if you want their "fuck around" music would maybe be covers of songs like Kick Out the Jams or Renegades of Funk, even tho they still are songs with meaning from when they came out
Better get a couple of leg and neck days in before you see them, cause you wont stand still a lot. Thanks for the reaction btw. Would love to see your reaction to "Wake Up" by RATM. Also, to give the girls a chance to shine too, you should check out Alanis Morissette 'You Oughta Know'. It's one of the hardest rock songs, written by a very angry young woman.
I had tickets for three years to see them. They kept postponing the tour to the next year but then this year they canceled the tour. I hope they do another one though. I had the best seat in that venue too.
Rage didn't do "this one's for the girls" like "here's a ballad we think women might like". They did "this one's for the girls" like "Hey revolver, don't mothers make good fathers?".
i am 60 yrs young and still crank Rage as i did in 1990's but watching you react to them.....man i know that feeling Music is the language of our Soul !!
Brad Wilk (drums) and Tim Comerford (bass) are the shit. They are what drives Rage. I love Zach and Tom too, but Brad and Tim are so tight and so powerful in everything they do.
💯 Pretty sure Wilk's drums are permanently affixed to that rolling platform. Everytime I've seen them live it's the same set up. He beats the shit out of a basic kit... drums and symbols would be flying if they weren't bolted down. 😂
@@TheStuntViking yes, that's part of the "everything they do" :). And I'd say the difference between RATM and Audioslave is more than just the vocalist!
I never would have learned a thing about Leonard Peltier or the American Indian Movement if not for RATM. This band opened my awareness and for that I’ll always be appreciative.
To answer your questions- Yes it's called a whammy bar. The bassist is Tim Commerford and the drummer is Brad Wilk. They were also in Audioslave, same dudes expect Zack. When Tim is rubbing his hands on the bass strings it's making that swooshy sound while Tom plays the actual riff on guitar. It's the same thing Tom does to get the record scratching sound. It was never a newly invented thing, every guitarist knows the strings make a sound like that if you rub your hand on them, but they were the first to be like hey we can use that on purpose for awesome sounds, especially when we put sound effects on it. Tom is a wizard. Fistful of Steel can refer to a gun but more than likely he means the microphone. The metal part you sing into in the mic is made of steel. (Not all mics, but that mic he's using right there, which is the most popular mic for live vocals). So it's a metaphor I think. It sounds like a gun but actually he's got a mic and he's gonna let you have it. Awesome reaction to Rage as always man!
This ^ The guitar strings are wound together so they have groves that are roughly perpendicular to the length of the string. When you run a guitar pick or your hand over those groves, it makes that gritty scratching sound. In quieter acoustic guitar songs you can hear the guitarist run his/her fingers up and down on the strings at chord changes. It makes that scratchy squeal.
I remember picking up RATM's first album and the liner notes made a point of saying "We used no post-production effects. What you hear is what we played." MFers are talented.
I'm convinced De La Rocha knows. I think for Zach a lot of this is absolutely deadly serious. This is praxis. It isnt just a game. He isnt there for a fun time. He is moving the masses. That's real passion and it's meaningful and it's different from someone who is just enjoying their work. I have no doubt Zach loves what he does. But that love is serious af. Killer Mike and De La Rocha work together from time to time and Killer Mike has a line from Ju$t where he mentions his anxieties about getting assassinated. That's not some, scared of my fellow man, or of a psycho, or something like that. But the anxiety that comes with standing up to a government. The same government that has, historically, repeatedly, assassinated people EXACTLY like De La Rocha or Killer Mike. That deadly seriousness isnt a turn of phrase unfortunately. He probably thinks of this as life and death.
This is exactly why I ignore anyone who tries to waste my time with “tHeYre SeLLoUts!” bullshit: I DON’T CARE that they’ve made millions of yt dollars doing what has to be done to get these ideas to yt ears.
@@seanburns5211 Also, like, anyone calling RATM sellouts doesnt know what the goddamn term means. Selling Out is when you compromise your principles to make saleable music at the prompting of your producers. RATM did not ever do this, and many producers, especially today, would likely quail at the idea of hosting the content of a band with songs like Testify, Calm like a Bomb, and Guerilla Radio.
Zack is very intense on stage, but when I’ve seen him in interviews he’s very soft spoke, and thoughtful. He means every word he sings, and he’s got the intelligence and knowledge to back it up!!!!!! Their music is NOT a front or for show. I think in this context “ mad boy grips the microphone with a fistful of steel” means his microphone is his “weapon “ to fight with his words? IDK, that’s the way I always read it. Have you done “Down Rodeo” yet? One sic bar after another
In 1993 we didn't have UA-cam to watch our music heroes, we had to wait concerts, so that's why there are so many people for just one band. We used to buy CDs and at least watch them on MTV. But we couldn't wait for their concerts. Meeting people and see your heroes, I can't even explain the vibe, the intensity of the emotions (also because i'm not an English mother tongue 😅). Great reaction
Also, don’t think all those people were there for just one band. Rage played the Lalapalooza tour that year (‘93). I suspect the this footage is probably from that tour.
@@harrisonshields7084 This footage is from the Pinkpop Festival, which I think is in The Netherlands. I don't know if this is before or after they were on the '93 Lollapalooza tour, but it's around the same time. They hadn't broke in the U.S. yet when they opened the Lollapalooza tour, even though their bold "PMRC" stage protest got them some press. Their opening slot on that tour was only 15 minutes also, which must have sucked for them because they weren't even given a chance to truly shine. But they were a big group in Europe in '93. Rage broke in Europe way before they did in the States, largely because their first single was "Killing in the Name" with 17 "f" words in it, and U.S. radio wouldn't play it. I don't think MTV would even play the video, or they didn't hype it at least, only playing it late at night. But in the U.K. and western Europe they did play it, and although the song means something different for Europeans than it does to us Americans, the spirit and sentiment are very much universal. No one channels indignant anger and fierce resolve like Rage. Love love love them!! And we need them now more than ever!!
Rob!!! U gotta go deep into Rage. They are the most blunt and clear band in history. I saw them in 93, when I was 12...they changed my life for the better. "On my Momma!!!" Keep doing these songs, we'll be here for it.
