The Untold History Of Rage Against The Machine (Why They Broke Up)

[@freddygonzalez8797]

I got to meet Zack personally while doing a food delivery. Talk about being 100%, definitely Zack. Superstardom hasn't gone to his head nor his ego- he is quite humble. I had just lost my wife 2-3 weeks prior; Zack and I were just talking, he literally noticed I wasn't really 100% emotionally. I told him what had happened- Zack literally gave me a great hug of friendship. As a fan- " Zack please get RATM into full swing.

[@pirkkomuronranta4917]

Sorry for your loss 🥀

[@dandommett2428]

That right there is what you call an amazing human being

[@dandommett2428]

Mad respect

[@freddygonzalez8797]

@@pirkkomuronranta4917 Thank you. I appreciate your kind.

[@johnnycage5481]

Sorry for your loss and thats cool you met him, you should of told him to get r.a.t.m back together and fk the bollshet.

[@jeffersonconstantino5701]

They broke up because zach won't do what they tell him 😂

[@lquidgrl]

Bwahahahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@dopeculture2225]

Dope lol

[@punkwaste69]

dun dun... tsst.

[@triskelionkilla7255]

Da dant dant.. Fvck u wont do wat ya tel may

[@triskelionkilla7255]

@white lives matterhahaha dude if you cant detect sarcasm you're the idiot, don't be so full of yourself.. Lol

[@locar12]

Fans: Rage Against The Machine should get back together! Zach: F*ck you, i won't do what you tell me!

[@Zerolymitz]

Oh really now?

[@ms.understood007]

They just announced a tour for 2020! No shit!

[@Ungtartog]

Zach: "Well... okay... but not because you told me."

[@kevinhunter3722]

It's comin back around again

[@rustenratass2864]

@@ms.understood007 I know i may be disappointed but I really hope they'll make a new album or two... please tell me some of you heard somewhere that they will:(((

[@DrZaius75]

The reason their albums came out in 1992, 1996, and 2000 was because those were all election years.

[@chrish7983]

Battle of Los Angeles came out in 1999

[@FIAhead11]

All political act. Also, why else hire Michael Moore to direct a music video? Politics aside, his production style is low budget porn. In the application process, NYC told Moore everything he needed to be allowed to shoot, he chose to only get permission to be on the steps to cause that drama. Rage's actions at NYSE had nothing to do with making a video and everything to do with politics and proving they had Red Cred.

[@AstroKidOne]

No cooincidence...

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

@@FIAhead11 Michael Moore is barely qualified to manage a hot dog eating contest.

[@markcourtney4590]

Musicians political views are not well thought out, just emotional nonsense. Is it rage against the machine or rage against republicans? Both Republicans and Democrats are a part of the government machine.

[@SuttonSantiniPaulo]

4 years between album releases is a long time. Tool: Hold my beer.

[@asktheraccoon]

It’s actually pretty long when your first album goes platinum. There’s pressure from the label and the fans for new music ASAP. That’s usually why 2nd album is often less well received because bands are tempted to release tracks that didn’t make the first cut or songs written between shows on tour without taking the time to let them mature a bit.

[@jamstonjulian6947]

Why does he need someone to hold his beer? He's not doing anything.

[@dionysoscub]

😅😅😅

[@willsweat5413]

Shit. . . Boston or Guns and Roses.

[@alano9936]

System of a Down Budweiser called, it's for you

[@BerserkerX805]

I can't take this video seriously when he can't even say his last name right.

[@laudine878]

I was just about to comment on that, it's so annoyinggggg

[@fabianlegazpi2101]

Dude I had to stop it 3 minutes in.

[@ciociaroirrequiete2927]

lets be honest with each other tho'...do any mexicans pronounce any words or names IN ENGLISH correctly?

[@fabianio7944]

@@ciociaroirrequiete2927 yes!

[@santiago451]

Same. Not wasting time on a video by someone who's clearly just reading from a teleprompter, with no personal knowledge of what they're talking about.

[@misaelrios7092]

There's no Rage without Zack ✊🏻

[@patrickh.1658]

Zack Galifianakis

[@ismaelhuerta5422]

PROPHETS OF RAGE

[@yute7184]

White power fist?

[@heyb6268]

@@yute7184 maybe he’s just white and that’s what his emoji is set to

[@misaelrios7092]

@@yute7184 Mexicans come in all colors you ignorant race baiter

[@NormalZebra]

As a band, these guys are phenomenal, Tom is a world class guitarist. A real pioneer. But RATM are Zack. He is a force of nature as a front man. He is what made this made what it is.

[@totalsweetheart4736]

Zach❤

[@buttermilkjesusx]

​@@totalsweetheart4736it's Zack, not Zach

[@SpookyRedz]

Agreed but with the entire band

[@evanmoore8578]

I’ve been fortunate to see RATM live 3 times over the past 20 years. Each time was something awesome. I’ve been to well over a hundred rock shows. RATM easily sits in the top five.

[@gunnerseven7724]

I have only seen RAGE live once in I think it was the 1996 the Lollapalooza where Metallica headlined and the bill included The Ramones, Soundgarden and Screaming Trees and Rancid. And yes Rage Against the Machine is definitely one of the best concerts I have ever experience. Awesome live act.

