Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine is an American rap metal group by Zack de la Rocha who created the hit Killing in the Name (1992). The song reached #25 on UK Singles Chart and became an anthem of anti-establishment movement in the 1990s. Rage Against the Machine had distinctive sound with de la Rochas political rap vocals and Tom Morellos innovative guitar effects. The group had 3 platinum albums between 1992-2000, including Rage Against the Machine (1992). Morello used unorthodox guitar techniques, including DJ scratching sounds on guitar. The group disbanded in 2000 due to political differences between members. Their influence is felt in the work of System of a Down, Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park.