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The band released their selftitled debut album '']'' in 1992, which became a commercial success, leading to a slot at ] in 1993. Four years later the band released their follow-up record '']''. The band's third album '']'' was released in 1999. During their initial nine year run, they became one of the most popular and influential political bands in contemporary music.<ref name="Devenish">Devenish, Colin (2001), ''Rage Against the Machine'': ] ISBN 0-312-27316-6</ref> After the band break up in 2000, the band released their fourth studio album '']'', which is comprised entirely of cover songs. Vocalist Zack de la Rocha started a low-key solo career; while Morello and the rest of the band formed the rock ] ] with former ] frontman ].
The band released their selftitled debut album '']'' in 1992, which became a commercial success, leading to a slot at ] in 1993. Four years later the band released their follow-up record '']''. The band's third album '']'' was released in 1999. During their initial nine year run, they became one of the most popular and influential political bands in contemporary music.<ref name="Devenish">Devenish, Colin (2001), ''Rage Against the Machine'': ] ISBN 0-312-27316-6</ref> After the band break up in 2000, the band released their fourth studio album '']'', which is comprised entirely of cover songs. Vocalist Zack de la Rocha started a low-key solo career; while Morello and the rest of the band formed the rock ] ] with former ] frontman ].
Audioslave released their selftitled debut album in 2002, critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden,<ref>{{cite web|title=Slave New World|author=Roberts, Michael|publisher='']''|url=http://www.clevescene.com/2003-07-16/music/slave-new-world|accessdate=2007-08-25|date=2003-07-16}}</ref> but with the band's second album, '']'', noted that the band had established its own separate identity. The band's trademark sound was created by blending 1970s hard rock with 1990s ]. Morello also incorporated his well-known, unconventional guitar solos into the bands sound. After Audioslave released three successful albums, received three Grammy nominations, and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in ], Cornell issued a statement in February 2007 that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences".
Audioslave released their selftitled debut album in 2002, critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden,<ref>{{cite web|title=Slave New World|author=Roberts, Michael|publisher='']''|url=http://www.clevescene.com/2003-07-16/music/slave-new-world|accessdate=2007-08-25|date=2003-07-16}}</ref> but with the band's second album, '']'', noted that the band had established its own separate identity. The band's trademark sound was created by blending 1970s hard rock with 1990s ]. Morello also incorporated his well-known, unconventional guitar solos into the bands sound. After Audioslave released three successful albums, received three Grammy nominations, and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in ], Cornell issued a statement in February 2007 that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences".
After a seven-year hiatus, Rage Against the Machine reunited in January 2007 at the ] and have has continued to perform at multiple live venues since, however, according to Morello, Rage Against the Machine has no plans to record new material.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71525|title=Tom Morello: There Are 'No Plans' for New Rage Against the Machine Album|date=2007-04-30|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-10-30}}</ref>
After a seven-year hiatus, Rage Against the Machine reunited in January 2007 at the ] and have has continued to perform at multiple live venues since, however, according to Morello, Rage Against the Machine has no plans to record new material.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71525|title=Tom Morello: There Are 'No Plans' for New Rage Against the Machine Album|date=2007-04-30|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-10-30}}</ref>
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Morello performing live with RATM at Big Day Out festival in 2008
The band released their selftitled debut album Rage Against the Machine in 1992, which became a commercial success, leading to a slot at Lollapalooza in 1993. Four years later the band released their follow-up record Evil Empire. The band's third album The Battle of Los Angeles was released in 1999. During their initial nine year run, they became one of the most popular and influential political bands in contemporary music. After the band break up in 2000, the band released their fourth studio album Renegades, which is comprised entirely of cover songs. Vocalist Zack de la Rocha started a low-key solo career; while Morello and the rest of the band formed the rock supergroupAudioslave with former Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell.
Audioslave released their selftitled debut album in 2002, critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden, but with the band's second album, Out of Exile, noted that the band had established its own separate identity. The band's trademark sound was created by blending 1970s hard rock with 1990s grunge. Morello also incorporated his well-known, unconventional guitar solos into the bands sound. After Audioslave released three successful albums, received three Grammy nominations, and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in Cuba, Cornell issued a statement in February 2007 that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences".
After a seven-year hiatus, Rage Against the Machine reunited in January 2007 at the Coachella Festival and have has continued to perform at multiple live venues since, however, according to Morello, Rage Against the Machine has no plans to record new material.
In 2003 Morello created the identity of The Nightwatchman, an "artist of the people," when a desire to return to political activism in his music struck him, after over a year of playing non-activist rock in Audioslave. Morello first began playing political acoustic folk music in a Los Angelescoffeehouse before a small crowd, and soon after went on Billy Bragg's Tell Us the Truth tour. He initially had no plans to record, but later recorded the song "No One Left" for Songs and Artists that Inspired Fahrenheit 9/11 In 2007, Morello announced his solo album, One Man Revolution, which was released in April 24 in the US and May 7th worldwide. Late 2008 Morello released his second studio album The Fabled City, which features guest appearances by Serj Tankian, Shooter Jennings and Perry Farrell.