[@matspalmqvist]

Totally Agree. Same here, 3 shows. And yeah easily top 5

[@molasorrosalom4846]

I don't know, saw the in Chicago about 2 weeks ago. The passion and anger seem to be gone. He was smiling while singing.

[@SlightLeeBased]

@@molasorrosalom4846 that's because they rage for the machine now

[@cyrusblackwood33]

Saw them at Lollapalooza '93 with Tool, Alice In Chains and Primus. EPIC!

[@quintfl]

I saw New Kids on the Block in 1990

[@johnmanning6611]

Devin, that musta been amazing!!

[@johnmanning6611]

Gary, you the man!!! :)

[@robert.m4676]

Gary W-l-o-t wow new kids you musta been super high as hell on your life! Holy moley you highlight your life and then brag about it! You are a wonder to the whole of the Congo and parts of the Ukraine! How do you do it, and do you wear panties and pink socks ! I mean I never got to see them and I’llleave it at that! Dave Mustaine for president!!!!!

[@cyrusblackwood33]

@@johnmanning6611 I've been to a lot of shows since '93 and that show is still to this day the most memorable. There was so much fresh talent and amazing amount of energy

[@buddhafyre]

The flame that burns twice as bright, burns half as long.....

[@tabbysmithfield3794]

buddhafyre blade runner

[@BUSTRCHERRI]

Nothing sadder than a quote of wisdom that doesn't credit the original author.

[@m.c.ruckus2032]

"Con·fu·sed" say...😒😐😕😯😫 *yes, I'm aware of the spelling.

[@markferguson3745]

I'd say it's more like they were already struggling putting out the second LP; they have nothing left to say, particularly in context with their personal realities, and current society. They can't even argue their political hypocrisy anymore with a straight face.

[@ExclusiveLM]

This video took over 15 minutes to just say that they fought and Zack left.

[@stevewez3136]

ExclusiveLM lol

[@KevinWM2]

Glad I glanced at the comments first. Thanks, bud. You just saved me 15 minutes.

[@KotakMeister]

...and RATM fans also broke up due to infighting because of the Zack's last name.

[@SUNSIRE]

😂😂😂😂

[@lutascosmin]

AaaaaaaahahahHahahahahahagaaaa

[@MJ-ct3gv]

👍😂😂😂

[@SirMyaTheBee]

Lmao

[@jmveee]

What's that ticking sound?

[@borisdavoski1770]

"conflict between different members" Translation: conflict between Zack and everyone else.

[@stepanotrisal1512]

They would go into a fist fight over a T-shirt? I'm gonna be the capitalist warmonger and say: "I would literally pay to see that"

[@terrylovin7405]

Profits of Rage... I find the humor is how much Tom Morello says he detests capitalism but is milking RATM's legacy for every penny he can get.

[@RatelHBadger]

You could say, he is living off the Profits of Rage using the Prophets of Rage...

[@DrFumesta]

He was at a music festival playing rage guitar licks by himself 2 months ago. Really pretty pathetic TBH. I didn't even walk over to that stage. I ate some Asian noodles and burned a joint instead.

[@terrylovin7405]

@ Nah... hypocrisy deserves no respect.

@@terrylovin7405 When it makes millions? Think of how funny that is. It's all a MONEY MAKING POSE. Hilarious.

[@buddhafyre]

@ millionaire Harvard kids..... Only the guitarist attended Harvard...

[@PerryLevy]

Of course they finally reunite, I get floor tickets and this "Corona" virus comes out...pfft

[@theblobfish9614]

Know that feel bro

[@Eddie_the_Husky]

Dang - that sucks. Going to see them again in August and saw them the first time in the 90s. Man that was one heck of a show.

[@bomberdog5543]

Aww Damn!! Now that's the definition of a BUMMER!!!

[@mexicanrighteous9862]

@Modern Spirit 🐑

[@mattsparks6356]

Sorry bruh

[@damgar9090]

A band whose primary purpose was fighting for equality couldn’t treat each other as equals!

[@joeyoung1498]

That's always the case.

[@sterlingbartoe5297]

Dam Gar typical loving, understanding leftist trash!

[@danatana8060]

You find a piece that small to run with your inner propaganda typical reps from your side don't forget to massage your neck up when you understand real impacts....a band who stood up for good and voiced about an area of people who want to divide others politically, economically and socially but you don't hear it.. you're probably from the suburbs

[@trugrit7210]

@@danatana8060 yeah, a band that made a lot of money and isn't willing to share the wealth. How do you like those ticket prices?

[@danatana8060]

TruGrit You want to disregard what I'm saying and oppress my comment over ticket prices that they accumulate over tour but because they don't share their earnings to people in the world it totally debunks everything, your little brain came up with that? Must've not thought about it thoroughly.. this whole band put themselves forward to seek out the truth back when they suppressed information so people like us don't think for ourselves.. the things they were saying then everyone is saying now but tell me who your favorite now?

[@morganherring6958]

“The group had their first gig in October 1991 at California State University Northridge.” I wonder if Serj Tankian went and saw them as he was in his senior year there when they went. It seems like something he’d do.

