Rage Against The Machine

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Credits: Far Out / Rage Against The Machine
Members
Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk
Genre
rap metal, alternative metal, rap rock, funk metal
Formed
1991
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, United States
Top Tracks
'Killing in the Name', 'Bulls on Parade', 'Guerrilla Radio', 'Testify', 'Bombtrack'
Top Albums
'Rage Against the Machine', 'Evil Empire', 'The Battle of Los Angeles', 'Renegades'
Records Sold
More than 16 million
Fun Facts
'Killing in the Name' reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2009 after a grassroots campaign encouraged people to buy the song instead of the winner's single from 'The X Factor'. ### Guitarist Tom Morello developed many of his signature sounds using unconventional techniques and effects rather than studio manipulation. ### All four original members reunited in 2022 for the band's first tour in more than a decade, although the tour was cut short after Zack de la Rocha suffered a serious leg injury.
Related Artists
Audioslave, Prophets of Rage, Public Enemy, System of a Down, Tool

Rage Against the Machine are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991, renowned for fusing rap, metal, punk and funk with fiercely political lyrics.

Founded by vocalist Zack de la Rocha, guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk, the band quickly gained acclaim for its uncompromising critiques of social inequality, corporate power and government institutions. Their self-titled debut album became one of the defining releases of the 1990s, while subsequent records such as ‘Evil Empire’ and ‘The Battle of Los Angeles’ cemented their reputation as one of rock’s most influential acts. Despite multiple break-ups and reunions, Rage Against the Machine’s music continues to resonate with audiences, inspiring generations of musicians and political activists alike.

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Rage Against the Machine are an American rock band formed in 1991, known for combining rap, metal and politically charged lyrics.
'Killing in the Name' is widely regarded as the band's signature song, becoming an international protest anthem and reaching number one in the UK in 2009.
The band's classic and only long-term line-up consists of Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk.
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