Rage Against the Machine

['Scaper94]

I'm a HUGE Rage Against the Machine fan!:rock::bowdown:

How many of you listen to thier music or attended any of their concerts?

[wdgrant]

I am a fan of theirs. I was at Woodstock in 1999 when they played. After them, Metallica played. That was a hell of a night. I don't know if I'll see another show that I enjoyed more.

['Scaper94]

:rock: Which song did you like the best?

Also, do you like White Zombie/Rob Zombie?

Notice my Sig?

[Drumline3469]

I saw them live last year at Lollapalooza. Easily the best show of my life!

['Scaper94]

I saw them live last year at Lollapalooza. Easily the best show of my life!
Who? White Zombie?

[Drumline3469]

I saw them live last year at Lollapalooza. Easily the best show of my life!
Who? White Zombie?

Rage Against the Machine.

[clancampbell]

I saw Audio Slave live a few years back, does that count? :D

[Einar's puppy]

I'm a big fan of Tom Morello, but not Rage against the Machine so much. Do I count too? :lol:

I really like the sounds and the cool things he does with his guitar, but Rage Against the Machine isn't my favorite of his groups.

[tubafication]

I saw Audio Slave live a few years back, does that count? :D
I saw "The Barber of Seville" maybe a month ago, I bet I count. :)

[Drumline3469]

Good God. Please do NOT derail a Rage Against the Machine thread with other bands that the members have been in that suck horribly. Audio Slave is NOT Rage Against the Machine or anything close. Without Zach, they are nothing. Now, more praise for Rage Against the Machine, please and thank you!

['Scaper94]

I saw them live last year at Lollapalooza. Easily the best show of my life!
Who? White Zombie?

Rage Against the Machine.

I saw Audio Slave live a few years back, does that count? :D

I'm a big fan of Tom Morello, but not Rage against the Machine so much. Do I count too? :lol:

I really like the sounds and the cool things he does with his guitar, but Rage Against the Machine isn't my favorite of his groups.

['Scaper94]

I saw Audio Slave live a few years back, does that count? :D
I saw "The Barber of Seville" maybe a month ago, I bet I count. :)
Sorry tuba, but start a new thread. ;) :roll:

[Drumline3469]

I just do not get the same feeling from Audio Slave that I do from Rage. The anger and passion in Zach de la Rocha's voice is unmatchable in music. They will always be in my top 5.

['Scaper94]

I just do not get the same feeling from Audio Slave that I do from Rage. The anger and passion in Zach de la Rocha's voice is unmatchable in music. They will always be in my top 5.
I know! Probably one of the best examples of this is when he yells WAKE UP!!! Or the end of Killing in the Name.

[Drumline3469]

I just do not get the same feeling from Audio Slave that I do from Rage. The anger and passion in Zach de la Rocha's voice is unmatchable in music. They will always be in my top 5.
I know! Probably one of the best examples of this is when he yells WAKE UP!!! Or the end of Killing in the Name.


At their shows he randomly swears during intros. It REALLY pumps you up.

['Scaper94]

I just do not get the same feeling from Audio Slave that I do from Rage. The anger and passion in Zach de la Rocha's voice is unmatchable in music. They will always be in my top 5.
I know! Probably one of the best examples of this is when he yells WAKE UP!!! Or the end of Killing in the Name.


At their shows he randomly swears during intros. It REALLY pumps you up.
Yeah, I know. I've downloaded about 5 songs on iTunes from their Olympic Auditorium CD. I love how Morello improvises on the solos!

[Einar Gen.]

I wouldn't say they even make my list of bands I listen to regularly, but "Killing in the name of" is just TOO awesome...

[Richard]

:rock: Which song did you like the best?

Also, do you like White Zombie/Rob Zombie?

Notice my Sig?
I love Thunderkiss 65!
"la da da da da da da da da da da Ten dolla halo a blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Thunder WHOA!!" You don't have to understand the words to get caught up in the riff.

I also like Rage too, their music is so cool and so relevant.

[Hahma]

I used to be into Rage a while ago, but haven't listened to them for a while. I should dust off some old CD's and give them some air time.

['Scaper94]

:rock: Which song did you like the best?

Also, do you like White Zombie/Rob Zombie?

Notice my Sig?
I love Thunderkiss 65!
"la da da da da da da da da da da Ten dolla halo a blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Thunder WHOA!!" You don't have to understand the words to get caught up in the riff.

I also like Rage too, their music is so cool and so relevant.
What about Living Dead Girl?

I used to be into Rage a while ago, but haven't listened to them for a while. I should dust off some old CD's and give them some air time.
That would be a good idea, I recommend it!;)

[Sir Sick]

I like RatM! :)

[Drumline3469]

I picked up Live from Los Angeles a while back. All of my favorite tune performed live. That CD is amazing to listen to before I have to go do anything crazy. Really gets the blood flowing in the morning on the way to class. Protest the Hero is just as awesome if not more awesome for stuff like that, though.

