Rage Against The Machine

Origin: Los Angeles, California, USA
Years active: 1991 – 2000; 2007–present
Members: Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk

Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991.
The band's continual members have been vocalist Zack de la Rocha, guitarist Tom Morello,
bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk. Rage Against the Machine is noted for its
blend of hip hop, heavy metal, punk and funk as well as its revolutionary politics and lyrics.
Rage Against the Machine drew inspiration from early metal instrumentation, as well as
rap acts such as Public Enemy and Afrika Bambaataa. The group's music is based primarily
on de la Rocha's rhyming styles and Morello's unusual guitar techniques.
Rage Against the Machine released their debut album Rage Against the Machine in 1992,
which became a commercial success. Following a slot on the 1993 Lollapalooza,
the band did not release a follow-up record until Evil Empire in 1996.
The band's third album The Battle of Los Angeles was released in 1999.
During their initial nine year run, they became one of the most popular and influential
political bands in contemporary music.

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