Never mind the fact that they're an awesome punk band. Never mind the fact that the
lyrics are well-written, intelligent, and plain wonderful. Never mind the fact that Tim McIlrath can actually sing AND scream (and do both really well).
All the other definitions are just as accurate, but what many of them don't mention is that they actually give a damn about the world. All the band members are vegetarian. They worked with Vans to create vegan skate shoes. The video for Prayer of the Refugee ends with a plea for fair trade. Whether you agree with their views or not, you still have to respect them for doing what they do when it'd be so much easier to just write another song about heartbreak. Though they do that really well too.
These guys care about what happens in the world, and they still manage to rock. If you haven't already, go listen to one of the songs in the other definitions and be amazed.
lyrics are well-written, intelligent, and plain wonderful. Never mind the fact that Tim McIlrath can actually sing AND scream (and do both really well).
All the other definitions are just as accurate, but what many of them don't mention is that they actually give a damn about the world. All the band members are vegetarian. They worked with Vans to create vegan skate shoes. The video for Prayer of the Refugee ends with a plea for fair trade. Whether you agree with their views or not, you still have to respect them for doing what they do when it'd be so much easier to just write another song about heartbreak. Though they do that really well too.
These guys care about what happens in the world, and they still manage to rock. If you haven't already, go listen to one of the songs in the other definitions and be amazed.
When Rise Against's video for Prayer of the Refugee finished playing on MuchMusic, I was shocked by the fact that I had finally seen a meaningful, thought-provoking music video on television.
Later, I was shocked again when I discovered that these were the same guys who sang Swing Life Away.
Later, I was shocked again when I discovered that these were the same guys who sang Swing Life Away.
by KC L August 12, 2008
A great punk band. Great Lyrics, though i don't know why they are on 'urban' dictionary. I love hip hop (not eminem and crap like that though) but theses chicago natives are incredible.
Like the Angel, Give it All, Dancing for Rain and To Them These Streets belong are four of the best songs by Rise Against.
by Mos Def And Kweli are Blackstar February 26, 2005
a real sick punk band, with four or five albums. currently consists of tim mcllrath on the mic, zach blair on guitar, joe principe on bass, and brandon barnes on drums. definitely check them out if your into punk rock.
by m. sherm February 4, 2009
Good songs from Rise Against:
Swing Life Away
Prayer of the Refugee
Savior
Hairline Fracture
Injection
Audience of One
Under the Knife
The Dirt Whispered
From Heads Unworthy
Survive
Ready to Fall
Re-Education (Through Labor)
Collapse (Post-Amerika)
Kotov Syndrome
Whereabouts Unknown
Blood to Bleed
Entertainment
Drones
Swing Life Away
Prayer of the Refugee
Savior
Hairline Fracture
Injection
Audience of One
Under the Knife
The Dirt Whispered
From Heads Unworthy
Survive
Ready to Fall
Re-Education (Through Labor)
Collapse (Post-Amerika)
Kotov Syndrome
Whereabouts Unknown
Blood to Bleed
Entertainment
Drones
by Lucio Soph August 6, 2010
god got mad at what his children had done and decide to act accordingly. he made rise againt a group of individuals to shdo the error of mainstream life and to promate peace and veganism. gods anger is reflected in their music, thats why this hardcorepunk group sounds so badass. and the billy is why we dont eat meet and throw rocks at politicians :)
guy one: wats the best band in the world?
Me: Rise Against! bitch! (continues to beat the shit outa guy one for asking a dumbass question)
Me: Rise Against! bitch! (continues to beat the shit outa guy one for asking a dumbass question)
by CricketClaymationz November 3, 2007
most amazing band to ever rock this generation. with lyrics speaking to the youth of america. telling how the gorvenment is so that we can understand. they are the revolution we need!
"I kicked in the door, I yelled my commands. The children they cried, but I got my man. We took him away, a bog over his face. From his family, his friends. They took off his clothes, they pissed in his hands. I told them to stop, but then I joined in. We beat him with guns and batons not just once, but again and again." -Hero of War by Rise Against
by Alleja November 20, 2008
1. The best band ever (':
2. A band that are getting way too pupular thanks to guitar hero. Shame on people that claim to be a huge fan when they only know Prayer of the Refugee, and maybe just a couple of other songs.
2. A band that are getting way too pupular thanks to guitar hero. Shame on people that claim to be a huge fan when they only know Prayer of the Refugee, and maybe just a couple of other songs.
by Heather (: January 9, 2009