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.
Together with Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, he formed the supergroup Audioslave in the early Noughties, while he has also recorded albums under his own name, with Prophets of Rage, Street Sweeper Social Club, and his folk alter ego The Nightwatchman, alongside numerous guest spots.
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Tom Morello on honoring Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, and what to expect from metal's biggest ever show
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
Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement
The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s
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The time Ozzy Osbourne almost blew up Tom Morello and Slash
The two guitar heroes had signed up to play some classics with the Prince of Darkness – but nearly got more than they bargained for
Here’s how you can still watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live show
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
MXR and Daredevil bottle Wayne Kramer’s gritty and explosive tone into the Jail Guitar Doors Drive pedal
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
Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Smokey Robinson join forces on their own rendition of a Motown classic at the 2025 American Music Honors
This year's honorees included guitarists Tom Morello, John Fogerty, Joe Ely and Emmylou Harris
Tom Morello is honoring one of Ozzy’s greatest collaborators at the Sabbath legend’s final show
Osbourne’s last show will take place later this year, and Morello – the event’s musical director – will take the opportunity to pay tribute to one of the finest guitar players of all time
