Tom Morello launches 'Axis of Justice' show on Sirius XM

Just how many pots does Tom Morello have cooking at this point? In the past year or so, the guitarist has played reunion gigs with Rage Against the Machine; released a sweet sophomore album under his nom de folk, The Nightwatchman; repeatedly joined Bruce Springsteen on stage; recorded an album with the Coup’s Boots Riley under the name Street Sweeper Social Club; made a cameo in Iron Man; and I’m probably leaving a few things out. His schedule got a little more crowded a few days ago, when Sirius XM aired the first episode of Morello’s Axis of Justice radio show. Three Sundays a month, Morello will be taking over the satellite airwaves, with occasional assistance from his pal Serj Tankian of System of a Down. That’s right, this guy is using music to fight global oppression full-time — even on the weekends.

“We will spin rebel jams and we will reveal dangerous truths.” Morello promises in a press release. “If you’re not listening we are not responsible for the consequences.” Nice! Lemme tell ya, if there’s one thing I love more than rebel jams, it is dangerous truths. Check out a clip of Morello performing his Nightwatchman tune “Midnight in the City of Destruction” last year below to give you a taste of the kind of music he’ll be bringing to Sirius XM, then chime in: Are you looking forward to tuning in to Axis of Justice?

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