"This song makes me want to slap the sh-- out of somebody" That is in fact the reaction they wanted. They'll even tell you who to slap if you listen to the lyrics.

@williamherd7251

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah it does.. it’s a good one to listen to while driving triple the speed limit as well 👍

@latentgamer5762

2 жыл бұрын

Middle fingered some bacon blasting this just the other day!!!!!

@googlyboogly1060

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@googlyboogly1060

2 жыл бұрын

One of the funniest comments

@mateoxmaza2169

2 жыл бұрын

@my dad beats me talk to your father about it

Ahh to be young and hear your first RATM song.

@JockJutManhwaRecap

3 жыл бұрын

Young Gun don't know :P

@AK00777

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a lil jealous, LOL! Would love to start that journey all over again.

@jorgemarines1856

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@kpaxil4516

3 жыл бұрын

👍♥️♥️♥️♥️🤘

@taramiesler2401

3 жыл бұрын

No sh*t!😂 I feel so bad for the youth today. The music now is kinda ... well we’re here now

“Justify those who died, for wearing the badge they’re the chosen whites” the song is about police brutality. The firsts parts it goes “some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses”, implying some polices forces are in the KKK.

@ciaranconlon84

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes he replaces that with "some of those who burn crosses are the same that hold office" live.

@kingheart9555

3 жыл бұрын

He even switches in the album version but still gets the points across. He is just very artistic and talented

@kima.4268

3 жыл бұрын

@@ciaranconlon84 The record label would not allow them to use "hold Office".

@autumnfairy15

3 жыл бұрын

Sad that this song is still relevant. “🖕🏻I won’t do what you tell me” best line ever!!!

@Screwhead

3 жыл бұрын

It's not implying that some police is in the KKK, it's about the very real fact that the KKK specifically got members in the police force to help shape anti-black laws and enforce them, going back to the 1920s.

One review was "This album starts off really really angry. Then as it goes on, it just gets even angrier. I didn't think that was possible, but even I wanted to kill someone in power by the end of it. I was still angry two days later."🤣🤣🤣

@tinyfistm.2607

3 жыл бұрын

It's carth... *looks up the word* It's cathartic, isn't it? :)

@adamkilroe9840

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinyfistm.2607 If ever there was a case for a good LOL, this is it. You've made me chuckle🤣, 👍👍👍

@louisianagator95

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinyfistm.2607 I've had to explain to coworkers that the angry music keeps me from being angry. Either the music is angry or I'm angry, your choice.

@donnazasgoat2274

3 жыл бұрын

It sure makes this 61 year old white lady angry! F**k you, I won't do what you tell me.... I wish I could do more for the movement but alas, I'm stuck in a nursing facility.

@adamkilroe9840

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnazasgoat2274 you win the internet❤️❤️❤️❤️

People of Color born in the 1990's reacting to RATM is the only reason I need the internet.

@Llllll98

2 жыл бұрын

It gives me so much joy to watch them realize how dope this genre truly is.

@LNFSSSS

2 жыл бұрын

He said in another video that he was 2 years old in 2004. I noticed because he’s 2 years older than my son 😱😱

@AxlLeigh

2 жыл бұрын

@@Llllll98 FAAAAAACTS

@SilverFlame819

11 ай бұрын

No way was this kid born in the 90's. XD But I'm watching people on here in their 40's discover Rage, and it's wild!

@Trinity1976

Күн бұрын

Almost as awesome as reactions to Jonathan Davis scatting

If this was written and performed yesterday, it would be just as modern and relevant. And it's nearly 30 years old.

@bubbaturner4784

2 жыл бұрын

20 yrs But Definitely A Masterpiece

@EmpressMermaid

2 жыл бұрын

@@bubbaturner4784 This song came out originally in 1992. That's nearly 30 years ago.

@bubbaturner4784

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMermaid Tru I hit accidentally hit the 2 instead of 3 My badd

@EmpressMermaid

2 жыл бұрын

@@bubbaturner4784 It's all good. Man, I remember how young I was then hearing that song when it first came out and not really understanding it at the time.

