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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine


Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s) Rap Metal
Funk Metal
Rapcore
Hip-hop
Alternative Metal
Years active 1991—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Associated acts Axis of Justice
Street Sweeper Social Club
Audioslave
The Nightwatchman
Lock Up
One Day as a Lion
Inside Out
Hardstance
Tool
Website Website
Members
Tom Morello
Zack de la Rocha
Tim Commerford
Brad Wilk



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Rage Against The Machine Top iTunes Chart As X Factor Christmas Race Begins

December 14, 2009
Rage Against The Machine Top iTunes Chart As X Factor Christmas Race BeginsRage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name' is number one on the iTunes download chart after 24 hours of sales.

The Rage Against The Machine For Christmas No.1 Facebook group, which now has 717,000 members, has been urging fans to buy the 1992 rock anthem since one minute past midnight on Sunday.

The campaign was set up by Tracy and Jon Morter in protest at The X Factor's stronghold on the Christmas number one.

The Rage track had a 22 hour advantage over X Factor winner Joe McElderry's cover of Miley Cyrus' 'The Climb' which went on sale as a download after last night's final – viewed by 19million people.

The physical version of the X Factor single goes on sale on Wednesday.

Importantly, supporters of the Rage campaign have already generously donated £20,000 to the homeless charity Shelter. You can make a pledge to shelter HERE.

The iTunes chart is separate from the Official Chart Company chart, but serves as a good indicator of download sales.

(by Scott Colothan)



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