Go Back   Metal Throne Forums > General Metal Forums > General Metal Chat
About Us Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-12-2008, 01:12 PM
Sacrificial Suicide Cultist
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 5
Default RATM - Are they still politically relevant?


Hey up!

Toby here...

So the circus that is the American presidential elections is nearing climax, and Rage Against The Machine are have been making their presence felt in both camps... but is anyone still listening to them??

Check out this feature in The Quietus....

The Quietus | Features | Rage Against The Machine - The Return Of Riot And Resistance

Laters...

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 09-12-2008, 05:09 PM
Heiden's Avatar
Prophetic Nuclear Warmaster
Metal Throne Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,159
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

I never liked them, (music nor ideology) so I would never listen to them, but I think fans still would want to hear their opinion...
__________________
--Weltschmerz--
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-17-2008, 02:58 AM
grindmonkey's Avatar
Soul Raping Tyrant
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 53
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

they never were. lame pseudo-rebellious left-wing agitprop.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-17-2008, 01:12 PM
whiplash068's Avatar
Sacrificial Suicide Cultist
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: radford, va
Posts: 20
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

RATM knows what they are saying, I just think that the song guerilla radio being a radio hit is the definition of irony
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-17-2008, 11:06 PM
grindmonkey's Avatar
Soul Raping Tyrant
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 53
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

I'd rather listen to Graveland
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-18-2008, 04:44 PM
Heiden's Avatar
Prophetic Nuclear Warmaster
Metal Throne Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,159
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

Quote:
Originally Posted by grindmonkey View Post
I'd rather listen to Graveland
Same here
__________________
--Weltschmerz--
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-26-2008, 04:32 PM
Sacrificial Suicide Cultist
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 5
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

Lollapalooza... insane crowds getting all riled up. they even said something along the lines of the world needs rage again.. their fans pack to see them and listen to everything they say.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 10-02-2008, 12:54 PM
Banned
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 79
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

I never took much notice of ther political message however, tey have a very unique sound and energy that draws me too most of there tunes, a great sounding band.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 10-05-2008, 12:33 AM
Unholy Grave Desecrator
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Newtownards NI
Posts: 128
Default Re: RATM - Are they still politically relevant?

they are irrelevant
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT. The time now is 09:01 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0