['Scaper94]

I picked up Live from Los Angeles a while back. All of my favorite tune performed live. That CD is amazing to listen to before I have to go do anything crazy. Really gets the blood flowing in the morning on the way to class. Protest the Hero is just as awesome if not more awesome for stuff like that, though.
Yeah, I really like that CD! Itis probably one of their better ones.

I can't beleive it took four years to make their second album!

[clancampbell]

Good God. Please do NOT derail a Rage Against the Machine thread with other bands that the members have been in that suck horribly. Audio Slave is NOT Rage Against the Machine or anything close. Without Zach, they are nothing. Now, more praise for Rage Against the Machine, please and thank you!

I understand Rage and Audio Slave are two very different bands, despite the fact that 3 of the same guys are in both.
I was trying to make a joke with my last post, but I guess it didn't go over well.
I don't understand your hatred for Audio Slave though. If you don't like them, thats fine. Your entittled to your opinion.
Tom Morello is an amazing guitarist, I find it odd that you would love one band that he is/was in, and hate the other. At the very least you could appreciate his talent. Kind of like I do. Rage is not my cup of tea, but I can still appreciate Tom's talent.

[Drumline3469]

Good God. Please do NOT derail a Rage Against the Machine thread with other bands that the members have been in that suck horribly. Audio Slave is NOT Rage Against the Machine or anything close. Without Zach, they are nothing. Now, more praise for Rage Against the Machine, please and thank you!

I understand Rage and Audio Slave are two very different bands, despite the fact that 3 of the same guys are in both.
I was trying to make a joke with my last post, but I guess it didn't go over well.
I don't understand your hatred for Audio Slave though. If you don't like them, thats fine. Your entittled to your opinion.
Tom Morello is an amazing guitarist, I find it odd that you would love one band that he is/was in, and hate the other. At the very least you could appreciate his talent. Kind of like I do. Rage is not my cup of tea, but I can still appreciate Tom's talent.


Kudos DO go to Tom Morello, but it's not the guitar or even the music that sells me on Rage. It's the depth of the lyrics and passion with which they are sung. The only band I can think of that comes anywhere near Rage in that aspect is Protest the Hero. I just love songs where you can feel the singer's energy even without seeing them live. That really pumps me up and gives me a sort of musical high. I love listening to songs and having to cry because I have so much emotion swelling inside that it has no where else to go and crying/screaming is the fastest way to let some of it out. Rage Against the Machine does this for me (except usually I scream rather than cry) and Audioslave does not even compare.

[whitestuff]

Even in my most angst filled teenage years, Zach de la Rocha was someone that I could only handle in small doses. I found it difficult to make it through a whole album in one sitting...

Now before you shout me down and try to revoke my headbanging card, Rage did have some amazing songs. The problem I think was that Zach is so binary. He is either full on or off. I need more dynamic than that. Not every emotion is 'Rage'.

As for other bands that give are good emotional release... well for me it would have to be Henry Rollins or NiN. Even Radiohead (though not everyone gets the subtlety of Radiohead...).

['Scaper94]

Even in my most angst filled teenage years, Zach de la Rocha was someone that I could only handle in small doses. I found it difficult to make it through a whole album in one sitting...

Now before you shout me down and try to revoke my headbanging card, Rage did have some amazing songs. The problem I think was that Zach is so binary. He is either full on or off. I need more dynamic than that. Not every emotion is 'Rage'.

As for other bands that give are good emotional release... well for me it would have to be Henry Rollins or NiN. Even Radiohead (though not everyone gets the subtlety of Radiohead...).
RatM's songs are mostly about the corruption of the government. Rage is the emotion we should have towards politics!

Has anyone noticed my sig???

[Fencerjared]

What, since you changed it the last time it was also a Rage quote? Whoopee, you're a fan, we get it.

['Scaper94]

What, since you changed it the last time it was also a Rage quote? Whoopee, you're a fan, we get it.
I just thought that mabey one person would comment on it.:|

[Fencerjared]

Anybody reading this thread most likely is, or was, a Rage Against the Machine fan, so we know the lyrics. There's not a lot to comment on, unless all you were looking for was an internet cookie for quoting someone else's words.

[spider_poison]

Even in my most angst filled teenage years, Zach de la Rocha was someone that I could only handle in small doses.

Hehe, same for me. And I'm 23 now and it's a bit much for me. I'll still listen to them every once in a while, but one song will pretty much do it. Also, once I got a little older and started paying closer attention to lyrics and whatnot, I stopped listening to them so much. Not to rail on them too much, but the message in the songs doesn't seem to vary much. Even so, I still like them a good amount.

