Tom Morello, guitarist for Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted rap metal activists Rage Against The Machine, as well as Audioslave and more, has never been shy when it comes to expressing his political beliefs. His latest offerings, which include flags bearing the protest-oriented slogans of ‘Nazi Lives Don’t Matter’ and ‘Destroy American Fascism’ have been generating the expected heated discourse.
Both appear to have found a welcome audience however, with this Instagram post announcing the drop generating over 116k likes in a roughly a day as of press time. Likewise, this Facebook post revealing the flags has garnered some 20k likes and 3k comments that range from vociferous support and shows of solidarity to mockery and all-out condemnation.
Also available as part of this drop through tommorello.shop are stickers stating, “Feed The Power Fight The Power Rock The Fuck Out.” Each of the items mentioned above also feature Morello‘s name in smaller text. These new additions are the latest in Morello‘s string of politically-oriented merch drops, which also include a ‘Destroy American Fascism’ shirt, and shirts bearing the phrases ‘Deport Racists’, ‘Nazi Lives Don’t Matter’ and ‘We Don’t Negotiate With Racists’.
The ever outspoken Morello, himself a Harvard grad, has also been seen previously holding signs with some of these phrases during his frequent attendance at protests. In the past, Morello has publicly pushed back against assertions that Rage Against The Machine or their members have shown allegiance to either dominant side of the United States political spectrum, stating to a fan this past February, “…No one from RATM has ever publicly supported a dem or repub candidate. EVER.”
