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Rage Against The Machine Suffer Power Outage

posted Feb 4, 2008 at 6:53 PM by Diamond Oz.  (9 Comments)

According to PerthNow, the power blew half way through RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's opening track "Testify" at the band's February 3 concert at Claremont Showgrounds in Perth, Australia. Stunned audience members, many of whom had paid the ticket price just to see the newly reformed RAGE, held their breath. Would the band storm off stage? Was this the end of the night? The band continued on good naturedly, letting the crowd sing along to the unamplified music.

"Let's try that again shall we," frontman Zach de la Rocha declared when the power was restored.

"Good evening, we are RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE from Los Angeles California."

Read the full article at PerthNow.

Source: Blabbermouth

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9 Comments on "Rage Against The Machine Suffer Power Outage"

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1. RememberMetal? writes:

Great band, the need for new material for them is such that our pending water and oil shortages pale.

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# Feb 4, 2008 @ 8:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Bubba513 writes:

Its a wonder they weren't happy about losing power.
i thought they'd be protesting against the use of power lol

# Feb 4, 2008 @ 8:13 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Bri@n-Peppers writes:

^^^^ LMAO!!!!

# Feb 4, 2008 @ 8:41 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. DEVILDRIVER FAN writes:

This band sucks f***ing ass.......

# Feb 5, 2008 @ 10:16 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Kalis_wrath writes:

That blows! Not in the good way either! *lol*

# Feb 5, 2008 @ 5:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. goatlady writes:

Heh, I was there, we thought there was going to be a riot for sure. The set was kickarse though - nothing new, but that's ok - their old sh** is good and they haven't done anything to tarnish their legacy.

# Feb 11, 2008 @ 7:27 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. jester writes:

how can they suck?
RAGE is probably the most consistent bands of all time.you gotta respect them bro, c'mon.
as for the power outage...that's gotta be a message from the gods or something

# Feb 11, 2008 @ 9:42 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Txmetalhead writes:

Rage is a very talented band - but I have to say - I hate the rap vocals of their singer. Damn - what the hell is his name - Zack De La Rocha.....hate that dude's voice. I would rather listen to Downset or Biohazard.

# Feb 11, 2008 @ 11:03 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Txmetalhead writes:

I am so bad - lol - they even mentioned his name in the article....Zach De La Rocha.

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