Rage Against the Machine
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: October 23, 1991 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active: 1991 - 2024
Biography
Rage Against the Machine (often abbreviated as RATM or Rage) was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. The band consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. They combined elements of heavy metal, rap, punk rock, and funk with lyrics addressing anti-authoritarianism, anti-capitalism, and social justice issues. By 2010, the band had sold over 16 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
Genres
Rage Against the Machine Discography
- Rage Against the Machine (1992) - Album - rated 4.34/5
- Killing in the Name (1993) - Single - rated 4.22/5
- Evil Empire (1996) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Bulls on Parade (1996) - Single - rated 3.68/5
- Live & Rare (1998) - Album
- No Shelter (1998) - Single
- The Battle of Los Angeles (1999) - Album - rated 4/5
- Guerrilla Radio (1999) - Single - rated 3.74/5
- Renegades (2000) - Album - rated 3.14/5
- Testify (2000) - Single - rated 3.76/5
- Sleep Now in the Fire (2000) - Single - rated 3.77/5
- How I Could Just Kill a Man (2001) - Single - rated 3.38/5
- Renegades of Funk (2001) - Single - rated 3.46/5
- The Battle of Mexico City (2001) - Album - rated 3.86/5
- Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium (2003) - Album - rated 3.81/5
Members
- Zack de la Rocha - lead vocals (1991–2000; 2007–2011; 2019–2024)
- Tom Morello - guitar (1991–2000; 2007–2011; 2019–2024)
- Tim Commerford - bass, backing vocals (1991–2000; 2007–2011; 2019–2024)
- Brad Wilk - drums (1991–2000; 2007–2011; 2019–2024)