Evil Empire

Evil Empire (1996) is the second studio album by Rage Against the Machine, continuing the band's mix of hard rock and rap-influenced metal with tight, riff-driven arrangements and propulsive rhythms. Tom Morello's inventive guitar work and effects interact with a muscular rhythm section while Zack de la Rocha delivers urgent, politically charged vocals and lyrics addressing corporate power, imperialism, and social injustice. The album is notable for its direct, confrontational sound and for reinforcing the group's blend of intense musical aggression and overt political messaging.