Rise Against is an American punk rock band hailing from Chicago, Illinois, renowned for their energetic performances and politically charged lyrics. Formed in 1999, the band originally comprised Tim McIlrath (vocals, guitar), Joe Principe (bass), Brandon Barnes (drums), and Dan Wleklinski (guitar), who was later replaced by Zach Blair in 2007. Rise Against quickly established itself within the punk scene with its blistering, melodic hardcore sound and visceral advocacy for social justice, environmentalism, and animal rights.

The band's music consistently reflects a deep-seated commitment to challenging the status quo, with a discography that spans over two decades and features hits like "Savior," "Prayer of the Refugee," and "Hero of War." The year 2021 saw the release of their ninth studio album "Nowhere Generation," in which they address the disenfranchisement and societal pressures facing younger generations, further solidifying their identity as the voice of a movement. Rise Against's latest releases, including "Nowhere Generation II" and singles like "Last Man Standing" and "The Numbers," continue their tradition of coupling aggressive riffs with insistent calls to action, resonating with a fan base that is just as passionate about music as they are about making a difference.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Chicago Hardcore

Chicago Punk

Hardcore Punk

Modern Rock

Pop Punk

Post-grunge

Punk

Related Artists

The Offspring

The Gaslight Anthem

Alkaline Trio

Green Day

Against Me!

Sum 41

AFI

NOFX

Bad Religion

Billy Talent

Thrice

Pennywise

Latest Release

Nowhere Generation II

Rise Against

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released June 10, 2022