Rage Against the Machine (often abbreviated as RATM or Rage) was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. The band consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. They combined elements of heavy metal, rap, punk rock, and funk with lyrics addressing anti-authoritarianism, anti-capitalism, and social justice issues. By 2010, the band had sold over 16 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
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