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Rise Against

Formed: 1999 in Chicago, IL
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Group Members: Brandon Barnes, Zach Blair, Chris Chasse, Joe Principe, Tim McIlrath, Todd Mohney, Dan Precision, Mr. Precision
Biography: Chicago's Rise Against began in 1999 when ex-88 Fingers Louie bassist Joe Principe tapped area vocalist Tim McIlrath for a new project rooted in the sound and social vision of traditionalist hardcore. Joined by fellow 88 Fingers vet Dan Precision on guitar and, eventually, drummer Brandon Barnes, Rise ...Read full biography
Revolutions Per Minute
Released: 2003
Label: FAT WRECK CHORDS
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With clenched fists in the air, boots to the floor, and anger swelling in their chests, the members of Rise Against return with their second album, Revolutions Per Minute. It's a two-pronged attack. From ...Read full review
The Sufferer & The Witness [Explicit Version]
Released: 2006
Label: DreamWorks
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The Sufferer & the Witness finds Rise Against continuing on the path begun on 2004's well-received Siren Song of the Counter Culture. Their melodic hardcore may still sound more mainstream accessible, ...Read full review