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To book Rise Against the Machine, please message us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ratmtx or e-mail Dustin at: [email protected]

Rise Against The Machine is a tribute to Rage Against the Machine hailing from Dallas, TX. Vocalist Dustin Tomas, Guitarist Johnny Lozano, Bassist Jeremiah Fuentes, and Drummer Ray Villarreal have brought their passion for what Rage Against the Machine stood up for all these years. RISE AGAINST THE MACHINE is authentic recreation of the baddest band on the planet, Rage Against the Machine! RISE AGAINST THE MACHINE is dedicated to capturing the sound, the look, and the stage presence of Rage Against the Machine.

“By far the most intense tribute band in DFW is Rise Against The Machine (Rage Against The Machine tribute), period!  This band knocks my socks off every show!” – Jam Magazine

“You can feel that rage all over again when tribute act Rise Against the Machine brings the band’s highly original sound to Dallas” – Granada theater

“Next best thing to Rage Against the Machine” – Alan Ayo 97.1 The Eagle Rocks

The band has over 7,400 likes on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ratmtx

Rise Against the Machine has gone in the studio and recorded 3 songs: Killing in the Name, Bulls on Parade, and Guerilla Radio. You can listen to those tracks here:

VIDEOS:

Rise Against The Machine performing “Freedom” at the Lava Cantina

Bulls on Parade video:

60 sec promo video filmed at the House of Blues Dallas:

Killing In The Name LIVE at the House of Blues Dallas:

HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS:

RISE AGAINST THE MACHINE has performed at all the major clubs such as The House of Blues in New Orleans, House of Blues Houston, and House of Blues in Dallas.  Rise Against the Machine has played at all the major Dallas/Fort Worth clubs such as Trees, Curtain Club, The Granada Theater, Gas Monkey Live, Ridglea Theater, and The Rail Club.  Rise Agasinst the Machine has performed all over the southwest United States.

Rise Against the Machine has performed with other major tribute bands such as Metalachi (from Los Angeles), Nirvanna (Nirvana tribute from Florida), TOOLOGY (Tool tribute from Houston), Schism (TOOL tribute from New York City), Back in Black (AC/DC tribute band), Guns 4 Roses, Zepparella (Led Zep tribute band from San Francisco), One (Metallica tribute band from Minneapolis, Minnesota), Rusted Cage (Soundgarden tribute band from Houston), and other great tribute bands.

Rise Against The Machine usually performs 8 to 14 songs per set depending their time slot.  Here are songs that they have performed LIVE: 

  • Killing in the Name,
  • Bulls on Parade
  • Guerilla Radio
  • Renegades of Funk
  • Testify
  • Sleep Now In The Fire
  • Know Your Enemy
  • People of the Sun
  • Bombtrack
  • Calm Like a Bomb
  • Down Rodeo
  • Bullet in the Head
  • Take the Power Back
  • Freedom
  • Vietnow
  • The Ghost of Tom Joad
  • Tire Me
  • Fistful of Steel
  • Snake Charmer
  • Without a Face
  • War Within a Breath
  • Revolver
  • Roll Right

Click on the link below to view our stage plot and input list:

CLICK HERE to view our Stage Plot and input list for Rise Against The Machine

Rise Against The Machine Backline requirements for out of town shows:  The following BACKLINE REQUESTS represents the requirements of the ARTIST for shows where the artist has to fly in to to play are your venue.  PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.  By asking us to fly to an out of town gig you are agreeing to supply the ARTIST with certain equipment and working conditions that are essential to the ARTIST’S performance.  We look forward to a smooth and successful engagement, and would be happy to assist you in any way.

BACKLINE REQUIREMENTS:

Guitarist Needs:

  • MARSHALL JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head.  The JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head that the guitarist is requesting has 11 knobs and only ONE input.  Pic below:
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  • MARSHALL JCM LEAD 1960 4X12 CABINET
  • Backup guitar: Fender Strat
  • Hercules Tri Stand or a guitar stand that can safely hold 3 guitars
  • Small Fan

NOTE:  If you cannot find a JCM 800 50-Watt Head as shown above then the guitarist’s 2nd choice will be a JCM 900 Head

Drummer Needs:

  • 13,16,22 drumkit
  • 14″ snare drum and stand
  • 14″ hi hats Zildjian new beat or Paiste signature series
  • 17″,18″ Zildjian a custom crash or Paiste signature series
  • 20″ a Zildjian Crash Ride or Paiste Signature series
  • China cymbal
  • Double bass pedal
  • 5 cymbal stands
  • 1 hi hat stand
  • Roc n Soc drum throne or something similar
  • Medium size plastic Fan

Bassist Needs:

  • Ampeg SVT-VR Head
  • Ampeg 8×10 Cab
  • Extra Fender Jazz Bass
  • Bass guitar stand to hold 2 basses
  • Small Fan

Singer Needs for Backstage and Live performance:

  • Throat Coat Tea or Yogi Throat Comfort Tea
  • Hot water for tea
  • 100% Pure natural honey
  • 4 bottles of room temp water on stage during live performance

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