Rise Against

Tim McIlrath – vocals, guitars Joe Principe – bass Zach Blair – guitars Brandon Barnes – drums

Chicago’s Rise Against is anything but a single-minded musical outfit. An astoundin Full Bio

Rise Against
Tim McIlrath – vocals, guitars   Joe Principe – bass     Zach Blair – guitars      Brandon Barnes – drums
  Chicago ’s Rise Against is anything but a single-minded musical outfit. An astounding fusion of unhinged power, ear-grasping melodies, stimulating lyrics and the ability to reach audiences in both underground and mainstream circles, they have redefined the rules.

"We're a band that's done everything from hardcore songs to poppy songs to acoustic ballads," says vocalist/guitarist Tim McIlrath. "We really managed to hit all over the spectrum, so we'll go into a recording with no fear about trying anything."


To date, the band has released four albums plus a rare material EP, and a DVD called “Generation Lost.” Rise Against’s  new album, is set for release October 7 2008. Latest info: Rise Against
Tim McIlrath – vocals, guitars   Joe Principe – bass     Zach Blair – guitars      Brandon Barnes – drums
  Chicago ’s Rise Against is anything but a single-minded musical outfit. An astounding fusion of unhinged power, ear-grasping melodies, stimulating lyrics and the ability to reach audiences in both underground and mainstream circles, they have redefined the rules.

"We're a band that's done everything from hardcore songs to poppy songs to acoustic ballads," says vocalist/guitarist Tim McIlrath. "We really managed to hit all over the spectrum, so we'll go into a recording with no fear about trying anything."


To date, the band has released four albums plus a rare material EP, and a DVD called “Generation Lost.” Rise Against’s  new album, is set for release October 7 2008. Latest info: www.riseagainst.com
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