Tom often brought solos live that you wouldn't hear on the album; as if he improved on them (since the album was released) and wanted the current audience to enjoy/know that.
@@HollywoodRobTV For sure. It's a long-term love, too: saw them in 1994 at the Rock am Ring (Nürburgring racetrack), when I was stationed in Germany as a tanker, and then again in 2007 Rock the Bells (Public Enemy, Wu-Tang, Cypress Hill, etc.) in S.F. Btw, those concerts in Germany - Rock am Ring & Rock am Riem - two different cities, 32 bands, 16 on Sat., 16 on Sun., with Aerosmith, Rage against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Cranberries, etc. It was the US festival/Lollapalooza of Germany. 300,000 people attended on one weekend! If those big crowds you were showing weren't them, they looked JUST LIKE THAT, a sea of jubilant humanoids, with a scaffold in the middle. Sorry for diatribe, memories.
6:20 That's the face of a man who faced adversity in the 80's/90's when racism was silent and pushed his way to the top; not only graduating from Harvard (It was an even bigger deal in the 90's than now) AND creating such an iconic band with a voice loud enough to express that adversity. I can't even imagine the trials that man and his friends faced to get where he is.
I agree that things are better than in the 80’s & 90’s. The world has gotten better but it’s DEFINITELY 2 steps forward, 1 step back, 3 steps forward, 2 steps back. This song is a perfect example of Zach’s education and the power that SPEAKING UP has over violence. Steel Microphone over steel firearm. There are not enough “mad boys” that want to empower and HELP people. MAD doesn’t (always) mean violent. In other words and ramblings… Zach de la Rocha and Bob Marley are my spirit torn.
This shit is EXCELLENT!!🤘😎 Love that the younger generation is still finding them and getting into it like we did back in the day👍 Love your reactions and hope to see alot more RATM👍✌️
Down Rodeo has an awesome bass line. Been waiting for you to react on this one. It's an absolute banger, and can't wait to see your reaction on the first line of the song!
I saw them live in 93 at Lollapalooza and ran into Zach backstage...AMAZING!!! One of the few bands that is better live than in studio, even though studio is still FIRE. The energy....no words...one of the best lives ever and i have been to 100's and 100's of live shows.
Same here 93 Lollapalooza was my first time seeing Rage live. After that I went to every Rage concert I could and think they are the best live acts of all time.
Also… Zack de la Rocha’s (roke-UH) dad was a Chicano muralist (Beto de la Rocha)… so it is amazing hearing his lyrics in songs like “Freedom” [edit: thanks for the correction] where he paints “the murals that fit.” That stuff goes right to the heart. I couldn’t IMAGINE how proud his dad must be.
Ikr. But whatever, to each their own! Seems like he needs more energy in his music than aic provides, which is fair. Tho I think he should give aic more chances since he seems to care for lyrics!
Alice In Chains is one of the greats. I spent about 6 months straight listening to the unplugged album on repeat. I recommend listening to more of them. That said, Ren is awesome. And Brass Against does great brass covers of Rage songs plus others.
Dirt was their best album. It all being about a journey of drugs. Would being the last song, throws its style out of context of the album, which was much more heavy
My new favorite band. I loved this stuff back in the 90's. I'm 66 and it still sounds amazing if not even better to me. Wow, never saw a live video of them till right now. Great reaction.
@@HollywoodRobTVu should peep Inside Out - No Spiritual Surrender. Give u some Zach before he was in Rage! I think you'll love it! Not sure how you can't honestly........
Rage's fuck around music was their covers album. And, of course, they were all covers of songs with a message that fit their vibe. Check out their versions of "How I Could Just Kill a Man" (there's a live version with the two Cypress Hill mcs that's dope) and Bob Dylan's "Maggie's Farm." The big single off that album ("Renegades") was their version of Afrika Bambaataa's "Renegades of Funk," which is a bop.
Rob, Don't know if you'll read this but You are BY FAR the best reaction video dude out. Bar none. I've watched all your RATM videos. In fact, I had to watch Killing in the Name a few times cause towards the end when Zack sings eff you I won't do what you yell me, your reaction is PRICELESS. Let me just say, being late teens when these guys came out was a dope time to be alive. Their first album CRUSHED it. Said everything I felt. Well done sir. Please keep it up.
Every song I've ever heard by them is about beating the hell out of the system, in this artistic musical way. They don't turn balless with anything they've done. They'll roundhouse kick you upside the head with their music, & you'll love it!
Their Live In Mexico "The Battle Of Mexico City" concert video is the best I've ever seen/heard - the crowd is moving so much it looks like a stormy sea - if you can react to it do it, you won't regret
Great reaction to a great performance! Zack is a master lyricist who always speaks the truth. And no, they don't have dance stuff or anything like that--100% true to their name. Tim Commerford is on bass and Brad Wilk is on drums.
This video got me googling around, and man, Tom's kid is a real damn virtuoso. It also speaks to Tom's character that he's thrilled to give up the lead spot to the next generation.
I saw one of their last UK gigs before they quit back at the end of the 90s, i was 18, and over 20 years later it still rates as one of the best live shows ive ever seen. the energy was unreal, even if i did get kicked in the head in the pit. the ratm album came out when i was at school, and got passed around like contraband, they are one of the few bands who crank it up to 11 live, and add that something special which you cant put on a record.
Tom's using a slide in his left hand and turning the volume on and off on his guitar with the toggle switch with his right hand. In the intro he's using the whammy bar with his right hand to do the shaking vibrating sound and using a whammy pedal (with his foot) to do those sudden sharp frantic high pitch notes.
If I may suggest that you watch every song from this concert. I think it was at Pink Pop 1993 or 1994. They are 100% out of control and powerful. Every song.
Tom has got a kill switch on his guitar that shuts off the sound when he flicks that switch. He’s using a slider to create the scratching sound. He’s a genius man.
My favorite part is where he wonders if "Rage Against the Machine" who has heard several of their other songs.... if they have like a chill pop hit dance number. I almost fell out of my chair. I love this series.
