Is Rage Against The Machine Still Together?

Rage Against The Machine (RATM) band members are Zack de la Rocha, Tim Commerford, Tom Morello, and Brad Wilk. The band is active from 1991-2000, 2007-2011, and 2019-present.

Let us explore in detail about the band members of RATM:

Rage Against The Machine Lead Singer

Zack de la Rocha is well known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Rage Against the Machine. He has been active in the music industry since 1988.

Professionally, Zacharias Manuel de la Rocha is an American singer, musician, songwriter, political activist, and rapper. Born on January 12, 1970, Rocha met his Tim Commerford in school and both started playing guitar in a band named Juvenile Expression.

He has also solo career and worked with DJ Shadow, James Poyser, DJ Premier, and others. The vocalist has collaborated with other artists in releasing their albums and singles such as Run the Jewels 4 (2020), Slgiers (2023), and others.

Tim Commerford is also a bassist and backing vocalist for the rock band Rage Against the Machine, and supergroups Audioslave and Prophets of Rage.

Out of this, an American musician has also been the lead singer and bassist of the band Future User and Wakrats since 2013 and 2015. Born on February 26, 1968, and grew up singing having influencers such as Steve Harris, Sid Vicious, Gene Simmons, and Geddy Lee.

Rage Against The Machine Guitarist

An American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and political activist Tom Morello is well known for his tenure with rock band RATM. He also worked for the rock band Audioslave.

The guitarist of RATM was a former member of the supergroup Prophets of Rage and touring musician with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. He is the co-founder of Street Sweeper Social Club and Axis of Justice.

Morello was born on May 30 1964 and met Zack de la Rocha after his former band Lock Up disbanded. Then two found the RATM. Tom was listed at number 40 on 100 Greatest Guitarists by Rolling Stone magazine.

Rage Against The Machine Drummer

Brad Wilk is a member of the band RATM, Audioslave, and Prophets of Rage. Wilk was born on September 5, 1968, and began playing drummer at the age of 13.

The rap and funk metal artist began his career as a drummer in 1990 for the hard rock band Greta and helped co-found Rage Against the Machine. The band broke up in 2000, they formed the supergroup, Audioslave which broke up in 2007.

Rage Against the Machine includes four studio albums, 17 singles, and 15 music videos. They signed with Epic Records and released numerous songs.

The singles include Killing in the Name, Bullet in the Head, and Bombtrack listed in the United Kingdom and other different regions. Some of the top songs released by the RATM are as follows:

1. Guerrilla Radio (The Battle of Los Angles)

The song by Rage Against the Machine Guerrilla Radio became the group's only Billboard Hot 100 song. It peaked at number 69 on it.

The hard rock band won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for this song. Similarly, it has also appeared on the soundtrack for video games including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Guitar Hero Live, and Madden NFL 10.

2. Sleep Now in the Fire (The Battle of Los Angeles)

Sleep Now in the Fire was co-written by all the band members of Rage Against the Machine. It was produced by Breden O'Brien.

The music video for the song was directed by Michael Moore and garnered more than 12 million views on YouTube. The single released through Epic Records peaked at number 16 on US Billboard Mainstream Rock.

3. Bulls on Parade (Evil Empire)

A single by the RATM includes rap metal and alternative rock metal. It is the second single from the band's second studio album.

The chorus of the song explores the U.S. military and its aggressive tactics. It has also described how the arms industry encourages war to obtain military contracts. Additionally, the song is also famous for its guitar solo including a vinyl scratch effect used by Morello.

The American rock band has released four studio albums, four video albums, two live albums, one compilation album, and one demo album. After signing to Epic Records, they published their first self-titled album in 1992.

The album peaked at number 45 on the United States Billboard 200 and was certified three times platinum by RIAA for selling more than three million records. The total albums released by the RATM are listed below according to their US Mainstream Chart Billboard 200:

1. Evil Empire: Released on April 16, 1966
2. The Battle of Los Angeles: November 2, 1999
3. Renegades: December 5, 2000
4. Rage Against the Machine: November 3, 1992

1. Evil Empire

It is the second studio album by the band. The album was released through Epic Records and produced by Brendan O'Brien.

Evil Empire peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 list having sales of more than 249,000. The second album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

2. The Battle of Los Angeles

The Battle of Los Angeles was released through Epic Records. It is the third album of the band RATM.

The album was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards. It was also named the best album of 1999 by both magazines Time and Rolling Stone. The double platinum-certified album has sold more than 2 million in the US.

3. Renegades

The most recent album Renegedas as well as a fourth album of the band was released two months after their breakups.

The album includes a 12-track listing and is produced by Brendan O'Brien, Rick Rubin, and the members of RATM. It has also been certified platinum by RIAA after selling more than 1 million in the United States.

Rage Against The Machine Tour 2023 has been cancelled. It was a North American tour announced by the group in 2022.

Unfortunately, the band has canceled the tour because of Zack de la Rocha's leg injury. It made it impossible for him to play more reunion shows. The lead vocalist wrote, "It’s been almost three months since Chicago and I still look down at my leg in disbelief".

Rage Against The Machine Merch with its own online shopping stores. They bring the fans of the American crossover band RATM stylish t-shirts, sweatshirts, and also accessories like socks, hats, and cups.

The band sells the clothes and others by printing their bands and album names. The clothes and their prices are listed below:

• Striped Sweater: $145.00
• Who Laughs Last T-Shirt: $45.00
• RATM Flat Brim Hat: $50.00
• Fear Long Sleeve: $55.00
• Inverted Boy Hoodie: $99.00
• RATM Text Crewneck Sweatshirt: $80.00

Is Rage Against The Machine Communist? No Rage Against The Machine are not declared communist band but they do have left-wing political belief.

The band is central in music and is known for its activism as much as its music. The band often voices a strong criticism of the domestic and foreign policies of the US government.

The American rock band and its individual band members participated in political protests and other activism throughout its existence. They are vocal supporters of EZLN.

They were also on Saturday Night Live Show hosted by Republican ex-presidential candidate Steve Forbes, Radio Free L.A. show by a band for Bill Clinton, and others.

Additionally, They have also played a concert at the 2000 & 2008 Democratic National Convention. The two members more active in politics and socialism are:

Zach De la Rocha

He advocates in favor of Leonard Peltier, EZLN, and Mumia Abu-Jamal in Mexico. Zach spoke against the United States and its treatment of Abu-Jamal. Likewise, the singer has been particularly outspoken on the cause of the EZLN as well.

Tom Morello

The band member of Rage Against the Machine grasped left-wing political views. He defines himself as a socialist and was a strong supporter of the 2006 United States immigration reform protests.