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Audioslave’s Cochise has one of the best riffs of the 21st century, but it was first recorded in 1996 with a different singer – hear Tom Morello’s radical original demo
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Chris Cornell/RATM supergroup’s debut album came out in 2002, but the riff from its lead single originated in Morello’s short-lived Weatherman side-project from the mid-’90s

Tom Morello’s greatest guitar solo wasn’t on any studio album – and it crammed all his tricks into one epic lead
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Back in 1993, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist threw everything he had at this revolutionary solo

Rage Against the Machine cancel European tour dates following frontman Zack de la Rocha’s leg injury
By Matt Parker published
The band have shelved dates, including festival headline slots, following medical advice

Tom Morello accidentally wiped out by security guard in pursuit of stage invader
By Matt Owen published
The guard took Morello and his Telecaster clean out, but the Rage guitarist returned unharmed to restart the band's show-closer, Killing in the Name

Tom Morello: these are the three greatest guitar solos of all time
By Jackson Maxwell published
Morello said that his all-time favorite is a solo that you can learn about in a "college level musicology course or bang your head to in a parking lot"

Tom Morello, Nandi Bushell, Julien Baker and more join forces for new Afghan charity single, God Help Us All
By Matt Owen published
The all-star lineup also includes Serj Tankian, Nils Lofgren, John Ondrasik, Cass McCombs, Victoria Williams and more

Rage Against the Machine announce rescheduled dates for their upcoming Public Service Announcement tour
By Sam Roche published
The shows – which were originally scheduled to take place between March 31 and May 23 – will now be held in early 2023

Slash discusses working virtually with Tom Morello for their guitar battle track, Interstate 80
By Matt Owen published
The top hat-toting Guns N' Roses icon recalls his fiery collaboration with the Rage Against the Machine man in this Guitar World-exclusive excerpt from Slash's Artist Takeover appearance on Pandora's Hard Rock Radio

Rage Against the Machine postpone dates on forthcoming Public Service Announcement tour
By Sam Roche published
The band's North America run with Run the Jewels will now commence July 9 in East Troy, Wisconsin

How the Edge changed the sound of guitar playing forever: 17 guitarists share their favorite U2 moments
By Joshua M. Miller published
The likes of Tom Morello, Joe Bonamassa and Satchel still can’t find what they're looking for, but they know why the Edge rules, and just how he's shaped the sound of modern guitar
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