Members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill (Tom Morello, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, DJ Lord and B-Real) formed a supergroup called Prophets of Rage. It follows the release of their hot blooded single late last month, and a couple of high profile performances which aimed to disrupt the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The group will wet fan’s appetites for the project by premiering a live version of “No Sleep Til Cleveland” via Matt Wilkinson’s show on August 18, with the group also giving the public an early view of title track “The Party’s Over” on Zane Lowe’s show on August 25. Check out the tracklist and cover art below. The short collection includes two brand new studio tracks, “The Party’s Over”, plus a version of Public Enemy’s “Prophets Of Rage” (from which the band draws its name).
Prophets Of Rage have announced details of their debut EP.
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According to guitarist Tom Morello, he and Rage Against the Machine bandmates Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk made a decision to form a group with Cypress Hill rappers Chuck D and B-Real and DJ Lord of Public Enemy to engage the public regarding today’s social issues through their music. For a taste of what’s in store, check out Billboard’s coverage of Prophets of Rage’s first gig. It’s a voice that’s been missing too long in the national/international dialogue and it’s back. “What better time than now?” “Killing in the Name (live)” 4.
