Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine was an American rock band formed in 1991, known for blending heavy rock riffs, punk intensity, and hip hop-influenced vocal delivery into a dense, guitar-driven sound. Their music featured politically charged lyrics and confrontational themes, with guitarist Tom Morello noted for inventive effects-based techniques and a rhythm section that emphasized groove and power, and the band was widely associated with outspoken political activism and protest-oriented performances.