"FREEDOM!!" RATM's Zack de la Rocha's Screaming Is Chilling, And Warrants Vocal ANALYSIS!

[@ks5553]

For anyone wondering...Leonard Peltier is STILL in prison now in 2024, for a crime they have known all along that he didn't commit. He was recently denied parole and will not be eligible for another full parole hearing until 2039. If he makes it he will be 95

[@jonmeyrick]

Most important comment.

[@FurrariAussies]

he admitted to participating in the shootings in 1999. by law, he is guilty. doesn't matter if it was him that shot the fatal shots. most of the bullets in the cop car were from an ar-15 gun that was found in his car. c'mon. don't be foolish.

[@SirKickz]

​@FurrariAussies I don't trust a confession in this context. Authorities have a long history of forcing or coercing confessions.

[@manbearpig7359]

​@FurrariAussies History is full of people using the phrase "by law, he is guilty " but as we all know, law does not always equal justice. For example there many, many people running around in the late 1930 amd early 1940s using that phrase.....

[@mzak8410]

Hope Biden will grant him clemency

[@markanderson4338]

Bassist Tim Commerford is on the level of Flea as far as consistently coming up with killer bass grooves and is an unsung and underrated for his contributions to RATM and Audio Slave.

[@LemonCups]

100%. Also the way that he and Brad lock in together. Master class on how to get in pocket as a rhythm section. They create these primal war dance grooves without showing off or over playing.

[@buntychunx7837]

His live tones are absolutely killer too

[@maellmord_suX0rs]

I wouldn't equate Tim to Flea in all honesty. Stylistically, they aren't in the same genre. Time period they are. Flea plays in a pop group in all honesty (not disrespecting his talent). I think Tim and Ryan from Mudvayne may be a better comparison, where there's anger in the music, but they both bring a funk and style.

[@spaceburger80]

No Shelter… good God in Heaven that throbbing opening bass riff is fuckin heavy.

[@matthewwatkins7473]

Bassists are often overlooked. I suspect the role requires a certain introversion to be truly great.

[@JustSomeDamnGinger]

20:39 "Anybody have chills right now?" Yes, every single time I listen to this song. It's one of my favourites of theirs for so many reasons, but Zach's voice in the last minute and the genuine rage behind it is just incredible. One of my other favourite moments of that live was in their cover of The Ghost Of Tom Joad. To punctuate the "no home, no job, no peace, no rest" he screams "no rest" again and it still gives me chills.

[@courtneyhernandez3178]

Ghost of Tom Joad is perfection!!

[@michaelbotica4518]

Finding RATM as a teen is a right of passage and an awakening. "Anger is a gift" strongly resonated with me that if you can take control of anger it can be a useful tool to drive change as opposed to the complacent mindsets that allow these things to happen in the world.

[@toolfankrk]

Maynard did sing with RATM on "Know your enemy"

[@SeanCC]

An even cooler track is the demo of a song that was supposed to go on a Matrix soundtrack that's Tool + RATM called "Revolution" kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqitaZupgbmmmKM

[@JP47471]

That song is dope AF

[@turdferguson2526]

@@SeanCC It was actually going to be on the soundtrack for Judgement Night. Supposedly neither band was happy with the demo and they decided not to go forward with it

[@steveh7508]

Because he use to live on Tom's couch , they are all close friends

[@adiffperspectiff]

I know! It's such a fucking incredible gorgeous and powerful collaboration! Which makes it such a shame they never collaborated on more songs... What a shame. It's practically a crime! lol I love Maynard's voice so much and how it sounds with their music and Zach's voice together is just too good!

[@Cadinho93]

The song is in reference to a Lakota man, Leonard Peltier who the FBI illegally extradited from Canada to persecute him for the murder of two FBI agents killed on the Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation. It was basically a kangaroo court to get the judgement they wanted because they did not have any tangible proof of his guilt. He's been in federal prison since the '70s. "In the Sprit of Crazy Horse" is a book that lays out in great detail about the whole situation, eye opening read for sure. Also, anger is a gift...maybe the best whispered lyric ever!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I had chills. This story left me extremely sad, and that vocal line got me energized again.

