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
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