Rappers React To Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name"!!! LIVE

[@metalguru85]

The first 12 minutes of that was like a therapy session for Hollywood 🤣 I'm here for it though. Zakk killed it.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Metallica circa 1996 were also in therapy

[@sportsmom165]

Loved that the Seattle grunge bands Alice in Chains, Soundgarden & Pearl Jam were all great friends & they supported each other. Tom Morello taught Layne how to play guitar during Lollapalooza '93. Alice, Rage & Tool were all on the main stage & they all became great friends too!!

[@lindaaugone382]

I Love Tom Morello!

[@nikimosquera5212]

I was at this Lollapalooza when it came to Houston. Life changing.

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

Tom and Adam were friends from high school and had a band together as teens with Adam on bass

[@KatSnow11]

I love Rage!! They’re not nu-metal…they are their own thing. They were POWER. In the spirit of Hip Hop, Zack is very much a rapper, it’s just a different style with the band behind him. Y’all have to remember that this was 1993. Before cell phones and internet took hold. Tim (bass) and Brad (drums) are sometimes overlooked because of Tom Morello’s unique guitar sound. Rage wasn’t played on the radio much, if at all, because they made songs about historical facts, corrupt governmental practices, racism and social injustices and inequalities - topics that radio didn’t want to touch. Remember that this performance was a few months after Rodney King/LA riots. Rage in the 90s was a voice for the people. They were activists. I think their message doesn’t resonate as strongly with those who weren’t there to be a part of it/see it. But their music is as relevant in 2023 as it was in 1993. I feel like you guys are focusing on whether or not Zack fits in today’s definition of a rapper. This band doesn’t fit in any box. Rage was so much more than that!! Take a look at the energy from this crowd - it says it all. Guys, please look into what this band was really about back then. And his Zack’s last name is pronounced de la roach-a. Zack collaborated with Run the Jewelz fairly recently. So if his rap is what you’re most interested with, then check that out. Peace out

[@davidpeters44]

Ya to me the bass and drums really drive the band. And the fact that they were as tight as a nun's _____.

[@KatSnow11]

@@davidpeters44 one of the many things I love is how the bass isn’t just a supporting element - it really stands out and does its own thing without being smothered. Brad and Tim are the shiz!

[@psychobetha]

Sorry... i love Axl, but there is no contest between him and Zack. My guy inspired a generation of us who didn't give a shit about much anything to get socially aware and active with his music, activism, and presence. His influence is so much more than just music.

[@achebwahs1111]

Perfectly put. Stick it to the man became more important than stick it to the bitches

[@zackzaharko89]

Y’all’s debate at beginning was entertaining, I need more ha. In all seriousness, Rage always put out electrifying live performances & I do feel Zach was an incredible vocalist

[@AgentLemmon]

I was at this festival, my first festival ever (pink pop, 1993 in The Netherlands). RATM literally caused a measured small earthquake from the jumping crowd.

[@achebwahs1111]

Would of been awesome. I envy those at the 1992 one. Watching Eddie Vedder dive off the camera boom during Porch would of been epic!

[@sretePtraB]

16yo me was jumping with both middle fingers up in the air

[@AgentLemmon]

@@achebwahs1111 Ah, correction, i was there also lol, so 1992 must have been my first Festival!! In my memory both things transpired at the same year. Granted my memory is a haze lol. Last Year Pearl Jam played at pink pop again and apologized to the camera man from back then and he brought him out on stage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZinlph-i7Gjeas

[@achebwahs1111]

@@AgentLemmon Awesome stuff. You witnessed an amazing moment in Rock n Roll history friend

[@Buboenik]

Hahaha! Six days later reading your comment after saying the same thing. And they came back in '94!

[@achebwahs1111]

I think it was 2008 or 2009 Rage headlined the Big Day Out festival in Melbourne Australia alongside Neil Young. Some genius decided to schedule both acts to play at the same time slot on different stages to close the show out. I lived about 2 miles from the racecourse grounds where the festival was and whilst outside having a dart caught the sound travelling on a swirling breeze of both artists final songs simultaneously. One would come through clearer than the other then it would change the opposite way. I literally heard and I kid you not "Killing in the name of... young man look at my life......Arrrgh!! ". I spat my smoke out laughing so hard. For the record I saw GnR in their hayday,1993 Calder Park Australia with Skid Row and Rose Tattoo in support. Was Epic. Zac takes the points though. Based purely on lyrical significance. Stick it to the man beats stick it to the bitches. Much love fellas, great debate

[@jamesrustles8670]

RATM had to stop their performance during that BDO people were climbing up trees and onto the marquee, lol.