[@Cadinho93]

@@TheCharismaticVoiceI am glad you felt the same way, which I am sure we aren't the only ones. Shows how powerful and amazing these stories can be, while still stocking many people years later. Also, thank you for always reacting to these great songs, especially for others to be remember or reminisce again, as well as you learn more and more through the years.

[@DixonsCider]

@@TheCharismaticVoice unfortunately, its fake. the story might be real, but EVERYTHING else about RatM is fake. they are an entirely fraudulent record label concoction. their entire discography is lies and nonsense, fake music from liars and thieves. they're NOT punk in any way shape or form, and are total Establishment hacks who have ALWAYS been raging FOR the machine. they are totally not genuine.

[@OriginalWhiteDevil]

Similar to Derek Chauvin being convicted without evidence in order to appease the angry mobs and push the leftist agenda.

[@destroyerofnations1828]

He was just denied parole again earlier this year

[@sandramart317]

Sitting in my car ... watching this before i go into work.. with a couple tears in my eyes. Elizabeth.. you do this to me a lot. Thanks.

[@herby53]

Really incredible that after 30 years this song touches first time listeners the same way it touched me back then. And also unbelievable that this is one of the many masterpieces from their debut album. Just epic.

[@jameswilliams4804]

It's bittersweet his words were relevant both then,and now.That fact shows we haven't learned from our history. Repeating the same action expecting a different result is the literal definition of insanity.

[@fikipilot]

The world loves a professional opera performing artist who loves Rage Against the Machine music. I am grateful I was able to be in the crowd at a RATM concert in August of 1999. What a monster of a crowd. 200,000 person mash pit! Let's go! We had a great time at that music festival; until after the Chili Peppers concert, but for the most part, Woodstock was awesome. RATM was such a highlight of the 99 Woodstock. Just sayin' show them some love from one of their epic all time great live performances. I was there. I speak from personal experience. Thanks, for highlighting an all time great band of musicians.

[@geckolondon7894]

There was an interview with the recoridng engineer (Garth Richardson) where he said Zach lost his voice after recording becuase at the end where he screams "Freedom!" he wnet so hard and did it in one take.

[@Turdchute]

What makes Zach unique in his vocals is his expression of his lyrics with his heart!!! He puts EVERY emotion into his lyrics and it shows in every one of his songs. There are so many more songs of his that you should listen to and do a deep dive into!!! 💚💚

[@darkshibe2267]

Definitely try and get Tom for a tea time interview. He'd love to talk about how he uses his voice through his guitar playing.

[@joedafrog]

Please

[@gbsgoulart]

And Dungeons & Dragons! Heck, they should do a live play where both play Bards!

[@evilsun1000]

We need more likes for Tom.

[@yarrrrmebucko]

RATM generates chills at some point during almost everyone of their songs...'cause they are channeling primal forces in almost every one of their songs. They are a once in a lifetime band, and we are privileged to have witnessed it.

[@strongbad79]

I remember seeing this video late at night on MTV when I was a teenager. I told my friend that lived next door about it the next day and told him how cool it was. A week later or so it came on during the day and I ran next door and told them to turn on the TV. We went out that night and bought the album. Still one of my favorites.

[@whitefishfins]

Political prisoners are not just a reality in China, Russia, and Iran - they are a reality in the USA - Leonard Peltier exemplifies someone tried and incarcerated under political conditions in a politically and racially charged atmosphere. Peltier remains a terrible reminder of the crushing genocide that Native Americans have faced since 1492. Thanks to RATM (and Tom's screams!) for pulling back the curtain on our own dark nature - sadly alive and well in 2024 - we can learn and do better - Music has the power to help - Thanks RATM!

[@albetudo9313]

Zach's*

[@Blackjack701AD]

Too bad they are now Rage On Behalf Of The War Machine

[@jonm7888]

​@@Blackjack701ADIn what way?

[@unicornsupreme225]

@@jonm7888He doesn’t know, but he heard his buddy say it, so it’s true to him!

