They blocked this video! First time hearing Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name of

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Very iconic song from the 90s, Killing in the Name of from Rage Against the Machine became an instant classic when it was released. Alexis has an interesting take on the song.
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[@heartdragon2386]

New to the channel. Already subscribed. Along with more RATM I'd love to see Depeche Mode and Ren. I know everyone reacts to Ren these days, but it is for good reason. Either way, I'll be watching previous videos, love your stuff!

[@flickeringboxofficial]

I heard a REN song and just not my cup of tea. I know people love that guy and I tried several songs but just didn't anything for me. Then again, neither did the Beatles so what do I know 😁🤘🤣

[@JeddaiNyte]

Dad is appreciating the music while the kid is waiting for the insta-post that explains everything, and how to do the dance/groove/tide-pod-eating. Nice!

[@frankchialastri7374]

Tom morello was a Harvard graduate of no one else mentioned it already. When the man was talking about how brilliant he was I wasn’t sure if he knew. Pretty awesome and unexpected that a Harvard kid is one of the sickest drummers in one of the best bands ever!

[@guyfrape687]

Henry Rollins said it best around '98, "We are the first generation that will be more hard-core than our kids" 😅

[@MatthewC137]

And what an understatement that was!

[@00Fiddlesticks00]

@@BadgerBJJ he is on that fine line. lead singer of black flag he is a huge part of gen-x music

[@BadgerBJJ]

@@00Fiddlesticks00 Rollins, Jello Biafra, H.R, Ian MacKaye…I love them, but they’re all baby boomers. The oldest Gen X’ers were 13-14 when they hit the scene. I was born in 72, and have seen Black Flag, Minor Threat and Bad Brains numerous times in the mid-late 80s. I remember when Rollins went solo and tried spewing poetry for an entire show, or HR just wanted to be a reggae singer. But, still. They’re really from the late boomer hardcore scene of the late 1970s. Late boomers have hardcore, they have late 70s and 80s metal bands, punk. Gen X has late 80s and 90s hiphop and Grunge.

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

Incidentally, even much prefer Black Flag pre-Rollins, he did say the best quote I can remeber, "I saw no honesty in keep playing songs that made sense to me as a young guy". As in all those punk and metal bands out there making their 50th anniversary tour or whatever is plain pathetic.

[@BadgerBJJ]

@@dr.juerdotitsgo5119 I went to a Descendants and Dag Nasty show… should have seen all the 50 something’s wearing black tee’s, black jeans and docs. Like they broke out their old uniform from 1986. It was more depressing that listening to 60 year olds sing about new wave girls or Suburban homes.

[@kathyedleman633]

When your parents music is harder then yours. 😂

[@dmj4966]

These days, not too hard to achieve

[@willjohnson8446]

Gen X parenting in a nutshell.

[@John_in_SoDak]

😂

[@rx4mandude]

Yep gen x 😂

[@dennislinehan6548]

😂😂😂

[@dwood21851]

The song lyrics may be repetitive. But that’s the point. you have to listen to what he is saying. He is saying it over and over again as if to say no, you’re not listening,hear it again.

[@GarmrsBarking]

exactly....

[@Draftspike]

Are the same that burn crosses

[@AGhastlyGengar]

Some of those that work forces

[@CD-zd6zr]

Yeah if all you're getting out of it is that the lyrics are repetitive I don't trust your ability to understand the point of lyrics in general.

[@adam45z]

Was gonna say the same thing 🤟👍

[@acrobaticswitches]

"Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses." They needed everyone to understand this line.

[@waikatodave]

So many teachers were not prepared for this song at high school talent shows. All us 90's high schoolers did as soon as the first riff started knowing what was coming at the end :)

[@peterscheffer4521]

Was specifically forbidden at my highschool...but was done nonetheless :)

[@MMK86]

in grade 6 French class I played Guerilla Radio for a project/class presentation...at home I had to use a dual cassette player stereo to play the original tape and record on the other blank tape, pausing the recording when he swore then continuing to record....I missed the f bomb in the beginning of the song and whole class went wide eyed. I failed the project and got kicked out of class LOL

[@haretyper4954]

Hahaha I wish so bad they'd let us have talent shows at my high school back then 😂

[@rogerdaly6326]

RATM could whip a crowd into a frenzy in seconds. So much raw energy.

[@najtrows]

My dad started to listen to RATM just a couple years ago. Made me really proud that he "got it" straight away. My 60 year old Finnish dad.

[@fallyoverguy]

This song actually got to number one in the UK music charts in 2009, a whole 17 years after it was first released! It was part of a grassroots protest against The X Factor, to keep the X Factor song from getting the prized Christmas number one position. The next year, the band played a free concert in London as a thank you to their UK fans. I've loved Rage Against the Machine since I first heard them as a teenager, I hope you listen to more!

[@brendanharding6699]

Yes yes,I remember that so well,was brilliant them getting Xmas No1,fuckin loved it

[@candilubk]

I think I saw something about them being asked to perform on TV for having the number 1 song and the UK network asked them not to do the F you part and they were like "sure" and totally did it anyway😅

[@roboppers]

​@@candilubkthis was brilliant just as Nirvana making fun when asked to playback instead of a live performance.

[@paulleach3612]

@@roboppers I remember friends raving about how amazing this band from America were, then got to listen to them perform on ToTP - only to be treated to Kurt's weird rendition of the song that had charted...

[@SpeedGSW]

BBC bet RATM please say not the f-word on tv.... Del Roca: Hold my Beer...

[@Chasmodius]

I love how this piece relies on the buildup and release of tension, and how repetition is VITAL for the message. "They" just keep doing the same things over and over again, and "we" keep allowing it and following instructions over and over again. But the tension is constantly building up in the background -- at what point does it become too much? At what point does it explode? And after it does, will we go back to what was and simply repeat the whole process over again? Or if we do, does it still escalate a little more each cycle? This music is a brilliant demonstration of the cause and effect of social unrest leading up to a riot. Absolute masterpiece.

[@omgxxiiitsmadiii1]

Bulls on Parade 🎶

[@casinodertoten721]

At first I wanted to click the bell, then they said CLICK THE BELL! And I was like F*CK YOU I WON‘T DO YA TELL ME !!!

[@LorcrystNySell]

The best thing with RAGE is that they are always relevant. The worst thing with RAGE is that they are always relevant ... This song was written as a reaction to the savage beating of a man during the LA Riots, and it still strikes true today.

[@shtroizn]

I was living in LA during the Rodney King incident and the riots they followed. Absolutely crazy (and as an Israeli - I know crazy)!

[@fionnagrant6636]

I feel like that's what makes it still relevant

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

AKA Rodney King yeah I remember that

[@dbrutiger8232]

I believe his name was Rodney king😢

[@dbrutiger8232]

I was like you liked a lot of stuff but mostly metal but this sort of had the balls

[@LukeHarkonnen]

- “F*ck you, I won’t do what you you tell me” Reaction: “Holy moly”

[@BB-et8pl]

Lol I played my RATM album last weekend and my neighbours who are millennials got their leaf blower to drown out the 'rude words' so their kids wouldn't be offended 😂😂😂 ffs

[@oakie20]

@@edwardssistershands sad/disappointing but true

[@quimfilipe]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@brendonblackwell]

Spot on. Seems like this next generation doesn't have any 'question the man'' energy. Sad

[@geofffitz1497]

One of the most important bands of the last 50 years. Period.

[@Will-it1px]

Ahhg, Do you need a tampax?

[@adriancook6429]

My first time seeing you guys and I had to agree with dad, Rage were one of those bands that when you saw them live, you came out DONE. I saw them twice here in Australia and I came away from their gigs completely "done" with nothing left in the tank. Great job both of you, keep up the great work.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I believe the concept behind the lyrics for this one is that he wanted them to be few, simple, powerful and memorable...It's like a protest chant: he wanted to drill this in people's heads. He wanted it to be so intelligible and obvious that even people who hated music like this, people who always said "I can't understand the lyrics because of the screaming" would understand them. He is actually one of rock's greatest lyricists, if not one of the great poets of all time, and other songs are more extensive and more complex...

[@wreckingKREW1]

This. It was meant to be an anthem.

[@KingPonchoNut]

And it was an anthem as the participants tore down Woodstock 99 while chanting the last part. Although what did they expect after $5 water and $10 personal pizzas bad facilities involving leaking over used under maintained porta-johns.

[@londonmmc]

Yeah it’s dope they use this technique a lot. Makes sense as in one sense they are a protest band

[@danismithmn]

KKK burning crosses at night and then going to work forces, such as police, in the daytime. A great line about this song is, "fuck you, I won't do what you tell me" is NOT about Mom telling you to clean your bedroom. It is about dismantling the systems of oppression that these musicians lived in. Both Tom Morello and Zack de la Rocha are mixed race with black and Latin blood. Tom is one of the greatest living guitarists but always gets overlooked because of what he stands for.

[@thattassiewargamer]

The lyrics originally written were “Some of those that hold office are the same that burn crosses” but the record label made them change it to not offend those in office.

[@Searles007]

"Down Rodeo" is my favorite of theirs! 💚🤙🏼

[@stephpenkstephpenk]

Those first lines... Wow! Powerful!

[@happylemon666]

Mine is Know your enemy.

[@candilubk]

Opening lines of the 2nd verse of Down Rodeo are some of the toughest raps all-time for me👍🏾

[@_eclipz_]

One of the best lol

[@tarlane]

Rage has such incredible lyricism in their songs and I always thought it was interesting how simple this one was. I heard someone talk about how the repetition makes it like a chant or hymn and just drives it into you. The power of the message doesn't need to be clever it needs to be pounded into you.

[@bluebehir]

and yet it's *just* vague enough that you have to think for a second to know exactly what it means. And then it hits you with what it means.

[@alleyeditor]

My first Rage show was at Club Lingerie in Hollywood in 92. They opened for Tool and we had never heard of them. The energy at that show was insane. Still in my top 3 shows ever.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

Alexis reaction was priceless. She wasn't prepared for this at all, which makes it even better. Her "click the bell" at the end was quite on point with the energy of the song. I just love how Alexis always finds a way to crack Burch and make him laugh.

[@CorePathway]

Who ever was? The first time is a smack in the face. Always.

[@AdamWWarner]

I first heard RATM when I was driving three hours back to college from home after summer break. Stopped at the MALL 😆to pick up a new cassette tape for the ride. It hit me like a ton of bricks and I probably broke the speed limit the entire drive while listening! Great reaction!

[@thseed7]

Would love more Rage Against the Machine reactions, ALWAYS with lyrics. Know Your Enemy, Bulls on Parade, Wake Up, Bombtrack, Down Rodeo 🙏🤘

[@cybermartyr8839]

The whole point for me is how few lines there is, they have a message and they are really gonna ram it home so you understand the message......Loved this reaction, I hope you go on to do Down Rodeo too

[@mitchellbeston1033]

I live in Australia and every time a local pub band would start playing this in the pub, the security would try and shut the song down as they knew it would lead to trouble. Problem was that by shutting down the song, they ensured that they got trouble lol.

[@ronanderson7598]

I’m getting to be an old guy in my late 60’s. First time I’m hearing this band. Love this tune! Tight. Explosive!

[@wichitadisciple9874]

They have many great songs for you to check out.

[@gabrielholguin3689]

I love that reaction. Easily one of the craziest concerts I have been to & I have been to a ton. The intensity was unreal. 🍺

[@jeffreymackay4343]

Tom Morello is not only a fantastic guitarist, he's also a fantastic person and I'm happy to call him a friend.

[@JustVisiting_]

I recently heard where, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, got the name Sweet Dee from. Poor Sweet Dee's nickname took on a whole new meaning.

[@mikelee990]

I saw Rage at Lollapalooza 1993 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. They were the opening act. The entire crowd was a huge pit. Great band to see live and a killer lineup that year.

[@dbrownthegreat]

Yes!! I got so excited when I saw you were reacting to this. Somehow I missed Rage's first album and the first song of theirs I heard was "The Darkness" from the Crow soundtrack. I was blown away! But regarding this song, it really is something how they came out the gate soooo hard. I love it!

[@rickalyssa]

I have no idea how Alexis can be so motionless during this song. I can't do that, have to get into it - haha

[@DanABA]

"Some of those who work forces" (police) are "are the same that burn crosses" (kkk). He says it over and over because we need to listen better.

[@OneFreeThinker]

A lot of people choose this song first when they react mostly because of the ending. Might I recommend Fistful of steel or Bulls on Parade. I can list probably about 20 songs that would leave her speechless

[@DonkiOaty]

In protest at the X-Factor regularly taking the UK Christmas number 1 slot, a backlash by the British public took this song to the 2009 Christmas Number 1!

[@happilyeggs4627]

People in the UK were encouraged by a radio dj to buy this track when it was released, just before Christmas, to prevent some naff record from being the Christmas number one. We did, and it was the Christmas number one.

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

RATM and TRHCP got it all from a Dutch band from my city. They were the initiators of the cross-over sound. The infamous Urban Dance Squad!

[@bigdaddypiggy]

I remember the summer of 93 when I heard both Rage & Tool for the 1st time…..I was 21-22 years old 😞🤷🏼‍♂️🤤🖤🤘🏻

[@ausrakay]

Tom Morello is a guitar stud!!!

[@macfilms9904]

For some more context for your daughter - I was in Torrance Calif. visiting my gf when Los Angeles exploded into violence - a curfew was imposed so we got a hotel room & watched LA burn both on TV and from the window - the next day I went to drive north & was forced over on the Fwy by a column of marines in full battle gear heading up to stop the violence. Even when the rioting ended, there was an intense distrust of the LA police department and all justice. Rage tapped into that anger. Zack is saying: "Some of those who work (police) forces, are the same that burn crosses (are Ku Klux Klan)." The repetitive nature of the lyrics just pounded the message home and the shows were a catharsis of anger. I've met Tom a number of times and he's incredibly bright & knowledgeable - along with his completely novel approach to the guitar that mimics scratching records and other innovative sounds.

[@danrudnick5252]

And they're mad? If you look at the way the unseen forces run this world and you're not mad there's a problem. Want more complex lyrics try Know Your Enemy or Down Rodeo. This one was more of a vibe.

[@replugged276]

the song hasn't even started yet and I have tears of joy in my eyes because of the accurate introduction to the band

[@melocoton7]

Gen-X is the coolest generation and nobody can ever convince me otherwise. Long live the take no shit Grunge and Metal kids 🖤

[@carloalcos]

As a gen x-er I endorse this comment

[@forestadventures8524]

I remember going to a party in my first year of University 92/93.... and this came on, and I was like -- what am I hearing! I was hooked.

[@bigguncannon1]

Renegades of funk!

[@Aughtel]

Now jam sucka

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Think that is next!

[@blackflare]

when your songs lyrics are so important you make them the musical instruments being played

[@kaylajohnston9287]

Now that she’s heard this she need to hear some of the more lyric-heavy songs from Rage. Testify, Bulls on Parade, Down Rodeo, Sleep Now in the Fire and Wake Up are all good ones.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Rage is in my top 5 favorite bands.

[@BadFishReef14623]

I agree

[@my77stang]

I had their demo tape when they were nobodies, side one: Bombtrack. Side two: Bullet in the head

[@malem67]

Love Rage. Saw them when this album came out at Lollapalooza.

[@derekdenton8689]

And don’t forget that irresistible force of a rhythm section! Tim C. (Bass) and Brad Wilk (drums) bring the heaviness AND the funk in perfect sync and never ever drop the beat. Put that together with the boundless creativity of Zack & Tom, and you’ve got an absolute force of nature - and righteousness!

[@woolfel]

I grew up around LA in the 80's and after the riots, Rage Against the Machine spoke to me. Seeing fires burn for weeks affected me deeply. Tom and Zach created something special. Zach's poetry is quite powerful and worth reading by itself.

[@razertheopportunist8790]

i watch your videos and have for a bit. amused to see an older guy like yourself talking and enjoying the videos. rgen reality slaps me across the face as i am older than you by about 2 or 3 years lol

[@eruvanna]

Tom Morello also holds a political science degree from Harvard, which IIRC he held at the time the band formed. "Some of those that work Forces, are the same that burn crosses. " I would disagree that it speaks against any oppressor. It was written specifically because of white police brutality against a black man. Some of us haven't forgotten that message.

[@papynat0r]

I was 14 when this album came out, still dope almost 30 years later. Thank you for the reaction.

[@albertrobles2498]

I remember seeing RATM at Lalapalooza in '93. They were the first band on the main stage. Barely anyone was in the Shoreline, at the time. I stood up and yelled out, "This is awesome! This is the future!" Years later I was able to meet Tom after their Battle of Sacramento show. Great guy.

[@flytronica]

Great reaction but I just wish you’d done a deeper dive into the lyrics, and the reason for the repetition and limited lines.

[@RedTideRTS]

Finally! A reaction video where they comment AFTER the song. Drives me nuts when some reactors constantly pause to share thoughts.

[@Alan_Duval]

They often do that to avoid getting the video pulled for copyright infringement.

[@williamsmith1632]

First saw them in 92/93 when they opened for Public Enemy at the Univ. of Oregon…instantly fell in love with their music.

[@Rallarberg]

I was a tad too young (12y.o.) to "catch the initial wave", so to speak, but their second album hit teenager me like a ton of bricks! This album is the better one in my eyes; pure Rage. Happy to see the kids reacting to this era of music! :D Looking forward to checking out more from you guys :)

[@matthewcompton3448]

Now, to show Alexis how versatile these musicians can be, play Audioslave for her.

[@homeskies22]

When to see them live back in the day, best concert I’ve ever been to!! It was intense, and pure raw energy!

[@steved1135]

Ah to be 22 when this album came out. Talk about groundbreaking. Immeasurable impact on music.

[@stefaniowhittall]

I remember when it came out in the UK. I heard it vaguely being played here and there. Then really took notice one Friday night in the Krazy House in Liverpool it was played and the place just exploded. It was glorious.

[@joanna_bourque3980]

Same, dude. Loved all genres… oldies of my parents, classic rock from my older brothers, but my faves were the Beasties, Rage, and Chili Peppers. I saw them once in the 90’s and the show was insane.

[@philtobin9510]

This is a classic, Check out 'Sensor' 'Stacked up' was one of their albums...UKs attempt to contribute but still good in a similar way.

[@jasonklenetsky5687]

This is what I grew up listening to. Rage, Pantera, System of a Down, Grunge music. Now all I pretty much listen to is Ren. He’s an independent British artist. Not genre specific. He does everything, and does it well. I’ll recommend checking out Hi Ren first. But it’s pretty much a one off, as all his videos and songs vary greatly. Cheers!

[@hfkrexx]

My first planned beers, (Heineken 6er) was when I saw RATM in concert in 1991 as a lil 11 year old and I had to be rescued from almost being trampled to death next to the stage and got pulled up and escorted through the back after security saw us struggling down there. We went straight back inside just away from the stage and it still fells like the absolute best night ever and best concert I ever seen. And I saw Prodigy with a fire show while on MDMA in ´94, (before we knew Ecstacy is bad).

[@Wild1BillS]

The Bulls on Parade video is a Perfect example of how this band could get a crowd going.

[@wasteland_dudegaming9954]

When she yelled click the bell I was like F*** you I won’t do what you tell me! *clicks bell anyway*

[@scootaymildo1070]

Can attest to their live performance! First and only time i ever levitated! Jumped up, got squished, moved about 10m to the left and put down about 5 seconds or so later lol! Favourite ever gig, was insane!

[@coleby77]

Just remember when this came out the club going mental every time this was played….was awesome

[@lucus01]

Love that yall didn’t pause the music every 15 seconds and saved commentary for the tail end! Great way to respect the music and still get your guys narratives and such on it

[@aoaks62]

Now you have to do the time the BBC asked RATM not to swear on a live broadcast. EPIC video.

[@morganshibby8941]

My 5 years old daughter headbangs on that!