[@johnryder2878]

Smokey is the reason this channel works as well as it does. It's a classic case of the sidekick thinking he's the main character (sorry Hollywood). Larry has the intellect and musical knowledge that keeps me coming back. Love you guys and keep listening to the best music (Rage Tool Nirvana and so many more) Peace! 🤘✌

[@johnryder2878]

@All3coasts spelling is probs wrong but Larry 'Smokey' Ramirez Cowen. He's the dude on the right anyway 😅😅

[@stephanhamilton2083]

Thanks for checking it out!! This is waaayyyyyy better than studio version. 👍😊

[@kristaspecht]

Morning guys! Haven't heard rage against the machine in a minute! Great song! I love the msg in it! 🎸❤️🤓

[@sretePtraB]

I was in that crowd with both middle fingers in the air when the F-you commenced.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

There is nothing in this world like seeing RATM live. Nothing. 5 sold out shows in NYC a few months ago. I was and still am in awe. Mr. de la Rocha is on another level. One of the best frontman of his generation. There is no other 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@1848revolt]

They have the same energy as a Pantera show. Everyone singing. Everyone active and bouncing. I saw them in DC this year it was great.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@1848revolt Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheUnderdogDe]

@@rubaidaallen2764 Considering the message of this song it really fits these three Muslim girls considering being a girl in a Muslim world has it's problems. Listen to *Voice of Baceprot - cover RATM Killing In The Name - Live Rennes, Prancis Tour Eropa 2021* to understand what I mean. 😉

[@alastairwhite1248]

They are the people who control society. The rich, the powerful, the influential. So Politicians, top business people, senior police, etc.

[@heidi82]

Love it!! I'm still waiting for some DJ Quik-Dollaz&Sense, but this was a great reaction. Did you guys ever watch Zach perform Bottom with Tool? That was crazy. Thanks, guys for this one.

[@ramoncovelo]

You are so right, in my opinion, about Tom. He must be among the best in guitar, not because of shredding capacities or any other thing, but just because how he made such new, unique voicings in the instrument. That must be recognized as musician mastership as well, doesn't it?

[@TricksyDK]

Zack made hiphop with Run The Jewels

[@JC1979-f7s]

The nu-metal sound isn’t about rapping, it’s about a hiphop groove.

[@katieb-je2rg]

THANK YOUUU Nothing against rap, not my thing but whatever. Nu Metal is very much the groove that’s a hip hop vibe. 💯

[@reneeallen3569]

YAAAAY!!! Y’all did the right version!!! My favorite!

[@branthemuffin5872]

Killing in the Name is really good but there are so many amazing Rage songs that get overlooked for it and I find that really sad. I’d take something like Know Your Enemy and Wake Up over Killing in the Name any day

[@kimzwolinski9919]

This has been very entertaining 😂

[@dh6651]

I went to high school with Tom Morello and Adam Jones, of Tool. They were both very nice guys, and always involved in music. Great reaction!

[@Biempje]

I was at that show. Yes, the Netherlands. It was brilliant! Thanks for your reaction

[@babyowl75]

Every reaction going forward from now should have a good friendly debate! I enjoyed that as much as the reaction. I'm voting for Axl and Zakk. You can't make me choose.

[@SpyderOne1981]

Tom Morello also has solo stuff out there under the name “The Night Watchman. Interesting stuff. But you should really check out The Pretty Reckless song “And So It Went…” Tom is a guest on that track and the breakdown with his guitar solo over it slams!

[@davidmassey6332]

Also check out: One Day as a Lion (Zach’s side project) and he did one track with DJ Shadow called: The March of Death

[@robdurfee6861]

Zach has done stuff with Run The Jewels a track called Ju$t and check out Zach’s solo song called Digging For Windows

[@kareng4658]

They are just so passionate!

[@jessisanchez8150]

From this concert I feel 'Fistfull Of Steel' performance is above 'Killing in the Name of'

[@Buboenik]

I was at this festival that day! They blew every-bodies minds! They measured an earthquake 1.5 or so during this show.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Pinkpop (see the little Girl with black curlies and pink dress Logo above the stage) Festival Netherlands...one of the oldest and largest Festivals out here.....