[@Frostjotnar]

@@Blackjack701ADI see people comment this on anything that has anything to do with RATM, but you guys never elaborate. Funny that.

[@neverender158]

Been listening to this since it dropped and yes, I still get goosebumps listening to this song. The anger and pain in his voice is incredible.

[@CharlesMontgomery87]

Two of my favorite things about RATM are that on all of their records, they 1. State “all sounds made by guitar, bass, drums, and vocals” 2. List (instead of personnel), “guilty parties”

[@Rodrigo_Espejo_B]

Been listening to the song for 20 years or so, and it gets me every time. Thank you for your approach to the music and the lyrics, you nailed it, as usual!

[@AlexMcMonnies]

My favourite Rage Against the Machine song. The whispered line 'Anger is a gift' before going into that incredible rhythmic section makes me want to run through a brick wall.

[@Im_Old_Gregg]

Zack tried to tell us in the 90s. We're seeing today he wasn't wrong

[@dinoschachten]

Yeah, the tonality and musicality of Zack's rapping is pretty strong 🤩 True, I never thought about his rhythmical choices too much: He is veeeery deliberate in his laid-back-ness - I think it really illustrates the defiance. Gives me goosebumps now that I think about it that way! Also let me just mention how beautiful it is to see you get genuinely emotional.

[@copoopoo9113]

Awesome stuff as always! I have always loved how powerful their music is. I bought their 1st album when it originally came out and have been a fan ever since. The songs "Wake Up" or "Calm Like A Bomb" have a pretty powerful message as well. Thank you again for this.

[@Tuaron]

One of my favourite RATM songs, too, partly for that rage Zach unleashes. Thanks for covering this.

[@Wix_Mitwirth]

Rage and The Offspring came into my world at about the same time. The intensity of the emotions and the unapologetic delivery from each, plus that they seemed like good people who really wanted change, elevated them to near hero status. Smash was world-shaking.

[@JayCal6]

Incredible band. One of the best live bands ever, and one of the best frontmen ever. Really special.

[@holizmoyombo4686]

If y'all knew how enthusiastically this 40-year-old mimed the words "Freedom" at the end. Never gets old. Each time. With the driving groove behind it and then the time switch. I'm so happy watching you geek out to this for the first time

[@Roby1Kenobi]

25:22 I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all that Toms guitar says "Arm the homeless"

[@lilJJslayer]

i didnt know they didnt have arms thats crazy🤣🤣

[@d4mdcykey]

What is your point, exactly?

[@Roby1Kenobi]

@d4mdcykey that Tom is a cool guy

[@JesseTemple]

"Arm the Homeless" can probably mean many different things to many different people. To me, as a military veteran, the meaning is deep, and resonates.

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

He has two main guitars he uses. "Arm the Homeless" in this vid, and "Sendero Luminoso" ("Shining Path") which is his Drop D guitar, which he uses in many songs, including "Killing in the Name"

[@Skibalicious]

when you react to music that i have listened to years and love, for some reason, every time, i start crying! I think they are tears of joy, for the recognition and how into it you get. it brings back the joy and exhilaration i felt the first time i heard heses songs ! love

[@ktaadnpainter]

Elizabeth is a gift!

[@eightiefiv3]

There are certain subtleties in much of the music that I love which sometimes I can articulate, sometimes I can’t. But I love that you often cover ones I am familiar with and have thought about before but which sometimes are hard to describe, and you also uncover new subtleties which sometimes, even after me listening for decades I hadn’t noticed or been able to properly describe. Love this channel. Fantastic work, Elizabeth and all behind this channel!! 🎉

[@magellanssecret3265]

I've been waiting for you to do this song and video since your first RATM reaction! Thank you!!! Couple great facts: they needed a song/single without cursing so they wrote Freedom. The other thing to know is this video was the first exposure to Rage for us old folk 😂

[@Cryptic-1-9-1-1]

That album was a masterpiece. It's even very well mastered and not super compressed like almost all albums these days. It's got 12-14db of dynamic range, which is a lot for most albums, especially anything in the metal genre. The bass and kick drums have a lot of punch because of that, so on higher end systems, it sounds amazing.

