Rage Against the Machine – Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine were a band of certain absolutes.

They were absolutely fuelled by an explosive fury, irresistible grooves and definitely were one of the most musically and visibly active political bands in the last 30 years.

From the outset the LA group were aware they presented as a controversial proposition.

They were a multi-racial rock band, with a sonically extreme sound combining hard rock, metal, punk and hip hop, with extreme politics and ideology, delivered with extreme intensity in a live setting.

The story of their commercial breakthrough, which enhanced their ability to agitate and disseminate their political and social justice views across many mainstream platforms comes down to the pure force of their convictions heard in every lyric uttered and note played on their debut record.

In this politicised, informed and connected age, it’s hard to miss the message of a band like Rage Against the Machine, let alone be indifferent to them. And that’s probably just the way they like it.