Rage Against the Machine

Gang of Four: 'They made me realise anything is possible'

Guitarist Andy Gill was working on a 40th anniversary album when he died last year. Now famous fans – from the Chilis’ Flea to La Roux – have finished the job, and Damien Hirst has designed the sleeve. They talk about what the band meant to them

Dave Simpson

15, Mar, 2021 @6:00 AM

Lars Ulrich's fantasy festival: AC/DC and Bob Marley on Easter Island

As well as brushing up on Polynesian migration paths with a falafel in hand, the Metallica drummer imagines ancient rock giants next to giant ancient rocks

Interview by Dave Simpson

20, Aug, 2020 @4:00 PM

Rock against racism? Metal's varied response to Black Lives Matter

Black Sabbath and Axl Rose are among those in the metal world supporting protests, but there’s no denying the opinions of others in the genre

Michael Hann

22, Jun, 2020 @1:50 PM

The 100 greatest UK No 1s: 100-1

Look back on our complete countdown of the greatest UK No 1s, from the Beatles to Baby D, and So Solid Crew to Suzi Quatro

Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes

05, Jun, 2020 @8:00 AM

Rage Against the Machine and Stormzy to headline Reading and Leeds festival

Typically male-heavy lineup also features Liam Gallagher, the Courteeners, Migos, Gerry Cinnamon and AJ Tracey

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

11, Feb, 2020 @9:54 AM

Coachella 2020 announced with headliners Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean

Lana Del Rey, Calvin Harris and 21 Savage to also appear at California event that kicks off festival season

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

03, Jan, 2020 @10:06 AM

'Someone called me the antichrist': behind the battles for Christmas No 1

Christmas No 1 was once a fiercely fought-over prize. From RATM v Joe McElderry, Slade v Wizzard and George Michael in Wham! v George Michael in Band Aid, winners and losers recall the great festive stand-offs

Dave Simpson

14, Dec, 2018 @6:00 AM

Radiohead, Stevie Nicks and the Cure among 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

The Ohio institution will select its 2019 cohort at a ceremony in Brooklyn next March

Laura Snapes

09, Oct, 2018 @12:05 PM

Tom Morello on Rage Against the Machine, Nigel Farage and being a Trekkie

The guitarist and political firebrand answered your questions on Chris Cornell, Muse and wearing a Star Trek costume to his kids’ school

25, Sep, 2018 @12:47 PM

Rage Against the Machine demand Nigel Farage change podcast name

Desist letter sent to former Ukip leader for using title Farage Against the Machine

Henry Jones

11, Jul, 2018 @4:29 PM

Businesses resort to desperate emailing as GDPR deadline looms

As regulations come into force on Friday, inboxes fill with messages hoping to persuade customers to stay subscribed

Martin Belam

24, May, 2018 @4:32 PM

Prophets of Rage: 'We're the soundtrack to the resistance!'

Rap-rock supergroup Prophets of Rage formed to vent their fury at Donald Trump. Chuck D, Tom Morello and B-Real talk about fake news, the power of protest songs and why they wanted to #takeaknee

Dorian Lynskey

27, Sep, 2017 @5:00 AM