Rise Against: Biography

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• Strike Anywhere
• Ignite
• Crime in Stereo
• No Trigger
• Behind Crimson Eyes
• Only Crime
• New Mexican Disaster Squad

• Anti-Flag
• Born Against
• Gorilla Biscuits
• Strike Under
• Bad Religion
• 7 Seconds
• Nirvana

• The Brokedowns
• A Verse Unsung
• Agent Orange

• Arma Angelus
• The Falcon
• Reach the Sky
• 88 Fingers Louie
• Pinhead Circus
• The Killing Tree
• The Honor System

Formed:

Jan 1, 1999 in Chicago, IL

Genres:

Rock Music, Punk and Hardcore Rock Music

Decades Active:

2000's

Chicago's Rise Against began in 1999 when ex88 Fingers Louie bassist Joe Principe tapped area vocalist Tim Mcllrath 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 Against signed to Fat Wreck and issued The Unraveling in 2001. Extensive touring followed, leading to their sophomore outing, 2002's Revolutions Per Minute. After solid response from fans and critics alike, as well as a stint on the highexposure Warped Tour, Rise Against left the Fat Wreck fold for DreamWorks/Geffen. By this point, guitar duties were being handled by Chris Chasse (Reach the Sky). Rise Against made their bigtime debut in August 2004 with the grandiosely titled Siren Song of the Counter Culture.

- Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide