Founded: 1999
Location: United States
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcore punk and melodic hardcore, Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos. Lyrically, the band is known for their outspoken social commentary, covering a wide range of topics such as political injustice, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism.
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Generation fucked.
"When the privileged climb the ladder of success and then burn it from the top, disruption becomes the only answer.”
"I think the lesson we've learned tonight is, if you're gonna crash the stage, unlock your phone first."
"We're not creating a safe space, but we're creating a dangerous place where ideas of injustice can't breathe and where hate doesn't get any oxygen - let's create a place where that shit isn't welcome."
'A band like Rise Against is in a position to kind of point out the injustice of having something like that existing in not just today’s world but really in any world.'
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