[@michaelschneider9141]

I think Serj graduated in 89 so he just missed them. I’m going to CSUN though so it’s cool I’m going to the place Serj went and where Rage played their first show

[@morganherring6958]

Michael Schneider Ah, I guess the source I got the year from was wrong. Thanks for correcting me. ^.^

[@AB-ce5fg]

They supported the him at the awards but when people started to say "Why do Rage even care about an MTV award anyway" they changed their tone.

[@KurtsToys]

One of my first jobs I had a manager who always said he knew Zach. One day we were talking about music and he was something like Rage is breaking up and what happened at the music awards was part of it but also Zach's mom was sick or died. It couldn't have been more than a week after the mtv thing. Thanks for this video, you validated that story and brought back memories for me!

[@kwizzeh]

That doesn't surprise me in the slightest now in retrospect. 1999 seemed pretty rough on him.

[@lutascosmin]

Zack De La RoKa must be a member of Rage Against The MaKeeen

[@Imhalfamazing]

No shit! This guy gets thousands of hits and he doesn't even know the band.

[@SnaFOo75]

*MaKeeen

[@jdh5069]

LOL

[@vvds]

Lololol

[@JulioSalazar-xw7np]

lutascosmin lol haha hahaha you are right

[@BullBurlWoodworking]

They argued about what shirt they would wear and sang about hating capitalism but now they rich boom saved you 15 min

[@bassandkeys8178]

@JOHNDOE pointed out how stupid RATM fans are.

[@vernonbear]

They sang very few songs about hating capitalism, they wrote about a wide range of social and economic ills but hey that wouldn’t fit your narrow agenda would it? I’ve just shown how little you know about Rage Against The Machine. Just pointed out how a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing.

[@fluffykittynoodles]

@@vernonbear yeah naw, could've saved me 15 minutes but I had to see if you were right.

[@DavidJones-oq3xu]

Thank you so I will not waste my time watching this 🤘🤘

[@DavidJones-oq3xu]

@@bassandkeys8178 haha

[@diegop5572]

And now here we are with a 2020 tour scheduled

[@siddharthkotwal8823]

Diego F didn’t they call it out as a rumour?

[@diegop5572]

Siddharth Kotwal as far as I know they are going to be at Coachella and have a few other dates in 2020

[@LittleTrixter]

No venues named....no ticket sales....and Coachella doesn’t seem right. I think it’s something different brewing

[@johnadams8371]

Little Trixter like what?

[@diegop5572]

john adams revolution

[@DanielHarvey1980]

15 minutes of you mispronouncing a motherfkers name is gonna kill me.

[@travismarshall633]

I turned it off after the first time he mispronounced it...dude needs ta do some HW

[@spiralwall]

That is how you pronounce his name

[@DanielHarvey1980]

@@spiralwall prove it.

[@travismarshall633]

@@spiralwall no it's not bud

[@rdeery3688]

@@spiralwall Buenos nokes Al.

[@peoplevsradio317]

People that like to tell you how to properly run a country can't even run a four-person band.

[@keith6032]

haha ikr. so true brother

[@chieftech714]

to me, one of the most important bands and music of their time and perhaps ever. Their music is still relevant to today's politics and social ordering

[@trinitylost]

I used to play Evil Empire 2-3 times a day, perhaps even more. I nearly turned a RATM shirt into my wedding dress, had my husband not actually wanted to see me in a real dress :D I'm sad that they couldn't figure it out and just agree, but I am so grateful for the music that they gave us before they fell apart. My teenage years were tough, and Rage helped me through every step. I still turn to them as a grown woman and mother of three... I mean...Who wouldn't? :D

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Trinity Lost right on

[@dennisjr77]

I’m with ya!!!! I’m 41.... and still listen to them almost daily. Been listening to them since ‘92.

[@LunarySSF2]

"turned a RATM shirt into my wedding dress" that's fire

[@trinitylost]

@Bob Dylan's conscience I'm not here to compare my life to anyone else's, so I'm not sure why you are.

[@ogamibirdflu5152]

You sound hot af

[@jayhova3926]

Looks like the machine won

[@insaneclownhoty]

Jay Hova if Tom saw this comment they would probably be back together tomorrow lol

[@NY51663]

Not yet...

[@vavo4902]

As Simple Rick found out... It usually does.

[@jlamar2]

@@insaneclownhoty no they won't. cause Zack still wouldn't be down for an another album.

[@12dollarsand78cents]

The DNC won.

[@bluefox1470]

I've seen these guys protest better wages and working conditions for clothing workers, farmers and more. Plus the message. Endless Capital growth is unsustainable. Not being wealthy. Rage is art undeniably. Sometimes it feels amazing. Sometimes it hurts.

[@Toolgdskli]

Remind me of someone who said, before you try to change the world, try to clean up your bedroom first

[@Illumirage]

@The Polarizer Podcast what does that mean?

[@andrewb9603]

Peterson

[@squirlmy]

Say that and you're going to confuse everyone who immediately thinks of adultery, -like did one of them sleep with another's girlfriend? If it's not about sex don't talk about people's bedrooms.

[@arknark]

@@andrewb9603 Peterson, Jordan Peterson.

