ticket Information & Sales Timeline

Pre-Sale Access

An exclusive artist pre-sale begins Wednesday, February 4th at 10 AM local time. Fans can obtain pre-sale codes by subscribing to Morello’s newsletter.

General Public On-Sale

Tickets open to the public Friday, February 6th at 10 AM local time through Ticketmaster and venue box offices.

Political Context & Artist Statement

Announcing the tour with his trademark revolutionary rhetoric, Morello declared:

“Well, democracy ain’t gonna save itself! SPRING TOUR IN THE USA THIS MAY!”

This follows Morello’s recent anti-ICE protest concert in Minneapolis featuring surprise appearances from Bruce Springsteen and other activists.

Artist Profile: The Many Faces of Tom Morello

Musical Evolution

From Harvard graduate to revolutionary guitarist, Morello’s career spans:

• Rage Against the Machine (1991-2000, 2007-2011, 2019-present)
• Audioslave with Chris Cornell (2001-2007)
• Street Sweeper Social Club (2006-2013)
• The Nightwatchman (solo acoustic project)
• Solo electric performances (2018-present)

Signature Techniques

Morello’s guitar innovations include:

• Unconventional effects pedal combinations
• Turntable-inspired scratching techniques
• Subversive use of killswitches
• Politically charged alternate tunings

Festival Spotlight: What Fans Can Expect

Welcome to Rockville (Daytona, FL)

As the tour opener, Morello joins Metallica, Foo Fighters, and System of a Down at this beachside festival. Historically, Rockville features exclusive collaborations between headliners.

Sonic Temple (Columbus, OH)

Morello returns to this hard rock institution where RATM delivered a legendary 2022 performance. Festival organizers promise “special guests” during his set.

BottleRock Napa Valley (CA)

In a departure from typical rock festivals, this gourmet food and wine event features headliners like Bruno Mars and Pearl Jam, positioning Morello as the festival’s rock anchor.

Tour Poster & Visual Identity

Complete Itinerary

Date	City	Venue	Event Type
05/08/2026	Daytona Beach, FL	Welcome To Rockville	Festival Performance
05/09/2026	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Revolution Live	Headline Show
05/10/2026	Tampa, FL	The Ritz Ybor	Headline Show
05/12/2026	Atlanta, GA	The Eastern	Headline Show
05/13/2026	Nashville, TN	Cannery Hall	Headline Show
05/15/2026	Milwaukee, WI	The Rave/Eagles Club	Headline Show
05/16/2026	Columbus, OH	Sonic Temple Festival	Festival Performance
05/24/2026	Napa, CA	BottleRock	Festival Performance

Conclusion: A Tour for the Times

As political tensions rise approaching the 2026 midterm elections, Morello’s tour promises to be more than entertainment – it’s a call to action through music. Combining his greatest hits with new material from upcoming album “The Rebel Path,” these shows will showcase why Morello remains one of rock’s most vital figures nearly 35 years into his career.