DEBUT LP FROM PROPHETS OF RAGE MAKES GLOBAL IMPACT
“Prophets of Rage, rap-rock super group, calls for revolution…address injustices with hard-driving anthems.” – Rolling Stone
“This is not a subtle record, but these are not subtle times. So grab a Marshall stack, put it through a fascist’s window and let’s start the revolution. Now.” – NME
“Rebellious cuts… strong lyrical messages buttressed by guitarist Tom Morello’s molten solos.” – Entertainment Weekly
“What makes “Prophets of Rage” so powerful is the way each song has multiple layers that all make the song stronger, like fingers closing into a raised fist.” – Long Island Newsday
“The album is packed with an unrelenting barrage of politically charged content." – HipHopDX
Toronto, ON – September 25, 2017 – Revolutionary musicians, Prophets Of Rage: Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord’s highly anticipated, self-titled debut album, released on September 15th by Fantasy Records, scored top chart entries in multiple countries across the globe in its first week. The album sold more than 21,000 in the U.S., entering Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart at #16. Additionally, the album debuted at #4 on Billboard’s Sales chart (physical sales + downloads) and #2 on Billboard’s Rock chart. The record also entered the CIMS (Coalition of Independent Music Stores) sales chart at #1. The set’s strong international chart showings include a #6 debut in the U.K., #8 in France, #14 in Germany, #4 in New Zealand and #11 in Australia.
Last week, the group also dropped the scathing visual for the track Hail To The Chief. The incendiary imagery depicts Pence as Trump’s puppet master as The White House morphs into Trump Tower and Chuck D raps, "All hail to the chief who came in the name of a thief to cease peace." After just one day, YouTube flagged the video as age-restricted for its disruptive content, forcing viewers to log in to their account and confirm their age
In response Prophets Of Rage released the following statement: “We consider censorship in any form to be an egregious violation of our right to free speech. We were shocked to see that YouTube has placed an age restriction on viewing our “Hail To The Chief” video, something no other media outlet has done. We question this decision by YouTube and demand free and unrestricted access to the video immediately.” Watch the video HERE.
Formed amid 2016’s tumultuous election, Prophets of Rage have toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe and coalesced into an explosive unit capable of playing with equal parts precision, passion and muscle. The new album, produced by longtime Rage collaborator, Brendan O’Brien, (with bold cover art created for the band by renowned street artist, Shepard Fairey) fuses the diverse styles, sonic firepower and hard-hitting social consciousness of their previous work into an inventive, compelling and timely new musical statement. Michael Moore, who directed the blistering, politically charged video for the track Unfuck The World declared, “Prophets Of Rage is the right band, saying the right shit, at this very critical moment.”
“When we put this band together a year ago, I don't think any of us knew what to expect or how it would be received by the people,” stated B-Real. “From that time to now it's been amazing to see the growth of this new amazing band and to see the effect it has had on the fans we've played for. I feel blessed to be a part of it. Our chemistry is undeniable when we are on stage, and to finally bring forth a new album with that same powerful chemistry is exciting and we can't wait to see what the future brings.”
At its core, Prophets Of Rage functions not only on a love of music, but a deep belief in its power as a tool and a weapon. Woven into the band’s DNA are influences as varied as The Clash, KRS-One, and Johnny Cash, as well as the undeniable ideals and aesthetics of its predecessors: Public Enemy’s frenzied, racing textures, Rage’s jaw-melting riffs, and Cypress Hill’s manically playful party energy.
The band’s recent short run of sold-out intimate club shows included historic rooms such as the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, the Apollo Theater in New York City and the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. Prophets Of Rage also just rocked Riot Fest in Chicago and is now gearing up for headlining turns at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans and Ozzfest in San Bernardino, CA, as well as major shows in France, the U.K., Germany and the Netherlands. All dates listed below.
Watch Prophets Of Rage perform Living on the 110 on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon here. Watch the extended Chuck D and Tom Morello interview with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show here. Listen to Chuck D’s interview on NPR’s Morning Edition here.
Prophets Of Rage Track list:
- Radical Eyes
- Unfuck The World
- Legalize Me
- Living on the 110
- The Counteroffensive
- Hail To The Chief
- Take Me Higher
- Strength In Numbers
- Fired A Shot
- Who Owns Who
- Hands Up
- Smashit
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PROPHETS OF RAGE – ON TOUR:
October 1 – Louder Than Life – Louisville, KY
October 27 – Voodoo Music + Arts Experience – New Orleans, LA
November 4 – Ozzfest - San Bernardino, CA
November 10 – Le Zenith Paris – Paris, FRANCE
November 13 – O2 Forum Kentish Town – London, UK
November 15 – Mitsubishi Electric Halle – Dusseldorf, Germany
November 16 – O13 – Tilburg, Netherlands
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