[Drumline3469]

I will give you that they are very binary and their songs lack variety. There are a few other bands that provide that emotional release, but somehow nothing feels as good as driving home from finding out your girlfriend of four years cheated on you than hearing Zach scream "**** YOU I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!!"

['Scaper94]

I will give you that they are very binary and their songs lack variety. There are a few other bands that provide that emotional release, but somehow nothing feels as good as driving home from finding out your girlfriend of four years cheated on you than hearing Zach scream "**** YOU I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!!"
:twisted: I bet that's an emotional feeling!

Anyway, I bought a few Audioslave songs on iTunes. The only way they come close to RATM's style is the guitar solos. Go monkey-laugh solo!:rock:

[BassistofDoom]

I used to be a big Rage Against the Machine fan, and I still love their musical style. The only problem I have with them is that they only seem to complain about America and rag on Republicans. I myself am a Republican and when I started looking at the lyrics I was not thrilled. I don't mean to start an argument I am just stating my opinion like the thread says to. (Ok sort of what the thread says to)

['Scaper94]

I used to be a big Rage Against the Machine fan, and I still love their musical style. The only problem I have with them is that they only seem to complain about America and rag on Republicans. I myself am a Republican and when I started looking at the lyrics I was not thrilled. I don't mean to start an argument I am just stating my opinion like the thread says to. (Ok sort of what the thread says to)
It's not just "anti-Republican," but more "anti-government" or even "anti-fascist."

[ollie]

Did you all follow the Christmas No. 1 (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/dec/21/rage-against-the-machine-ratm-joe-mcelderry) story in the UK? Essentially, a couple of people started a facebook campaign to make Killing in the Name the Christmas No. 1 in competition with whatever the latest pop tat the TV talent shows were turning out. It worked. The high point for me was RatM's appearance on Nicky Campbell's live radio show. They promised not to do the sweary bit. I think they got four in before being cut. (It helps if you happen to know what a tool Campbell is---he's irritating even by the high standards set by talk radio DJs.)

[Einar's puppy]

Did you all follow the Christmas No. 1 (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/dec/21/rage-against-the-machine-ratm-joe-mcelderry) story in the UK? Essentially, a couple of people started a facebook campaign to make Killing in the Name the Christmas No. 1 in competition with whatever the latest pop tat the TV talent shows were turning out. It worked. The high point for me was RatM's appearance on Nicky Campbell's live radio show. They promised not to do the sweary bit. I think they got four in before being cut. (It helps if you happen to know what a tool Campbell is---he's irritating even by the high standards set by talk radio DJs.)
This made me really, really happy. There is good in the world.

['Scaper94]

Just got Township Rebellion the other day on iTunes. I love the solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBn9cmDncOc&feature=related)!

[AliasQTip]

I think I like their debut album the best. I'm a pretty relaxed guy but every once in a while I get the urge to listen to "angry music" as my wife calls it. Tension builds throughout the entire album until de la Rocha is just screaming Freedom at the top of his lungs like William Wallace. Then the set ends in classic Rock 'n' Roll fashion with the smashing of all the instruments. Great album - if you like "angry music".

['Scaper94]

I think I like their debut album the best. I'm a pretty relaxed guy but every once in a while I get the urge to listen to "angry music" as my wife calls it. Tension builds throughout the entire album until de la Rocha is just screaming Freedom at the top of his lungs like William Wallace. Then the set ends in classic Rock 'n' Roll fashion with the smashing of all the instruments. Great album - if you like "angry music".
Yes! My history teacher has gotten unbearable lately (I almost can't stand to hear his teaching lectures). Today I listened to Killing in the Name, Take the Power Back, Fistful of Steel, and Wake Up cranked up on my iPod. Listening to "**** you, I won't do what ya tell me!" when p***ed at a superior is an intense feeling.:twisted:

[Einar's puppy]

Yes! My history teacher has gotten unbearable lately (I almost can't stand to hear his teaching lectures). Today I listened to Killing in the Name, Take the Power Back, Fistful of Steel, and Wake Up cranked up on my iPod. Listening to "**** you, I won't do what ya tell me!" when p***ed at a superior is an intense feeling.:twisted:
My friend does that in class. One of the many benefits of long hair, and shirts with hoods.

[chief]

A quality band but i would rather listen to cage the elephant

[Einar's puppy]

A quality band but i would rather listen to cage the elephant
Do what I do. Listen to both. :D

['Scaper94]

:bump:

So, I found on Youtube that RATM has five unreleased songs: Autologic, Narrows, Mindsets a Threat, Clear the Lane, and Darkness of Greed. I like Autologic so far, still listening to the others. I thought it was a cool find.:shrug: