| − | '''Rage Against The Machine''' is an American alternative rock band that formed in California in 1991. They are well known for their political lyrics, protests, and vocal opposition to censorship. The group is made up of four members; Tom Morello, Zach de la Rocha, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk. | + | '''Rage Against the Machine''' (often abbreviated '''RATM''') is an [[American]] alternative rock band that formed in [[California]] in 1991. They are well known for their [[anarchist]] [[politics|political]] lyrics, protests, and vocal opposition to [[censorship]]. The group is made up of four members; guitarist Tom Morello, vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk. |
| | + | One characteristic of RATM's lyrics is the repetition of [[fighting words]] (particularly in one of their most infamous songs, "Killing in the Name", which repeat vulgar and profane lyrics of defiance toward authority near the end of the song that violent leftists [[:File:Democrats 2018.png|have since taken to heart in their attempts to "become ungovernable"]]), which has resulted in vandalism and riots surrounding their concerts. |