by John Kindred
– Publisher —
Back in late 2009 English DJ Don Morter put forth a challenge to Simon Cowel’s X-Factor to push the current X-Factor winners #1 Christmas hit out of that spot on the U.K. singles chart. Nominating Rage Against the Machines’s “Killing In the Name,” Morter setup a Facebook page and began a promotional push to the sale of the band’s single originally released in 1992.
Further support by came from Rage Against the Machine as the group donated the proceeds from the sale of the single to charity. Zack de la Rocha also stated that the band would perform a free concert in the U.K. after the “Killing In the Name” took over the #1 position on the U.K. singles chart.
Live At Finsbury Park is the 2015 simultaneous release of that concert experience on DVD, Blu-ray and digital formats by Eagle Rock Entertainment. The concert event was captured at London’s Finbury Park June 6, 2010 and showcases Rage Against the Machine crashing through a set of notable hits which included – “Killing In The Name,” “Bulls On Parade,” “People Of The Sun,” “Guerrilla Radio,” “Bullet In The Head,” “Bombtrack,” and “Sleep Now In The Fire.”
Rage Against the Machine led the charge performing in front of a massive crowd of screaming fans. Throughout the concert Rage front-man Zach de la Rocha’s unique vocal delivery careens over the top of Tom Morello’s inventive and highly creative guitar style. The group’s lyrical angst and social commentary speak volumes to those unhappy with the continued exploitation of the common man by corporate America and government.
The concert was filmed in high definition and features 13 tracks, and also includes bonus footage behind the scenes of the concert and an interview with Jon & Tracy Morter. Both talk about the campaign to dethrone the X-Factor Christmas song from the U.K. single chart, as well as the response of from Rage Against the Machine and Simon Cowell.
Genre: Rap Metal, Alternative Metal, Funk Metal
Band:
Zack de la Rocha
Tom Morello
Tim Commerford
Brad Wilk
Track Listing:
1. “Testify”
2. “Bombtrack”
3. “People of the Sun”
4. “Know Your Enemy”
5. “Bulls on Parade”
6. “Township Rebellion”
7. “Bullet in the Head”
8. “White Riot”
9. “Guerrilla Radio”
10. “Sleep Now in the Fire”
11. “Freedom”
12. “Killing in the Name”
Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment
Web: http://www.eagle-rock.com/2015/08/rage-against-the-machine-live-at-finsbury-park/#.Vk0WgXarS00