[@h1ll13illy2]

jesus said before you try to remove the speck from your brothers eye, first remove the plank from your own eye

[@corm1000]

I could never figure out why they had t-shirts that had the picture of Che Guevara on them. Seeing how Che Guevara hated rock music and jailed people in Cuba for listening to it.

[@pondmatter]

Michael Fumesta agreed!!

[@jamesonchamlee7514]

@@corm1000 on mommy and daddy's money?

[@toasttoasted3492]

Just to get attention. Why you wearing that shirt?? Hmmmm let me wear it knowing you do not know nothing about the person the shirt....Fake!

[@westdeuce]

You forgot to mention the evil he helped put in power that oppressed a whole country for 50 years.

[@drewlittell]

Ultimate irony

[@lobolonewolf8824]

I still dig Rage Against the Machine. They need to comeback .

[@ryansvlogsandvideos953]

Lobo I would love that my bro 👍💪👊🤟🤚😎 you rock dude

[@shka-n1t]

Looks like you'll be getting your wish.

[@seanomanary5691]

2020 is there comeback yr. Hopefully the 20yrs. Has made them realize wats important

[@seanomanary5691]

*The're lol

[@christinacope562]

Still holding tickets for 2020. Really wonder if RATM will perform after 2021 show was rebooked for 2023!

[@artvandelay2111]

Kinda ironic that a band denouncing greed, world politics, racial disharmony and inequality ...... couldn't even get along amongst the 4 of them.

[@rystan14]

Art Vandelay they protested a show because they had a republican guest on... ratm was immature as fuck. preaching freedom but yet not being open to others opinions. even their own 😅

[@MaynardOwns]

Wait, is that you real name or the architect george castansa likes to pretend to be sometimes

[@artvandelay2111]

@@MaynardOwns Latex Salesman.......😃

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

EXACTLY Clean your room before you try to clean up the world. What a joke.

[@ChiefWindyCheeks]

The irony of the machine winning.

[@matthewbartke4424]

The machine always wins.

[@TheHorseOutside]

@@matthewbartke4424 except at the Bay of Pigs

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

Rocco Rattlebag it always wins. What do you expect? The point is fighting against it. Putting your foot down, even if you lose.

[@UncleMike81]

Sergio Alcantara oh yeah, planning to headline coachella... You have to realize you are part of the machine at some point

[@jaesea323]

Republicans are so bad....but let's use Che as our mascot. Rage Against Half of the Machine.

[@totalrobot]

@severi saaristo Che Guevara = anti-gay, and homicidal. Think I'll stick with Capitalism.

[@edizzle445]

Dude. I've been waiting for a video about RATM for ages. Thank youuuu

[@incontruth4116]

"Capitalism sucks, what color band shirt will sell better?"

[@jlee5180]

I like clear a nice band shirt so they will sell more .

[@Rocc1994]

They were supposedly against anything mainstream but they were signed to one of the biggest record label sony/epic, made millions by selling that gimmick.

'Yawn' this pitch is so exhausted and never made sense in the first place. Right wing Trumptards are terrified of the widespread energy a band like this would create if they reunited.

[@5543m0tsu]

And don't forget all ratm videos were heavy rotation on mtv back in the 90s, the lead singer is married to a supermodel and he's living in a 20 million dollar home in hollywood hills with the rest of rich assholes. Look at their band members, full of scumbags who cheats on their wives. Fake wannabe commie, fake anti establishment money grubbing assholes.

[@dolphquick2686]

I don't get it. Are they fake? Are they sell outs? Are they being shun for being millionaires? Have they become the very thing they hate? Hell, I mean I don't know who or what to believe anymore. I give up.

@@dolphquick2686 lol no, they're neither fake or sellouts. Of course their millionaires that money pours into your lap when you get this big. But now with everyone wearing their political blindfolds thinking the country is improving they'll say anything to undermine a powerful act like Rage. God I hope Zack gets his mindset right come 2020 election that would be phenomenal if they resurfaced then.

[@JJ-fl7xh]

@@dolphquick2686 they didn't practice what they preach, they were just another corporate band that suddenly got rich and famous because of numetal trend in the late 90s.

[@Acepilot12345]

De la "Row-cka" ?? It's with a "cha" my guy.

[@ErrolCe]

No it’s pronounced Rowka, it’s a Spanish name

[@Acepilot12345]

@@ErrolCe um dude I'm Mexican. Even listen to Zach pronounce his last name. Its "Roach-a". Not Rowka the f you talking about

[@eirakari]

OMG.. I cringe every time I hear the guy pronounce it that way...

[@mountzod]

Rock Feed is not always that great in its presentation.

[@pinballwizard3467]

Santa Clause IT IS RoCHA

[@RatelHBadger]

13:36 sums it up perfectly. "Instead of waiting around for Rage Against The Machine. Go out there, form your own band. Let's hear what YOU have to say!" Tom put it perfectly. The 90's are over, stop hoping for Zach to rejoin and revive "the good ol' days". You have a voice, you have opinions, play your music and make a change in YOUR world, if that's what stirs you.

