Bruce Springsteen Welcomes Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to Philly Tour Stop

The iconic guitarist will join The Boss on select songs during the upcoming "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" concert in Philadelphia.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen has announced that Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello will be a special guest performer on his upcoming "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour," including the tour's stop at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8. Morello has collaborated with Springsteen in the past and will join The E Street Band to perform select songs at each tour date.

Why it matters

The collaboration between the two legendary musicians is an exciting event for fans of both artists. Springsteen and Morello have a history of working together, and their joint performances are known to be electrifying. This announcement is sure to generate significant interest and ticket sales for the Philadelphia concert.

The details

Morello will join Springsteen and The E Street Band on stage for select songs during each stop on the "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour." The two artists have previously worked together, with Morello covering Springsteen's "The Ghost of Tom Joad" with Rage Against the Machine and later touring extensively with Springsteen and the band from 2012-2015. Morello also appears on Springsteen's albums "Wrecking Ball" and "High Hopes," while Springsteen has appeared on Morello's 2021 album "The Atlas Underground Fire."

  • The tour, including the Philadelphia stop, will take place in May 2026.
  • Morello and Springsteen most recently shared the stage at Morello's "Defend Minnesota: A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance" in January 2026.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter and musician, known as "The Boss," who is embarking on the "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" in 2026.

Tom Morello

The iconic guitarist of the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, who will be a special guest performer on Springsteen's upcoming tour.

The E Street Band

Springsteen's longtime backing band, who will perform alongside Springsteen and Morello during the tour.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Philadelphia concert on May 8, 2026 are available for purchase online.

The takeaway

The collaboration between Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello, two of rock music's most iconic and influential artists, is sure to be a must-see event for fans in Philadelphia and across the country. Their shared history of musical partnerships and mutual admiration promises an electrifying performance that will leave a lasting impression.