[@AmberPearcy]

I’m like Hollywood so often when it comes to music. I’ll just not like some artists and can’t give a good reason why. It’s probably just my ego, too, being a singer and maybe subconsciously thinking I can do better or something like that. I get it, Hollywood and we’re not bad people. Right? 😂 we just have a high expectations. Can I just add how fun it is to wake up before everyone in my house and jam to songs like this (especially with y’all) early in the morning. I have to lip sync along but I get into it always and I crack myself up. Gives life!

[@kristaspecht]

Me too! I'm usually up at 5am listening trying to be quiet! Haha

[@joaogabrielferreira9459]

If you wanna see them go crazy go for BULLET IN THE HEAD. That's my RATM song.

[@KatSnow11]

Oh yeah!! That is one of the most epic live performances in history!!!!

[@craiggiannini2518]

One of my favorite bands 🔥 🔥

[@007chinochef]

Hey guys!!! That's simple, real, autentic and pure Rage!!!! Amazing. Live are incredible. Greettings from Argentina. Rage against the sistema.

[@SpyderOne1981]

Oh, and I don’t think it matters who wins this tournament, because they won’t beat Layne. Layne is the greatest frontman.

[@mikebenitez3041]

You may not have heard Rage on a rap station but you hear Cypress Hill. Rage remade "How I could just kill a man" and didn't change a word, just the beat.

[@DorothyFarias]

The passion that oozes out of Zak never ceases to amaze me. He 100% believes in the lyrics he writes. Axl Rose is just an egomaniac. JMHO of course.

[@RhamanaChan]

My favorite recording of this is when they were live on the BBC, they were asked to not swear at the end aaaaaaaaaand they did anyway :) Just so funny and honestly perfect.

[@joshritz7067]

A lot of the shit that people talk about Tom Morello as a guitarist is the same shit that that they turn around and call Frank Zappa a legend for doing. On the subject of Axl, he's kind of a paradox because he is without a doubt one of the best frontmen of all time while also being one of the worst front men of all time

[@deonnaclendenin3382]

I remember the what, where, when, why and who I was with the day I first heard Rage against the machine, although it was 25 ish years ago; feels like yesterday and they are still one of my All Time Favorites 💚 them

[@Gabriel_Moline]

9:45. Have you listened to Three Dollar Bill, Barringer? Have you? You probably haven’t heard one original song from that album! Dare you to react to Counterfeit from that album! Not that he’s better, it’s just you guys haven’t ever done that album, the real good one they did!

[@SteveReddington]

One of the best live songs ever recorded!!!

[@sterling8298]

Rage against the machine is my all time favorite band right behind TOOL. Cause if you listen to all those songs there's a big message That is still relevant today.

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

Watching Smokey psycho analyze Hollywood and then Hollywood seeing his own confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance being challenged, and then working through it together without tempers getting out of control was some real homie shit! 💯 or I’m just really really high 💨🤡 Also, Zack > Axle

[@emptybraincase4181]

sad to see them go from "fuck you, i wont do what you tell me" to "fuck you, do what i tell you".

[@coopsnz1]

Rage against the machine- wake up

[@steverafferty1858]

Hey Tom Morello from rage and Adam Jones of tool had their first band together in highschool

[@oliverbock5659]

Zack was also one of the best Hardcore shouters with his former Band Inside Out from which he used a planned song title to name his new band RATM. Check out the roots of Zack. Song recommendations for you are No spiritual surrender and Burning Fight.

[@Bones_Jr.]

In my mind, I’ve always made an analogy between Tom’s role in the band and that of the DJ in a traditional hip hop group.

[@thebirdandthebluething8194]

Nice thanx.Thats the Spirit🙂🙂🙂🤘

[@jacobmontoya7172]

I love that you have a, Round Robin bracket system! I like you guys.

[@troypanton2221]

Can’t beat a bit of Rage! De La Rocha is underrated! By the way, when are you guys goi g to check out some Lianne las Havas?? Must check out her live performances!! 👍

[@psychobetha]

something y’all should check out: there’s a show called From Cradle to Stage on paramount+ that Dave Grohl made (based on a book his mom wrote where she interviewed the moms of rock stars about what it was like raising them). Anyways… there’s an episode with Tom Morello and his mom where he talks about how he became such a vocal political activist. it’s pretty fascinating, and she is an amazing woman 💜 you might also like the one about Geddy Lee from Rush and his mom.

[@oldmoodyfooka3038]

This Song Came After The Rodney King Beatings By The Police… “Some Of Those That Work Forces R The Same That Burn Crosses!!”