Tim Commerford is the glue that holds this band together. Amazing bassist. His basslines are not complex, but work INCREDIBLY WELL to fill out the sound, he's the reason why Tom Can do all that wacky shit, because he's providing such a good bass foundation where you feel the song even when the guitar's having a stroke. Brad Wilk, the drummer, may not be flashy, but he serves the songs very well, does exactly what's needed.
The UA-cam algorithm from time to time pops Rage reactions into my feed and I love seeing a younger generation become aware of one of the most important bands ever. So I'll keep listening you your Rage reactions. Made me sad to hear you hated Would? by Alice in Chains though. That's such a deep, emotional song about one of their friends who died from a drug overdose and the pain of loss and not intervening to save them. It's truly one of the best songs of that era, and Alice in Chains was so great. Layne Staley's voice was a powerhouse too. Hopefully you give them another shot.
Bass is definitely tricky, you can't always tell which part is bass because the notes are so low, but you can always tell the difference when it's gone
It gives me goosebumps to see someone get that visceral reaction to hearing RATM for the first time. Especially when you read the lyrics, we were the same way when the shit came out back in high school. We were all just like WTF, they are going in and speaking truth to power.
Legendary concert at Pinkpop in 1993. I was 12 years and watched it on television (2 of my brothers around 18 were there). I had never heard of them at that point, but I watched that concert from begin till end. They actually registered a minor quake on the scale of richter that day because of the crowd going completely mad. Ofcourse it wasn't a quake people actually felt, but the fact the scale measured it was crazy :) And yes the crowd than was completely white back then :)
Tom does the same movement with his left hand while his right hand is flipping the “kill” switch off and on to get the record scratching sound cutting in and out .
Ill be honest im here because ive seen all your Rage videos. Been a rage fan since i was old enough to understand them when i was like 10 as a newyorker. Im so glad a new generation is pucking up on Rage. In 2020 i was protesting with Rage blasting yelling ACAB. Thanks for the content and the throwback.
That was sick AF. I first heard them in 1996. My sister gave me the cassette to their first album. I remember sitting in my car not being able to drive while listening to Killing in the name. I was like, I don’t know what the fuck I just heard. But I know I liked it!!
Yep. They are the epitome of 'your life will never be the same' once you listen. MTV intro'd them to me w/ Freedom. Same reaction for me. I had to have more.
This clip was taken from their performance at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands. It is held every year. I one of the lucky ones to witness their set live that day. The energy on that field was crazy. That band was a gamechanger.
I will keep saying it on all your videos, please check out their Renegade album. Has classic rap song covers, microphone fiend, and of course renegade are my favorites. Love your stuff, more Rage please, and thank you. Would be a great choice for a live album listen.
Rage against the Machine -Zach Dela Rocha Audioslave - Chris Cornel Prophets of Rage - B-Real , Chuck D Are all the same band with different Vocalist. Tom Morello guitar, Brad Wilks Drums, Tim Commerford Bass. Tom Morello also has The Nightwatchman..acousitc Street Sweeper Social Club -Boots Riley All their/his music is socially conscience
Omg!! You need to hear and it's a must!!! Mind blowing lyrics and sound. In this order. 1. Know your ememy 2. Down Rodeo 3. Bullet in your head 4. Freedom
Every month or so I come back to your videos. Such a huge fan of Rage and your appreciation of them. It's so weird because they've basically been part of my DNA/Soundtrack since I found them in my teens. They are the best band
Dude your channel is awesome! I saw RATM when I was 21/22 it was was life changing. They were that f*cking powerful. Being silent is complicit. Seeing your reaction to them is truly beautiful to see!
When I saw them in Leeds, UK about 15y ago I jumped while the crowd all moved together and floated about 10m lol. Crazy stuff! Probably the best gig I've ever been too.
Video is great. Should look up their first concert inside a record store. From day 1 they were killing it. They knew what they were about from day mf 1. There's also Denzel Curry doing a cover of bulls on parade and it's🔥 Still wanna see a Down Rodeo reaction tho 👀
Dear RobTV, As a 40 year old white guy, I love that you're experiencing and loving RATM: it makes my heart happy to see you enjoy how good the music is and at the same time get the message. You've given due credit to Zach and Tom. Which they deserve, but they've also both gotten credit over the years. THE BASSIST AND DRUMMER HAVEN'T AND YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THAT! Tom Morello has been consistently ranked in the top 100 guitarists of all time by most relevant publications, and rightly so. Zach has also been widely acknowledged as a lyrical master. You yourself have said that what makes Rage work so well is the Groove. How the music makes you move in addition to the social message Zach brings. That Groove is the work of two men, the bassist, Tim Commerford; and the drummer, Brad Wilk. Show these guys some love too, Rob!
If you're looking for some songs to help you appreciate bass guitar you could try "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen, "Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads, "Feel Good, Inc" by Gorillaz, "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, "Money" by Pink Floyd, or "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson. Those songs are all bass guitar heavy types of sounds, and the music video for some of them show the bass playing up close to let you know which instrument it is (4 strings rather than 6). Basically, it hits the lower notes that the standard guitar doesn't. I could probably list a million more songs since I love the instrument, but those are all good starting points. Actually, since I went down this road... watch the music video version of "Feel Good, Inc." One of my favorites, and even though it is animated, it shows what you're hearing in at leaast the most basic way. Drum and bass guitar until the chorus hits. No guitar until about 1:25 in. Also, the song just slaps.
I grew up listening to rock radio, lots of grunge and post-grunge. So much of it was dark and violent, and i always felt like Rage was, too. So its so cool coming back to it as an adult and realizing the really good bands, like Rage, dealt with dark shit in a really positive, productive way, calling it out instead of revelling in it. Its such a joy to see your enthusiasm, too!
Man, first time I saw the video for ATDI- One Armed Scissor was the second time that my life was changed by a music video. First time was RATM- Killing in the Name.
brad is actually the drummer and he is the one who drives the structure and makes the songs so visceral. hes an amazing drummer. it is not just zach and tom who make this band. this band is timeless bc every member is among the elite on their instruments. when you asked what tim comeford the bassist was doing rubbing the strings he was producing the scratchy sound that bled over toms rhythm section. they do this a lot and a lot of toms guitar solos wouldnt be as great without the back fill of the bass and drums. these guys are just simply the best and when you say whos better actually no one. bc rage is simply a message. they dont have filler songs. their band is what they say. rage against the machine period, i love other bands but rage is a message. not just music
I would recommend "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath to be honest. The best version of it is the live in Paris 1970. The type of subject matter they handle (war obviously) is also definetly anti-establishment, but I think due to the words they use to describe such things, they were definetly labelled to be satanist etc by groups or political sides that would rather not have people aggressively being anti-war. Hence the whole stereotypical labelling of whole entire genres that ofc still persists today in some ways.
This is in my country (The Netherlands)! Woop woop! I remember that people who were into all kinds of genres were into RATM. They brought people together. Other groups that did that here were Cypress Hill and the Prodigy.
Love that you are so into Rage. The self title album was my first CD when I was like 12. Still one of my very top bands and easily favorite heavy band. Please react to any and all songs...Township Rebellion, Freedom, People of the Sun. First two or three albums, every single song an absolute banger.
"a little too hardcore for today" My guy the gravity of that statement alone can not even be fully comprehended with everything thats going on in this present. Spot on man! Could not have been any better put!
Best reaction videos out there! AHHHHHHHH!!! You get me more hype about Rage than I've ever felt and I've been to a few Rage shows. I don't Patreon because I'm poor but I'm about to because of you.
As a guitarist that’s been in and out of the local music scene, a lot of my colleagues love what Morello does. It’s only through experimentation and creativity, that you can do something so unique like that. No one else was trying to seriously mimic record scratching on the guitar.
their fuck-around music is like, when they do covers of songs they like. their album Renegades has covers of Afrika Bambaataa and Cypress Hill and Eric B and Rakim
They didn't just set out to create a band, They set out to create a platform that they could use to give a 🖕 to the system. Thise lyrics come straight from his soul
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Next time they tour, I am there!
A new video is already up on Patreon for anyone interested! Patreon.com/RobTV
You just missed them. They rarely tour anymore
if you want their "fuck around" music would maybe be covers of songs like Kick Out the Jams or Renegades of Funk, even tho they still are songs with meaning from when they came out
Better get a couple of leg and neck days in before you see them, cause you wont stand still a lot. Thanks for the reaction btw. Would love to see your reaction to "Wake Up" by RATM.
Also, to give the girls a chance to shine too, you should check out Alanis Morissette 'You Oughta Know'. It's one of the hardest rock songs, written by a very angry young woman.
I had tickets for three years to see them. They kept postponing the tour to the next year but then this year they canceled the tour. I hope they do another one though. I had the best seat in that venue too.
Down redeo HAS to be the next one bro.
Rage didn't do "this one's for the girls" like "here's a ballad we think women might like". They did "this one's for the girls" like "Hey revolver, don't mothers make good fathers?".
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Yes!
Any strong women out there knew exactly who they were and how important it was they recognized.
OH hell yessss I particularly love that line! And that " I want to be Jackie Onassis / I want to wear a pair of dark sunglasses"
Revolver: Single mothers raise criminals
i am 60 yrs young and still crank Rage as i did in 1990's
but watching you react to them.....man i know that feeling
Music is the language of our Soul !!
50 and Same!
45 and same!
Brad Wilk (drums) and Tim Comerford (bass) are the shit. They are what drives Rage. I love Zach and Tom too, but Brad and Tim are so tight and so powerful in everything they do.
💯 Pretty sure Wilk's drums are permanently affixed to that rolling platform. Everytime I've seen them live it's the same set up. He beats the shit out of a basic kit... drums and symbols would be flying if they weren't bolted down. 😂
They are also in Audioslave! The only difference between RATM and Audioslave is the lead vocal.
@@TheStuntViking yes, that's part of the "everything they do" :). And I'd say the difference between RATM and Audioslave is more than just the vocalist!
Yup, absolutely love that bass 😍
Rage and Audioslave !!!!!
RATM were as they say "all gas no brakes" as a young angry teenager they really helped focus that anger to places that really needed it!
Takes me back to those days!
Back when anger and angst was cool because it meant something real to our lives
I never would have learned a thing about Leonard Peltier or the American Indian Movement if not for RATM. This band opened my awareness and for that I’ll always be appreciative.
Same here.
Same, brother. Rage is one of the true great educators my time.....our time.
RatM and TOOL raised me right.
The Dollop podcast episode on Leonard was fire. Why is he still in prison? FFFFF!!!!
obama had a chance to pardon him..NOT!
To answer your questions-
Yes it's called a whammy bar.
The bassist is Tim Commerford and the drummer is Brad Wilk. They were also in Audioslave, same dudes expect Zack.
When Tim is rubbing his hands on the bass strings it's making that swooshy sound while Tom plays the actual riff on guitar. It's the same thing Tom does to get the record scratching sound. It was never a newly invented thing, every guitarist knows the strings make a sound like that if you rub your hand on them, but they were the first to be like hey we can use that on purpose for awesome sounds, especially when we put sound effects on it.
Tom is a wizard.
Fistful of Steel can refer to a gun but more than likely he means the microphone. The metal part you sing into in the mic is made of steel. (Not all mics, but that mic he's using right there, which is the most popular mic for live vocals). So it's a metaphor I think. It sounds like a gun but actually he's got a mic and he's gonna let you have it.
Awesome reaction to Rage as always man!
This ^
The guitar strings are wound together so they have groves that are roughly perpendicular to the length of the string. When you run a guitar pick or your hand over those groves, it makes that gritty scratching sound. In quieter acoustic guitar songs you can hear the guitarist run his/her fingers up and down on the strings at chord changes. It makes that scratchy squeal.
Bro. Your reactions to Rage is fire. Your energy and enthusiasm matches the band. I never get tired of watching. Thanks.
i know right he gets me hyped hearing a song i already heard a hundred times 🤣
I remember picking up RATM's first album and the liner notes made a point of saying "We used no post-production effects. What you hear is what we played." MFers are talented.
what you hear is what we played goes so unfathomably hard
19-year-old me is in that crowd. It was one of the best hours of my life. I can tell you that!
Beautiful!
18-year old me also in the crowd 😂👍
Respect 👊
Where was this?
@@PossumBear Pink Pop Festival in Landgraaf in the Netherlands
I'm convinced De La Rocha knows. I think for Zach a lot of this is absolutely deadly serious. This is praxis. It isnt just a game. He isnt there for a fun time. He is moving the masses. That's real passion and it's meaningful and it's different from someone who is just enjoying their work.
I have no doubt Zach loves what he does. But that love is serious af.
Killer Mike and De La Rocha work together from time to time and Killer Mike has a line from Ju$t where he mentions his anxieties about getting assassinated.
That's not some, scared of my fellow man, or of a psycho, or something like that. But the anxiety that comes with standing up to a government. The same government that has, historically, repeatedly, assassinated people EXACTLY like De La Rocha or Killer Mike.
That deadly seriousness isnt a turn of phrase unfortunately. He probably thinks of this as life and death.
as it should, cuz we do need to take the power back ! With zack 300%
Zach is part Native american....so alot of his lyrics lead back to that part of his ancestors!
This is exactly why I ignore anyone who tries to waste my time with “tHeYre SeLLoUts!” bullshit:
I DON’T CARE that they’ve made millions of yt dollars doing what has to be done to get these ideas to yt ears.
Well said.
@@seanburns5211 Also, like, anyone calling RATM sellouts doesnt know what the goddamn term means. Selling Out is when you compromise your principles to make saleable music at the prompting of your producers.
RATM did not ever do this, and many producers, especially today, would likely quail at the idea of hosting the content of a band with songs like Testify, Calm like a Bomb, and Guerilla Radio.
Zack is very intense on stage, but when I’ve seen him in interviews he’s very soft spoke, and thoughtful. He means every word he sings, and he’s got the intelligence and knowledge to back it up!!!!!! Their music is NOT a front or for show.
I think in this context “ mad boy grips the microphone with a fistful of steel” means his microphone is his “weapon “ to fight with his words? IDK, that’s the way I always read it.
Have you done “Down Rodeo” yet? One sic bar after another
This is lost on most people, and very important.
They saw everything coming and were literally screaming it to everyone. Now we all can see it.
Now more than ever.
In 1993 we didn't have UA-cam to watch our music heroes, we had to wait concerts, so that's why there are so many people for just one band. We used to buy CDs and at least watch them on MTV. But we couldn't wait for their concerts. Meeting people and see your heroes, I can't even explain the vibe, the intensity of the emotions (also because i'm not an English mother tongue 😅). Great reaction
We also used to tape concerts and then trade Audio tapes and VHS tapes through snail mail.
Also, don’t think all those people were there for just one band. Rage played the Lalapalooza tour that year (‘93). I suspect the this footage is probably from that tour.
@@harrisonshields7084 I was thinking Woodstock 94 until he said 93
@@acemodez3169 Yeah, that’s probably even more likely than Lollapalooza.
@@harrisonshields7084 This footage is from the Pinkpop Festival, which I think is in The Netherlands. I don't know if this is before or after they were on the '93 Lollapalooza tour, but it's around the same time. They hadn't broke in the U.S. yet when they opened the Lollapalooza tour, even though their bold "PMRC" stage protest got them some press. Their opening slot on that tour was only 15 minutes also, which must have sucked for them because they weren't even given a chance to truly shine. But they were a big group in Europe in '93. Rage broke in Europe way before they did in the States, largely because their first single was "Killing in the Name" with 17 "f" words in it, and U.S. radio wouldn't play it. I don't think MTV would even play the video, or they didn't hype it at least, only playing it late at night. But in the U.K. and western Europe they did play it, and although the song means something different for Europeans than it does to us Americans, the spirit and sentiment are very much universal. No one channels indignant anger and fierce resolve like Rage. Love love love them!! And we need them now more than ever!!
*Know Your Enemy* has to be on the list. Has my favourite lyric in a song. Listeners will know what it is. I look forward to the day you hear it too.
Hell yes. Amazing track, musically and lyrically.
Agreed
"Wake Up" is another awesome lyrical track I think he would love.
Agreed
Hell yes it does.
Yeah, man. Zach was pissed. But he made you feel it, too. These guys had an ability to do things nobody else could, really one of a kind.
Rob!!! U gotta go deep into Rage. They are the most blunt and clear band in history.
I saw them in 93, when I was 12...they changed my life for the better. "On my Momma!!!" Keep doing these songs, we'll be here for it.
Tom often brought solos live that you wouldn't hear on the album; as if he improved on them (since the album was released) and wanted the current audience to enjoy/know that.
This is so sick. That’s how you know he does it off the love.
@@HollywoodRobTV For sure. It's a long-term love, too: saw them in 1994 at the Rock am Ring (Nürburgring racetrack), when I was stationed in Germany as a tanker, and then again in 2007 Rock the Bells (Public Enemy, Wu-Tang, Cypress Hill, etc.) in S.F. Btw, those concerts in Germany - Rock am Ring & Rock am Riem - two different cities, 32 bands, 16 on Sat., 16 on Sun., with Aerosmith, Rage against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Cranberries, etc. It was the US festival/Lollapalooza of Germany. 300,000 people attended on one weekend! If those big crowds you were showing weren't them, they looked JUST LIKE THAT, a sea of jubilant humanoids, with a scaffold in the middle. Sorry for diatribe, memories.
@@palexander5090 crowds don't "rage" like that anymore lol everyone has been tamed
Immediate click. What a banger of a performance. Love the vids bro. Keep it up 💪
6:20 That's the face of a man who faced adversity in the 80's/90's when racism was silent and pushed his way to the top; not only graduating from Harvard (It was an even bigger deal in the 90's than now) AND creating such an iconic band with a voice loud enough to express that adversity.
I can't even imagine the trials that man and his friends faced to get where he is.
Now he just rages for the machine, exactly what he was against.
I agree that things are better than in the 80’s & 90’s. The world has gotten better but it’s DEFINITELY 2 steps forward, 1 step back, 3 steps forward, 2 steps back.
