Tom Morello Drops “Pretend You Remember Me” With Video Featuring Leonard Peltier

Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted artist, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello, recently released his single and video, “Pretend You Remember Me” from his first solo rock project, released through Mom+Pop Music. In the video, freed political prisoner Leonard Peltier delivers a powerful message on immigration. Tom directed the video which features Peltier as well as political footage with Tom singing in the midst of LA among women, children and men being affected by the ICE raids.  

“Pretend You Remember Me” features Tom’s haunting voice and always searing guitar riffs. The song was written by Morello, produced/mixed/mastered by Zakk Cervini and written in solidarity with immigrants after the recent militarization of ICE against immigrant communities & supporters in Los Angeles.

Tom says, “This song is written for all the families torn apart by the recent immigrant purges and kidnappings. Children torn from their wailing mothers’ arms by masked government thugs, people coming home to find their loved ones abducted by the state. Folks who worked, suffered, and struggled for decades just to make a decent life for themselves and their family were violently separated with an uncertain future. “Pretend You Remember Me” is for them and for all those who are finding the courage to stand up against racism, tyranny, and injustice.”

Listen to “Pretent You Remember Me”:

The release of “Pretend You Remember Me” is in partnership with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), a nonprofit organization that has served and protected the Los Angeles immigrant community since 1986. CHIRLA aids immigrants in getting the legal defense teams they need as well as fighting against wage theft, discrimination, and harassment in the workplace regardless of immigration status.

Last June, Tom released the single “Soldier in the Army of Love”, a guitar-driven track that showcases Morello’s signature sound, skillful riffs and a powerful solo penned by his son Roman Morello. Anthemic and commanding, Morello passionately declares, “Who needs a weapon when you were born one?”

Most recently, Tom was honored to head the musical direction of the “greatest day in heavy metal history”, “Back to the Beginning”, the farewell show for heavy metal icons Black Sabbath and their legendary lead singer Ozzy Osbourne. Tasked with coordinating this 10+ hour bash spanning performances from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Pantera, Slayer, Tool, Alice In Chains, and star-studded supergroups, Morello paid the ultimate respect to the music that made him love music. 

Watch “Pretend You Remember Me” on YouTube:

Tom continues to tour the world, and after a stretch of sold-out US and Australia dates, he begins the next leg of his 2025 tour tonight in Vancouver with three more sold-out headlining Canadian shows and various festival appearances, including Ottawa Bluesfest. 

TOUR 2025

July 10, 2025

Commodore Ballroom

Vancouver, CAN

July 11, 2025

Commodore Ballroom

Vancouver, CAN

July 12, 2025

Calgary Stampede – The Big Four Roadhouse Stage

Calgary, CAN

July 15, 2025

The Danforth Music Hall

Toronto, CAN

July 16, 2025

Ottawa Bluesfest

Ottawa, CAN

July 17, 2025

The Danforth Music Hall

Toronto, CAN

July 19, 2025

K Days Music Festival

Edmonton, CAN

August 30, 2025

Rocklahoma Festival

Pryor, Oklahoma

October 18, 2025

Oakville Centre For The Performing Arts

Oakville, ON

October 19, 2025

Living Arts Centre

Mississauga, ON

October 21, 2025

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

St. Catharines, ON

October 23, 2025

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

Brantford, ON

October 24, 2025

Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts

Richmond Hill, ON

October 25, 2025

Kingston Grand Theatre

Kingston, ON

October 26, 2025

River Run Centre

Guelph, ON

October 28, 2025

Capitol Centre

North Bay, ON

October 29, 2025

Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe

Ottawa, ON

October 30, 2025

The Rose

Brampton, ON

November 1, 2025

Théâtre Beanfield

Montreal, QC

November 2, 2025

Imperial Bell

Quebec City, QC

November 3, 2025

Capitol Theatre

Moncton, NB

November 5, 2025

Fredericton Playhouse

Fredericton, NB

November 6, 2025

Imperial Theatre

Saint John, NB

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About Tom Morello

Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted artist, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello, renowned for his innovative guitar solos and thunderous chords, is living proof of the transformative power of rock’n’roll. He is a groundbreaking solo artist and is a founding member of the critically acclaimed, iconic bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. Both bands continue to be lauded for their musicianship, songwriting, and powerful live performances, with Tom’s incendiary guitar playing instantly recognizable to fans. RATM and Audioslave received multiple Grammy Awards and boast combined worldwide LP sales of 30 million albums. Tom’s trademark style was a crucial component of Rage Against the Machine, helping launch Morello and the band to multi-platinum success – which in turn led to his recognition by Rolling Stone Magazine as the 18th “Greatest Guitar Player of All-Time” and subsequent inductions into both the Rock & Roll and Metal Hall of Fame. He has made music history over his decades-long career, including touring for six years with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, where his signature playing style can be heard, as well as forming the supergroup Prophets of Rage. In between all of that, Tom found time to tour and record as a solo artist known as the Nightwatchman and has released four LPs under that moniker. Morello is well-known as a vocal political activist and can often be found at the front of picket lines, strikes and protests around the United States: solidarity with United Mine Workers of America in Brookwood, AL, the United Farm Workers of America in Sacramento, CA, and the Star Garden Strippers Union in North Hollywood, CA to name a few. In 2023, Tom received the Music Will Humanitarian of the Year award for his efforts in sponsoring multiple music education programs across the country for schools in need, and is an ACLU Artist for Smart Justice for his advocacy work. Additionally, Tom can be heard every week on SiriusXM curating his playlists and hosting his show, “One Man Revolution.” 

About Mon + Pop Music

Mom+Pop was formed in 2008 and curated a critically acclaimed list of successful artists, including MGMT, Magdalena Bay, Courtney Barnett, Beach Bunny, Orion Sun, Caamp, Maya Hawke, Del Water Gap, Porter Robinson, Goth Babe, and many others. Solely owned and operated by Founder/co-owner Michael Goldstone and co-owner Thaddeus Rudd, Mom+Pop has a global team of 25 people and is self-distributed. Known for their artist-first mantra, M+P continues to amass industry accolades from artists, media, and colleagues, including Billboard’s Independent Label Power Lists, A2IM’s Libera Award for Label of the Year, and other recognition. They have been featured in Forbes, Variety, and Billboard, with a spotlight on their credibility, thoroughness, and talented team. Mom+Pop Music joined Merlin with the endorsement and encouragement of their legendary Founder and former Chairperson, Martin Mills. Mom+Pop Music has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville.