News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=584 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:07 -0400 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:01 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=584 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/dylan-sneered-on-maggies-farm-ratm-threw-it-at-the-wall-how-tom-morello-turned-folk-protest-into-a-body-blow https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/dylan-sneered-on-maggies-farm-ratm-threw-it-at-the-wall-how-tom-morello-turned-folk-protest-into-a-body-blow Tab Spotlight: Dylan's original rides a folk-blues groove where the refusal sounds sardonic and pointed. Rage strips that daylight out with Morello's percussive and blunt riffing and de la Rocha's lyric delivery like his patience already ran out.]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/tom-morello-says-the-hardest-guitar-part-he-ever-wrote-was-know-your-enemy-i-practiced-20000-hours-to-be-able-to-play-like-that-185828 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/tom-morello-says-the-hardest-guitar-part-he-ever-wrote-was-know-your-enemy-i-practiced-20000-hours-to-be-able-to-play-like-that-185828 Features: Although the solo on "Know Your Enemy" may sound chaotic on the first listen, it's actually pretty controlled. Those toggle bursts have to be timed just right, and the legato run that comes after is fast enough that it falls apart quickly if your hands aren't locked in. ]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:55:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/killing-in-the-name-is-easy-to-learn-hard-to-play-right-the-gap-lives-in-tom-morellos-right-hand https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/killing-in-the-name-is-easy-to-learn-hard-to-play-right-the-gap-lives-in-tom-morellos-right-hand Tab Spotlight: You can learn the riff pretty quick. But when you play it next to the recording, you might notice that something's off and that you've been playing a sketch, not the full thing. The gap between the sketch and the real thing lives entirely in Tom Morello's right hand. ]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:27:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/guitar_of_the_week/tom-morello-traded-a-marshall-head-for-the-telecaster-behind-killing-in-the-name-of https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/guitar_of_the_week/tom-morello-traded-a-marshall-head-for-the-telecaster-behind-killing-in-the-name-of Guitar Of The Week: This unremarkable Telecaster produced some of the most remarkable riffs for Rage Against The Machine. ]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:08:12 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/that-guitar-sound-needed-to-be-nasty-did-rage-against-the-machine-inspire-a-walter-trout-song https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/that-guitar-sound-needed-to-be-nasty-did-rage-against-the-machine-inspire-a-walter-trout-song Music News: "The song is about the dysfunction in the world."]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:27:54 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage-against-the-machine-was-always-in-a-volatile-situation-says-tom-morello-opens-up-on-their-final-concerts-i-am-carrying-the-torch https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage-against-the-machine-was-always-in-a-volatile-situation-says-tom-morello-opens-up-on-their-final-concerts-i-am-carrying-the-torch Music News: "That's quite a way to go out."]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:00:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-wish-i-could-tell-you-it-was-the-bands-idea-tom-morello-says-killing-in-the-name-of-was-buried-in-ratm-demo-recalls-how-he-came-up-with-songs-iconic-riff https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-wish-i-could-tell-you-it-was-the-bands-idea-tom-morello-says-killing-in-the-name-of-was-buried-in-ratm-demo-recalls-how-he-came-up-with-songs-iconic-riff Music News: "The riff from that song... I came up with that during a guitar lesson I was giving to some Hollywood guitar player."]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/thats-the-kiss-of-death-ratms-tim-commerfords-names-one-important-thing-young-musicians-should-pay-attention-to https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/thats-the-kiss-of-death-ratms-tim-commerfords-names-one-important-thing-young-musicians-should-pay-attention-to Music News: "It is like you're putting the cart before the horse there."]]> Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:00:24 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_will_not_be_touring_or_playing_live_again_says_brad_wilk.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_will_not_be_touring_or_playing_live_again_says_brad_wilk.html Music News: "I don't want to string people or myself along any further."]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:05:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/did_atlantic_records_pirate_rage_against_the_machines_demo_tape-159850 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/did_atlantic_records_pirate_rage_against_the_machines_demo_tape-159850 Features: It would seem so…]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:05:58 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/olivia_rodrigo_says_she_cant_stop_listening_to_rage_against_the_machine_thats_my_favorite_band_right_now.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/olivia_rodrigo_says_she_cant_stop_listening_to_rage_against_the_machine_thats_my_favorite_band_right_now.html Music News: "I would just play it over and over again on my way to and from the studio."]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:44:34 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/story_behind_cheap_gear_used_on_rage_against_the_machines_tire_me_including_a_30_guitar-154346 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/story_behind_cheap_gear_used_on_rage_against_the_machines_tire_me_including_a_30_guitar-154346 Features: And it won a Grammy. ]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:54:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_tom_morello_and_zach_de_la_rocha_protest_against_facial_recognition_at_live_venues_this_invasive_surveillance_isnt_safe.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_tom_morello_and_zach_de_la_rocha_protest_against_facial_recognition_at_live_venues_this_invasive_surveillance_isnt_safe.html Music News: The artists backed a petition to ban this new practice at live venues.]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_react_to_rock_hall_induction_its_a_surprising_trajectory_for_us.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_react_to_rock_hall_induction_its_a_surprising_trajectory_for_us.html Music News: The band will be a part of the 2023 class of inductees.]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 17:54:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_morello_says_rage_against_the_machines_future_is_uncertain_following_zack_de_la_rochas_injury.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_morello_says_rage_against_the_machines_future_is_uncertain_following_zack_de_la_rochas_injury.html Music News: "When there is news, it will come from a collective statement from the band."]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/very_personal_rage_against_the_machine_song_that_was_inspired_by_zack_de_la_rochas_father-143873 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/very_personal_rage_against_the_machine_song_that_was_inspired_by_zack_de_la_rochas_father-143873 Features: A telling glimpse into Zack's life. ]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 23:28:17 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_tim_commerford_says_he_had_prostate_cancer_surgery_ive_never_felt_pain_quite_like_that.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_tim_commerford_says_he_had_prostate_cancer_surgery_ive_never_felt_pain_quite_like_that.html Music News: "I had my prostate removed."]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:18:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_tim_commerford_starts_new_band_7d7d_shares_lead_single_capitalism.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_tim_commerford_starts_new_band_7d7d_shares_lead_single_capitalism.html Music News: The bassist takes over lead vocal duties in the new project.]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ratms_zack_de_la_rocha_teams_up_with_algiers_on_new_single_irreversible_damage.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ratms_zack_de_la_rocha_teams_up_with_algiers_on_new_single_irreversible_damage.html Music News: A guest appearance by the frontman on the Atlanta experimental outfit's new banger.]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/wtf_nobel_prize_winner_used_to_be_in_band_with_tom_morello_they_won_battle_of_the_bands_together.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/wtf_nobel_prize_winner_used_to_be_in_band_with_tom_morello_they_won_battle_of_the_bands_together.html Music News: Carolyn Bertozzi was one of the recipients of this year's prestigious award.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_have_canceled_their_2023_north_american_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_have_canceled_their_2023_north_american_tour.html Music News: They're giving Zack De La Rocha more time to deal with his injuries.]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:38:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rob_trujillo_says_hes_proud_of_rage_against_the_machine_recalls_bands_first_tour_with_suicidal_tendencies.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rob_trujillo_says_hes_proud_of_rage_against_the_machine_recalls_bands_first_tour_with_suicidal_tendencies.html Music News: RATM opened for the crossover thrash legends in 1992.]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_zack_de_la_rocha_has_reportedly_torn_his_achilles.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machines_zack_de_la_rocha_has_reportedly_torn_his_achilles.html Music News: A photographer revealed the diagnosis following the band's show at the Madison Square Garden.]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:20:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_cancel_upcoming_european_and_uk_shows_zack_de_la_rocha_advised_to_stop_performing_per_medical_guidance.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rage_against_the_machine_cancel_upcoming_european_and_uk_shows_zack_de_la_rocha_advised_to_stop_performing_per_medical_guidance.html Music News: The statement was shared through the band's official channels.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:49:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_rage_against_the_machine_play_born_of_a_broken_man_live_for_the_first_time_since_2008.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_rage_against_the_machine_play_born_of_a_broken_man_live_for_the_first_time_since_2008.html Music News: The band performed the "Battle of Los Angeles" track at their Cleveland show.]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_tom_morello_accidentally_tackled_by_security_at_recent_rage_against_the_machine_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_tom_morello_accidentally_tackled_by_security_at_recent_rage_against_the_machine_show.html Music News: Fun times.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:53:08 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_zack_de_la_rocha_performs_sitting_down_at_ratm_show_after_recent_injury.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_zack_de_la_rocha_performs_sitting_down_at_ratm_show_after_recent_injury.html Music News: The singer hurt his leg at the July 11 show in Chicago, Illinois.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:12:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_zack_de_la_rocha_injures_his_leg_during_recent_chicago_show_keeps_performing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_zack_de_la_rocha_injures_his_leg_during_recent_chicago_show_keeps_performing.html Music News: The July 11 concert was their second one of the tour.]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:58:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_rage_against_the_machine_played_first_live_show_in_over_a_decade_this_was_the_setlist.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_rage_against_the_machine_played_first_live_show_in_over_a_decade_this_was_the_setlist.html Music News: Finally.]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:46:23 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_rage_against_the_machine_release_rehearsal_video_ahead_of_upcoming_us_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_rage_against_the_machine_release_rehearsal_video_ahead_of_upcoming_us_tour.html Music News: The band will kick off their run in July.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:01 -0400