RiseAgainst

RiseAgainst is an American punk rock band consisting of Tim McIlrath, Joe Principe, Brandon Barnes, and Zach Blair.
==History==
The band was formed in Chicago in 1999, when Joe Principe met Tim McIlrath, and was originally known as Transistor Revolt. They are known for their social commentary covering issues such as political injustice, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. The band supports organisations such as the It Gets Better Project, , and . Rise Against were a part of the project.
They have sold over 10 million albums, and have had over 3 billion streams worldwide. declared June 4, 2021 as Rise against Day in Chicago. In 2020, the band had 18 million Spotify listeners.
In 2005, the band appeared in the film , playing a Californian punk band.
On October 5, 2010, Rise Against announced Another Station: Another Mile, a DVD featuring performances and interviews.
In 2011, the song Rise Against - Make It Stop (September's Children), which is about suicide among LGBTQ teenagers, was nominated for a Video music award in the Best Video With a Message category. It lost to Lady Gaga’s .
In 2012, Rise Against covered Bob Dylan’s "," as part of Amnesty International’s project. In the same year, the video shoot location, for The Violence, pulled Rise Against’s filming permit, as they deemed the song to be “anti-government.”
In 2018, photographer Rob Fenn released Whereabouts Unknown, a photo book of Rise Against. Tim stated that “Rob became part of the family, which is why the book is such a complete document and captures a lot of the heart and soul of Rise Against.” It was officially released in stores on June 19, 2018.
In 2021, Broken Dreams, Inc, which was the band’s first song in three years, was released.
==Members==
===Tim McIlrath===
Tim (born November 3) is the band’s vocalist. He is a vegan. Tim “didn’t grow up in a political or even a very musical family.” He is passionate about climate change, and has .
===Joe Principe===
Joe Principe (born November 14) is the band’s bassist. In 2021, Joe participated in the Bassists Against Racists campaign, releasing a limited edition shirt and donating the proceeds to charity.
===Brandon Barnes===
Brandon (born October 10) is originally from Colorado, and studied music in college. He played drums in the University of Colorado music program.
===Zach Blair===
Zach Blair (born December 26) is the band’s guitarist, having replaced Chris Chasse in 2007. He lives in Texas.
==Albums==
===The Unraveling===
The Unraveling was recorded in Lafayette, Indiana, with producer Mass Giorgini.
===Revolutions per Minute===
Revolutions per Minute was released on April 8, 2003. Tim described it as having “a more mature, more rock sound to it.” The band “wrote [the songs on this album] above an antique store in Chicago where the owner would rent roach-infested rooms to bands.”
In 2013, the band released RPM 10, a tenth anniversary re-issue with expanded packaging and ten bonus tracks of demos.
===Siren Song of the Counter Culture===
Siren Song of the Counter Culture was released in August 2004, and certified gold. Tim described the album as “kind of sarcastic”, and “a great experience.” This was their first album with a major label.
===The Sufferer & The Witness===
The Sufferer & The Witness was released on July 4, 2006. It reached the US Top 10. Tim and Joe described the album’s production as “insanely quick.”
===Appeal to Reason===
Appeal to Reason, released in 2008, reached number 3 on the Billboard 200. The title is a reference to . The album’s first run was printed with vegan ink on recycled paper, maintaining the band’s beliefs.
===Endgame===
Endgame was released on March 15, 2011. The album covers topics such as economic disparity, the casualties of war, and suicide among gay teenagers. Joe described it as “a story of starting again and rebuilding.” The album went platinum.
===The Black Market===
The Black Market was released on July 15, 2014. It reached the No 1 spot in the United States, and went gold. In an interview, Tim stated that “it looks inward a lot, instead of outward like [Rise Against] have in the past.”
===Wolves===
Wolves was released on June 9, 2017. Wolves directly addresses social, environmental, and personal injustices. Joe has stated that the band were “were toying with the idea of calling the record Mourning In Amerika.” Tim was the one who suggested “Wolves.” He described the album as being “about creating a space that’s dangerous for injustice.” It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, with the and .
===Nowhere Generation===
Nowhere Generation came out on June 4, 2021. The producers and recording engineers were Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore, Andrew Berlin, and Chris Beeble. The assistant recording engineer was Jonathan Luginbill. The mastering engineer was Ted Jensen. The title song was the band’s first No.1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard rock Songs tally. Tim stated that the band hoped that the record would “jostle people awake, even if it makes [them] uncomfortable.” The lyrics were inspired by the band members’ children and fans.
==References==
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