[@Lgp606]

As a musician highly influenced by Rage as they were one of 3 bands my dad played daily (Alice in Chains and System of a Down were the others) I disagree. Not everyone has the passion to make music, or unfortunately the talent. Some people just want to HEAR music that moves them. And it’s sad when a band you love can’t get their shit together long enough to make amazing music.

[@RatelHBadger]

@@Lgp606 not everyone is a musician. But everyone does have a voice, an opinion and can have an impact on the world. If everyone sits around waiting for Zach to come back with a microphone, we'll be waiting for a very long time. Instead, be the change you want to see, instead of waiting for a hero to do it for you.

[@Lgp606]

Ratel.H Badger I hear you loud and clear. But everyone’s “voice” doesn’t lie in music. It could be paintings, social organizations, poetry, politics, etc.. So those people may be doing exactly what you said, not in musical form. Is it wrong for them to wish their favorite bands to continue making the music that lead them down their own passionate journey?

[@RatelHBadger]

@@Lgp606 I was more, arguing against sitting around doing nothing, waiting for someone else to do something.

[@Lgp606]

Ratel.H Badger I know you’re point brother. I’m not trying to argue in a confrontational manner. Just debate my point. I feel like Tom meant his statement quite literally, though. Literally go make your own music. Not just let your beliefs manifest themselves into productive actions in whatever form they may take.

[@ChristopherJManess]

"The hottest places in Hell are reserved for those who in time of moral crisis preserve their neutrality." - Dante Alighieri

[@ChristopherJManess]

@Kevin Jones, it's a correction that was misquoted.

[@magedabuldahab7481]

They are classic revolution. It kills itself from inside

[@0mega.mechan1c.]

Excellent observation. Very true. Enjoy the Revolution while it lasts is all we can do.

[@The_dude94]

@@0mega.mechan1c. agreed man, I remember the first time I heard their music played.. just thought it was some of the coolest shit ever and still jamming their tunes every day! 😁

[@marksobo2001]

Yeah they're big into spreading awareness but the only way they'll get to reach a lot of people is to unite as original group. A lot of great unmade music because they argued over tshirts !

[@bustedfender]

Enjoy your Nickelback, dude.

[@Pogokoala]

that communist lol, it never works, not even in band, only Dela Roka is the only real communism, the rest are capitalist af!

[@joshhernandez2609]

Glad that I got to see them live in the 90s when they were on tour with the Wu-Tang Clan

[@bigpoppa5732]

Me too inAtlanta. They blew the roof off

[@hardknox1917]

Josh Hernandez me too , that was 97 North American tour , I saw them both in Charlotte

[@MrTsTech]

Josh Hernandez I saw them with U2. Great live band

[@dubthabreak]

Yep i feed saw them a Torhout/ Werchter Belgium with Metallica 👍

[@jamescrumbs]

i guess they both made a bit of C.R.E.A.M whilst on tour.

[@phillipwatson9773]

When comerford jumps on mtv stage you can see Eminem cheering him on in the crowd lol

[@MrSFblack]

Tim talked about that in an interview. He said he thought Eminem was cheering him on when he was actually yelling for him to "jump".

[@tacolascage9425]

Nothing like fighting capitalism and profiting off of it at the same time.

[@damonjennings4792]

Tacolas Cage haha I know right. They can’t administer a band but think they know how to administer society 😂. I love the tunes though, catchy riffs...dumb lyrics

[@tims4502]

I’m sure they shared their tour dollars equally with the roadies, security at the venue, the janitorial staff, etc

[@keith6032]

@@tims4502 haha doubtful bro

[@cardbored_]

Tim S rofl... you are “sure”? How so?

But yet they are capitalising? That's why you can't trust liberals

[@nathan-ql5vh]

Great band seem them live as rage and audio but they are champagne socialist millionaires raised by docters and ambassadors and have havard degrees. They are the machine

[@86AW11]

Well spoken. Great comment.

[@goju08]

@@86AW11 agreed!

[@gretashapiro4118]

Love that comment

[@vernonbear]

So people with money / education can’t try to point out the dangers / inequalities in society? The machine isn’t the rich people you know? It’s the corporations that dictate to governments and NGOs how the world should be run for their benefit. There are rich people involved in that but being rich does not make you automatically part of the machine. PS They were more about anti-authoritarianism and revolution against government than socialism so the simplistic champagne socialist tag is a bit weak really.

[@scsi_joe]

@Gavin - It's fine that they pointed out corporate greed... but do realize there's no perfect system. And it's often a few people who screw things up for everyone else, not necessarily the system's fault. They should be attacking faulty human nature, not the system that has given them success. And also, even "poor" people in the U.S. are many times better off than poor people in Africa.

[@Pmchlb03]

no modern band comes close to these legends. tons have formed yes but none as controversial. that's rock and roll, man.

[@duqsdiecasthobby9943]

*Saw RATM* IMMEDIATELY CLICKED!

[@timcarpenter6098]

This is what MTV should have been, in my opinion. Keep it up, us 90's kids appreciate it.

[@token555]

Damm right!

[@MakeMeLo]

Do people not know that Zach is Chicano? It's pronounced like roacha. CH like churro. There's no A next to that C to produce a K sound.

