RATM's Tom Morrello to Join Bruce Springsteen on Tour

RATM's Tom Morrello to Join Bruce Springsteen on Tour -

A temporary line-up change to Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band has been announced.

Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello will replace Steve Van Zandt on the Australian leg of the 'Wrecking Ball' world tour.

Van Zandt, a long-time friend of Springsteen and E Street member, is currently filming series 2 of the highly successful Lilyhamer, in which he plays former mob-boss turned informant  Frank "The Fixer" Tagliano.

Following the Australian shows, which run from March 14th through until the 31st, Van Zandt will then return to the tour on April 29th in Oslo, Norway.

Morello is also set to perform at the 2013 MusiCares benefit gala honouring Springsteen.

The Boss is set to play a number of UK and Ireland dates over the summer in support of 'Wrecking Ball.' The shows will take place at London's Wembley Stadium on June 15 2013, Glasgow Hampden Park on June 18 and Coventry Ricoh Arena on June 20.

Springsteen will then visit mainland Europe before heading to to Ireland to play Limerick Thomond Park on July 16, Cork Páirc Uí Chaoimh on July 18 and Belfast King's Hall on July 20.

Bruce Springsteen will play:

London Wembley Stadium (June 15)
Glasgow Hampden Park (18)
Coventry Ricoh Arena (20)
Limerick Thomond Park (July 16)
Cork Páirc Uí Chaoimh (18)
Belfast King's Hall (20)

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