Tom Morello has shared an update on his mother’s health after postponing some scheduled live shows following a family medical emergency.
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The soloist and Rage Against The Machine guitarist had been set to perform at Electric Brixton on Monday (June 15), following his slot at Download 2026 the previous day.
However, a few hours before he was due on stage, Morello took to social media to confirm the gig would not be going ahead, and also postponed other planned concerts at Paris’ Bataclan the following night.
Now, he’s shared an update on his Instagram story, writing: “I am sorry I had to miss a few shows due to my mom’s health.
“The incredibly resilient, indefatigable Mary Morello at 102 is now feeling somewhat better and has ordered me back into the fray, charging me with rocking you and fighting fascism six strings at a time,” he continued.
He went on to add that he will be playing at the Netherlands’ Pinkpop on June 21 “and God willing, beyond”. Other summer performances include Tons Of Rock in Norway and BBK Legends Bilbao in Spain.
In other news, Morello used his recent set at Download 2026 to send a message to the British far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The guitarist also recently teamed up with Serj Tankian and the former’s son, Roman, on a powerful new single titled ‘Adjourn It’.
His collaboration with the System Of A Down frontman followed Morello announcing his new Power To The People festival – the line-up for which boasts Tankian, along with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters.
Morello toured with Springsteen on the legendary artist’s ‘Land Of Hope And Dreams’ US tour this year. The Boss released a live video of his cover of Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’ featuring Morello, filmed at a gig in Minneapolis.
Speaking to NME in 2024, Morello discussed the power of music to spark political change, and revealed his all-time favourite protest songs.
“The first thing that makes a great protest song is that it’s a great song,” he told us. “Nobody wants to hear a college lecture with a beat to it, there has to be an artistry there and an authenticity and a power and a chemistry behind it. All of those songs have that.”