Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name Apr 2026

Tom Morello uses a DigiTech Whammy pedal set to "2 octaves up". To play the solo, start with the pedal in the "heel" position and rock it forward to the "toe" for the high-pitched screams. Core Riffs

During the intro and verse, use palm muting and percussive "dead notes" (strumming while lightly resting your hand on the strings) to create a rhythmic, scratchy sound. Rage against the machine - Killing in the name

You must use Drop D tuning . Tune your thickest string (E) down one full step to D (D-A-D-G-B-E for guitar; D-A-D-G for bass). Tom Morello uses a DigiTech Whammy pedal set

Use a high-gain, crunchy distortion but keep it "tight" with palm muting. D-A-D-G for bass). Use a high-gain