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Rise Against is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Steriogram, Funeral for a Friend, Comeback Kid, Sick of It All and NOFX. Those roots explain a lot about how Rise Against arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Sum 41, The Offspring, Zebrahead, Bad Religion and Alkaline Trio, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Alexisonfire, Alkaline Trio, Berri Txarrak, The Blackout and Jim Lindberg, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 62 connections around Rise Against, reaching back through Steriogram and forward to Alexisonfire. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos. Lyrically, the band is known for their social commentary, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism.
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Rise Against connections
Rise Against grew out of Steriogram, Funeral for a Friend, Comeback Kid and Sick of It All, shares an orbit with Sum 41, The Offspring, Zebrahead and Bad Religion, went on to shape Alexisonfire, Alkaline Trio, Berri Txarrak and The Blackout. 62 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
Who influenced Rise Against
Sounds and acts that shaped Rise Against.
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Artists and scenes sharing an orbit with Rise Against.
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