Rise Against

I just got into them and loving them. For the longest time I passed by them because I got them confused with "rage against the machine" (which I hate)...

and yes I realize "rage" and "rise" are different but I don't pay attention that much >_>

So, let me get this straight, you like Rise Against and hate Rage Against the Machine? Mind blowing...

Bingo

Rise against kick ass! and dude, How can you like rise against but don't like RATM? I mean, it just doesn't make sence!

I'm not much of a fan of RATM(haven't heard enough to form a real opinion) but RA is one of my favorites. It really depends on which album you're listening to. Siren Song is a lot heavier than they're newest one Appeal to Reason which is a lot more poppy. The one in the middle of those The Sufferer and The Witness is my favorite of the 3.

Anyone have/listened to Revolutions Per Minute, or The Unraveling?

The reverse is probably true for me.
I really like Rage, but Rise Against is just generic hardcore/striaghtedge punk shit.
And even if I liked their music, I would hate them on principle. They are almost all straightedge, PETA supporting, vegetarian hippy fucks.

All considered, though, if their music was good, I'd listen to it despite their personal beliefs and all that. I mean, I like the Smiths, despite Morrissey being so much of a hippy.

As a side note, their guitarist, Zach Blair, used to be in GWAR, and that's kindof funny to me for some reason.

You don't make sense.

And I too like Rise Against and hate Rage Against The Machine.

Rise and Rage are 2 very different bands. RATM almost raps they're lyrics and early RA is almost screamo. It's quite easy to like one and not the other. I, however, like both. =D

On a side note...Rise and Rage would be a freaking awesome name for a band. XD

I like them both,but in Guitar Hero,I prefer RA .
The chords are great,and they have good lyrics .

I LOVE Rise Against. Their an awesome band that have good lyrics in their songs.
I listen to songs for both the instruments and lyrics.

My top 3 favorite songs from them are:

1. Give it All
2. Hero of War
3. Prayer of the Refugee

I can't stand them, I'm sorry punk died. I hate how bands these days try to be rebellious when all their doing is acting like everyone elce. My roomate listens to these guys. But in my opnion is that it music for mindless drones who are force feed this music by popular culture.

As for me, I love Bright Eyes.

Really? Hero of War? Really? Swing Life Away > Hero of War in every way forever.

Don'cha love opinions?

Great band. One of the few which puts out genuinely good albums. I can listen through any of their CDs from start to finish without feeling the need to skip certain songs. Huge plus for me.

I'm with him.

I used to like them. I also used to listen to Senses Fail at the time.

Rise Against was the first band that re-ignited my love for music.

i wish i discovered rise against sooner than i did.
they're awesome!

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