Rage Against the Machine sold out, a severely disappointing fact. The first album, slef-titled, bears the disclaimer NO SAMPLES, KEYBOARDS OR SYNTHESIZERS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS RECORDING. They also have a very raw sound when compared to most nu-metal.
Rapped lyrics accompany guitars with riffs and solos typical of metal, the bass has a heavy influence on the music, resembling funk, and the drums are reminiscent of hardcore punk, but best described as psycho. Rage Against the Machine have a completely unique sound. Timmy, Tom and Brad have since joined with the former lead singer of Soundgarden and become Audioslave. The band was composed of driving force, frontman and rapper Zack de la Rocha, fantastic bass player Timmy C, guitarist extraordinaire Tom Morello and the incomparable drummer Brad Wilk. They have been accused of using their popularity to promote a liberal agenda among fans to those people I merely say: THAT'S THE POINT OF THE BAND, YOU FUCKWIT. They are commonly hated by conservatives and feared by soccer moms. The band is known for its extremist militant left-wing liberal lyrics in fact, RATM was formed to promote the message of a badly-needed rebellion. They are the other (see Korn) band that led to the nu-metal explosion of the late 90s. One of the best and biggest bands of the 90s in this respect, comparable to Red Hot Chilli Peppers. To rebel, revolt To actively or passively fight society or the government.
