Top 10 Best Things About Rage Against the Machine

The Top Ten

  1. Their music

    Great mix of hard rock, hip hop, and funk with lyrics about political activism. What more could you want?

    Also makes great exercise music.

    If only I had discovered them much earlier.

  2. Tom Morello

    Thomas Morello is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and political activist. He's best known for his tenure with the band Rage Against the Machine and later with Audioslave. Morello's also known for his innovative guitar style and his solo project, The Nightwatchman.... read more

    One of the best guitarists ever. He can play both punk and metal riffs. But what I think is the best about him is how he can imitate DJ scratching, alarms, and other noises with his guitar. It's rare to see guitarists do this, and most of the ones that do this only do it as a gimmick, but for Tom, it's really part of his style.

    I like his use of wah a lot. The noises can be quite random, but boy, do they fit their music well.

  3. Their socially conscious lyrical themes

    Their socially and politically conscious lyrics really make you think about what's happening in America and the rest of the world.

  4. Zack de la Rocha

    One of the best rappers ever. He's got lots of anger and passion in his voice, and he has conscious lyrics too.

  5. Their influence on music

    They have influenced many music artists, ranging from Linkin Park to Childish Gambino and all sorts of other music artists in between.

  6. Their influence on many activists and protesters

    Say what you want about their political views, but you can't deny the influence they've had on many activists and protesters.

  7. Their politically incorrect lyrics

    They also make you think, but they aren't afraid to state their views. Oh boy, did they piss off so many Republican and Democratic politicians, and I salute them for that. Both parties are cancerous.

  8. Their message

    Their political message has managed to last for almost 20 years after they broke up. Hell, we could even argue that their messages are more relevant today than they were 20 years ago.

  9. Tim Commerford's bass

    Both Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk add funk influences to RATM's music, and it's awesome. Tim also has great bass lines.

  10. Their music is good for exercising

    Seriously, just listen to some Bulls on Parade or Bombtrack and you will be pumped.

    11. The Contenders

  11. Killing in the Name

  12. Their Celebrity Deathmatch episode

    Celebrity Deathmatch is a Claymation show that puts celebrities against each other in hilarious fights.

    Rage Against the Machine was on the show, and they were put up against The Machine. The Machine won by slicing them in half and stuffing the remains in jars. It was hardcore and awesome.

    Before you flip out, it's a cartoon. The real people were unharmed.

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