[@chrismarr3579]

This is also my favorite RATM song. To me, Zach’s voice is like a hybrid melodic/percussive instrument, and he is able to weave the two aspects together so fluidly.

[@RunTFC]

So it's impossible to convey my concert-going experiences since 1974 but some stand out above the rest. When saw RATM live at The Back Room in Austin, March 9, 1993 (opening for House Of Pain BTW), I left knowing I'd seen the most intense frontman/singer/rapper ever. Zach would deliver his messages with such conviction and focus...you could see it as his eyes stared into nonthingness yet he was so dialed in. Words cannot express how impressed and taken I was by him.

[@heffatheanimal2200]

Oh Hell Yess!!! Freedom is absolutely my fav RATM track 🤘

[@lewyocom4724]

Anger is a gift! Best line ever.

[@UMfan21]

It's a good one. In this song I prefer "They're setting up like a deck of cards, sending us to early graves. For all the diamonds they'll use a pair of clubs to beat the Spades". For those who are not aware, "spade" was a racial term for black people that became popular in the early 20th century. That's just lyrical genius to take the metaphor of "stacking a deck of cards" and then using 3 of the card suits in a single coherent sentence to make a critical statement about exploiting africans for the diamonds.

[@Michael.Larsen]

I always wondered if “Anger is a gift” was a call back to John Lydon and Public Image Ltd. with their “Anger is an energy” from “Rise”.

[@alamunez]

@@UMfan21 Absolutely agree, I was looking for this comment or else I was going to make it. Hard hitting lyrics brought with such eloquence and finesse.

[@John-tr5hn]

No, their best line ever is definitely "These people ain't seen a brown-skinned man since their grandparents bought one."

[@UMfan21]

@@John-tr5hn Nah. That's a hard hitting line and probably somewhat truthful...but there is no creativity in that lyric. It's as straight forward as "some of those who work forces are the same that burn crosses". Their best lines are metaphors and references to other political/racial events.

[@UMfan21]

One of my favorite RATM songs, and it's so underrated. Glad you gave your insights to this one!

[@doodlekeekeebopbop3398]

Yessss! My friends and I are all musicians and or vocalists. This was the last song of the night we all performed at our wedding reception. The majority of songs we performed were love songs lol. The vocalist nailed this one though. It was glorious. Thank you for doing this song! ❤

[@zombieallen]

I love that you've gotten to a point where you're not entirely focused on vocals but on the way the instruments sing as well. It's not an easy paradigm shift to make--to go from seeing the "singer" as the entire focus of a song to appreciating what the instruments have to say, as well. I've loved watching your journey into the metal world.

[@caelclaude6855]

I really appreciate your content, I have recently been getting more into music and am taking a music theory class at school and your channel has got me much more into music and singing, thank you for making this content and being an inspiration.

[@jokervienna6433]

The angriest young man in modern rock history. I have no idea of his vocals, but the way he does everything is "scary good". Intense. I love it! (and yes, I have been following them for like three decades) "Killing in the name of" is legendary, and so angry that I often sing along. Or rather scream along. No matter my voice! :D

[@carmencrincoli]

Life is political. You can try to be apolitical, but that decision is a choice in and of itself, and often not a good one for individual rights, and justice for those who are wronged by society. The simple act of watching and loving RATM is a political act...and I'm extremely proud of you for doing it. Your care for justice and humanity winning out over trying to avoid offending one group or another is the right one.

[@John-tr5hn]

No, watching and loving something is not a political act. Nothing so passive can be considered political. You can watch, love, and believe something as much as you want, but if you don't do anything, you're just a hypocrite. Virtue-signaling doesn't solve any problems.

[@somemonkeystirnerite]

@@John-tr5hnloving and watching is indeed political. Just living is political. Every material thing that exists in the state is politicized.

[@user-xd1ze4jf6e]

Only a robot or a sociopath could truly be a-political. Politics isn’t a dirty word. It simply means taking a position. If you have no position, you have no being.

