Z94 - The Rock Station » rage against the machine

Early Rage Against the Machine In-Store Performance Footage Surfaces

Chad Childers — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:12:06 +0000

Everybody has to start somewhere, and some very early footage of Rage Against the Machine has surfaced online from an in-store performance the band did at Long Beach’s Zed Records back in 1992. The very young looking Rage members (Zack de la Rocha looking like he’s 14 years old and Tom Morello rocking sideburns) share their thankfulness [...]

Tom Morello Reveals Identity of 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' Video's Naked Guy

Chad Childers — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:30:29 +0000

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello has continued his video series where he answers fan questions and in his latest installment he revealed a long-secret piece of trivia from the band's history -- the identity of the naked guy in the 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' video.

Tom Morello Unsure If Rage Against the Machine Will Ever Perform Again

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:08:09 +0000

With the recent release of ‘Rage Against the Machine - XX,’ the 20th anniversary edition of Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut disc, fans had plenty of reason to celebrate in hopes that it marked only the beginning of fresh new things to come from the band. However, guitarist Tom Morello has squashed that dream for now, even going so far to say that the band may never play together again at all. Say it isn’t so, Tom!

'Rage Against the Machine – XX' Streaming in Its Entirety

Chad Bowar — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:41:03 +0000

A day in advance of its Nov. 27 release, the single-disc 20th anniversary edition of Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut album is streaming at AOL Music. 'Rage Against the Machine - XX' includes three live tracks.

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello: Not All Band Members Ready to Make a New Album

Anne Erickson — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:54:50 +0000

With the 20th anniversary edition of legendary rap-rockers Rage Against the Machine’s self-titled debut on target to arrive Nov. 27, rumors have been swirling that the band might be planning a new album. Guitarist Tom Morello dashed any of those hopes in an interview with Billboard earlier this month, and now, he’s chiming in on why the band might not regroup for a new set.

Tom Morello Says 'No Plans' for Rage Against the Machine Beyond Reissue of Debut Album

Chad Bowar — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:12:16 +0000

With the 20th anniversary edition of their self-titled debut set to be released Nov. 27, Rage Against the Machine fans are wondering if the band plans on recording a new album.

Rage Against the Machine Bassist Comments on Possible New Album + Paul Ryan's Fandom

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:53:53 +0000

Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford gave a "maybe" when asked last month by TMZ if the band was going to be making a new album. Now, Commerford has given a slightly different response when asked the question yet again, with an added dig at Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan in reaction to the politician's claims that he's a certified Rage fan.

Tom Morello Calls Paul Ryan a 'Jackass,' Expresses Disappointment in Obama

Joe Robinson — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:17:15 +0000

While it recently emerged that Rage Against the Machine have an unlikely fan in Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, Rage guitarist Tom Morello has been pretty clear that the feeling is not mutual. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Morello dubs Ryan a "jackass" when discussing the politician's Rage fandom and explains that he "missed" a lot of the meaning behind the music.

Rage Against the Machine Bassist on Possibility of New Album: 'Maybe'

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:54:42 +0000

While it's been great to have Rage Against the Machine back together and playing shows, there is ultimately always going to be the speculation as to whether any new material will be recorded. So far, there've been nothing but denials, but TMZ caught up with bassist Tim Commerford and got a "maybe" when asked if the band was up to anything new.

Tom Morello, Serj Tankian + Tim McIlrath Release Pro-'Occupy' Song 'We Are the 99 Percent'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:25:09 +0000

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, System of a Down singer Serj Tankian and Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath have joined forces to create an unofficial anthem for the Occupy Wall Street movement. Morello recently performed a free show to mark the one-year anniversary of Occupy and to help "re-energize" the political faction.

Rage Against the Machine Site Invites Fans to Help Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Debut Disc

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:25:51 +0000

Do you remember what you were doing two decades ago back in November of 1992? That’s when Rage Against the Machine released their self-titled debut disc that kicked off their legendary career, which is still going strong. Internet sleuths uncovered a new Rage Against the Machine themed Tumblr page a few weeks ago, and now the [...]

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello Bashes Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:17:09 +0000

One of the things that can be frustrating about being an artist is your inability to control the way your work is interpreted or enjoyed — as Rage Against the Machine‘s Tom Morello is rediscovering this week, upon learning that Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan is a big fan of his band.

Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha Pens Poem for Occupy Movement

Jon Wiederhorn — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:01:58 +0000

Time will tell whether Rage Against the Machine vocalist Zack de la Rocha’s involvement with the Occupy Movement will find its way into any of his future song lyrics. But for now, the rapper and rocker has written a poem for those who have been motivated into action by corporate greed and the division between those who have and those who have not.

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello Performs for Occupy Wall Street

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:41:07 +0000

Tom Morello has been speaking truth to power with his music since the earliest days of Rage Against the Machine, so it’s only natural that he’s using his songs to support one of the largest protest movements in recent memory.

After performing for the Occupy Los Angeles protesters last weekend, Morello is crossing the country to do the same for the Occupy Wall Street crowd October 13.

Tom Morello Says Rage Against the Machine Is on Hiatus

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:34:01 +0000

Rage Against the Machine fans wondering where the band fits in with Tom Morello’s recent flurry of activity with the upcoming Justice Tour, as well as his solo project, the Nightwatchman, now have their answer.

While he promises that the personal relationships between the band members are fine, Morello says Rage is on hold — at least for now.

Marching Bands That Don't Suck [VIDEO]

Z94 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:59:08 +0000

George Mason Universities “Green Machine” plays Rage Against the Machine.