Rage...

[The Hitman]

Rage Agaisnt The Machine - musical pioneers or overhyped political music makers?

Personally, I love/ed RATM, subject to what happens when Chris Cornell gets his hands on the mic.

They were very political, but in my opinion very good. I'm listening to Killing In The Name now, and I am fired up. Wonderful stuff to go nuts to. So after several great albums, a political belief which defies the western world, and a break up, how does RATM sit with you?

Also, how do you think will happen with the band with Cornell leading it?

I think they should change the name. RATM is dead, as Cornell is no De LaRocha. Very different styles, and they won't live up to the past greatness of RATM.

Also, has anybody seen their live DVD, The Battle of Mexico City? I haven't, I just wanna see what it's like.

I love RATM, now it's your turn...

The Hitman

[Macca19]

RATM sit well with me. I enjoy there music, I liked the message that came across in their music, i liked everything about em.

RATM wont be the same with Cornell (obviously) and i think the vocal style will change quite a lot. After the new cd is released and they start to tour i think you might find that their set list will be comprised almost fully of new stuff. I cant imagine Chris Cornell singing Freedom, or Guerilla Radio, or Wake Up, or KITNO.

Ill definatly buy their new record just to see what its like. I think it might surprise a few people and be very very good!

As for the DVD i havent seen it....but i have a number of live videos of RATM. I think i have 3 videos of professional camera live performances in Sweden, USA and somewhere else. All very good videos!

[NICK THE PIE MAN]

Ah yes, RATM.
F*ck the world and all that.


Yeah, don't mind them.
Love 'Wake up.'

[dogboy23]

Great band!;)

[Mr Eagle]

I didn't necessarily like them that much, but I sure as hell respected them. And I don't think there are many bands I can make that comment on.