Complete List Of Rage Against The Machine Songs From A to Z

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Rage Against the Machine (RATM) erupted out of Los Angeles in 1991, a city steeped in cultural turbulence and activism, reflecting the energy that defined the band’s sound and message. Comprised of Zack de la Rocha on vocals, Tom Morello on guitar, Tim Commerford on bass, and Brad Wilk on drums, the group quickly established a chemistry that would propel them into the annals of music history. The band’s lineup has remained consistent throughout their career, underscoring the unshakable bond that fuels their creative and political vision.

Rage Against the Machine’s formation was the result of shared passion and serendipitous encounters. De la Rocha’s fiery lyrical delivery, paired with Morello’s innovative guitar techniques, formed the backbone of their sound, which fused metal, hip-hop, punk, and funk into something entirely unprecedented. Their self-titled debut album, Rage Against the Machine, released in 1992, served as a manifesto, tackling issues like systemic oppression and police brutality. The album’s standout track, “Killing in the Name,” became a rallying cry for discontented youth, blending blistering riffs with unflinching commentary.

The band released four studio albums over the span of their career: Rage Against the Machine (1992), Evil Empire (1996), The Battle of Los Angeles (1999), and Renegades (2000). Each album represented a step forward in their musical and thematic exploration. Evil Empire solidified their position as genre-defining artists with tracks like “Bulls on Parade,” while The Battle of Los Angeles earned critical and commercial acclaim, producing hits such as “Guerrilla Radio” and “Sleep Now in the Fire.” Their final studio album, Renegades, paid homage to their influences with a collection of covers reimagined in the band’s unmistakable style.

RATM’s accolades reflect their seismic impact on the industry. The band won two Grammy Awards—Best Metal Performance for “Tire Me” and Best Hard Rock Performance for “Guerrilla Radio”—and received multiple nominations over the years. Their music videos, including those directed by renowned filmmaker Michael Moore, earned acclaim for their bold political statements. In 2023, their enduring influence was cemented with their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, an honor that acknowledged their artistic innovation and activism.

Beyond their music, Rage Against the Machine’s members have extended their ethos of resistance into their personal lives. Tom Morello, a Harvard-educated musician, became a prominent voice for social justice, co-founding Audioslave and performing as The Nightwatchman, a solo project with a focus on activism. Zack de la Rocha’s collaborations and public advocacy underscored his unwavering commitment to issues like indigenous rights and economic inequality. The band has also performed at countless benefit concerts and rallies, using their platform to support labor unions, human rights organizations, and grassroots movements.

(A-H)

“Ashes in the Fall” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Auto Logic” – Rage Against the Machine (demo) (1991)
“Beautiful World” – Renegades (2000)
“Bombtrack” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Born as Ghosts” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Born of a Broken Man” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Bullet in the Head” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Bulls on Parade” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Calm Like a Bomb” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Clear the Lane” – Killing in the Name (1992)
“Darkness of Greed” – Killing in the Name (1992)
“Down on the Street” – Renegades (2000)
“Down Rodeo” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Fistful of Steel” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Freedom” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Guerrilla Radio” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“How I Could Just Kill a Man” – Renegades (2000)

(I-R)

“I’m Housin” – Renegades (2000)
“In My Eyes” – Renegades (2000)
“Kick Out the Jams” – Renegades (2000)
“Killing in the Name” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Know Your Enemy” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Maggie’s Farm” – Renegades (2000)
“Maria” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Mic Check” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Microphone Fiend” – Renegades (2000)
“Mindset’s a Threat” – Rage Against the Machine (demo) (1991)
“New Millennium Homes” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“No Shelter” – Godzilla: The Album (1998)
“People of the Sun” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Pistolgrip Pump” – Renegades (2000)
“Renegades of Funk” – Renegades (2000)
“Revolver” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Roll Right” – Evil Empire (1996)

(S-Z)

“Settle for Nothing” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Sleep Now in the Fire” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Snakecharmer” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Street Fighting Man” – Renegades (2000)
“Take the Power Back” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Testify” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“The Ghost of Tom Joad” – The Ghost of Tom Joad (1997)
“The Narrows” – Rage Against the Machine (demo) (1991)
“Tire Me” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Township Rebellion” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“Vietnow” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Voice of the Voiceless” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Wake Up” – Rage Against the Machine (1992)
“War Within a Breath” – The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
“Wind Below” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Without a Face” – Evil Empire (1996)
“Year of tha Boomerang” – Higher Learning (1995)