Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. Their songs express revolutionary political views. As of 2010, they have sold over 16 million records worldwide. The band was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility in 2017, then again in 2018, 2019, and 2021, though the bids failed. Rage Against the Machine released its self-titled debut album in 1992 to commercial and critical success, leading to a slot in the 1993 Lollapalooza festival; in 2003, the album was ranked number 368 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The follow-up albums, Evil Empire and The Battle of Los Angeles, were also successful; both albums topped the Billboard 200 chart.
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rap metal, rap rock, funk metal, alternative metal |
| Years active | 1991–2000, 2007–2011, 2019–present |
| Labels | Epic, Revelation |
| Associated acts | Audioslave, One Day as a Lion, The Nightwatchman, WAKRAT, Prophets of Rage, The Last Internationale |
| Members | Tim Commerford, Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk |
About Rage Against the Machine
Known for their political views, their debut self-titled album hit number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. They won Best Metal Performance for "Tire Me"in 1997.
Achievement of Rage Against the Machine
Their third album The Battle of Los Angeles was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2001.
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Latest information about Rage Against the Machine updated on July 28 2021.