This song is a perfect example of Zach’s education and the power that SPEAKING UP has over violence. Steel Microphone over steel firearm. There are not enough “mad boys” that want to empower and HELP people. MAD doesn’t (always) mean violent.
In other words and ramblings… Zach de la Rocha and Bob Marley are my spirit torn.
Tom graduated Harvard, not Zack :)
@@elche1976 examples of this?
@geetuz Google what they did, especially during covid. They've been pushing as spokesmen for the system long before that.
This shit is EXCELLENT!!🤘😎 Love that the younger generation is still finding them and getting into it like we did back in the day👍 Love your reactions and hope to see alot more RATM👍✌️
Down Rodeo has an awesome bass line. Been waiting for you to react on this one.
It's an absolute banger, and can't wait to see your reaction on the first line of the song!
YEESSSS... Down Rodeo is the best RATM song.
I came here to say the same thing. Down Rodeo is a reaction you must do. Lots of reaction videos on Down Rodeo and they are all great.
I saw them live in 93 at Lollapalooza and ran into Zach backstage...AMAZING!!! One of the few bands that is better live than in studio, even though studio is still FIRE. The energy....no words...one of the best lives ever and i have been to 100's and 100's of live shows.
Same, 100s of shows and they're still in my top five, 25+ years since I've seen them.
Same here 93 Lollapalooza was my first time seeing Rage live. After that I went to every Rage concert I could and think they are the best live acts of all time.
Also… Zack de la Rocha’s (roke-UH) dad was a Chicano muralist (Beto de la Rocha)… so it is amazing hearing his lyrics in songs like “Freedom” [edit: thanks for the correction] where he paints “the murals that fit.” That stuff goes right to the heart. I couldn’t IMAGINE how proud his dad must be.
That line is in "Freedom", but damn, I didn't know that little fact. Thanks for pointing it out.
@@allenclark4235 Corrected! Thanks for pointing out the error.
I fell in love with rage because of that song and their plight to try to bring awareness to Leonard Peltiers fight
Zack’s last name is not pronounced (roke-uh). The /ch/ is pronounced like the /ch/ in cheek.
should review “know your enemy” by rage.
also, saying “would?” sucks should be a crime 🤷🏻♀️
That part hurt me physically
That's one AiC's best and what's funny is that Rage and Alice toured together A LOT back in the day
Yeah that hurt, aic is forever. So is mad season
Ikr. But whatever, to each their own! Seems like he needs more energy in his music than aic provides, which is fair. Tho I think he should give aic more chances since he seems to care for lyrics!
Alice In Chains is one of the greats. I spent about 6 months straight listening to the unplugged album on repeat. I recommend listening to more of them. That said, Ren is awesome. And Brass Against does great brass covers of Rage songs plus others.
Jar of Flies was always my go to chill album.
Dirt was their best album. It all being about a journey of drugs. Would being the last song, throws its style out of context of the album, which was much more heavy
Rage against the machine “wake up” is an absolute must!! You need to hear it like asap!
My new favorite band. I loved this stuff back in the 90's. I'm 66 and it still sounds amazing if not even better to me. Wow, never saw a live video of them till right now. Great reaction.
I love that the guitar says arm the homeless hah
I didn't even peep lmaoo that's fire af
He’s literally scratching on the guitar.
@@HollywoodRobTVu should peep Inside Out - No Spiritual Surrender. Give u some Zach before he was in Rage! I think you'll love it! Not sure how you can't honestly........
It's the actual name of the guitar as well, even though it's hardly the same guitar as when he got it in 1986. He still uses it to this day.
Rage's fuck around music was their covers album. And, of course, they were all covers of songs with a message that fit their vibe. Check out their versions of "How I Could Just Kill a Man" (there's a live version with the two Cypress Hill mcs that's dope) and Bob Dylan's "Maggie's Farm." The big single off that album ("Renegades") was their version of Afrika Bambaataa's "Renegades of Funk," which is a bop.
Yeah, when he asked about if they have any "fuck around" songs my first thought was "ehhhhh, maybe Renegades Of Funk?"
That cover album is fucking amazing,
Renegades of Funk! That's Rage's premiere fuck around track.
Maggie’s Farm gets the full RATM treatment and it’s fucking awesome.
@@donktec Facts. I want to run through a wall after listening to that version. All killer, no filler.
Rob,
Don't know if you'll read this but
You are BY FAR the best reaction video dude out. Bar none. I've watched all your RATM videos. In fact, I had to watch Killing in the Name a few times cause towards the end when Zack sings eff you I won't do what you yell me, your reaction is PRICELESS.
Let me just say, being late teens when these guys came out was a dope time to be alive. Their first album CRUSHED it. Said everything I felt.
Well done sir. Please keep it up.
Socially conscience fire all day long! We appreciate you Rob!
Tim (bass) and Brad (drums) are one of the tightest rhythm duos in all of rock. They always play what the song needs, nothing more and nothing less.
And Tim gained a little more notice when he climbed the scaffolding during Limp Bizkets award acceptance lol..
I Love when people get stoked on bands they never heard before. These guys are A treasure to the 90s, same with TOOL.
I got to see them open for Wu Tang when I was 18. Weirdest coolest show I’ve ever been to. It was insane.
Every song I've ever heard by them is about beating the hell out of the system, in this artistic musical way. They don't turn balless with anything they've done. They'll roundhouse kick you upside the head with their music, & you'll love it!
I also love that RATM is so far the best band you've reacted to yet, they really were going HARD
Some of us white folks in 93 were dialed in! One of the most incredible shows ever. They came out and kicked our @$$!
Their Live In Mexico "The Battle Of Mexico City" concert video is the best I've ever seen/heard - the crowd is moving so much it looks like a stormy sea - if you can react to it do it, you won't regret
Great reaction to a great performance! Zack is a master lyricist who always speaks the truth. And no, they don't have dance stuff or anything like that--100% true to their name.
Tim Commerford is on bass and Brad Wilk is on drums.
This video got me googling around, and man, Tom's kid is a real damn virtuoso. It also speaks to Tom's character that he's thrilled to give up the lead spot to the next generation.
i gotta check it out now.
