Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian have reunited to release a brand-new track titled “ADJOURN IT“. The collaborative protest anthem also features musical contributions from Tom Morello‘s teenage son, Roman Morello.
The two outspoken musicians are longtime compatriots in the rock and metal communities. In 2002, they co-founded the non-profit organization Axis Of Justice to combat racism and raise awareness for various social justice causes.
Discussing the inspiration and meaning behind the new single, Tom Morello provided the following statement earlier:
“The persecution of immigrants across the land and the counterforce of a heroic resistance to the rising tide of fascism. ‘ADJOURN IT‘ is a ‘Freedom Song’ of crushing riffs for justice and equality.”
The newly debuted music video for “ADJOURN IT” incorporates historic visual elements. The creators offered additional context regarding the significance of the footage and its connection to the 1954 independent film “Salt of the Earth“.
“Clips from the film Salt of the Earth (1954) are woven throughout the ‘ADJOURN IT‘ video to reflect the song’s theme of resistance in the face of prejudice and injustice. The film is based on a true story of Mexican-American miners fighting against labor exploitation, racism, and institutional oppression, and was made by three Hollywood executives blacklisted for their political beliefs.”
“It stars real zinc miners and was one of the first ever truly independent films. Salt of the Earth was a powerful act of defiance in its time and more than half a century later, its themes continue to echo through today’s political climate. ‘ADJOURN IT‘ channels the defiant legacy of the film reinforcing the importance of solidarity in bringing people together against fear and division.”
All three musicians involved in the new track are scheduled to perform live at the upcoming “Power To The People” festival, curated by Tom Morello. The event will take place on October 3, 2026, at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
The festival lineup features high-profile acts including Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews. While officially billed as a “non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action”, the gathering serves as counterprogramming to MAGA-aligned live events organized by the current U.S. administration, featuring a robust roster of artists who have vocally opposed the policies of Donald Trump.
Both Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen have actively participated in protests against policies enacted under U.S. President Donald Trump, who has previously directed public criticism toward Bruce Springsteen.
Regarding the purpose of the two-stage festival, Tom Morello said:
“The ‘Power To The People‘ festival is about freedom, justice, equality and rock and roll. It’s about the power everyday human beings have when they come together through music, art, community, and action. We’re honored to bring this incredible lineup to the DC area for a day that celebrates the spirit of activism, creativity, and hope.”
In addition to the musical performances, the venue will host a “Freedom Village” to provide a platform for various advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations. A portion of the proceeds from all VIP ticket sales will be directed to Headcount and VoteRiders, two organizations dedicated to assisting voters with registration and navigating the U.S. voting process.
The current roster of performers for the “Power To The People” festival includes:
- Foo Fighters
- Dave Matthews
- Tom Morello
- Joan Baez
- Jack Black (featuring Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma, and Hugo Weiss)
- Dropkick Murphys
- Cypress Hill
- Killer Mike
- Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)
- Brittany Howard
- Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless)
- The Linda Lindas
- Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.)
- Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, ex-Pearl Jam)
- Grandson
- The Neighborhood Kids
- Shepard Fairey (DJ set)
- Bruce Springsteen (Special Guest)
Event organizers note that additional special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.
The collective featuring actor and musician Jack Black alongside Tom Morello‘s son Roman Morello, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian‘s son Revel Ian (also of XCOMM), Yoyoka Soma, and Hugo Weiss previously collaborated last year. The group performed a cover of Ozzy Osbourne‘s “Mr. Crowley” during the 2025 “Back To The Beginning” festival—the final live show for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, which was also curated by Tom Morello.
The official promotional artwork for the October festival was illustrated by noted artist and activist Shepard Fairey, who is also scheduled to perform a DJ set at the event.
Tickets for the “Power To The People” festival are scheduled to go on sale this week. A pre-sale event will begin today, May 29, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with signups available through powertothepeoplefest.com. The general public on-sale will follow on Saturday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
