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steve2470

(37,457 posts) Sat Dec 30, 2017, 10:36 AM Dec 2017

Rage against the Machine "Killing in the Name"

"Killing in The Name" is a song by American rap metal band Rage Against the Machine, featured on their self-titled debut album, and was released as the lead single from the album in November 1992. In 1993, the song peaked at number 25 in the United Kingdom, but in 2009 became the Christmas number one. Written about revolution against institutional racism and police brutality, "Killing in The Name" is widely recognized as the band's signature song, and has been noted for its distinctive guitar riffs and heavy use of profanity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_in_the_Name

I'm only 25+ years late to this party, wow, now I feel really old

I found this courtesy of this parody song.

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Rage against the Machine "Killing in the Name" (Original Post) steve2470 Dec 2017 OP

Sleep Now in the Fire is good too TexasBushwhacker Dec 2017 #1

I remember standing in line at Lollapalooza when RATM started in on that bass line. NightWatcher Dec 2017 #2

TexasBushwhacker

(20,211 posts)

1. Sleep Now in the Fire is good too

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2017, 05:42 PM

Dec 2017

The video was filmed guerilla style in from of the NYSE. Michael Moore directed.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)

2. I remember standing in line at Lollapalooza when RATM started in on that bass line.

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2017, 06:13 PM

Dec 2017

We went right through the gates and ran like mad to the front of the stage. 24 years have flown by since then.

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