The legendary California rock band says it will never play live again

Rage against the machine calls it to stop again. The legendary band formed in Los Angeles in 1991 and became world-famous for their chaotic stage presence, radical lyricism, and rhythmic fusion of hardcore, funk, and hip-hop. Now they may be separated forever.

“I know a lot of people are waiting for us to announce new tour dates for all of the canceled RATM shows,” said drummer Brad Wilk. he wrote in an Instagram post Wednesday, referring to a reunion tour that was postponed due to the pandemic and further delayed when vocalist Zach De La Rocha ruptured his Achilles tendon during a concert in Chicago last year. The band attempted to maintain the tour's momentum with de la Rocha sitting out during the shows, but by the time they arrived in New York three months later, the severity of the injury meant all remaining dates were canceled.

“I don't want to limit people or myself any further,” Wilk continued in his letter on Wednesday. “I want to tell you that RATM (Tim [Commerford]Zack, Tom [Morello] And I) will never tour or play live again. I'm sorry to those of you who were waiting for this to happen. I really hope it is…”

RATM established its roots when Morello, who at the time was a Harvard graduate with a degree in social studies, landed on the West Coast and Place a want ad For “Socialist Guy Who Likes Black Sabbath and Public Enemy.” A year later, he met de la Rocha while freestyle at a club and convinced him to start a band. Together, they joined Wilke, who was very active in the Los Angeles punk scene, and Commerford, de la Rocha's childhood friend and former bandmate.

Their debut record, titled 'Rage Against the Machine', was released in 1992 and now features popular singles such as 'Killing in the Name' and 'Bombtrack'. It was a critical and commercial success, and they went on to perform at Lollapalooza in 1993. Their second and third albums, “Evil Empire” and “The Battle of Los Angeles,” topped the American charts, but the band collapsed due to creativity. Differences in 2000

They reunited at Coachella in 2007 and toured through 2019, but parted ways again until plans for a comeback tour emerged. The announcement of RATM's split comes on the heels of the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November. It is worth noting that Morello was the only band member to attend the concert.

“Hey Brad.” “I’m devastated to hear this,” Shirley Manson, vocalist for the ’90s rock band Garbage, responded in a comment on Welk’s post. “I hope you’re all doing well. Sending you lots of love and gratitude for the wonderful music.