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United States Rise Against stands as a prominent American punk rock band, recognized for their politically charged lyrics and powerful live performances, engaging audiences with their social commentary and energetic sound.
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Request A ShowTim McIlrath (vocalist of Rise Against) worked with the band The Killing Tree.
Former guitarist Chris Chasse is a member of the band Nations Afire.
Rise Against partnered with boygenius producer Catherine Marks for their 10th studio album.
Rise Against partnered with St. Vincent producer Catherine Marks for their 10th studio album.
Rise Against was featured in Ernie Ball's 'Striking A Chord' series.
Tim McIlrath produced Punk Goes Acoustic for Fearless Records. Fearless Records also reached out to Rise Against for a recording.
Rise Against endorsed a 'completely vegan' line of Vans shoes in May 2007. They later released a statement addressing criticism regarding Vans' use of sweatshops.
Rise Against contributed a cover of "Ballad of Hollis Brown" to "Chimes of Freedom," a tribute album of Bob Dylan songs, produced in February 2012 to commemorate Amnesty International's 50th anniversary. The band also supports NGOs like Amnesty International.
Rise Against supports organizations such as the It Gets Better Project.
The band members are PETA supporters.
During the 2004 United States presidential election, the band was part of Punkvoter, a political activist group, and appeared on the "Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1" compilation.
The band collaborated with DC Comics on the Dark Nights: Death Metal series, releasing the song "Broken Dreams, Inc." as the first single for the comic book storyline's soundtrack.
Rise Against formed in Chicago in 1999, with founding members Tim McIlrath (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Joe Principe (bass). The band, initially operating under the name Transistor Revolt, released their self-published EP, “Transistor Revolt,” in 2000. Their early sound was characterized by fast tempos and direct social commentary. After signing with independent label Fat Wreck Chords, they released their debut album, “The Unraveling,” in 2001, followed by “Revolutions per Minute” in 2003. These albums established their presence in the underground punk scene, with their music emphasizing melody, aggressive instrumentation, and rapid tempos.
In 2003, Rise Against signed with Dreamworks, which later merged with Geffen Records. This transition marked a period of increasing mainstream recognition. Their major label debut, “Siren Song of the Counter Culture,” released in 2004, included breakthrough singles “Give It All” and “Swing Life Away,” which contributed to their broader appeal. The follow-up album, “The Sufferer & the Witness” (2006), peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200 and charted internationally. This album, along with “Appeal to Reason” (2008), further solidified their commercial success, with “Savior” from “Appeal to Reason” setting records for consecutive weeks on the Hot Rock Songs and Alternative Songs charts. Throughout this period, the band maintained its focus on social and political topics, including animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism.
Rise Against continued to release albums, including “Endgame” (2011), “The Black Market” (2014), “Wolves” (2017), and “Nowhere Generation” (2021), consistently charting within the top ten of the Billboard 200. Their music evolved to feature a more accessible and radio-friendly sound, while retaining their lyrical commitment to addressing societal issues. In 2025, the band released their tenth album, “Ricochet,” continuing their career of combining punk rock with significant social commentary and activism. The band has actively supported organizations such as Amnesty International and the It Gets Better Project, and their members are noted for their vegetarian and straight edge lifestyles.
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