Rage Against the Machine
American rock band
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| April 21 2025 | Rage Against the Machine will release 'Live on Tour 1993' as a 2LP through Legacy Records, with a projected chart position of #149 in the US. |
| January 3 2024 | Band confirmed to have disbanded again by Brad Wilk. |
| November 3 2023 | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with only Tom Morello attending the ceremony. |
| July 2022 | Tour canceled after Zack de la Rocha ruptured his Achilles tendon during a show in Chicago, leading to cancellation of European and remaining North American tour dates. |
| July 9 2022 | During a concert in Wisconsin, the band demonstrated opposition to the overturning of Roe v. Wade by displaying provocative screen images criticizing the Supreme Court and highlighting racial disparities in maternal mortality and child mortality. |
| July 9 2022 | Played their first concert in 11 years at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. |
| June 24 2022 | Rage Against the Machine announced they would donate $475,000 to reproductive rights groups in Wisconsin and Illinois following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. |
| 2021 | Third nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and named 'UK's Favourite Christmas Number 1 of All Time' for 'Killing in the Name'. |
| June 12 2021 | The band released 'The Battle of Mexico City' through Epic Records as a 2LP, which charted in the United States. |
| May 2021 | The band, along with over 600 musicians, signed an open letter calling for a boycott of performances in Israel until the occupation of Palestinian territories ends. Band members Zack de la Rocha and Tom Morello specifically voiced support for a ceasefire in the Gaza war. |
| April 8 2021 | Public Service Announcement Tour rescheduled again to spring and summer of 2022. |
| 2020 | Rage Against the Machine announced their reunion tour, pledging to donate all profits from their first three shows (in El Paso, Texas; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Glendale, Arizona) to immigrant rights organizations in the US. Subsequent shows would donate 10% of base ticket price and 100% of additional proceeds to local charities. |
| 2020 | The album made another chart appearance, demonstrating its lasting popularity. |
| March 12 2020 | First leg of reunion tour postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with tour dates rescheduled to summer 2021. |
| February 10 2020 | Band announced worldwide dates for the Public Service Announcement Tour, scheduled to run from March 26 through September 12, marking their first full-length world tour in 20 years. |
| 2019 | Second nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
| 2019 | Announced a world tour. |
| 2019 | Prophets of Rage released two singles: 'Made with Hate' and 'Pop Goes the Weapon' |
| November 1 2019 | Rage Against the Machine reported to be reuniting for their first shows in nine years, with planned appearances at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2020. |
| November 1 2019 | With the confirmed Rage Against the Machine reunion, B-Real and Chuck D announced the end of Prophets of Rage, stating they were 'keeping the seat warm' for Zack de la Rocha. |
| June 24 2019 | Released the single 'Made With Hate'. |
| 2018 | First nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
| July 6 2018 | Released the single 'Heart Afire', their first new music since their debut album. |
| May 2018 | Brad Wilk expresses hope for a Rage Against the Machine reunion, stating it's a matter of 'getting us all on the same page'. |
| April 21 2018 | Rage Against the Machine released 'Democratic National Convention 2000' through Epic Records as an LP. |
| 2017 | The album reappeared on another chart. |
| September 15 2017 | Released their self-titled album 'Prophets of Rage' featuring all original material via Fantasy Records. |
| July 22 2017 | Released the single 'Radical Eyes'. |
| July 11 2017 | Released the single 'Living on the 110'. |
| June 1 2017 | Released the single 'Unfuck the World' with an accompanying music video from their upcoming album. |
| 2016 | Prophets of Rage supergroup formed, combining members from Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill, including Tim Commerford, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk, DJ Lord, Chuck D, and B-Real. |
| August 19 2016 | Released their debut EP 'The Party's Over', produced by Brendan O'Brien, which included covers and original tracks. |
| May 2016 | The band began their 'Make America Rage Again Tour', a North American tour that ran through October 2016, featuring a set list combining members' previous group catalogues and new material. |
| January 20 2016 | Prophets of Rage played their first live show, marking the band's debut performance. |
| 2012 | The album experienced a chart revival, appearing on an unspecified chart. |
| November 27 2012 | Released the 20th anniversary box set with multiple versions, including deluxe and special editions with bonus content and remastered recordings. |
| October 9 2012 | Band announced a special 20th anniversary box set of their debut album via Facebook, featuring never-before-released concert material. |
| 2011 | Went on hiatus after performing at various live venues and festivals worldwide. |
| 2010 | Won NME's Heroes of the Year Award. |
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