Rage Against the Machine was an American rock band from Los Angeles, Califo… Read Full Bio ↴Rage Against the Machine was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. Their songs express revolutionary left-wing political views. As of 2010, they had sold over 16 million records worldwide. In 2023, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rage Against the Machine released its eponymous debut album in 1992 to commercial and critical success, leading to a slot in the 1993 Lollapalooza festival. Their second album, Evil Empire, was released in 1996. Their third, The Battle of Los Angeles, followed in 1999, and in 2003, it was ranked number 426 on the same list. During their initial nine-year run, they became one of the most popular and influential bands in music history. They were also ranked No. 33 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
In 2000, Rage Against the Machine released the cover album Renegades and disbanded because of growing creative differences. Members formed the rock supergroup Audioslave with Chris Cornell, the former frontman of Soundgarden. The same year, Rage Against the Machine announced a reunion and performed together for the first time in seven years at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2007. Until 2011, the band continued to perform at more live venues and festivals around the world. In 2016, Morello, Commerford and Wilk formed a new band, Prophets of Rage, with B-Real, Chuck D, and DJ Lord. Rage Against the Machine were nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility in 2017 and 2018, although both bids failed. The band had a large influence on the nu metal genre which came to prominence during the second half of the 1990s. In 2003, their self-titled album was ranked number 368 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
At the start of 2024, Wilk confirmed that the group had permanently broken up.
Rage Against the Machine released its eponymous debut album in 1992 to commercial and critical success, leading to a slot in the 1993 Lollapalooza festival. Their second album, Evil Empire, was released in 1996. Their third, The Battle of Los Angeles, followed in 1999, and in 2003, it was ranked number 426 on the same list. During their initial nine-year run, they became one of the most popular and influential bands in music history. They were also ranked No. 33 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
In 2000, Rage Against the Machine released the cover album Renegades and disbanded because of growing creative differences. Members formed the rock supergroup Audioslave with Chris Cornell, the former frontman of Soundgarden. The same year, Rage Against the Machine announced a reunion and performed together for the first time in seven years at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2007. Until 2011, the band continued to perform at more live venues and festivals around the world. In 2016, Morello, Commerford and Wilk formed a new band, Prophets of Rage, with B-Real, Chuck D, and DJ Lord. Rage Against the Machine were nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility in 2017 and 2018, although both bids failed. The band had a large influence on the nu metal genre which came to prominence during the second half of the 1990s. In 2003, their self-titled album was ranked number 368 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
At the start of 2024, Wilk confirmed that the group had permanently broken up.
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Rage Against the Machine Lyrics
Ashes in the Fall A mass of hands press on the market window Ghosts of…
Beautiful World It's a beautiful world we live in A sweet romantic place Bea…
Bombtrack Ugh Hey yo, it's just another bombtrack ugh Hey yo, it's jus…
Born as Ghosts The hills find peace Locked armed guard posts Safe from the …
Born of a Broken Man My fears hunt me down Capturing my memories The frontier of …
Bullet in the Head This time the bullet cold rocked ya A yellow ribbon instead…
Bulls on Parade Come wit' it now Come wit' it now The microphone explodes, …
Calm Like a Bomb Feel the funk blast Feel the funk blast Feel the funk blast …
Down on the Street Down on the street where the faces shine Floatin' around on…
Down Rodeo Yeah I'm rollin' down Rodeo wit a shotgun These people ain't…
Fistful of Steel Huh Check it ugh Silence, something about silence makes me s…
Freedom Solo, I'm a soloist on a solo list All live, never…
Guerrilla Radio Transmission third world war third round A decade of the wea…
How I Could Just Kill A Man Hey, don't miss out on what you're passing You're missing th…
I'm Housin' Coolin' on the scene like a horse in a stable A…
In My Eyes You tell me you like the taste You just need an…
Kick Out the Jams We gotta kick 'em out Well I feel pretty good And I…
Killing in the Name Killing in the name of Some of those that work forces…
Know Your Enemy Huh Yeah, we're comin' back in with another bomb track Think…
Maggie's Farm I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more No, I…
Maria Tha sun ablaze as Maria's foot Touches tha surface of sand O…
Mic Check Oh Wait a minute now Ha ha ha Come on Wait a Minute…
Microphone Fiend Yo, I was a fiend before I became a teen I…
New Millennium Homes Hungry people dont stay hungry for long They get hope from…
No Shelter The main attraction, distraction Got ya number than number t…
People of the Sun Yeah, people come up Yeah, we better turn the bass up…
Pistol Grip Pump Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times They can…
Renegades of Funk No matter how hard you try, you can't stop us…
Revolver His spit is worth more than her work Pass the purse…
Roll Right Lick off the shot my stories shock ya like Ellison Main…
Settle for Nothing A jail cell is freedom from the pain in my…
Sleep Now in the Fire The world is my expense The cost of my desire Jesus blessed…
Snakecharmer Satellites and, pair of mirrors and, and a man without…
Street Fighting Man Everywhere I hear the sound of marching, charging feet, boy …
Take the Power Back In the right light, study becomes insight But the system tha…
Testify The movie ran through me The glamour subdue me The tabloid u…
The Ghost of Tom Joad Man walks along the railroad track He's Goin' some place, th…
Tire Me Yeah ya tryin' ta tire me, tire me I can see…
Township Rebellion Rebel, rebel and yell 'Cause our people still dwell in hell …
Vietnow Turn on tha radio, nah fuck it turn it off Fear…
Voice of the Voiceless C'mon, check it Through steel walls Your voice blastin' on …
Wake Up Come on Come on, although ya try to discredit Ya still neve…
War Within a Breath Every official that comes in Cripples us leaves us maimed Si…
Wind Below Flip this capital eclipse Tha vocal tone has got 'em sweatin…
Without a Face Uh! Got no card so I got no soul Life is prison,…
Year of tha Boomerang Tha sistas are in So check tha front line It seems I…