Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower: Recent Episodes
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Celebrate International Guitar Month as Tom welcomes his good friend and legendary guitarist, Steve Vai. Tom and Steve make their case for the Top 10 Guitars In The History Of Music
Tom is joined by his good friend, Allison Hagendorf. The "Queen Of Rock" and Tom make their case for the Top 10 Rock Moments of the 1990's
Tom is joined by his good friend, singer/songwriter and activist Billy Bragg. The two go back and forth to share the Top 10 Greatest Moments In Protest Music
Tom welcomes his good friend, collaborator and fellow Chicago suburbanite, K.Flay. The musician, songwriter, singer/rapper and Tom go back and forth to share their Top 10 Cities To Rock In Around The World
Singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor Steve Earle joins Tom as the two make a case for the Top 10 Acoustic Troubadours Of All Time
Tom welcomes Alice Cooper's shredding guitarist Nita Strauss. Nita and Tom go back and forth to share their Top 10 Sidepersons Of All Time
Tom welcomes his good friend John 5. The Rob Zombie guitarist and Tom go back and forth to share their Top 10 Instrumental Rock Jams Of All Time
Tom welcomes "the most radical member or the Morello family" his mom, Mary Morello. The two discuss her worldly travels and incredible work on the cusp of her 99th birthday!
Tom welcomes legendary record producer, Bob Ezrin. Tom and Bob throw down their picks for Top 10 Guitar Solos Of All Time
Tom welcomes The Pretty Reckless frontwomen, Taylor Momsen. Tom and Taylor make a case for their Top 10 Rock Reinventions
Tom welcomes the founder, singer, songwriter and guitarist of Against Me! The two throw down their Top 10 Punk Rockers Of All Time
Tom welcomes rock & roll icon Paul Stanley. The legendary KISS frontman and singer go back and forth to share their Top 10 Moments in KISS-tory.
Tom is joined by his friend Steve Stevens - longtime guitarist for Billy Idol. The two discuss his illustrious career and more!
Primus guitarist, Larry LaLonde, discusses his band's history, his love for metal and his friendship with Tom over the years.
Libertyville, Illinois hometown hero and Tom's longtime friend, Ike Reilly and his sons discuss growing up in the Chicago suburbs
Lars Frederiksen of Rancid joins Tom to discuss his new solo album and their rich punk rock history together
Tom welcomes one of "The 100 Most Influential Americans Of All Time", politician, Ralph Nader
Longtime friend and founding member of Alice In Chains, Jerry Cantrell, joins Tom to talk about his new solo album, "Brighten." The two also reminisce on rocking stages around the world together over the decades
The "Queen of Palestinian techno" Sama' Abdulhadi joins Tom to talk about their collaboration on his Atlas Underground Fire album and more
This week, Tom is joined by Dan Ozzi, author of the new book SELLOUT: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994-2007)
Tom welcomes Barns Courtney - the charismatic singer/songwriter/musician featured on the song "Human" from his Atlas Underground Flood album
Tom is joined by Phem - an exciting and talented new artist featured on the song "Night Witch" from his Atlas Underground Fire album
Tom welcomes grandson. They discuss collaborating on the song, "Hold The Line" and all other things rock & rebellion.
Part two of Tom's conversation with his longtime friend and collaborator, Oscar-winning director, Michael Moore
Hear part one of Tom's conversation with his longtime friend and collaborator, Oscar-winning documentarian, Michael Moore
Tom welcomes Nora Guthrie, daughter of Woody Guthrie to discuss the forthcoming book, Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom and more!
Tom and the former MTV VJ, Matt Pinfield, discuss the origins of what came to be known as "alternative" music
Renowned rock photographer, Danny Clinch, joins Tom to talk about his life behind the lense, music, sports and more.
Author Antonino D’Ambrosio joins Tom to talk about two of his favorite artists, Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash, both of whom Antonino, has written books about.
Jake Clemons of the E Street Band joins Tom to examine the history of the song "The Ghost of Tom Joad." From Steinbeck's The Grapes Of Wrath, to Springsteen's acoustic ballad, to Rage Against The Machine's cover, and beyond.
Tom welcomes Richard Beinstock and Tom Beajour authors of the book Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion
Part two of Tom's conversation with The Edge on U2, touring together, guitars, activism and much more
Hear part one of Tom's conversation with The Edge on U2, touring, guitars, activism and much more
Tom and Matt Pinfeld have been to A LOT of concerts over the years. This week, the two friends share their absolute favorite live shows ever.
Part two of Tom's conversation with Wayne Kramer (MC5) and Chris No.2 (Anti-Flag) on power, pride and pitfalls of being in a protest band
Hear part one of Tom's conversation with Wayne Kramer (MC5) and Chris No.2 (Anti-Flag) on power, pride and pitfalls of being in a protest band
Tom is joined by his good friend Allison Hagendorf, or as he calls her..."The Queen Of Rock"
It's not often Tom gets to talk with one of his guitar heroes. Catch part two of his conversation with Steve Vai.
It's not often Tom gets to talk with one of his guitar heroes. This week, he welcomes his good friend, Steve Vai. Catch the first of a two part series.
Tom's good friends, Dan Weiss (Game Of Thrones co-creator), and actor Vince Vaughn get together to talk about something near and dear to their hearts, the game...Dungeons & Dragons
E Street Band legend, Little Steven joins Tom to talk about his solo work and the song, "Sun City"
Tom is joined by The Bloody Beetroots to go track by track through their new collaboration The Catastrophists EP
Fellow Chicagoan and founding member of Styx, Dennis DeYoung, joins Tom to talk about their recent collaboration, his career, and more!
Mish Way (White Lung) and Delila Paz (The Last Internationale) join Tom to talk about collaborating on a new song, "Radium Girls" off The Catastrophists EP
Rise Against lead singer, Tim McIlrath, joins Tom to talk music, Chicago, activism and more!
Tom's good friend, collaborator, and fellow Chicago suburbanite - K.Flay, talk performing together, new music and more!
Tom, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) and John 5 (Rob Zombie) discuss the life and legacy of guitar hero, Eddie Van Halen
Dave Navarro and Tom reflect on their decades long friendship and talk "early days" of the LA music scene, Jane's Addiction, tattoos, guitars and more
Tom and Nadya from Pussy Riot talk activism, art and their first music collaboration, a new track called, "Weather Strike"
Tom, Eddie Trunk and Dan Weiss (Game Of Thrones Co-Creator) build the ultimate 'Mt. Rushmore lists of Hair Metal' - hear the second half of their two-part episode
Tom, Eddie Trunk and Dan Weiss (Game Of Thrones Co-Creator) build the ultimate 'Mt. Rushmore lists of Hair Metal' - hear the first half of their two-part episode
Nina Gordon (Veruca Salt) and GRAMMY/Oscar nominated songwriter Anne Preven join Tom to discuss playing open mic nights in the early 2000's
Tom, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) and John 5 (Rob Zombie) discuss the occult and heavy metal - the intersection of the devil and rock n' roll
Tom is joined by Jake Clemons (E Street Band) to break down race in rock n' roll and in the E Street Band
Tom welcomes Jane's Addiction frontman, Perry Farrell, to discuss rocking the LA clubs together, the Lollapalooza Nation - how it was born and changed rock and roll forever
Tom welcomes Wayne Kramer (of the MC5) and Chris No.2 (of Anti-Flag) to examine the intersection of punk & politics
Tom is joined by Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) and John 5 (Marilyn Manson/Rob Zombie) to discuss rock bands with two guitar players
Tom is joined by System of a Down front man Serj Tankian talking about activism throughout their career.