[@Dowinohue]

The intensity authenticity is undeniable.

[@u64770]

Much respect to you for your joyous and appreciative curiousity toward various styles of music and sound.

[@matthewsanders1352]

Going to their concerts in the 90s, this was the song that really unleashed the crowd.

[@BosmaRae]

Zach De La Rocha has such an Unique voice that when I had a random spotify-like playlist and I hear him on a Run The Jewels song (Ju$t) from just 3 words inserted about 30 seconds into the track my ears quite literally perked up. I hadn't heard Zach outside of RATM songs so nothing since Renegades of Funk. its such a recognizable style.

[@MatthewBousumonline]

This is why I love Charismatic Voice and Elizabeth. This reaction...this right here

[@Nickel138]

Zach used to be in a Hardcore band before RATM called Inside Out. The album “No Spiritual Surrender” was an underground classic. So, his screaming has been honed.

[@dlavictoire]

« BREAK! »

[@bretcompton8518]

He also played guitar in hard stance and I believe he drummed with no for an answer for a short time

[@Nickel138]

@@bretcompton8518 Nice. I didn’t know that.

[@MinusFiveStars_]

💯

[@dryzalizer]

It's no accident this song ends their debut album. Nothing can follow it.

[@coryling4014]

Often end their shows with it also, for the same reason.

[@PaulGuy]

RATM somehow managed to perfectly blend hip hop, jazz, soul, and metal in a way it hasn't been done before or since.

[@joedafrog]

RATM, 30 years later, has never been more relevant. This fact is the most depressing of all the facts.

[@control_issues]

I've heard it phrased as, "The great thing about RATM is that they're always relevant. The sad thing about RATM is that they're always relevant."

[@Jason_xofilos]

Indeed.

[@RumSpence]

Rage against was a long time before paid by, what a twisted tale we tell

[@cheechdubinsky6709]

You 🍷? Sold out after the 1st breakup😂

[@mikebarber5051]

Fantastic reaction! They're an incredibly powerful band with even more powerful messages and it's so good to see you giving them some play and love.

[@Brinydeep666]

Politics is life and life is politics. We all exist under political systems. And the politicians don’t want us discussing politics so they can keep going to the bank. It’s time for everyone to stop sitting on their hands and getting actively involved in trying to change the world!! FREEDOM!!! YEAH!!!

[@class5bodyworks]

Divide and conquer. Been used for hundreds of years. The more things change , the more they stay the same.

[@user-xd1ze4jf6e]

And art is political, since true art is a commentary of perspective and you can’t have an authentic perspective without taking a stand.

[@SuzakuX]

Yep, the oligarchs and their puppets use culture to divide and distract, now more than ever. Wage class warfare, not culture wars. Banning trans kids from sports and deporting migrant workers isn't going to put money in your pocket, food on your plate, or gas in your tank. Corporate executives are robbing us blind and working us to death and the politicians are giving them tax breaks and slashing our safety nets.

[@Mechanic618]

So glad you did this one as requested!

[@kargyraa1]

" The ghost of Tom Joad " . Don't miss it .

[@Boone1981]

RATM version and the one where Tom played with Springsteen live

[@kargyraa1]

@@Boone1981 Both great

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

💯

[@markdesenfrenado1350]

I really enjoy your analysis, thanks so much. So insightful and to have someone with your talent and insight review music I hold so dear is inspiring.

[@majormogli3772]

Zach speaks/sings always with his whole soul

[@pilaraguilar8143]

Is true

[@Brando-Lee3725]

UGH that line where he said 'the Diamonds use a pair of Clubs to beat the Spades' is such a sick metaphor and great wordplay. If you didn't catch the meaning, think about it for a second.