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

This conversation has me freakin CACKLING 😂😂😂 Hollywood - not a big fan, but I love em- lololololol. You kill me over Rage!!! You said to “make” you like them once and it’s not possible. You either do or you don’t. And I totally get it, hurts my Rage lovin heart, but I do get it. Y’all makin me laugh tho 😂😂😂😂

[@jonathanlocke6404]

When you see the drummer is dressed in track shorts and fingerless gloves, you know he's about to beat the shit out of that drum kit...

[@rajnafilipovic3137]

Pure energy!!! 🤘❤️

[@lindacoy7165]

Zack wins this round for me. I’ll watch this afternoon, but he’s my dude.

[@Neeebla]

Rage against the machine .. the true voice of the voiceless

[@Retnoob]

13 minutes before you start? Seeya.

[@jams_world81]

Shannon Hoon doesn’t get the recognition he deserves as a front man from that era. There is no blind Melon without Shannon hoons frontman abilities

[@JackXombi]

About the Fred Durst discussion, he's not the best rapper but he's an astounding MC. I saw Limp Bizkit at Heavy Mtl and half the crowd didn't like Limp at the start.. Myself included. Dude turned it into a banging party with thousands of homies and won the love of the crowd.

[@slingshotcrazy]

Has anyone using the comments section actually gotten a request to be reacted to? They state at the start of each video to make your suggestions in the comments below but, am beginning to think their requests come from Patreon only requests and not from KZbin!? I’ve asked more times than I can honestly remember that they react to PANTERA THE SLEEP and it’s just not happening!? 😂😂😂

[@robdurfee6861]

I’m pretty sure they will only pick songs from comments if it was a song overwhelmingly chosen by a lot of people, it is pretty much all Patreon picks

[@cbreezy1221121]

If you want to hear Zack rapping on an actual rap track, check out his feature on the Run The Jewels track JU$T. It also features Pharrell

[@MexicanHeadbanger95]

You two fight like an old married couple xD

[@Hollywood6IX]

That's called a real friendship my friend lol

[@daviddesjardins6539]

I joke with my guys at work "now you do what dave told ya.." Can't wait to see who wins

[@jmhaces]

Whoever says Tom Morello isn't a great guitarist either doesn't know shit. He's one of the most creative guitarist of his generation, hands down.

[@taylorthomas7246]

Smokey seems like more of a genuine music fan than Hollywood. Smokey usually always analyzes the songs and artists much deeper. Meanwhile, Hollywood gets lost making the video’s intro every time. Lol good stuff though.

[@ramoncovelo]

Smokey seems way more balanced, educated, centered listener. I use to agree with him 100%. Not that I don't apprecciate Hollywood's opinions. I love them both.

[@kikivon3501]

The original lyric was “ some of those that hold office” the record company said NO WAY. So they changed it to “some of those that work forces” Even the mighty Rage had to bend a little. Back in the day you HAD to have a label to get your stuff heard, there were no other platforms.

[@kikivon3501]

Here is my take on the Zack/ Axl situation. I don’t know the parameters to which each frontman is being held. I heard the one guy talking about the one body of work vs the other……? Or are we talking showmanship and stage presence? IDK, but my vote goes to Zack, and here’s why. I was in high school when Guns dropped and believe me it was HUGE!!!!! They were like a hair band but a gritty and dirty hairband, not glam at all. I was in college when Rage dropped and it was mind blowing….. not only the rap/rock combo but the brutality honest social commentary was so in your face. Now I’m obviously old and can look back on both bands with the eyes of someone who lived it, and I gotta say that Rage was more groundbreaking and I feel that their music is still relevant today. When you listen it doesn’t sound dated, in sound or subject matter. I love Guns, but their sound, style and some of the subject matter hasn’t aged well. I’m sure I’ll get all kinds of hate, but that’s my take, IMHO.

[@robertschiavone5159]

Check out the live version of fistful of steel. What a performance

[@mikemorris2625]

I agree with Smokey about Tom being innovative with guitar and experimenting with different sounds and ways to play. Just look at Jimmy Page of Zeppelin when he played the guitar with a violin bow

[@philward9093]

My favorite front man of all time is Michael Hutchins of inxs. Unbelievable voice and stage presence. Jim Morrison on steroids. Love you guys

[@jamesoblivion]

Appreciation for Morello as a great guitarist will continue to grow, as musical sensibilities shift. Some people get hung up on all the effect pedals and everything, but they don't disqualify every guitarist who uses distortion, feedback, a whammy bar, etc., so they're just drawing an arbitrary line, when it comes to effects. When there's a higher value placed on originality and experimentation, Morello will get his due.