[@_Misfit_13_]

Came here to say the same thing. If you're gonna have a documentary type video you should at least learn how to pronounce the names of the artists. Zach de la Rocha Pronounced Ro-cha - Ro as in "row" and Cha as in "chalk or chapter." Even if you don't roll the R most people should be able to properly pronounce "row-cha"

[@Ajee02]

im a native spanish speaker and your explanation confused the shit outta me

[@AdamSmithNES]

For as much as I love RATM, I must have never read so much as an article, or interview with them. I had no idea there was so much inner turmoil. I always assumed they were like a super close-knit band of brothers. Kind of wish I never heard about this, as it'll definitely come to mind when I listen to them. But, it is what it is, and they made some music that will stand the test of time.

[@nigelhutchinson5332]

Take it for what it is, they are each passionate individuals with similar but obviously differing visions on many things. It's likely that this relationship contributed to the raw, menacing, and unique sound that is Rage. It was the perfect storm, and we can be thankful it toiled long enough to put out 4 records and many live shows. Saw them last weekend and it was EPIC, didn't think I'd ever get to see them. Cheers.

[@davidtaylor111]

and now they are and they sound exactly like they did in the early '90s it's incredible the band is hands down the best live band on the planet

[@specialed4564]

I'm guessing Zac de "rocka" was the main reason seeing the rest of the band moved on and formed other bands together

[@DanielDenoted]

More than ever, we need RATM back.

[@kenbroo7305]

I am a conservative and a republican and a capitalist but I do like ratm music

[@stefdd6287]

they think that because they are musicians this makes them expert on politics. i dont know in what universe that makes sense. they never read a book in their life, playing music and touring all their lives..

[@sunlit2590]

@@stefdd6287 This does not make sense.

[@zacharymueller674]

@@stefdd6287 that's the most absurd comment I've ever read. You don't have a clue what people do in the other 95% of their time when they're not performing.

[@stefdd6287]

@@zacharymueller674 these people don't have time to see family , they tour and travel 24/7, you obviously haven't witnessed how popular bands operate...

[@sunlit2590]

@@stefdd6287 Do you know what it's like? I've been on the road with plenty of bands. Hell, in college I played a show hours away and studied in the back of the van for my class I had the next morning. Reading is actually a great way to pass time on tour. You'd be surprised just how much of this "rock and roll lifestyle" you're wrong about.

[@JVenger]

I remember when Tim took the structure at the MTV music awards live. It was awesome!

[@grancucui]

Lol I remember how awkward it was when it happened , like no one knew what to do.

[@iprrdm6353]

I love Rage but was always so conflicted because I’m not a Marxist.

[@spacecab1]

Says a lot about you if that's all you took away from their music. Also if you think they are communists might want to ask why they were against china taking control of tibet.

[@The_GrumpyGills]

You can be a communist without supporting China.

[@lolocan100]

Youre just just trying to stay of the FBIs watchlist, but you dont foool me. whahahahha

[@Potandthekettle]

You actually think they are Marxists? LOL What a brainwashed tool

[@SMokeUCantHandle]

They're as much activists as Dr. Dre was a Crip. It's all for show and 💰

[@mattgyure8420]

If GNR can get back together so can they

[@kenlawale1]

I know right!?

[@Epicurious18]

Gnr = garbage dump

[@AlanJWatkins]

Ratm is more together than gnr. 3/4 of Ratm is still together, and only 3/5 of gnr is...

[@junebunchucherd2898]

I will wait until Oasis reuinion. So I can hope that RATM going to get back together again.

[@stereolove2771]

matt gyure yeah, man. They still could, it is not like their breakup was like the smiths

[@crashk88]

Its "Killing In The Name" not "Killing In The Name Of"

[@coldcoilinc]

Crash Karns really doesn’t matter

[@mountzod]

@@coldcoilinc If that's what the band titled their piece of art, that's what you call it.

[@corkydelarge4440]

As it is written on the album and explained by De la Rocha himself the title is "Killing in the Name of........ " The dots sygnify anything because it doesnt matter what you are killing in the name of, it is ALWAYS wrong.

[@ghostdtx]

Says Zack who used to wear shirts and put up effigys of Che Guevarra in a non ironic way

[@corkydelarge4440]

@@be3210 yes you certainly would. Now you do what they told ya. Now youre under control. Youd be just like them. Run forces.Burn crosses. Kill the cross burners F U I wont do what you tell me!

[@Becky_Cal]

It’s not “De la Rockah” it’s “de la roh-cha”. It irks me that this dude wouldn’t do the minimal research to know he’s Mexican-American and it’s a Spanish last name 🙄

[@kevinbreese5739]

People have differences. No worries. Love these guys and the music they produced. And as a side note, Ghost of Tom Joad is one of the most underrated songs IMHO.

[@rebeccadias8892]

Yeah, great song. Probably underrated because it's a cover though.

[@morgancatherwood5665]

It's my favorite song by them - even though it's a cover of a Bruce song

[@mrwilberforce]

isn't it ironic that audioslave broke up for the same reason.....they couldn't agree on anything

[@mrwilberforce]

@Dr Deuteron huh??