[@jonathandemeris]

Free-dom............................ FREEDOOOOOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y-E-A-H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes the right and left sounds great in good headphones Zach's powers are insane as well as the rest of the band ! Damn And the song's history hurts yeah Clip was meant to be synchronized for the story telling And the "anger is a gift" followed by the beautiful word "YYYYYYEEEEEAAAAHHH" you can see Zach feeling his anger growing with one word written, which is exactly the feeling I get when the subject of the story is this heavy 😉 Loved the reaction and the work you do with music Big up

[@peterheath7960]

Anger is a GIFT!

[@AKNeal81]

RRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! FREEDOM!!!!

[@raelynnclinard]

definitely ad the chills and tear in my eye with you girl! love RATM!

[@Dowinohue]

“We’re not political…” I wish this phrase would go away. People should be confident of what they believe and think is right for the world… that doesn’t mean always trying to change other people’s minds or looking down on those who disagree… it means being confident… being authentic…IT IS what we need to actually become more connected… honesty and authenticity… and empathy… I would love to hear the things you think about and believe when you react to art like this… whether I agree with you are not, I’m more interested in your unique perspective. Having my beliefs challenged, isn’t an attack on me personally, it’s a chance for me to reflect and think about how confident I am in my belief… or maybe I’ve changed my perspective.

[@mistyhaney5565]

Amen

[@g54b95]

I agree. It comes off like being an ostrich with its head in the sand. And 'woke'. That word can just go away.

[@michaeljorfi2394]

The full sentence i think was "We're not political on this channel here on KZbin That doesn't mean the person doesn't have strongly held views.Most people aren't smart enough anymore to understand the concept of there being a time and a place for things other than the same old political arguments

[@KMF_Talon]

Well said

[@garryiglesias4074]

Plus, fascism LOVES people not being political... So do the maths.

[@jeremyyoung7146]

Once again amazing breakdown! If you are looking for more, No Shelter is a great one for grooves! The bass is so good, I know you'll love Zach in it. Keep up the great work!

[@MrMezmerized]

"Anger is a gift" - Yes it is. Back when I was a top athlete I liked to rile myself up with music like Rage's. Get the adrenaline flowing. Then I calmed myself for the hurdle race itself.

[@ottokleber6292]

This is exactly why you're the greatest to do it. Thank you!

[@Fyrestryke10]

I've been a massive fan of RATM for over 3 decades, and was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing them live in '22 in Toronto just before they cut their tour short due to Zack's Achilles injury. Tom Morello is a GENERATIONAL guitar player. He has a Jimi Hendrix like ability to make his guitar tell a story. Zack's ability to show the combined pain and anger in his voice simultaneously is what makes this song hit so hard, and continue to give you goose bump 30 years and hundreds of listens later. Tim is also a master on the base, and Brad keeps them all ticking on the drums.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

I saw them Live when their Debut came out....Germany wasn't prepaired for this sheer amount of Power....one of the most intensive Concerts I have ever joined.....an almost similar Feeling later at AUDIOSLAVE and PROPHETS OF RAGE......

[@franckthibault2521]

Darkness is my Favorite RATM song, from The Crow soundtrack!

[@doorofnight87]

Really enjoyed your thoughts and analysis of the song. It really is very moving and I like RATM for that as well.

[@hazi5961]

Tim Commerford is an amazing bassist. His playing inspired me to learn bass.

[@scottschauer7088]

If I could give you a million likes I would. Thank you for finding rage again.

[@GW-yz8fo]

Check out RATM's cover of Bob Dylan's Maggies Farm. Groove for miles and some less aggressive vocals from Zack.

[@trickflip1]

That cover and “The Ghost of Tom Joad” are phenomenal versions.

[@courtneyhernandez3178]

So glad to see appreciation for RATM. So much talent in one group, plus they are actually the people they present in their music. The anger feels real because it is. Love these guys.