[@HikoSeijuroXIII]

That initial snare was the bomb.

[@이정현-m4q]

they are so cute talking to each other, and she has beautiful smile :)

[@Mars-1995]

This song just wakes the beast inside. Such a masterpiece

[@selimk1]

One cannot simply resist head banging after that first “killing in the name of

[@AnapLounge]

I always have goosebumps listening to the rage 🩶

[@ronsuper100]

They used to rage against. Now they rage for the machine. Damn shame!

[@PipingAintEasy]

I’m surprised you have not done a reaction to Primus. “Jerry was a Racecar Driver.” always got the crowd whipped into a frenzy. Saw RATM and Primus at the same Lollapalooza (92?) and the pits for Primus were way more active than with Rage. In fairness, Rage was second stage and Primus was on the main stage.

[@TiredOfApathy]

Hahaha Hearing and feeling it all in person is epic. When it explodes, the pit busts open and the feel is insanely good. I remember people throwing off their shirts, using water bottles to light the clothes and trash on fire to create bond fires, while people begin jumping through the flames. The pits are freakin awesome. You leave soooooooooooooooooooo sleepy!!!

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Audioslave e...Rage plus Chris Cornell 🔥 📛

[@themoldred]

RATM is in The Matrix soundtrack. 3 members of RATM (Tom Morello- Brad Wilk -Tim Commerford) they founded the band Audioslave adding to Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) in in voices.

[@raidonbay]

They truly did spark this blend of Genres. Which was not popular at that time. Not going to run down the list... Im sure there's a Rolling Stones article out there.

[@TommyP14]

So true. I grew up with “fuck you I won’t do what you tell me”. Now kids are crying for everyone to do and say what they tell them. I miss that rebellious spirit of the youth… I hope it comes back… or is lying in wait.

[@dafly28]

07:26 try being a cop in NZ in the 90s attempting to assist Noise Control officers to seize a stereo at a party and this part of the song is cranked up and partygoers screaming at you.. it doesn’t end well

[@stopgeorge]

One of my favorite quotes from that era... "The 90's made the 60's sound like the 50's." I reaaaaallly miss the 90's!!!!

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

I have a dvd of them in concert, it's the LAST LIVE performance before the first breakup/ hiatus

[@poopsebeb]

“Dolphining” I love it!!

[@penaltyboxpunk]

Love your videos funny you mention Geoff Tate just saw his band the other night and for being 65 his voice is still amazing!

[@stephananderson21]

Yeah I remember exactly where and when I was where I first heard rage against the machine, I was just about to become a teenager. Totally made me feel like rebelling against everything. Now I'm 38 and want to conform lol!

[@rvanheusden]

Still my favorite band ever! glad to have seen them live! which was really amazing and full of energy!

[@cabby26]

Gen xer here. Saw rage live 3 times. They didn’t up with authority. That struck a chord with many of us that were coming from boomer parents who told us we need to follow the status quo and fall in line. When Zack is saying “some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses”, he is saying that there are racist police out there. The original lyrics would change to “some of those that hood office.” The record label forced them to change it. Luckily, they went back to that in live shows, and actually got banned from some tv shows for doing this song when they were told not to.

[@waltercourt3]

I love the Miami shirt!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

I saw RATM at a festival Pinkpop in 1993. The crowd of 70000 people were junmping so hard, it caused a small eartquake of 1.5 on the richter scale. I saw them again in 2008 on the same festival, sadly that was the last time I saw them live.

[@korujaa]

Thanks, this bring me good memories, skateboarding, rap, beer and party.

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Skateboarding??? check this one out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKK2pX-Qfa2djsk

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

This was THE ANTHEM AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY, I think the RODNEY KING incident inspired this song 🎵

[@theotherdogknees]

You said Rise Against. Ask them about The Delta Riggs. Underrated Rock and Roll. Try 'The records flawed'. Loved this reaction. Rage were a thing apart. Mind you, when I said to my son, (1999), 'I've seen Screaming Jay', he immediately replied with 'I've seen RTJ'. Bastard. Rage against the machine were a special band though. I hope.