[@LudusAurea]

16:51 still gives me goosebumps to this day. Or maybe my AC is too high, or both.

[@markflower8885]

I don't know what the machine was that they were raging against but im pretty sure it was a printer 🤔

[@mikethemotormouth]

"PC Load Letter? The fuck does that mean?"

[@ShanLH5]

I rage against the computers at work pretty much every day 😩

[@ivancornejo3258]

Great song! Are you going to react more of muse? Cheers since 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@FoxkøøStudios77]

Just got done watching your “Buddy holly” vid ( love Weezer ) and came here cause MAAAAAN this song is pretty sick, eh?

[@jeffreyallen-uw9uh]

"Sleep Now In The Fire" video is awesome! -they literally shut down Wall Street:)

[@josephamoraz7990]

"Fistful of steel" and" bullet to the head" from the same concert

[@Hiker114]

yeah that was some pretty funny banter

[@mattboselli1099]

Great reaction

[@RinniePere]

Was that Woodstock 94?

[@kimmaart1976]

This was in the Netherlands... And I was there.. 1995 I think

[@erichosos7132]

Y’all need to react to downset - Anger

[@superkamialyssa9406]

Okie I kinda get what Hollywood is saying at the start of this video cuz I have a tendency to think I'm a better screamer than most metal singers I listen to

[@superkamialyssa9406]

Side note this song is about Harlem cops shooting a bunch of black people just because of their race and the fact that said cops were "secretly" part of the KKK

[@DeadInside-ew8qb]

Just because you eat the product the music industry produces and labels “rap”, doesn’t mean that there’s not other music out there that overlaps the boundaries of what rap is.

[@MrWalkingguy]

Regarding the frontman tournament, have you added Alice Cooper to the mix? Watch a live show start to end, and you will understand why omitting him would be a travesty.

[@alexandrabarrenbrugge4585]

Hallo Gentlemen 🤘😆🤘!!! When we were young... Every Party, every Friday at the Disco. Punk, Rap, Hip Hop or Metal? 🖕 ! I still love this song. Escalate or calm down by yelling. Greetings from Germany 🤗 and parkinson's sucks ⚘ and EMPPU RULES 😎🤘 alex p.s. How many times were the guys kicked out whilst having a gig, because they started a riot? 😂🤣 I am a metalhead and Beastyboys "ROCK"! What about "the Prodigy". Try, bye.😄

[@JudgeDrey]

30 years ago. I was 21.

[@Madcat1776]

I think sometimes the questions and statements that Hollywood makes are incredulous. Smokey told you that you thought you were a better rapper, you deny it. Two minutes later you admit you think you're a better rapper. One minute you're not a fan of Rage, the next minute you LOVE Rage. It's the most bizarre thing. I'm so confused...

[@Madcat1776]

And by the way, I have seen RATM twice, before the break up and at the ten year reunion. Axl doesn't hold a candle to Zach.

[@Hollywood6IX]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lindaaugone382]

that was great!

[@1848revolt]

I'm gonna tell you straight up. Tom Morello live is one of the top 2 performances I've seen live. He may have gimmicks. But so what he did then first. And he finds new ones all the time. EVH had gimmicks too and I saw him live.

[@tomaslongoria2449]

Yall meed to watch Celebrity Death Match Rage against the machine vs the Machine lol kinda makes fun of the band but i always loved it

[@Bridgercraft]

If you wanna see how good Zack is at full on rapping then check out the stuff he's done with Run the Jewels. Absolutely amazing stuff.

[@danielsnider7640]

Hollywood think about Cory Taylor. Could he be a rapper? What did he bring to Slipknot when he joined?

[@drew65sep]

I friggin love me some RATM...unique sound, flavor, and color. Never been a sound like theirs before, and never will be in the future.

[@chaserz4201]

If you come at zak...you may have to face el-p and killa mike Hollywood...deep bench

[@AlexSolomon91]

Ahh I remember when this was Christmas number 1 in the uk, so I turnt to my nan fancy listening to the number 1 song at Christmas...she wasn't too impressed 😂 her loss I guess

[@jindas4217]

Tom Morrelo's guitar playing... It's not "gimmicky" it's innovative. Expansive.