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The Battle Of Los Angeles
1999 3:26
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Sleep Now In The Fire

"Sleep Now in the Fire" is a track by Rage Against the Machine, released as the second single from their third studio album, The Battle of Los Angeles (1999). The song is driven by Tom Morello's aggressive, percussive riff work and Zack de la Rocha's politically charged vocals. For electric guitarists, it offers a masterclass in tight, funk-influenced rhythm guitar and the creative use of effects and unconventional technique that defines Morello's distinctive style.

  • The main riff is built on a minimal, repetitive groove, ideal for practicing rhythmic precision and muting technique on electric guitar.
  • Tom Morello uses a kill switch effect in his playing, creating choppy, staccato sounds that are a signature element of the song.
  • "Sleep Now in the Fire" appeared on The Battle of Los Angeles, widely regarded as one of the defining hard rock albums of 1999.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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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