
Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower
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Ep 60Steve Vai - Top 10 Guitars In The History Of Music
ECelebrate 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
Ep 59Allison Hagendorf - Top 10 Rock Moments of the 1990's
ETom 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
Ep 58Billy Bragg - Top 10 Greatest Moments In Protest Music
ETom 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
Ep 57K.Flay - The Top 10 Cities To Rock In Around The World
ETom 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
Ep 56Steve Earle - Top 10 Acoustic Troubadours Of All Time
ESinger-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
Ep 55Nita 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
Ep 54John 5 - Top 10 Instrumental Rock Jams Of All Time
ETom 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
Ep 53Mary Morello
ETom 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!
Ep 52Bob 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
Ep 51Taylor Momsen - Top 10 Rock Reinventions
ETom welcomes The Pretty Reckless frontwomen, Taylor Momsen. Tom and Taylor make a case for their Top 10 Rock Reinventions
Ep 50Laura 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
Ep 49Paul Stanley - Top 10 Moments in KISS-tory
ETom 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.
Ep 48Slash
ETom welcomes his longtime friend, legendary guitarist and rock & roll icon, Slash
Ep 47Steve Stevens
ETom is joined by his friend Steve Stevens - longtime guitarist for Billy Idol. The two discuss his illustrious career and more!
Ep 46Larry LaLonde
EPrimus guitarist, Larry LaLonde, discusses his band's history, his love for metal and his friendship with Tom over the years.
Ep 45Ike Reilly & Sons
ELibertyville, Illinois hometown hero and Tom's longtime friend, Ike Reilly and his sons discuss growing up in the Chicago suburbs
Ep 44A Rich Punk Rock History
ELars Frederiksen of Rancid joins Tom to discuss his new solo album and their rich punk rock history together
Ep 43"One Of The Most Influential Americans Of All Time"
ETom welcomes one of "The 100 Most Influential Americans Of All Time", politician, Ralph Nader
Ep 42Jerry Cantrell
ELongtime 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
Ep 41The Queen Of Palestinian Techno
EThe "Queen of Palestinian techno" Sama' Abdulhadi joins Tom to talk about their collaboration on his Atlas Underground Fire album and more
Ep 40SELLOUT
EThis 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)
Ep 39Human
ETom welcomes Barns Courtney - the charismatic singer/songwriter/musician featured on the song "Human" from his Atlas Underground Flood album
Ep 38Night Witch
ETom is joined by Phem - an exciting and talented new artist featured on the song "Night Witch" from his Atlas Underground Fire album
Ep 37All Things Rock & Rebellion
ETom welcomes grandson. They discuss collaborating on the song, "Hold The Line" and all other things rock & rebellion.
Ep 36Michael Moore Part 2
EPart two of Tom's conversation with his longtime friend and collaborator, Oscar-winning director, Michael Moore
Ep 35Michael Moore Part 1
EHear part one of Tom's conversation with his longtime friend and collaborator, Oscar-winning documentarian, Michael Moore
Ep 34Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom
ETom welcomes Nora Guthrie, daughter of Woody Guthrie to discuss the forthcoming book, Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom and more!
Ep 33Alternative Uprising
ETom and the former MTV VJ, Matt Pinfield, discuss the origins of what came to be known as "alternative" music
Ep 32Life Behind A Lense
ERenowned rock photographer, Danny Clinch, joins Tom to talk about his life behind the lense, music, sports and more.
Ep 31Joe Strummer/Johnny Cash
EAuthor 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.
Ep 30The History Of The Ghost Of Tom Joad
EJake 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.
Ep 29Nothin But A Good Time with Tom Beajour & Richard Beinstock
ETom welcomes Richard Beinstock and Tom Beajour authors of the book Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion
Ep 28U2 & More Part 2
Part two of Tom's conversation with The Edge on U2, touring together, guitars, activism and much more
Ep 27U2 & More Part 1
EHear part one of Tom's conversation with The Edge on U2, touring, guitars, activism and much more
Ep 26The Best Concerts Ever with Matt Pinfield
ETom 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.
Ep 25Frontline Of A Protest Band Part 2
EPart 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
Ep 24Frontline Of A Protest Band Part 1
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
Ep 23Rock Queen with Allison Hagendorf
Tom is joined by his good friend Allison Hagendorf, or as he calls her..."The Queen Of Rock"
Ep 22Steve Vai Part 2
It's not often Tom gets to talk with one of his guitar heroes. Catch part two of his conversation with Steve Vai.
Ep 21Steve Vai Part 1
EIt'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.
Ep 20Baseball, Hip Hop & Rock with Chuck D
ETom and the legendary rapper, Chuck D, talk about their first passion...baseball.
Ep 19Dungeons and Dragons with Vince Vaughn and Dan Weiss
ETom'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
Ep 18Sun City
EE Street Band legend, Little Steven joins Tom to talk about his solo work and the song, "Sun City"
Ep 17The Catastrophists
ETom is joined by The Bloody Beetroots to go track by track through their new collaboration The Catastrophists EP
Ep 16The Last Guitar Hero with Dennis DeYoung
EFellow Chicagoan and founding member of Styx, Dennis DeYoung, joins Tom to talk about their recent collaboration, his career, and more!
Ep 15Radium Girls
EMish 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
Ep 14Tom & Tim
ERise Against lead singer, Tim McIlrath, joins Tom to talk music, Chicago, activism and more!
Ep 13Suburban Angst & Crazy Rock n' Roll with K.Flay
ETom's good friend, collaborator, and fellow Chicago suburbanite - K.Flay, talk performing together, new music and more!
Ep 12Eruption - The Life and Legacy of Eddie Van Halen
ETom, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) and John 5 (Rob Zombie) discuss the life and legacy of guitar hero, Eddie Van Halen
Ep 11Early L.A. Days, Tattoos and Guitars with Dave Navarro
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