Tom Morello

Tom Morello poses with his Arm The Homeless guitar
(Image credit: Joby Sessions/Future)

Widely regarded as one of the most sonically innovative guitar players of all time, Tom Morello redefined the sound of the electric guitar and recorded some of its greatest riffs as part of ’90s rap-rock pioneers Rage Against the Machine.

Inspired by hip-hop production, Morello conjures DJ-like effects via a suite of signature techniques, including toggle-switching, pick scraping and boundless use of the DigiTech Whammy pedal.

Latest about Tom Morello

(L-R) Joe Hottinger and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm perform at Budweiser Stage on September 19, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario

Halestorm reveal the song they were originally set to play at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show

By Janelle Borg published

The band ended up putting their own spin on Perry Mason, from Ozzy’s 1995 record, Ozzmosis

Bands
Tom Morello and Ace Frehley

Tom Morello on why Ace Frehley is his ultimate guitar hero – and why he owes him a “life debt”

By Janelle Borg published

Morello discusses how Kiss and the Spaceman were seminal early inspirations

Guitarists
Alex Lifeson and Tom Morello

Alex Lifeson joins Tom Morello onstage to jam a Rush classic – during surprise guest spot in the band’s home city

By Phil Weller published

Morello’s solo tour hit the home of Rush and an unexpected guest guitarist sent the crowd into hysteria

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Adam Jones, Tom Morello and Billy Corgan

The ‘metal Yardbirds’ assemble at Back to the Beginning

By Phil Weller published

K.K. Downing, Rudy Sarzo and Danny Carey joined the trio to perform Judas Priest and Black Sabbath cuts

Guitarists
[Left]Tom Morello plays an Ibanez guitar against a bright backdrop. He wears a ballcap and a red bandana. [Right] Black Sabbath photographed in 1970

Tom Morello on honoring Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, and what to expect from metal's biggest ever show

By Richard Bienstock published

Back to the Beginning will present Black Sabbath live for one last time, joined by metal's biggest stars, and RATM guitarist Tom Morello booked the bands. He tells us how it came together

Guitarists
Jake E Lee and Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement

By Phil Weller published

The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s

Guitarists
Adam Jones, of TOOL american Rock band, performs on the concert at Calle 2 on March 18, 2025 in Zapopan, Mexico

Why Adam Jones wasn't originally going to take part in Ozzy Osbourne's last ever show

By Janelle Borg published

In case Tool fans were wondering why the band wasn’t part of the original lineup...

Guitarists
Slash Tom Morello Ozzy

The time Ozzy Osbourne almost blew up Tom Morello and Slash

By Phil Weller published

The two guitar heroes had signed up to play some classics with the Prince of Darkness – but nearly got more than they bargained for

Guitarists
Black Sabbath

Here’s how you can still watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live show

By Phil Weller published

The blockbuster event – which features a who’s who of the heavy metal elite – will be live streamed for fans who can’t attend in person

Bands
MXR Jail Guitar Doors Drive pedal

MXR and Daredevil bottle Wayne Kramer’s gritty and explosive tone into the Jail Guitar Doors Drive pedal

By Phil Weller published

The MC5 guitarist had worked on its design before his passing last year, and now it serves as an immortalization of his proto-punk legacy

Guitar Pedals
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