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Rage Against the Machine fused hip-hop, hard rock and punk fury with uncompromising political lyrics. Formed in Los Angeles in 1991, Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk released four albums, won two Grammys and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. They are a rap metal and alternative metal band, with funk and hardcore punk influences.
| Formed | 1991, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Members | Zack de la Rocha (vocals), Tom Morello (guitar), Tim Commerford (bass), Brad Wilk (drums) |
| Genres | Rap metal, alternative metal, funk metal, rap rock |
| Label | Epic |
| Grammys | Best Metal Performance, “Tire Me”; Best Hard Rock Performance, “Guerrilla Radio” |
| Hall of Fame | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2023 |
The four members came together in Los Angeles in 1991 and signed to Epic, which released their self-titled debut in 1992. Its single “Killing in the Name” became an instant anthem.
Rage built their songs on heavy, funk-driven grooves, with Morello’s guitar used like a turntable or a siren, and de la Rocha’s rapid-fire, furious vocals on top. Their lyrics take aim at injustice, police violence and corporate power.
De la Rocha left in 2000, ending the band’s first run. Morello, Commerford and Wilk then formed Audioslave with Chris Cornell of Soundgarden. Rage reunited from 2007 to 2011 and again for shows in 2022.
Rage Against the Machine’s mix of rap and heavy rock influenced a generation of bands, and their politics made them one of the most outspoken groups in rock. In 2009 a fan campaign made “Killing in the Name” the U.K. Christmas No. 1, and in 2023 they entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The explosive debut, with “Killing in the Name”, “Bombtrack” and “Bullet in the Head”.
Featuring “Bulls on Parade” and the Grammy-winning “Tire Me”.
With “Guerrilla Radio”, “Testify” and “Sleep Now in the Fire”.
An album of cover songs, released as the band first split.
These Rage Against the Machine songs are on our charts and lists:
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, Queens of the Stone Age and Audioslave.
Rage Against the Machine are a rap metal and alternative metal band, with funk and hardcore punk influences.
Los Angeles, California. The band formed there in 1991.
“Killing in the Name” (1992).
Two: Best Metal Performance for “Tire Me” and Best Hard Rock Performance for “Guerrilla Radio.”
Yes. They were inducted in 2023.
Rage Against the Machine bring the heaviest, angriest side of ’90s alternative to our playlist. Catch it on The Modern Rock Radio Show, check the radio show schedule, or press play on the live stream. Want a specific song? Send a request or dedication.
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