[@Daniel-dr2jb]

bruce wayne That’s how most bands break up

[@CaryMcLaughlin]

All this time I thought Zach quit to play the part of Sideshow Bob on “The Simpsons”

[@chriskrausesmovie]

that would kelsey grammer

[@mastervader218]

Finally a decent explanation as to what happened...kinda sad, but for those of us that have been in bands we all know it's just like a relationship only with more then one person, not that easy, i can only imagine how hard it gets when the fame comes in. I will always play RATM music and they will always be an influential band.

[@amccaffrey1443]

Well said! Thanks for sharing 🤘🏼

[@northlanedarko771]

They couldnt agree on anything but releasing the most kick ass first album by anyband

[@re9246]

I’m still pissed the Trent Reznor/ZDLR songs never got released due to their egos thinking everything they recorded wasn’t “good enough”. Only “We Want It All” got released.

[@plastilina2010]

I saw them live in Mexico City, what an awesome show, still one of my favorite bands of all time

[@yeeyee9759]

I don't think ya did. No need to lie to everyone. They're not your favorite band either. I was talking to your brother And he told me smash mouth was your favorite band.

[@boofert.washington2499]

I saw them play Dallas in 1997 with the Roots filling in for the Wu-Tang Clan, who got kicked off the tour a week prior. Best show I've ever seen. I had 5th row seats, right behind the pit.

[@yeeyee9759]

@@boofert.washington2499 umm no you didnt. Dont li e to me man. You seen the video on KZbin. Your sister told me.

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

Was Zack de la roka there?

[@plastilina2010]

@@Isuckatvideogames210 in all his awesome glory

[@nesssaja]

I feel so lucky to have seen them live in 99-00 around Battle of La-album tour. Just to have seen them perform Killing in the name live was unbelievable.🤘

[@formallyknownasj.a.2074]

Agreed. I saw that tour in LA at the Forum... still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@terrykarnowski9008]

They want $500 a ticket. Sure, fight the power.

[@chrisglendinning8899]

sick bass player , one of the best in hard rock , but apparently super obnoxious , and that awards stunt was cringeworthy

[@mumbles215]

Noticed the “666” tattoos on his shoulders? Real nice right. Communists and satanists (“666” was also on the upside down American flag)

[@82ndparatrooper]

With Limp Bizkit?

[@MrDostoeyevsky]

Douchebag

[@slickrick8869]

I miss RAGE; ain’t feeling Profits..... I tried but............and I love PE, Cyp, etc......

[@ShaunHensley]

Slick Rick saw prophets at shoreline during rock against TPP. They shredded, don’t know what you’re on about

[@whoozworldizthis4221]

Me too

[@slickrick8869]

Shaun Hensley Just saying “I’m” not feeling them that’s all. ✊🏾

[@ericpirillo7260]

@@slickrick8869 agreed, love B real and Chuck but this didn't quite work for me either, was a fun experiment though

[@isabellarose4473]

I am so sad I never got to see them live. I was 13 when evil Empire came out… I was skateboarding like it was MY JOB!! I am now 36… & no regrets, but MAN!!!

[@Mercuryrisingmetaldetecting]

Their supposed to tour this summer.

[@TalkHard]

The message at the end of this video is so positive. Thank you. I'm gonna gratefully go spin "Evil Empire" now instead of just being upset that they aren't giving me more music.

[@diesect33]

Capitalism's bad! Buy my stuff. Classic. Still love the music despite the worst politics possible being pushed.

[@retromisthxcx2744]

That is why Morello and Zack had issues.

[@ww2fanatic123]

Imagine having to take part in a capitalist system when the system is capitalist. Shocking. Simple fact of the matter is that you can't influence the system by just your own actions. As we've seen of you want to enact systematical change, like fighting for equal rights, it takes large grass roots collective action. This dumb argument of: "You call yourself Socialist/Communist/Anarchist but yet you do some capitalist stuff." You can take part in the status quo, but still wanting to change it.

[@nicktor9028]

@Jordan Payne problably something to do with the fact they perform in front of a black flag with a red star....

[@johnfire3194]

True story: about 1 week after the breakup, both tom Morello and Zack came into my store at the Beverly center at the same time!! Tom was so earnest and tried to talk to zack but Zack was mean af and totally dissed him. Wouldn't even look Tom in the eye. Tom stayed and chatted with us for a few minutes afterward and was gracious and humble. Zack was disgusting, rude and arrogant beyond belief

[@7theimposter]

Man, if there was ever a time for RATM to reunite it'd be now. Their message resonates just as sound as it did back then.

[@jacobahtone220]

I totally agree''

[@sickdream4067]

"Zack de la RoKa" WTF!!!

[@mikabass]

me too I thought it was rocha

[@tylersomething3969]

Who gives a shit what his name is lmfao. Get a life people

[@patrickrobbins2210]

As Jordan Petersen has said, political activist have khaos in thier own lives. But I am so glad RATM were so passionate

[@jessejones6409]

I still like their music, but I think I just realized RATM was comprised of SJW's.

[@stonemoshed]

It's pronounced Rage Against The MACKEEN. ;)

[@lowboy1one1]

Mac-hine!!

[@MarcCastellsBallesta]

Scottish rock band? 😂😂

[@hughwilson4802]

Best comment.

