Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade - Guitar Lesson

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Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade - Guitar Lesson

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Evil Empire album cover
Evil Empire
1996 3:49
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Bulls On Parade


"Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against The Machine is the opening single from their 1996 album Evil Empire. The track features politically charged lyrics targeting the U.S. arms industry, but it is equally celebrated for Tom Morello's guitar work. His iconic solo replicates a vinyl scratch effect using only the guitar's toggle switch and pick-up selector, making it a must-learn for electric guitarists interested in unconventional technique and sonic experimentation.

  • Tom Morello's solo mimics a DJ scratch effect using the guitar's toggle switch, no turntable or effects pedal involved.
  • The song runs approximately 3 minutes and 49 seconds, keeping its aggressive energy tightly focused throughout.
  • Released April 1, 1996, it was the first single from Evil Empire, Rage Against The Machine's second studio album.
Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Tom Morello uses this 1982 Telecaster for RATM's funkier, cleaner rhythm parts, leveraging its bridge humbucker for articulate muting and percussive attack that cuts through dense arrangements.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The JCM800's punchy midrange and aggressive natural clipping deliver RATM's signature thick, cutting distortion tone while staying tight enough for Morello's dynamic muting and noise experiments.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Morello exploits this wah pedal extensively for funk riffs and half-cocked tonal shaping, creating RATM's signature expressive sweeps and rhythmic articulation that define their groove.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Morello uses the DD-3 for rhythmic repeats and spatial effects, adding depth and texture to RATM's complex arrangements without muddying the aggressive distortion tone.

MXR Phase 90
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MXR Phase 90

This phaser adds occasional swirling modulation to Morello's pedalboard, creating subtle psychedelic textures that enhance RATM's experimental moments without overwhelming their heavy rhythm focus.

DigiTech Whammy
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DigiTech Whammy

The Whammy pedal enables Morello's signature pitch-shifting, octave drops, and squealing harmonics that define RATM's innovative, experimental noise work and solo textures.

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