@dunn0r

2 жыл бұрын

Shit, shit never changes.

He's not Black, he's Mexican, but a lot of people thought he was.

@firstsurname7099

3 жыл бұрын

In the US 'latino' aren't white-white (which is weird) and many meso and south american folk are mixed, innit, plus Tom's Kenyan so.....

@TheBlackQueen

3 жыл бұрын

@@firstsurname7099Latinos are historically white, being mainly from Spain and Portugal. They just got a tan over the past few hundred years, unlike Africans who originated from Africa as darker skinned people many millenia ago.

@TheBlackQueen

3 жыл бұрын

@@firstsurname7099 Also personally, I don't consider Aztec and Inca origins as Latino because they are completely separate from the Spanish. They were South American Natives.

@firstsurname7099

3 жыл бұрын

​@@TheBlackQueen Thanks babes, but my history and geography are pretty good. I'm relating my comment/answer to the (presumed) position the questioner - a young 'African American' chap so pointing out that 'ethnicity' and 'race' are more complex than black n white n what y'all get 'taught' in the states - but RATM are a mixed (in every sense of the word) band. And yeah you're right amerindians obvs aren't latinx - which is why I said meso and south americans are 'mixed'

@loreleivalentine1233

3 жыл бұрын

@@firstsurname7099 That entire first sentence is ridiculously condescending.

Zacarías Manuel de la Rocha, an american singer with mexican father. His father was an activist and his mother was an anthropologist. Zack rules!!!

@AxlLeigh

2 жыл бұрын

and Tom Morello, OLD SKOOL BADASS.

@apersonwholikesmeme

Жыл бұрын

And his grandpa was a Mexican militia

@koljarzg

Жыл бұрын

@@apersonwholikesmeme Tom Morello's father was first Kenyan ambassador in the UN, and his grand uncle the first president of Kenya! :D

Know Your Enemy! I remember seeing Rage as an "opening" band at Lollapalooza in 93 where the headliners were Tool, Alice in Chains and Primus. What a great day that was.

@Snipergoat1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, know your fucking enemy.

@tracymangrum6349

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that tour also. Tool wasn’t a headliner yet. They were still on small stage when I saw them. After that sober broke on the radio and they were moved to main stage. This was my first experience with rage I loved em ever since!!

@veggiesaremurder

2 жыл бұрын

OMG I hate you.

@dunn0r

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, I'm jealous.

@REDHEADSARETOPS

2 жыл бұрын

You were THERE? I HATE YOU! Lucky Bestard!

The 90's were a wild time, my dude. And yet here we are again.

@ralphralpherson9441

3 жыл бұрын

You know, sometimes I feel like we made more progress back then though... Now everyone just wants to be on TV for the optics, back then we actually CARED about being equal and fair to all people. It wasn't even a question, you just knew what was right and stood up for it. I just feel like now its too political and people are doin shit just for the "twitter cred"... which is sad AF... social media has brought us down so hard as a society.

@jessicashenefield1546

2 жыл бұрын

There is no again, it's still. We are still there. Same poop, different pants.

This was the UK's Christmas no1 single in 2009. Was a protest against Simon Cowell and X Factors monopoly on the Xmas no1.

@jrd33

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. The media was so pissed. Such a "F*** YOU!!!" statement to make this the number 1 single with no airplay, no promotion, none of the Music establishment wanting it to be number 1 but the fans just want out and bought it.

@shaggjones4854

2 жыл бұрын

i bought 5 copies

This was a political revolution anthem and all these years later, we're battling the same BS. This band was incredible.

@katsumiskytower8714

2 жыл бұрын

some shit never changes...

@mlqvist

2 жыл бұрын

It's almost like the message of "Fuck you I won't do what you tell me", directed to cops, is not a helpful one.

