rage against the machine

On April 16, 1996, Rage Against the Machine took their message to the masses with the release of the 'Evil Empire' album.

Read Tim Commerford's official statement.

He discusses his days as an exotic dancer and his early band with Adam Jones of Tool.

The band's politically charged fusion of heavy rock and rap deserves a place in the Rock Hall.

A number of classic metal bands were snubbed, again. See who made the ballot instead.

Guitarist accepts blame for “lack of emotional maturity” that led to band's demise.

In an interview on Lars Ulrich's radio show, the guitarist reflects on what split up the band and why no new music came out of their reunion.

There are a ton of people involved.

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Frontman Leigh Kakaty says that Rage's Zack de la Rocha made a big impact on him; the influence comes through on their recent song, 'Colors Bleed.'

Will Rage Against the Machine eventually reunite? That remains to be seen, but Brad Wilk says the band's members are still on amicable terms.