I will never get sick of watching you experience rage songs.
Every song on this cd is kick ass
Looking forward to see you do them all
I saw one of their last UK gigs before they quit back at the end of the 90s, i was 18, and over 20 years later it still rates as one of the best live shows ive ever seen. the energy was unreal, even if i did get kicked in the head in the pit. the ratm album came out when i was at school, and got passed around like contraband, they are one of the few bands who crank it up to 11 live, and add that something special which you cant put on a record.
Your enthusiasm is infectious bro. Takes me right back to when I first found them. Absolutely f*cking mind blowing.
Tom's using a slide in his left hand and turning the volume on and off on his guitar with the toggle switch with his right hand. In the intro he's using the whammy bar with his right hand to do the shaking vibrating sound and using a whammy pedal (with his foot) to do those sudden sharp frantic high pitch notes.
I love that someone your age is discovering this AMAZING BAND!! I hope you share it with all your friends your age
If I may suggest that you watch every song from this concert. I think it was at Pink Pop 1993 or 1994. They are 100% out of control and powerful. Every song.
The way you get hype off the music is making my day!
Yes! I’ve been waiting weeks for more Rage!
Renegade of Funk is a fun song paying homage to those who came before. Definitely check that one out
Tom has got a kill switch on his guitar that shuts off the sound when he flicks that switch. He’s using a slider to create the scratching sound.
He’s a genius man.
Zack was 23, what an intense awesome man! I ❤️him.
My favorite part is where he wonders if "Rage Against the Machine" who has heard several of their other songs.... if they have like a chill pop hit dance number. I almost fell out of my chair. I love this series.
Tim Commerford is the glue that holds this band together. Amazing bassist.
His basslines are not complex, but work INCREDIBLY WELL to fill out the sound, he's the reason why Tom Can do all that wacky shit, because he's providing such a good bass foundation where you feel the song even when the guitar's having a stroke.
Brad Wilk, the drummer, may not be flashy, but he serves the songs very well, does exactly what's needed.
One of my favorite RATM songs. Next to the Springsteen cover they did, “Ghost Of Tom Joad”, which is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
The UA-cam algorithm from time to time pops Rage reactions into my feed and I love seeing a younger generation become aware of one of the most important bands ever. So I'll keep listening you your Rage reactions.
Made me sad to hear you hated Would? by Alice in Chains though. That's such a deep, emotional song about one of their friends who died from a drug overdose and the pain of loss and not intervening to save them. It's truly one of the best songs of that era, and Alice in Chains was so great. Layne Staley's voice was a powerhouse too. Hopefully you give them another shot.
Bass is definitely tricky, you can't always tell which part is bass because the notes are so low, but you can always tell the difference when it's gone
Bro I love how much f*cking enjoyment you get out of watching these guys do their shit - they just kill. Best band of the 90's without a doubt.
Love your reaction vids to Ratm, its a joy to see you enjoy it so much. My recommendation for another RATM song is "Sleep now in the fire"
It gives me goosebumps to see someone get that visceral reaction to hearing RATM for the first time. Especially when you read the lyrics, we were the same way when the shit came out back in high school. We were all just like WTF, they are going in and speaking truth to power.
Legendary concert at Pinkpop in 1993. I was 12 years and watched it on television (2 of my brothers around 18 were there). I had never heard of them at that point, but I watched that concert from begin till end. They actually registered a minor quake on the scale of richter that day because of the crowd going completely mad. Ofcourse it wasn't a quake people actually felt, but the fact the scale measured it was crazy :)
And yes the crowd than was completely white back then :)
yes Pinkpop best outdoor festival 👍
That bass scraping thing is that screechy sound produced when movin your fingers along the metal strings & processed through the pick-ups.
Ahh thank you!
@@HollywoodRobTV especially effective on a bass or lower guitar strings due to the fact they're wire-wrapped, rather than a single strand.
Tom does the same movement with his left hand while his right hand is flipping the “kill” switch off and on to get the record scratching sound cutting in and out .
Ill be honest im here because ive seen all your Rage videos. Been a rage fan since i was old enough to understand them when i was like 10 as a newyorker. Im so glad a new generation is pucking up on Rage. In 2020 i was protesting with Rage blasting yelling ACAB. Thanks for the content and the throwback.
That was sick AF. I first heard them in 1996. My sister gave me the cassette to their first album. I remember sitting in my car not being able to drive while listening to Killing in the name. I was like, I don’t know what the fuck I just heard. But I know I liked it!!
Yep. They are the epitome of 'your life will never be the same' once you listen. MTV intro'd them to me w/ Freedom. Same reaction for me. I had to have more.
This clip was taken from their performance at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands. It is held every year. I one of the lucky ones to witness their set live that day. The energy on that field was crazy. That band was a gamechanger.
I will keep saying it on all your videos, please check out their Renegade album. Has classic rap song covers, microphone fiend, and of course renegade are my favorites. Love your stuff, more Rage please, and thank you. Would be a great choice for a live album listen.
Rage against the Machine -Zach Dela Rocha
Audioslave - Chris Cornel
Prophets of Rage - B-Real , Chuck D
Are all the same band with different Vocalist. Tom Morello guitar, Brad Wilks Drums, Tim Commerford Bass.
Tom Morello also has
The Nightwatchman..acousitc
Street Sweeper Social Club -Boots Riley
All their/his music is socially conscience
Love RAGE!!!!! thanks rob. Beastie Boys WHATCHA WANT plse. tons of support and fans will listen!
Omg!! You need to hear and it's a must!!! Mind blowing lyrics and sound.
In this order.
1. Know your ememy
2. Down Rodeo
3. Bullet in your head
4. Freedom
Rage are legends in their own right but dude, Alice In Chains is too. Totally different vibes but still greats!
Every month or so I come back to your videos. Such a huge fan of Rage and your appreciation of them. It's so weird because they've basically been part of my DNA/Soundtrack since I found them in my teens. They are the best band
For sure give Alice In Chains another go, they are top S tier material and I'll not hear a bad word said about them
Dude your channel is awesome!