@katsumiskytower8714

2 жыл бұрын

@@mlqvist I can think of NOTHING more American than the sentence "fuck you I wont do what you tell me" and the police have NOT earned the respect they THINK they deserve. they are not your friends..... wake up...

@thewoo7269

Жыл бұрын

@@mlqvist exactly that’s how people get killed

@DirtbagAlert

Жыл бұрын

Battling? Lol. Relax, but I feel you.

Political poetry at it's best. A blend of races, blend of music genres & a message that smacks you upside the head. Every parent should bring their kids up to this. Then their kids.

@lrwiersum

3 жыл бұрын

I brought my kids up on this ! We used to laugh at me being a grey haired head banging Granny. Now I am one and it feels like yesterday.

There's a bunch of great black hard rock artists: Living Colour, Bad Brains, Fishbone, Death. Plus, hard rock bands that have black artist in them: King's X, Sevendust, Thin Lizzy. Not to mention Parliament Funkadelic who can't really be put in a box....lots of great music!

@duncansolloway2497

3 жыл бұрын

love fishbone and eddie hazel from funkedelic is so fukkin sick-also rocky george from suicidal tendencies gets left out for some weird reason because he s FUCKING AWESOME

@geraldhallahan5270

3 жыл бұрын

@@duncansolloway2497 I totally agree about Eddie Hazel...and for real about Suicidal Tendencies. They were as popular as any of the big metal bands during the 80's. Not sure why they don't get their number called more.

@teresas8173

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Body Count

@geraldhallahan5270

3 жыл бұрын

@@teresas8173 How could I forget?!

@AkSamurai69

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot about Killswitch Engage!

They were supposed to tour this year, but that got messed up like everything else. RATM is a socially conscious/political band. The guitarist, Tom Morello, went to Harvard was a Political Science major and graduated with Honors. And, oh yeah, he's a pretty freaking good musician, too.

@Snipergoat1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh stop it, they are just cooperate scum like everyone they decry. What would serve them best is to end them.

@DirtbagAlert

Жыл бұрын

Tom Morello = LEGEND

GOAT ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿 LEARN THE LYRICS. FOLLOW THE PATH OF KNOWLEDGE THEY ARE LEADING YOU TO. 👍👍

@AK00777

3 жыл бұрын

THIS! 👆👆👆

@r.girouard5886

3 жыл бұрын

THIS THIS

@timandmonica

3 жыл бұрын

THIS THIS THIS!

@erinhafer228

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes!!!

@lukek624

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed the path is illuminated for those who seek it

The guitarist actually went to Harvard

@lrwiersum

3 жыл бұрын

Tommy !!!!

@jessicashenefield1546

2 жыл бұрын

Political science of I recall.

I can't think of another song that's more appropriate for what's going on in our world today especially last year

Zack is 1/2 Mexican (father) , 1/2 German (morher)

@JasonDitz

3 жыл бұрын

His mother is also supposed Sepherdic Jewish. I'd love to see his Ancestry DNA.

@jaelonwillis2336

3 жыл бұрын

@@JasonDitz Zack is the most mixed dude I have ever seen😂 he looks like every race in one lmao

@lrwiersum

3 жыл бұрын

Black, White, Mexican and Jewish

You should do In Living Color ... Cult of Personality... you'll be surprised

@aprylljay

2 жыл бұрын

Ooo, I'd love to see that

When he said the song makes him want to smack the shit out of somebody I absolutely lost it hahaha

This song is 30 years old and honestly it's timeless with its raw chaotic energy. It made me smile when you said it made you want to hit something. I play this still when I'm super pissed off as it calms me down as no one sings unhinged rage like Rage against the Machine. Loving you discovering all the music of my youth 🤘

RATM is the best Anti-Government band that their is.. You got to listen to the lyrics.. try "Bulls on Parade"

@lrwiersum

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@spelunkingmonkey7630

3 жыл бұрын

Till they sold out

Get the lyrics my man. You’re missing the RATM life lessons!!!

