That's what I was thinking too, overstating his influence quite a bit methinks. And it's not exactly like everybody's been silent about Bush for the last 7 years.

I can only hope he was kidding. Not only is this arrogant, but totally ridiculous for the reason you mentioned Justin. Bizarre.

and to think i just air-drummed to "tire me" this afternoon. i feel so dirty.

I think that what he said is a little crazy now I love the band but if Morello thinks that if they get back together now is going to change peoples opinions on the war hes wrong it's to late for that, but them coming back would make alot of fans happy to here them on the radio insted of some stupid emo band. I might not agree with alot of there politics but as a musician I listen to the music, (as much as i might not like the politics behind it.)

Sure. Let's take Morello's comments at face value and hold him accountable with our all knowing opinions -->THE SAME WAY HE HELD BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTABLE FOR NO WMD'S IN IRAQ. In fact maybe you've all found what is really "wrong" with our nation. We are all so full of opinions based on ego driven lies.

They are a political band and they say political things. Rage has influenced millions of people around the world through their music. It's a powerful thing to have that many people listening to what you have to say in form of a song. He's simply saying the band plans on flexing that influence on the state of things in the near future, I for one hopes that means more great music.

its probably a ******* joke

Wow, I'm amazed! and shocked!...I can't believe that so many of you seem to be missing the point of this. He was clearly being facetious! The comments themselves where completely off the cuff and merely a spontaneous attempt at levity (he was joking around). If any of you have ever heard or read an interview with Tom you would know that he is not egotistical in the least. Although the mere music itself should clue you into to this, they are after all performing songs about injustices, the raping and exploitation of peoples and cultures, class struggle, etc...not necessarily the most sexy self-centered of topics (it's not as if they are writing ditties about money and girls!). Also, I am sure that he would not be hesitant to pull the chain of most mainstream media agencies, especially MTV! I believe that we all would wish that conquering the Bush administration's neo-conservative right wing policies would be as simple as merely reuniting a rock and roll band but really...come on... who the hell with a brain in their head would think that that is even remotely possible? Definitely not any of us and surely not Tom Morello. Given the fact that Tom holds a degree in Poli-Sci from Harvard and has been passionately involved in populist causes for many years, I hardly believe that even an ego the size of the Hindenburg could trump his common sense, knowledge, and historical perspective of socio-economic and political affairs. One band, one show, in the California desert erasing and changing a 7 year imperialistic extravaganza...well... It would be like thinking that you could cure world hunger by praying to a grapefruit and chanting passages from the Wallum Olum. By the way LaEscapia...post when and where you'll be playing your next gig...I think a lot of us would like to stop by and check out some of your "guitar schtick" You must really be something special....;)

Inside Out. Now that was a great band.

People, don't be sheep. He was kidding. How can you say that you like Rage but don't like what they sang about or stood for. You can't have one without the other. They were/are angry about exactly the policies that Bush/Cheney stand for. I wish that they would have thought of that before causing a riot out side of the Democratic convention in 2000. They protested the wrong party. If we are going to talk egos here there is none larger than the dunce residing at 1600 Pa. Ave.

First off, did the majority of u idiots actually read what he said??? U stupid asses think he was sayin all that happened cuz rage wasnt making music?!! Looks like bush has really won 1 war, the war of manipulating the retards to come to retarded conclusions, which retards usually do. Since this generation needs spoonfeeding 24/7, i'll break it down for u. He simply stated, that since bush has been in office, the politically enfused music that IS ratm, would be so much more powerful than before because the inspiration would be endless. Rage doing songs about the WORST ADMINISTRATION in the history of the US, would be like a homeless family winning the lottery, pay attention kids, the possibilities would be on such a higher level that have been known previously, it'd be insane. I agree with some of u tho, Rage needs to just make a new album, it would be so much more powerful than a concert the majority of us dont even kno about. So why dont u just shut the hell up about toms ego and blah blib blahh, open ur eyes damn it, and quit pissin me off with ur ignorance. Take it from a true Rage fan, and visionary, The Matt T Self. Yall can't hang with the truth, cuz you've all been assimilated.

Tom was playing with your tiny minds. Rage is the most honest and exciting band in years. Bush is retarded, and we the American people should WAKE UP!!!

Do you all think Tom is that conceited? He is just doing what Rage has always done, and that is to stir up a frenzy and take things away from where they've been before. RATM is one of the best and most influential bands of our generation, and I have a feeling that there is much more to come. I'm waiting for another album with held breath, and the more they tour the more I think that they'll feel like putting a fresh message out there. I know the band has more to say, and we all have the privilege of listening.