Mikeru On Western World Music Today

Rage Against the Machine is an American rock/metal band formed in 1991 in Los Angeles, California. Rage Against the Machine are notable for their innovative blend of alternative rock, punk rock, hip hop, heavy metal and funk as well as their politics and lyrics. Rage Against the Machine drew inspiration from early heavy metal instrumentation, as well as rap acts such as Afrika Bambaataa, Public Enemy and Urban Dance Squad.

Zack de la Rocha
Birth name Zacarías Manuel de la Rocha
Born January 12, 1970 (1970-01-12) (age 40) Long Beach, California
Genres Alternative metal, rap metal, funk metal, rapcore, hardcore
Occupations Musician, songwriter, activist
Instruments Vocals, guitar, drums, keyboard, jarana

Tom Morello
Birth name Thomas Baptiste Morello
Also known as The Nightwatchman
Born May 30, 1964 (1964-05-30) (age 45)
New York City, United States
Genres Alternative rock, acoustic rock, hard rock, alternative metal, rap rock, post-grunge, heavy metal, rap metal
Occupations Musician, songwriter, activist
Instruments Guitar, vocals, harmonica, mandolin, bass guitar, drums

Tim Commerford
Birth name Timothy Robert Commerford
Also known as Timmy C, Y.tim.K., Tim Bob, tim.com
Born February 26, 1968 (1968-02-26) (age 41)
Irvine, California, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, alternative metal, funk rock, funk metal
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass, backing vocals

Brad Wilk
Born September 5, 1968 (1968-09-05) (age 41)
Portland. Oregon, United States
Genres Alternative rock
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Drums, percussion