I saw RATM when I was 21/22 it was was life changing. They were that f*cking powerful. Being silent is complicit.
Seeing your reaction to them is truly beautiful to see!
That is not, in fact, how you play the guitar....unless your name is Tom Morello.
He plays with one single old school foot pedal the man best ever
Yesss, and were in The Netherlands, Pink Pop! Not kidding the crowd with the jumping created a very very tiny earth quake😁 Rage Rocks!
When I saw them in Leeds, UK about 15y ago I jumped while the crowd all moved together and floated about 10m lol. Crazy stuff! Probably the best gig I've ever been too.
Gotta do “Wake Up” next.
Did you notice the bassist Tim Commorford has a cast on his right leg! I’m a 25 year bass player Tim owns the pocket!
Video is great. Should look up their first concert inside a record store. From day 1 they were killing it. They knew what they were about from day mf 1.
There's also Denzel Curry doing a cover of bulls on parade and it's🔥
Still wanna see a Down Rodeo reaction tho 👀
Denzels cover is amazing. I had doubts when I heard about it, but as soon as he jumped in and started the first verse I was sold, awesome performance.
Dear RobTV,
As a 40 year old white guy, I love that you're experiencing and loving RATM: it makes my heart happy to see you enjoy how good the music is and at the same time get the message. You've given due credit to Zach and Tom. Which they deserve, but they've also both gotten credit over the years. THE BASSIST AND DRUMMER HAVEN'T AND YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THAT!
Tom Morello has been consistently ranked in the top 100 guitarists of all time by most relevant publications, and rightly so. Zach has also been widely acknowledged as a lyrical master.
You yourself have said that what makes Rage work so well is the Groove. How the music makes you move in addition to the social message Zach brings. That Groove is the work of two men, the bassist, Tim Commerford; and the drummer, Brad Wilk.
Show these guys some love too, Rob!
I was hoping for more RATM! This set was incredible.
Glad you found 'em! I dropped this disc at a metal party in '94. The double-wide went nuts!
If you're looking for some songs to help you appreciate bass guitar you could try "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen, "Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads, "Feel Good, Inc" by Gorillaz, "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, "Money" by Pink Floyd, or "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson. Those songs are all bass guitar heavy types of sounds, and the music video for some of them show the bass playing up close to let you know which instrument it is (4 strings rather than 6). Basically, it hits the lower notes that the standard guitar doesn't. I could probably list a million more songs since I love the instrument, but those are all good starting points.
Actually, since I went down this road... watch the music video version of "Feel Good, Inc." One of my favorites, and even though it is animated, it shows what you're hearing in at leaast the most basic way. Drum and bass guitar until the chorus hits. No guitar until about 1:25 in. Also, the song just slaps.
Subscribing for more Rage! If you haven't already, please check out: Down Rodeo, Bullet in the Head, Wake Up, Darkness, Mic Check and Vietnow. ❤❤❤
You have to do Wake Up by Rage
I grew up listening to rock radio, lots of grunge and post-grunge. So much of it was dark and violent, and i always felt like Rage was, too. So its so cool coming back to it as an adult and realizing the really good bands, like Rage, dealt with dark shit in a really positive, productive way, calling it out instead of revelling in it. Its such a joy to see your enthusiasm, too!
yo Rob. Since you feelin Rage Against the Machine, you should give At the Drive-In and Mars Volta a listen
At the Drive-In - Cosmonaut
Man, first time I saw the video for ATDI- One Armed Scissor was the second time that my life was changed by a music video. First time was RATM- Killing in the Name.
brad is actually the drummer and he is the one who drives the structure and makes the songs so visceral. hes an amazing drummer. it is not just zach and tom who make this band. this band is timeless bc every member is among the elite on their instruments. when you asked what tim comeford the bassist was doing rubbing the strings he was producing the scratchy sound that bled over toms rhythm section. they do this a lot and a lot of toms guitar solos wouldnt be as great without the back fill of the bass and drums. these guys are just simply the best and when you say whos better actually no one. bc rage is simply a message. they dont have filler songs. their band is what they say. rage against the machine period, i love other bands but rage is a message. not just music
All their stuff is fire. No soft music for the girls
Some girls don’t like that soft shit.
Fistful of steel is a double entendre for a gun and a microphone, Zach’s writing is so good. Glad you’re liking them man
YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!
Love your RATM reactions! Got my wish yesterday with the announcement of them in the RnR Hall of Fame
I would recommend "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath to be honest. The best version of it is the live in Paris 1970. The type of subject matter they handle (war obviously) is also definetly anti-establishment, but I think due to the words they use to describe such things, they were definetly labelled to be satanist etc by groups or political sides that would rather not have people aggressively being anti-war. Hence the whole stereotypical labelling of whole entire genres that ofc still persists today in some ways.
This is in my country (The Netherlands)! Woop woop! I remember that people who were into all kinds of genres were into RATM. They brought people together. Other groups that did that here were Cypress Hill and the Prodigy.
Love that you are so into Rage. The self title album was my first CD when I was like 12. Still one of my very top bands and easily favorite heavy band. Please react to any and all songs...Township Rebellion, Freedom, People of the Sun. First two or three albums, every single song an absolute banger.
"a little too hardcore for today" My guy the gravity of that statement alone can not even be fully comprehended with everything thats going on in this present. Spot on man! Could not have been any better put!
Best reaction videos out there! AHHHHHHHH!!! You get me more hype about Rage than I've ever felt and I've been to a few Rage shows. I don't Patreon because I'm poor but I'm about to because of you.
As a guitarist that’s been in and out of the local music scene, a lot of my colleagues love what Morello does. It’s only through experimentation and creativity, that you can do something so unique like that. No one else was trying to seriously mimic record scratching on the guitar.
Very cool song. Crazy sounds from the guitar and a pretty gnarly solo towards the end 🤙
Keep them coming TV
their fuck-around music is like, when they do covers of songs they like.
their album Renegades has covers of Afrika Bambaataa and Cypress Hill and Eric B and Rakim
They didn't just set out to create a band, They set out to create a platform that they could use to give a 🖕 to the system. Thise lyrics come straight from his soul