Rage Against the Machine, also known as RATM, is an American rap metal band from Los Angeles, California.
They are best known for their expression of their political views in many of their songs. They have
sold over 16 million records worldwide.
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Also Known As:
RATM
Rage
From:
Los Angeles, California
Genres:
Rap metal, funk metal, alternative metal
Years active:
1991-2000, 2007-2011 (on hiatus)
Labels:
Epic, Revelation
Associated acts:
Audioslave
Influences:
Public Enemy and Afrika Bambaataa
Name Origin:
The name comes from a song that Zack de la Rocha had written for his former hardcore punk band Inside Out.
Members:
Zack de la Rocha - lead vocals
(1991-2000, 2007-present)
Tom Morello - lead guitar
(1991-2000, 2007-present)
Tim Commerford - bass guitar, backing vocals
(1991-2000, 2007-present)
Brad Wilk - drums, percussion
(1991-2000, 2007-present)
Rage Against The Machine Quotes
Zack even surpassed himself with his lyrics. On our first album the lyrics sounded a bit like slogans, on Empire they sounded a bit like a history book, but now he sounds more personal, more emotional than he ever did."
Tom Morello
"We used a lot of weird instruments and amps, and we used (all the) technical equipment the studio could offer. I could even use my ten coolest guitar riffs. Basically, we all could work on our parts and do with them what we liked best."
Tom Morello
It was a slap in the face for artists like us who ride the bull of major labels in order to disseminate our messages on a wider scale that when you become too threatening they're more than happy to slap you down. You know, the First Amendment doesn't mean jack to Time-Warner when it comes to the ethical dictates of their board of directors.
Tom Morello
Rage Against The Machine Awards:
2000
Grammy Award for Hard Rock: Guerrilla Radio,
1996
Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance Tire Me,
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