Rise Against

Here we have one of the most liked and most popular punk band today. Everybody has hear of these guys. You can turn on the radio and hear them on most new music stations. They were formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1999. If you haven't gotten it yet, and i would hope that you have considering the answer is in the title, I'm talking about none other than Rise Against.

Rise Against has released 5 major albums so far. Some of their most well known songs are off of their album Sufferer & the Witness. It contained hits such as Swing Life Away, The Good Left Undone, and Prayer of the Refugee. Some of their influences for their music are amazing bands like Nirvana, Bad Religion, and Pennywise, all of which i highly recommend you check out if you haven't already.

All the members of Rise Against are stick vegetarians, which makes them even higher on my personal heroes chart as i have also been a vegetarian for a few years now. The band are highly supportive of the animal rights group, PETA. According to Rise Against, the video for ready to fall was one of the most important ones they have ever made due to the fact that it deals with the subjects of animal cruelty in hunting, factories and farming. The band has also endorsed a 100% vegan friendly shoe like with Vans.

The current band members are Tim Mcllrath, Joe Principe, Brandon Barnes, and Zach Blair. After their previous bands, 88 Fingers Louie and Baxter broke up, Tim Mcllrath, Joe Principe, Toni Tintari, and Mr. Precision joined together to make Rise Against. The four never preformed a live show together but did record a few songs. After a few lineup changes, Rise Against settled their current lineup.

So far, Rise Against has released: the Unravelling, Revolutions Per Minute, Siren Song of the Counter Culture, The Sufferer and the Witness, and Appeal to Reason. My personal favorite album by Rise Against would probably have to be Siren Song of the Counter Culture or The Sufferer and the Witness. The vocals and guitar are impressive in both albums, and the songs get stuck in your head. It's good times.

Even if you aren't really into punk music, check out Rise Against. I'm sure you'll find at least a few song you will enjoy. Pick some up and Play It!