Rage Against the Machine Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine at Vegoose in October 2007. Left to right : Tim Commerford, Zack de la Rocha, Brad Wilk, Tom Morello
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Rap metal, funk metal, alternative metal
Years active	1991 (1991)–2000, 2007–present
Labels	Epic, Revelation
Associated acts	Street Sweeper Social Club, One Day as a Lion, The Nightwatchman, Audioslave, Lock Up, Inside Out

Members	Zack de la Rocha Tom Morello Tim Commerford Brad Wilk

Rage Against the Machine, often called RATM or just Rage, is a famous rock band from Los Angeles, California. They are known for their special sound, which mixes funk, hip-hop, metal, and rock music. They are also famous for singing about important social and political ideas.

The band has had the same members since they started in 1991. These members are rapper Zack de la Rocha, guitarist Tom Morello, bass player Tim Commerford, and drummer Brad Wilk. Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk were also part of another band called Audioslave with Chris Cornell.

Music Albums and Their Impact
- Later Albums
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Music Albums and Their Impact

Rage Against the Machine released their very first album in 1992. It was named Rage Against the Machine, just like the band. This album sold many copies and became quite popular. It even reached number 40 on the Billboard Top 200 music chart.

Later Albums

The band did not release another album until 1996. This second album was called Evil Empire. Their third album, The Battle of Los Angeles, came out in 1999. Soon after, in 2000, the band released an album of cover songs called Renegades. These albums helped them become one of the most important bands of their time.