Sadly this song is still as relevant now as it was back in the 90’s

@catshez

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeh.. which is why us Brits made this our Christmas no.1 2009, just to tell Pop Idol and Simon Cowell to f**k off we won't do what you tell us 😂 Keep rocking, Sister 🤘🤘

@jenniwrenmarr9392

3 жыл бұрын

@@catshez I remember that. I bought it myself (again) that year. So sick of the cookie cutter pop rubbish every damn year. 🤘🏻

Rage is true hip hop. Iconic band.

The guitarist is mixed race - his father was the Kenyan ambassador to the US. The vocalist is primarily of Mexican/German descent, but he does have some African ancestry too I believe.

This riff goes SOOOOO HARD ... Tom Morello the guitarist makes his guitar sound like literally anything he wants, check out “Bulls on Parade” the guitar solo sounds like he’s scratching turntables but it’s all done on his guitar

@analoren4745

2 жыл бұрын

Tom Morello is a goddamn genius on that instrument. The fact that the liner notes actually have to tell the audience "yeah, these sounds were made on a guitar" is a testament to his skill

The song was released in 1994 I think and is still so relevant today.

Bulls on parade next. NO CAP

Zach is the lead singer. He is Black, Mexican, Irish and Jewish.

Really, really good and astute point about how even though they are much different, RATM and Queen both spend a lot of time perfecting the arrangement of their songs. That's some high level shit you picked up on.

@avinbansal

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, impressive insights

"Wait, whaT the fuck did i just watch!?" Just earned you a new follower. 🤣🤣

Bass player is a total Rush disciple, Lol!! So the heavy musicianship and exploring crazy changes is definitely in there.

YES!!!! I saw them in '92 with Cypress Hill. It was a life changer. 5'0 woman in the mosh pit with the boys! The energy, the message, the rock, the rap. Zack is one of the most under-rated rappers. Tom is one of the most under-rated guitarist. They got it all. When Zach was young he would go crazy up on that stage!!! I am going to see them next month. I can't wait!!!!

This was my first RATM too . Epic , legendary, mind blowing, shook, will never be enough to explain how important this band is.

"He looks my age..." Haahaahaaaa. This song is older than you, so he probably was your age when it was made.

@mrsDenmark1

3 жыл бұрын

Zach de la Rocha was 21 - makes it even wilder 🙌

There are times in my life when blasting this song is 'music therapy'.

Vocalist/Rapper Zach de la Rocha is of Hispanic descent. Guitarist Tom Morello is half black. There are many hard rock/metal/punk musicians that are black. Check out Living Colour, Body Count, Bad Brains, and 24/7 Spyz. Other black musicians include Rocky George from Suicidal Tendencies, Dug Pinnick from Kings X, Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy, Lajon Witherspoon from Sevendust, Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage, and many others. Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies is mixed race as well.

Fun fact: In 2009 there was a petition in the UK to get this as the Christmas No.1 because people were sick of X factor winners dominating the Christmas No.1

I'm so excited about rage... hes mixed with a couple things

Jo Jo's pure love of music and openness to new things make this a great channel. His insight is unique and deep.

The 90s were a wild time. We were rejecting the mass consumerism of our parents and grandparents, while also rejecting the increasingly corrupt government. That even went for a kid like me; I was a cheerleader, student council president, was on homecoming court and dated the star football player, but I still rocked out on this vibe. It was a great era to be a teen.

Not to mention Tom Morello one lead guitar is on another level…. Pure genius

This will be the music of a revolution

"Know Your Enemy" will blow your mind!

@abigailslade3824

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know my enemy, they’re the teachers that taught me to fight me.

This song is 30 years old. I can't emphasize how much of a bomb drop this song was back in the day. It was incredible, and I love that new generations keep finding it.

You need to get in the middle of a 'Mosh Pit' at a RATM concert.... Most fun ever!!!

This song is thirty years old and still relevant today. Please check out Living Colour “Cult of Personality”.

