For a band like Rise Against, the creative process is always ongoing, but frontman Tim McIlrath says that it may actually be a little while before we hear from them again. The singer tells Rolling Stone that the group wants to "recharge" a bit before starting in on a new record.
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.
May 24, 2012 New champions Digital Summer look to defend their title against the political punk rock of Rise Against. Listen to both of the songs and vote for your favorite here, The Cockfight has begun!
Rise Against are well-known for the politically infused messages within their music. Having developed their own sound combining hardcore punk with a pop sensibility, the underlying essence of Rise Against’s social and political activism-through-sound has resonated with millions of fans worldwide.
November 23, 2011 The tracklist for 'Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International' was announced today, the 4-disc set will feature some of the biggest names from all corners of the musical spectrum tackling the music of Bob Dylan.
November 11, 2011 Since Black Veil Brides was retired after their win last night, Hollywood Undead gets another crack at the Cockfight. They came damn close to beating BVB and will now face off against Rise Against.
November 2, 2011 Chicago punk rockers Rise Against have just debuted the video for 'Satellite' -- the follow-up single to 'Make it Stop (September's Children)' from the album 'Endgame.'
October 28, 2011 This story and video just breaks my heart for this poor kid and the thousands of kids around the world that deal with this kind of torment day in and day out. Bullying is not something new, it's been around forever but has escalated since the dawn of social networking sites. The suicide rate from bullying is higher than ever and the challenges to find a remedy are endless.
October 7, 2011 Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath was last seen touring hard-working union towns with Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, which was no shocker, considering the pop-punk performer has a long history of mixing politics with the arts. His secret to creating a popular song that gets a poignant message across? Make it a fun song, with a deeper, darker meaning.
September 2, 2011 Want to go see Tom Morello, Tim McIlrath and Wayne Kramer at The Machine Shop?
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August 1, 2011 Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, is embarking on a three day tour to support labor unions in the Midwest. He will be joined by Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath as the duo hits The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan this September.
June 21, 2011 It's probably been a long time since the politically charged alt punk outfit Rise Against played in a high school gymnasium. Their latest video 'Make it Stop (September's Children)' shows the band rocking out talent show style in an effort to battle bullying and teen suicides.
