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Tom Morello Backs Kneecap: 'Rage Against the Machine of Now'

7/13/2025

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Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine has lauded the Irish rap trio Kneecap, calling them "the Rage Against the Machine of now." In a passionate interview, he championed their fearless advocacy for Palestine, denouncing the portrayal of their activism as terrorism and shedding light on the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine has lauded the Irish rap trio Kneecap, calling them "the Rage Against the Machine of now." In a passionate interview, he championed their fearless advocacy for Palestine, denouncing the portrayal of their activism as terrorism and shedding light on the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.