Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcore punk and melodic hardcore, Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos. Lyrically, the band is known for their outspoken social commentary, covering a wide range of topics such as political injustice, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. The band spent its first four years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which they released two studio albums, The Unraveling and Revolutions per Minute. Both the albums were met with underground success, and in 2003 the band signed with the major label Dreamworks, which was absorbed by Geffen.
| Also known as | Transistor Revolt (1999–2000) |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Melodic hardcore, punk rock, hardcore punk |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Fat Wreck Chords, Geffen, DGC, Interscope, Virgin, Loma Vista Recordings |
| Associated acts | 88 Fingers Louie, Arma Angelus, Baxter, Gwar, Hagfish, The Honor System, The Killing Tree, Only Crime |
| Members | Tim McIlrath, Joe Principe, Brandon Barnes, Zach Blair |
| Past members | Dan Wleklinski, Kevin White, Todd Mohney, Chris Chasse, Tony Tintari |
About Rise Against
Known for their straight edge beliefs, they won the Best Animal-Friendly Band by PETA in 2009. Their 2011 album Endgame peaked at number 2 on the US charts.
Achievement of Rise Against
They endorsed a line of Vans shoes in 2007 that were completely animal free.
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Rise Against discography - The discography of the American rock band Rise Against consists of eight studio albums, two compilation album, nine extended plays, ninteen singles, three promotional singles, two documentaries, and twenty two music videos. The band was formed in 1999, under the original name Transistor Revolt.. Sony/ATV Music Publishing artists.. Hardcore punk groups from Illinois.. DGC Records artists.. Punk rock groups from Illinois.. Fat Wreck Chords artists.. Melodic hardcore groups.. Geffen Records artists.. Interscope Records artists.. Musical groups from Chicago.
Latest information about Rise Against updated on July 28 2021.
