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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

Watch Tom Morello demonstrate just how close his MXR Power 50 Overdrive pedal gets to his trademark Marshall amp sound
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Rage Against the Machine guitarist runs his new signature stompbox into a range of different combos in its first official demo
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Taylor Momsen: “While grieving, I was depriving myself of what I loved most. When I picked up a guitar and started writing, the floodgates opened up”
By Jon Wiederhorn published
The Pretty Reckless leader and guitarist Ben Phillips discuss how a series of tragedies left the band's future hanging in the balance, before they channeled their heartache to create their most powerful album to date, Death by Rock and Roll

Jerry Cantrell recalls how Tom Morello inspired Layne Staley to step up his guitar playing
By Michael Astley-Brown published
In a new interview, the Alice in Chains and Rage Against the Machine guitar heroes reflect on their memories of the late frontman during 1993's Lollapalooza tour

Hear Tom Morello trade licks with Alex Lifeson and Kirk Hammett on new track I Have Seen the Way
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Rage Against the Machine firebrand’s collaboration with the Rush and Metallica guitarists appears on his second album of 2021, The Atlas Underground Flood

MXR crams Tom Morello’s iconic amp tones into a new signature pedal, the Power 50 Overdrive
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The all-star stompbox captures the Rage Against the Machine guitarist’s Marshall JCM800 and Peavey cab characteristics, complete with an onboard effects loop

Tom Morello announces star-studded new album The Atlas Underground Flood, featuring Kirk Hammett, Alex Lifeson, Ben Harper and Rodrigo y Gabriela
By Matt Parker published
The Rage Against the Machine man has rounded up another stellar line-up of guest talent for a quick follow-up on his previous Atlas Underground album

Tom Morello: “I’ve tried to create this alloy between two worlds – you don’t know where the guitar ends and the EDM begins. That feels like an exciting future for the electric guitar”
By Richard Bienstock published
The Rage Against the Machine icon explains how recording big, gnarly guitar riffs into his iPhone became his "life raft for sanity" on new album, The Atlas Underground Fire

Randy Rhoads posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Kirk Hammett, Tom Morello and Zakk Wylde pay tribute
By Sam Roche published
“When it comes to musical excellence, there is no-one more deserving of the highest echelon of recognition and praise,” Morello said via video message
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