Some musicians wear their political colours quietly. Tom Morello is quite clearly not one of those people, and with gnarly bangers like this to show for it, why would he do otherwise? Completed by System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian at the mic (not to mention Morello’s son, Roman, on additional lead guitar duties), “Adjourn It” makes a catchy opening case for his next solo album, turbocharged by the injustices of our age and a fuckload of moreish riffage.
Clips from the film “SALT OF THE EARTH” (1954) are woven throughout the “Adjourn It” video to reflect the song’s theme of resistance in the face of prejudice and injustice. The film is based on a true story of Mexican-American miners fighting against labor exploitation, racism, and institutional oppression, and was made by three Hollywood executives blacklisted for their political beliefs. It stars real zinc miners and was one of the first ever truly independent films. SALT OF THE EARTH was a powerful act of defiance in its time and more than half a century later, its themes continue to echo through today’s political climate. “Adjourn It” channels the defiant legacy of the film reinforcing the importance of solidarity in bringing people together against fear and division.
May 30th, 2026, marks the 62nd birthday of the legendary Tom Morello, one of the most influential and innovative guitarists in rock history. Best known for his explosive, genre-defining work with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, Morello completely rewritten the rulebook of guitar showmanship. By transforming his instrument into a turntable-mimicking sonic weapon—utilizing innovative toggle-switch scratching, custom effect pedals, and boundary-pushing heavy metal riffs—he cemented his legacy as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a true icon of his generation.
Beyond his peerless musical pedigree, the Harvard-educated musician has dedicated his life to grassroots organizing and social change. From co-founding the Axis of Justice non-profit alongside Serj Tankian to fighting corporate exploitation, Morello’s activism remains completely inseparable from his art. His revolutionary fire shows absolutely no signs of slowing down; he recently dropped the blazing new protest track “Adjourn It” with his son Roman and Tankian, and is currently gearing up to curate and host the star-studded, activism-driven ‘Power To The People’ festival this October.
Listen to “Adjourn It” Featuring Serj Tankian and Roman Morello
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