@imvandenh

3 жыл бұрын

I think Cult of Personality is even more relevant today than when it was released. At least in the United States yeah, it sure is! Got that clown out of office but he's still leading his cult Straight to Hell. Shame they want to take the rest of us with them

Great choice!!!

Went to their concert on a Utah farm in '96 and there were A LOT of cops on both sides of the stage... I guess they "expected" us to get violent. All of a sudden Zack (lead singer) ask the what the audience think's of all the cops and of course everyone boos. Next thing you know the band drops NWA's F@$k Tha Police and everyone erupts and the mosh pit explodes... Best concert ever!!!

Great reaction! The lead singers name is Zach De La Rocha and if you wanna hear him really rap he was on a song in 2020 by Run the Jewels titled Ju$t. He kills it on the feature and it's a good song

You need to check out living color cult of personality next if you're shocked that someone who's black which he actually isn't black is in a rock band but if you go to living color you'll find the whole band is black and cult of personality is another one of those songs that pretty much fits to what's going on in the world today

I remember buying their first CD in 92, to hear them again for the first time would be magical. Down Rodeo (RO-DAY-O as in the rich persons shopping area in Cali) - Pistol Grip Pump - Wake Up - No Shelter - Township Rebellion ....f it, their whole catalog - do lyric videos

I used to listen to this on my way to work every day at one point. Got me psyched up for the day

My first concert EVER! Screwed up my expectations for any other show!!

Hell yes rocking out with jojo today

"Bulls On Parade" and "Know Your Enemey (lyrics) " next.

when asked to describe there music hte guitarest said, hiphop vocals on rock guitar with funk bass on hip hop drums

I will automatically subscribe to any sincere reaction to this band

Sleep now in the fire is one of my favorites watch the video they did a their song On The Wall Street steps

@Kiki-cs8xv

3 жыл бұрын

Love that song! It's fucking epic!

Good to see some Rage! They have a special talent of making you wanting to punch someone in a lot of songs

This band has a special place in England.. They stop Simon Cowell every Christmas.. 🤶🗽❤️🇮🇸

90s real 90s ... so cool to be a teen in this era

How relevant their songs are today

Just droppin Body Count in here, if you haven't heard of them before.

Makes me so happy seeing you falling in love with the bands I grew up with, especially this! Went to see them in London and it was seriously kicking off.

90's hip-hop and alternative rock was killing it back in the day on MTV. I will forever miss these days but having youtube to share and comment keeps these memories alive.

I remember hearing this when it came out and I was like 14. As others have said, it's as relevant today in the wake of the George Floyd killing as it was 30 years ago after Rodney King's murder. The more things change, the more they stay the same...

While watching the video, browse the lyric on ur phone...

I sang this song in a bar for karaoke and it was one of the most therapeutic moments of my life. I highly recommend doing this song and holding nothing back 🖕

When the beat drops after the first "killing in the name of" and JoJo does 'the lip bite'... you know it. We all still do that to this day to this song.

How did you miss all those 🔥 lyrics? He repeats them like a million times???

@Krae75

2 жыл бұрын

I spent over 15 years not knowing he was saying " badge " and " chosen " whites. When it came out we didn't have lyric videos you tube etc I just recently learned the lyrics and meaning

@alphatrion100

2 жыл бұрын

@@Krae75 ehhh the CD's have printed lyrics dude.

@ahogammer6895

Жыл бұрын

@@alphatrion100 Not everyone used cds 15 years ago.

@alphatrion100

Жыл бұрын

@@ahogammer6895 This song was released in 1992 All my friends used to have the album back then. I cant even imagine someone only discovering this track in 2007. It was already 15 years old at that time but i guess you are right. He could have just looked it up. Internet you know?

@ahogammer6895

Жыл бұрын

@@alphatrion100 Fair point.

