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Rage Against the Machine (often abbreviated as RATM or Rage) was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. The band consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. They combined elements of heavy metal, rap, punk rock, and funk with lyrics addressing anti-authoritarianism, anti-capitalism, and social justice issues. By 2010, the band had sold over 16 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. Their self-titled debut album, "Rage Against the Machine", was released in 1992 and received critical acclaim; in 2020, Rolling Stone ranked it number 221 on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The band gained further recognition after performing at the 1993 Lollapalooza festival. Their subsequent albums, "Evil Empire" (1996) and "The Battle of Los Angeles" (1999), both reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Rage Against the Ma