Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower

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What's Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower about?

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.

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Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower episodes:

04.20.2023
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
03.23.2023
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
02.23.2023
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
01.26.2023
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
12.22.2022
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
11.24.2022
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
10.20.2022
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
09.22.2022
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!
08.25.2022
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
07.21.2022
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
06.23.2022
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
05.26.2022
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.
02.23.2022
Slash
Tom welcomes his longtime friend, legendary guitarist and rock & roll icon, Slash
02.02.2022
Steve Stevens
Tom is joined by his friend Steve Stevens - longtime guitarist for Billy Idol. The two discuss his illustrious career and more!
01.12.2022
Larry LaLonde
Primus guitarist, Larry LaLonde, discusses his band's history, his love for metal and his friendship with Tom over the years.
01.05.2022
Ike Reilly & Sons
Libertyville, Illinois hometown hero and Tom's longtime friend, Ike Reilly and his sons discuss growing up in the Chicago suburbs
12.29.2021
A Rich Punk Rock History
Lars Frederiksen of Rancid joins Tom to discuss his new solo album and their rich punk rock history together
12.22.2021
"One Of The Most Influential Americans Of All Time"
Tom welcomes one of "The 100 Most Influential Americans Of All Time", politician, Ralph Nader
12.15.2021
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
12.08.2021
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
12.01.2021
SELLOUT
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)
11.24.2021
Human
Tom welcomes Barns Courtney - the charismatic singer/songwriter/musician featured on the song "Human" from his Atlas Underground Flood album
11.17.2021
Night Witch
Tom is joined by Phem - an exciting and talented new artist featured on the song "Night Witch" from his Atlas Underground Fire album
11.10.2021
All Things Rock & Rebellion
Tom welcomes grandson. They discuss collaborating on the song, "Hold The Line" and all other things rock & rebellion.
11.03.2021
Michael Moore Part 2
Part two of Tom's conversation with his longtime friend and collaborator, Oscar-winning director, Michael Moore
10.27.2021
Michael Moore Part 1
Hear part one of Tom's conversation with his longtime friend and collaborator, Oscar-winning documentarian, Michael Moore
10.20.2021
Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom
Tom welcomes Nora Guthrie, daughter of Woody Guthrie to discuss the forthcoming book, Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom and more!
10.13.2021
Alternative Uprising
Tom and the former MTV VJ, Matt Pinfield, discuss the origins of what came to be known as "alternative" music
10.06.2021
Life Behind A Lense
Renowned rock photographer, Danny Clinch, joins Tom to talk about his life behind the lense, music, sports and more.
09.29.2021
Joe Strummer/Johnny Cash
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.
09.22.2021
The History Of The Ghost Of Tom Joad
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.
09.15.2021
Nothin But A Good Time with Tom Beajour & Richard Beinstock
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
09.08.2021
U2 & More Part 2
Part two of Tom's conversation with The Edge on U2, touring together, guitars, activism and much more
09.01.2021
U2 & More Part 1
Hear part one of Tom's conversation with The Edge on U2, touring, guitars, activism and much more
08.25.2021
The Best Concerts Ever with Matt Pinfield
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.
08.18.2021
Frontline Of A Protest Band Part 2
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
08.11.2021
Frontline 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
08.04.2021
Rock Queen with Allison Hagendorf
Tom is joined by his good friend Allison Hagendorf, or as he calls her..."The Queen Of Rock"
07.28.2021
Steve 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.
07.21.2021
Steve Vai Part 1
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.
07.14.2021
Baseball, Hip Hop & Rock with Chuck D
Tom and the legendary rapper, Chuck D, talk about their first passion...baseball.
07.07.2021
Dungeons and Dragons with Vince Vaughn and Dan Weiss
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
06.30.2021
Sun City
E Street Band legend, Little Steven joins Tom to talk about his solo work and the song, "Sun City"
06.23.2021
The Catastrophists
Tom is joined by The Bloody Beetroots to go track by track through their new collaboration The Catastrophists EP
06.16.2021
The Last Guitar Hero with Dennis DeYoung
Fellow Chicagoan and founding member of Styx, Dennis DeYoung, joins Tom to talk about their recent collaboration, his career, and more!
06.09.2021
Radium Girls
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
06.02.2021
Tom & Tim
Rise Against lead singer, Tim McIlrath, joins Tom to talk music, Chicago, activism and more!
05.26.2021
Suburban Angst & Crazy Rock n' Roll with K.Flay
Tom's good friend, collaborator, and fellow Chicago suburbanite - K.Flay, talk performing together, new music and more!
05.19.2021
Eruption - The Life and Legacy of Eddie Van Halen
Tom, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) and John 5 (Rob Zombie) discuss the life and legacy of guitar hero, Eddie Van Halen
05.12.2021
Early 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

What's Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower episodes:

Steve Vai - Top 10 Guitars In The History Of Music

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

Billy Bragg - Top 10 Greatest Moments In Protest Music

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

Steve Earle - Top 10 Acoustic Troubadours Of All Time

Nita Strauss - Top 10 Sidepersons Of All Time

John 5 - Top 10 Instrumental Rock Jams Of All Time

Mary Morello

Bob Ezrin - Top 10 Guitar Solos Of All Time

Taylor Momsen - Top 10 Rock Reinventions

Laura Jane Grace - Top 10 Punk Rockers Of All Time

Paul Stanley - Top 10 Moments in KISS-tory

Slash

Steve Stevens

Larry LaLonde

Ike Reilly & Sons

A Rich Punk Rock History

"One Of The Most Influential Americans Of All Time"

Jerry Cantrell

The Queen Of Palestinian Techno

SELLOUT

Human

Night Witch

All Things Rock & Rebellion

Michael Moore Part 2

Michael Moore Part 1

Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom

Alternative Uprising

Life Behind A Lense

Joe Strummer/Johnny Cash

The History Of The Ghost Of Tom Joad

Nothin But A Good Time with Tom Beajour & Richard Beinstock

U2 & More Part 2

U2 & More Part 1

The Best Concerts Ever with Matt Pinfield

Frontline Of A Protest Band Part 2

Frontline Of A Protest Band Part 1

Rock Queen with Allison Hagendorf

Steve Vai Part 2

Steve Vai Part 1

Baseball, Hip Hop & Rock with Chuck D

Dungeons and Dragons with Vince Vaughn and Dan Weiss

Sun City

The Catastrophists

The Last Guitar Hero with Dennis DeYoung

Radium Girls

Tom & Tim

Suburban Angst & Crazy Rock n' Roll with K.Flay

Eruption - The Life and Legacy of Eddie Van Halen

Early L.A. Days, Tattoos and Guitars with Dave Navarro