[@Kinzarr4ever]

One of the things Tom Morello is famous for is his 'special effects' He's very very good at making his guitar and his amp make all kind of bizarre noises, by doing things like scraping his pick against his strings (you can see him do it early in the video, Elizabeth pointed that moment out too) or turning the guitar on and off very rapidly (he has special switches installed in his guitar specifically to do that) and just playing with feedback by using very sensitve electronics and provoking interfence and distortion on purpose. He's said in interviews that he was inspired by djs, scratching and turntablism and such and that this is his way of trying to do something similar. Lots of hip hop influence in general in RATM in case that wasn't obvious for anyone :) Obviously he's also a genius at riffs and though doesn't do traditional solo's often he can definitely shred when he feels like it too. One of the most remarkable guitar players ever, not because of his technique (though he's no slouch at all, not in the slightest) but because of his creativity and his unique approach to the instrument. Haters have said in the past that Tom's nothing without his effects and his weird tricks, but that's just haters being haters. Tom also performs as a singer songwriter as 'the Nightwatchman' and he's VERY capable on a simple accoustic guitar too.

[@Chromodar]

I have to admit, by the time the second Audioslave album rolled around and ever since I was like "Oh yeah, that's just more Tom Morello" no matter what he pulled out from his bag of tricks. I still agree with everything you said though.

[@alangarcia5693]

Im the vocalist in a Rage tribute band in Los Angeles called Know Your Enemy. Been doing it since 2007. Just wanted to say that I love how much you appreciate Zachs vocals. I had to completely change the way I sang for this project and it takes a toll for sure.

[@nelson-haha89]

This might be their best song musically. I love how dynamic and varied it is.

[@FurrariAussies]

yeah, but the message is sh*t considering the Peltier admitted to participating in the shootings in 1999.

[@bowi7535]

I experienced them live 25yrs ago. They were a brute force live and their sound live was just like in the studio. Every Sound came from guitar, drums or vocals.

[@bluespiritrecords1709]

I thankfully got to see them live in what was possibly their last tour a few years ago at 22. Very thankful for it considering I'm not old enough to have ever had the chance until then.

[@FlonzoBomb]

Elizabeth you have got to listen to RATM's "Settle for Nothing" which imho is their most powerful and most (no pun intended) unsettling song.

[@omarpuig1]

Zacks lyrics are really deep. What is interesting is he mixed the Mexican Grito as a phrase. Which gives the message for those who hear it a more visceral context. As the grito does have its origins to the Mexican war of independence. Which was a fight over justice and equality for indigenous and Mestizos peoples.

[@Jixton]

That song gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Since 25 years ago... ♥️

[@jamesbarron5590]

Thank you for the fantastic reaction!!

[@LostHate]

The Warning- Dust To Dust/Dull Knives live at The Pepsi Center is the perfect song for this channel. Great example of how to write, perform, and multiple vocalist in rock.

[@franckthibault2521]

I just saw them in Toronto, what a concert! And they sang Apologize for the 1st time live!

[@bazakhito]

Just makes me wanna cry everytime, change is a slow process and i will always believe in unity and humanity

[@wilcarrero1639]

Ms. Zharoff, I am giddy with pleasure and excitement that you covered Rage Against the Machine. As a veteran and survivor of numerous skirmishes and combat zones, I myself related well to the rantings of one Zack De La Rocha. Especially the song “Freedom”, after going into Iraq and fighting for the freedom and independence of another country. I also admire your emotion behind your own feelings behind the voice and music of Rage Against the Machine. It’s not often that we get to live vicariously behind a vocal opera powerhouse such as yourself, I really take into consideration your feelings about the music that I’ve embraced for so long that you yourself have only scratched the surface of. My hats off to you, iAd mire you. Please, never stop admiring the music of our generation, there’s much more to enjoy and critique. Thank you for your voice and critiques of the voices of generations. Thank you, for being a voice to an aging soldier like myself. Respectfully, 1SG Will Carrero, call sign “Wolfman” US Army

[@Annonymous0283745]

So literal communist propaganda is what's inspiring? Okay then....

[@gulliverthegullible6667]

as if the invasion of Iraq had been about liberating anyone. Removing Saddam, who had been supported by the USA for decades, was just a side effect. Freedom was not the result, just more slaughter. The USA never fought for freedom. It is a nation built on genocide and slavery.

[@carlosvejar3896]

The ending with all those industrial noises created by the crash and symbols and guitar mimic the first sound you hear when your freedom is taken from you… the sounds of jail gates closing.

