Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower

A monthly podcast focusing on the music, the moments, and the movements that have shaped Tom’s worldview and left an indelible mark on him as an artist and activist.

Steve Vai - Top 10 Guitars In The History Of Music

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

04-20
25:05

Allison Hagendorf - Top 10 Rock Moments of the 1990's

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

03-23
25:05

Billy Bragg - Top 10 Greatest Moments In Protest Music

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

02-23
25:05

K.Flay - The Top 10 Cities To Rock In Around The World

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

01-26
25:05

Steve Earle - Top 10 Acoustic Troubadours Of All Time

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

12-22
25:05

Nita Strauss - Top 10 Sidepersons 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

11-24
25:05

John 5 - Top 10 Instrumental Rock Jams 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

10-20
25:05

Mary Morello

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!

09-22
25:02

Bob Ezrin - Top 10 Guitar Solos Of All Time

Tom welcomes legendary record producer, Bob Ezrin. Tom and Bob throw down their picks for Top 10 Guitar Solos Of All Time

08-25
25:05

Taylor Momsen - Top 10 Rock Reinventions

Tom welcomes The Pretty Reckless frontwomen, Taylor Momsen. Tom and Taylor make a case for their Top 10 Rock Reinventions

07-21
25:05

Laura Jane Grace - Top 10 Punk Rockers Of All Time

Tom welcomes the founder, singer, songwriter and guitarist of Against Me! The two throw down their Top 10 Punk Rockers Of All Time

06-23
25:05

Paul Stanley - Top 10 Moments in KISS-tory

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.

05-26
25:05

Slash

Tom welcomes his longtime friend, legendary guitarist and rock & roll icon, Slash

02-23
25:05

Steve Stevens

Tom is joined by his friend Steve Stevens - longtime guitarist for Billy Idol. The two discuss his illustrious career and more!

02-02
25:05

Larry LaLonde

Primus guitarist, Larry LaLonde, discusses his band's history, his love for metal and his friendship with Tom over the years.

01-12
25:05

Ike Reilly & Sons

Libertyville, Illinois hometown hero and Tom's longtime friend, Ike Reilly and his sons discuss growing up in the Chicago suburbs

01-05
25:05

A Rich Punk Rock History

Lars Frederiksen of Rancid joins Tom to discuss his new solo album and their rich punk rock history together

12-29
25:07

"One Of The Most Influential Americans Of All Time"

Tom welcomes one of "The 100 Most Influential Americans Of All Time", politician, Ralph Nader

12-22
25:05

Jerry Cantrell

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

12-15
25:05

The Queen Of Palestinian Techno

The "Queen of Palestinian techno" Sama' Abdulhadi joins Tom to talk about their collaboration on his Atlas Underground Fire album and more

12-08
25:05

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