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Watch: Rage Against the Machine’s Full Woodstock ’99 Concert Now Available
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Watch: Rage Against the Machine’s Full Woodstock ’99 Concert Now Available

The full video of Rage Against the Machine’s Woodstock ’99 performance is now online, offering a raw look at one of the band’s most intense live sets.

Ernie Ball Music Man Updates Tim Commerford StingRay for 2025 with New Finishes, Full-Scale Design
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Ernie Ball Music Man Updates Tim Commerford StingRay for 2025 with New Finishes, Full-Scale Design

The 2025 Tim Commerford StingRay gets new finishes and a full-scale design, plus refinements inspired by the Rage Against the Machine bassist.

Ernie Ball Music Man Launches 2024 Limited Edition Version of the Tim Commerford StingRay Bass
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Ernie Ball Music Man Launches 2024 Limited Edition Version of the Tim Commerford StingRay Bass

In addition to refreshing John Myung’s Bongo 6 bass, Ernie Ball Music Man has announced new finishes for the Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay.

Rage Against the Machine Will Not Be “Touring of Playing Live Again,” Says Brad Wilk
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Rage Against the Machine Will Not Be “Touring of Playing Live Again,” Says Brad Wilk

Less than two months after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it seems that Rage Against The Machine has once again disbanded. Drummer Brad Wilk posted a message on Instagram thanking fans and “every person who has ever supported us.”

Rage Against The Machine’s Tim Commerford Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
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Rage Against The Machine’s Tim Commerford Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

In a new interview with Spin, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford revealed he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although he’s just shared this personal news, he’s been battling the disease for some time.

Tim Commerford Releases First Single with New Band, 7D7D
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Tim Commerford Releases First Single with New Band, 7D7D

Rage Against The Machine’s Tim Commerford unveiled a new project last year called 7D7D, and now we finally get to hear what it sounds like. The band has just released their debut track called “Capitalism,” and it might take some fans by surprise.

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils the Tim Commerford Limited Edition StingRay Bass Collection
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Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils the Tim Commerford Limited Edition StingRay Bass Collection

Ernie Ball Music Man has unveiled a new collection of instruments in their Artist Series in collaboration with Tim Commerford. He’s been a StingRay player for most of his career, and the line includes four variations of EBMM’s flagship bass.

Rage Against the Machine Announces 40-Date World Tour
Concerts & Tours

Rage Against the Machine Announces 40-Date World Tour

Ever since initial reunion shows were revealed, the Rage Against the Machine 2020 tour seemed to just a trickle of shows relegated to the Southwest. Now the politically charged quartet has unveiled a 40-date world tour.

Rage Against The Machine Add New 2020 Performances
Concerts & Tours

Rage Against The Machine Add New 2020 Performances

Rage Against The Machine has announced two more dates on the summer reunion. The band, who will be performing together for the first time since 2011, will now have seven concerts.

Rage Against the Machine Announces 2020 Reunion Dates
Concerts & Tours

Rage Against the Machine Announces 2020 Reunion Dates

Eight years since their L.A. Rising performance, it appears Rage Against The Machine have announced a handful of reunion performances. The iconic rock band will be playing five shows that will culminate in a headlining slot at Coachella.

Prophets of Rage Release New Single
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Prophets of Rage Release New Single

Prophets of Rage has released a new single called “Made With Hate,” which is their first new music since last year’s “Heart Afire.” The track is of course anchored by a massive bass line provided by Tim Commerford.

Prophets of Rage: The Ballot or the Bullet
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Prophets of Rage: The Ballot or the Bullet

Prophets of Rage have released a new video called “The Ballot or the Bullet” that teases their upcoming album with a mashup of three unreleased tracks plus the new single “Heart Afire.” Taken from a Malcolm X speech about black voter rights, the video is a reminder of the importance of voting. “There are people trying to keep many of...