Rise Against

Rise Against from Chicago, Illinois, was hailed by the NME as "perhaps the most important punk band in the world". The multi-gold and platinum-selling group (lead singer/guitarist Tim McIlrath, bassist/vocalist Joe Principe, lead guitarist/vocalist Zach Blair, drummer Brandon Barnes) has had seven top 50 records in the Billboard 200 charts, of five of which reached the top 10. Rise Against's albums of touch on a wide range of important issues, including voting rights, LGBTQ rights, animal rights and environmentalism. They are known for their sincere commitment to their fans - whether in explosive liveShows or on record.

The band's latest album, Nowhere Generation, took a look at the social and economic issues facing younger generations in their quest for the American dream. In June 2021, the album debuted at the top of several Billboard charts (including #1 on Rock), with the title track also reaching #1 on Rock Radio. To celebrate the LP's one-year anniversary, Rise Against released a surprise five-song EP, Nowhere Generation II, in June 2022 - a driving follow-up that served to continue a critical dialog between the band, their fans, and the world at large. After spending most of 2023 and 2024 in the studio, the band is ready for an exciting 2025.

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