Have lyrics with every song Jojo. You missed the best part of the song

Cult of personality is a bomb song and the band is a black rock band ❤️ one of the best

JoJo you should do another reaction video of this song with the LYRICS! This song is POWERFUL. 🔥 💜💜💜💜💜

"Punching babies" is the feeling you're having while listening to this band; it's okay as long as you don't act on it.

Dope reaction! All of their songs are politically charged and is super critical towards America as a whole. That being said. Check out Down Rodeo by Rage Against the Machine next! It's wild af 💥🤯✊

One my all time favorites.... took me back to my teen years.

Black Rock: Body Count, Living Color, Thin Lizzy, Skindred, Jimi Hendrix, Bad Brains, Chuck Berry and many many more! About Queen not being a rock band, check out the songs Tie Your Mother Down, Headlong, Keep Yourself Alive, I'm In Love With My Car, Hammer To Fall...

The Singer and Guitarist are mixed and like brown so close enough.

@buckfuttler2877

3 жыл бұрын

brad wilk is a minority as well. only one white guy in the band.

@sharinglungs3226

3 жыл бұрын

Tom is mixed black and white. Brad and Zack are mexican. Tim is the token white guy 😄

You have listen to Living Color's first 2 albums!

My youth, saw them live twice Listen to the soundtrack from “Judgement Night” it was a ton of grunge/rock bands doing songs with rap groups in the 90s

I love what your doing and its such a treat to see someone's first reaction to all the songs I listened to as a kid. Stay awsome and keep up the great work. You are only at the tip of the massive iceberg that is rock n roll.

🔥

Zach was heavy in the Hip Hop movement. He is an extremely dope lyricists. He did a song with KRS One ' CIA '

Recorded 1992 lyrics: Killing in the name of Some of those that work forces Are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces Are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces Are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces Are the same that burn crosses Uh Killing in the name of Killing in the name of Now you do what they told ya Now you do what they told ya Now you do what they told ya Now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya But now you do what they told ya Well now you do what they told ya Those who died are justified For wearing the badge They're the chosen…

I think we have a convert here!!! Great you have an open mind! 😀

Keep going down the Rage rabbit hole and make sure to have the lyrics cause is gonna make your Brain insane with lyrical content!✌️

bulls on parade and wake up, you'll like those too

If I remember right, the singer is part black, and part Mexican American. Idk how black he is percentage-wise but he has an awareness of issues in black culture and likes to talk about those issues in his lyrics a lot. His name is Zack De LaRocha. The crazy guitarist is Tom Morello, and he was in Audioslave with Chris Cornell. Both super popular rock bands. Cheers!

Hey !!! I got a local band from Kentucky That is mostly african american that came before this that should have been HUGE world wide . The band is GROOVEZILLA !!!! Even if you dont review it , check it out for yourself . They mix heavy metal , with some reggae and all sorts . Songs like Survival , Negative Posse , Secure and Humanity on the reggae tip . That goes for anyone who reads this !!! KZread it . Heavy groove from mostley blacks except the bass and drums . They shred . Damn shame more folks couldnt hear them . The singer recently passed away .RIP JERROD !

yaaas! 🔥🔥🔥

Lovin’ the vids, man. But you really should have the lyrics up on your phone while you watch these.

@LFRJojo

3 жыл бұрын

Gotcha

Imagine seeing this live in 1993 at Lalapalooza ... incredible power and energy... and sadly still relevant today.

Originally it was "some of those that hold office...are the same that burn crosses." This is over 30 years old...let that sink in !

you will like "bulls on parade" even more. still rock, but better rapping

“this song i feel like i belong, like i am supposed to be reacting to it” ❤❤❤

the end of this song is my life quote...

Found your channel today… subbed the first video I watched lol now I’m binge watching your channel. I know this video is a year old but when I heard you say “Black Rockers!?” I was like… omg has anyone told him about Living Color!? Omg please please please enjoy yourself some Living Color, “Cult of Personality” and “Love Rears Up it’s Ugly Head” are two great introductions to that all black rock band… omg so so so good….