[@freeuser616]

those base and drums are so awesome😎😎😎

[@ryurc3033]

For me personally, I require a certain amount of volume with songs like this. If you can't literally feel it, its not loud enough. I want to feel every bass drum hit, every bass note, every guitar squeal, every scream. Personally, music as therapy requires a certain volume probably not just me

[@user-scott-pearce]

No suggestion just stopping by to say Happy Halloween

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Happy Halloween, Scott!

[@markatkinson5102]

Got into this band back in 1993 when Killing in the Name was in the UK charts! They played the wrong (right in my mind) version with the proper ending. Loved them ever since. One more reunion?

[@erisch126]

This is from wikipedia: On June 10, 2024, Peltier had his first parole hearing since 2009, with a decision on parole being required to come within 21 days.[66] On July 2, 2024, Peltier was denied parole. Still no Freedom... Good reason to listen to this in 2024 again.

[@FurrariAussies]

he admitted to participating in the shootings in 1999. by law, he is guilty. doesn't matter if it was him that shot the fatal shots. most of the bullets in the cop car were from an ar-15 gun that was found in his car. c'mon. don't be foolish.

[@KMF_Talon]

If dude was there and didn't try to stop it he is guilty, but damn it made a great song!

[@zmarko]

One of the best albums of the 90s, a decade filled with incredible albums. And one of the best debut albums of all time.

[@freeuser616]

you should react to the song Wake Up from RATM, which will surely become your next favorite RATM song. ❤

[@nathaneberlin]

A great reason to sit through the credits on The Matrix

[@ulrikbrndsted9891]

3:52 I love Elisabeth's enthusiasm, she's like a giddy child yelling "One more time" on a rollercoaster 😁

[@MetalDrew]

React to Primus !!! One of the most interesting bands you will ever listen to . Even tho they’ve been around since 84 with lineup changes Clay Lespool the only sole original band member is simply magical on the bass and with guitarist Larry Lalonde and drummer Tim Alexander together they make greatness

[@LibertyDIY]

I love Larry LaLonde in Woodstock 94 ripping on that PRS. And then Jerry Cantrell took a turn on it

[@MetalDrew]

@ idk why I said my name lol I meant to say Larry. But yes I agree

[@goddamnelectric13]

Amazing analysis of an incredible song...Wake Up would definitely be another good one to analyze...such poignant lyrics...much love to you...

[@keithrussell6766]

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

_That's what I been saying!_ She hasn't done several of the best rock bands of the last 20-30 years still. I'd have her dive into QOTSA first. Edit: She desperately needs to get into Tom Waits (then Captain Beefheart) as well.

[@nerigarcia7116]

Rage is full of rhythm, consciousness, and the lyrics have deep meaning.

[@mattx449]

Tom Morello is definitely a guitar-god. The guitar simply does his bidding, bends to his will, and creates any sound he desires 😂

[@o.g.5200]

"He just seems like a God." Yesssss. Exactly.

[@JERRYBRISENO]

I graduated in the mid 90s. And RATM opened my mind to so many things. Because of them, I studied all I could on what happened to Spanish and indigenous peoples that were not taught at school. And how much I hated growing up in Southern California and made to feel bad at school for speaking a few words of Spanish to my friends. Rage Against The Machine is probably the greatest name for a band I’ve ever heard. What they stand for and the message they sent was clear as a bell for me. Take the power back ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@thebrhinocerous]

Sounds like you may have needed better friends. At my school in the mid-90s, we embraced it all (Central Valley). I will admit...SoCal is not the bastion of acceptance and open diversity that it markets itself to be. Sorry that you went through that.

[@JERRYBRISENO]

@ thanks man. I’m not saying it was all teachers. But throughout my elementary and junior and high school days. There were teachers and staff that openly would say that is allowed or we can’t do that at the school. Elementary was the worst. One teacher telling me we don’t “Speako” Spanish here, okay?? Whoooo if I could go back lol 😆 and yes I wish I had a better lineup of buddies 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