[@Tyreus1]

aging again, steve mcqueen ?

[@rgorell]

Best comment

[@notmyname1799]

We need RATM now more than ever.

[@oliverkalamata2753]

Why? Because the President says mean poopoo words?

[@davidsuchy9319]

because they only rage against the machine when its not democrat controlled.

[@kingdedede1715]

Whatcha mean? We got Prophets of Rage instead!

[@berkerrang4149]

No we don’t. This country is flourishing.

[@DrFumesta]

We need people like you to grow the fuck up and take some responsibility for yourselves.

[@vonchubbz9843]

IMO Zach was one of the BESTEST EVER, so was RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Such a damn shame...the irony One of the best bands ever... victim's of their own egos.

[@gb3817]

Nobody thought G&R would tour again so I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a Rage Reunion 🤟

[@PhantomEyce]

Thank God for RATM every album is an classic.

[@07foxmulder]

3/4. Renegades is utter trash and a slap in the face to fans.

[@PhantomEyce]

@@07foxmulder you have a point it wasn't all that good but better than this new crap now in days

[@Emcfree2084]

Except all the ones after the first one

[@sixouth]

Dela Roka? Wtf? Say it with nme De-La-Ro-Cha...

[@davidsandoval4821]

Thank you that mis pronunciation was annoying

[@nwascorpio]

A band who preached about socialism, got into arguments about the most lucrative ways to implement capitalism. lol

[@scsi_joe]

@JOHNDOE - That human nature is the fault, not the system?

[@liquidbraino]

And their point was heard by millions so who gives a fuck if they did their work within the only system that was available to them? What the fuck were they supposed to do, create their own country with it's own government and economic system just so they could put out four records? You'd expect a fish to protest ocean pollution by jumping right out of the water and onto the deck of a fishing boat.

[@nwascorpio]

@@liquidbraino They all became millionaires as the result of capitalism. They did not live what they preached. In fact, they were constantly at odds with each other, not over idealism or maintaining moral compass, but about how to better market merchandise. They have all the resources they need to make a new life in a socialist country. And yet they remain, right here, living in the mansions that free market capitalism provided for them. That's called "hypocrisy".

[@locksmithdb5987]

Rage was successful because of capitalism so it's really hypocritical.

[@breakdancinfool]

Excellent writing! Well done article! You got my sub!

[@kaydgaming]

Zak de la Roka was the frontman of Rage Against the Maqueen, known for their hit’s Kachow and I Am Speed. This was not taken off of Wikipedia.

[@adrianopadilha7338]

(me laughing in brazilian portuguese)

[@KitanaiharE]

Thanks for this vid. one of my favorite bands.

[@ermergerd357]

I used to like them but they're such hypocrites. They sound legit but their actions show they love what they're supposedly fighting. Double standards.

[@droopmountain6510]

Politics aside, their debut was a hard rock masterpiece.

[@DrFumesta]

Their politics were so horrible that it offsets their music. I hope they burn in hell for brainwashing millions of kids into supporting genocide.

[@fmaz1952]

Funny how they claim society is broken, but they can't figure it out how to get allong together. Being an activist is to fight for a better vision of the future, not just complaint about what's currently wrong. Glad they were not given direction of a country. I guess it easier to complain than come up with actual solutions.

[@DrFumesta]

nailed it

[@heavyhebrew]

"we stand against Corporate America" *signs to Sony* "we stand against the American Empire" *plays at the DNC convention*

[@olliemac32]

I stopped watching after the first mention of Row-KA

[@artbarrios4341]

Oliver McPherson I knew this pretty wild notorious groupie and according to her, the band was also paranoid and stressed out bc they thought the CIA/FBI were tapping their phones and following them

[@mikeruffin1477]

I used to think it was pronounced “ch” like Roach but I’ve heard from folks who worked w him that is with a K sound. Who knows?

[@liamjones898]

Pathetic

[@robin3]

Title: "why they broke up" Video: 01:40 "we'll never really know for sure" .....well that was a waste.

[@1ManNamedDan]

Are you hard of listening? From this I gathered they were all creative people with strong opinions and much like the Police or The Beatles would not conform to even the people that made them better - their band-mates. This is the curse of all truly great bands.

[@robin3]

i can hear fine thanks. i stand by my comment.

[@gB-gm7vy]

In order to stand against a machine of any kind one must have a strong character and personality. The problem is that when a group of strong personalities come together they each have a need to dominate and be the leader. The group fell because their strengths was also their weakness. “Too many chiefs, not enough....”

[@daneg007]

i wonder if this is going to be another video with a script pulled straight off of the band's wikipedia "about" and "history" pages.

[@delfeth]

You do a whole research about, but you cant even pronounce his name correctly

[@ArkOmen1]

Who do you think gets along the least? Is it Comerford versus de la Rocha? I think that Morello is probably a guy that tends to be a uniter, but the other three definitely look like they could be battlers.

[@robl485]

Don't rage against the dollar, just the "machine."

[@berkerrang4149]

Allen Ayler Wait he did? Thats ironic since most of their fanbase are white teens lmao

[@minoranza]

Allen Ayler Cool facts. Where did you read those? or maybe you simply formed an opinion and stated it as fact?