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Me, Myself, and I
Frontman Tim McIlrath confirms, there is no preset framework for the Chicago-based melodic hardcore band that refuses to adhere to any established norm in the music industry. McIlrath says the foursome —bassist Joe Principe, drummer Brandon Barnes and guitarist Zach Blair — simply engage in their album making activity without over thinking and precisely planning every step, and that includes the band’s latest release, Appeal to Reason.
“It’s still about reaching people, putting what we’re giving into these people, making them think and challenge the ways of thought, creating conversation and dialogue and putting new ideas forth for people to consider,” says McIlrath. “And when you have a bigger fanbase, that’s even more fun to do, because all of a sudden your voice is louder. Now you have a bigger bullhorn than you actually have. It’s exciting and fun and I look forward to the next couple years with this record. Now that we have a fanbase, it’s just a question of what are we going to

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  • BIG NIGHT OUT Singapore 2010

    As we wrap up our European run last night in Wales, we are already preparing for the next one across the Pacific. Rise Against will be playing our first show in Singapore on the way home from our Australian run. MUSE & SAOSIN will be joining us for the BIG NIGHT OUT on FEB 3rd. Tickets are available at www.bignightout.asia. We are looking forward to bringing the show to yet another corner of the world we haven't been to yet!

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  • Australia Headline Shows

    Good news Sydney and Melbourne, we have added headlining shows in both of your cities betwixt our appearances on the now sold out Big Day Out Festival in January. The shows are going down at The Enmore in Sydney and the Hi Fi in Melbourne, tickets go on sale Nov 30th, we can't wait for the chance to play another show for our incredible Australian fans down under.

    Sydney solo show: The Enmore Theatre – Tuesday 19 January 2009
    Tickets: Ticketek Ph: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au & Enmore Theatre Box Office. Ph 02 9550 3666

    Melbourne solo show: The Hi Fi – Sunday 24 January 2009
    Tickets: The Hi Fi www.thehifi.com.au + Ph: 9654 7617

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  • KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas

    Rise Against is happy to once again join KROQ's Almost-Acoustic Christma lineup on dec 12 .We're grateful to have one more opportunity to play in front of our amazing fans in the LA area before the end of the year. Go check out the full lineup at <a href="http://www.kroq.com">www.kroq.com</a>, see you in December !

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22 November 2009 at 8:00 PM
Where
Great Hall
Cardiff, GBR
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RISE AGAINST

http://www.gigsandtours.com/?a=rise+against&site=r­iseagainst
4 December 2009 at 8:00 PM
Where
The National
708 East Broad
23219
Richmond, VA
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RISE AGAINST

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004324BD0E840­0
5 December 2009 at 8:00 PM
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The Fillmore Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
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On Sale 10/16

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/414207

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  • Molly
    Molly

    I BLOOOOODY LOVE YOU

    1 day ago
  • Molly
    Molly

    WOO
    I CAN'T WAIT FOR TONIGHT
    I LOVE RISE AGAINST!
    <3333333

    2 days ago
  • Grace.
    Grace.

    cardiff tomorrow, im so excited. :D

    2 days ago
  • The Snail Poacher
    luv The Snail Poacher

    saw you guys in glasgow

    awesome

    3 days ago
  • Vic
    luv Vic

    Ready to fall
    Best Fucking Song EVER

    3 days ago
  • Stevie D
    Stevie D

    they were actually epic at glasgow :O im glad i went

    4 days ago
  • A Thousand Brothers
    luv A Thousand Brothers

    u guys were amazing in glasogw :D

    4 days ago
  • Katie Loves Goo
    luv Katie Loves Goo

    they were unbelievable last night at the o2 in newcastle, the mosh pits were immense. i really wanna do it all again "/

    iloveriseagainst soo muchh <3

    xxxx

    5 days ago
  • Blunt Man
    Blunt Man

    GLasgow was soo good
    thanks for an awesome night
    !

    5 days ago
  • Mikel Myers
    Mikel Myers

    Rise against...last night fucking rocked man :D First gig ever and loved it so much, ill be there next time your at glasgow aswell :D
    LEGENDS

    5 days ago
  • Steven Gilmour
    luv Steven Gilmour

    is all sore from barrowlands....but worth it :D

    5 days ago
  • TheAudioslave
    luv TheAudioslave

    Come 2 ireland plzzzz... again.
    i luv u guys and ur music
    :D

    5 days ago
  • That Ginger Guy
    luv That Ginger Guy

    Glasgow Lastnight :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Fu**ing Awesome :D :D :D :D :D
    Some hot girl standin infront of me;) dnt know who she was tho lol :L :L :L :D :D :D

    6 days ago
  • Kerr
    Kerr

    you guys were epic at the barrowlands hope you come back soon and too right Scotland dose have the best circle pits

    6 days ago
  • Stu
    Stu

    good show in glasgow last night :D

    6 days ago
  • Jess Sharp
    luv Jess Sharp

    last night in glasgow was amazing ! best crowd ever eh ?

    6 days ago
  • OniX
    luv OniX

    :DD was at your gig last nite and yous were absolutely amazin :)
    i was dying for yous to play hero of war thank you!! :D
    i sang and screamed too much though coz now ma voice is all rough :L lol
    clove your music soooo much :D
    xx

    6 days ago
  • Chris Hamill
    luv Chris Hamill

    barrowlands last night was amazing!!! was in the second row all night!

    6 days ago
  • Rancid Girl
    luv Rancid Girl

    Brilliant gig last nite. Hope u come back soon.

    6 days ago
  • Strange Tragic Fiction
    Strange Tragic Fiction

    Fucking Ferocious Moshpits In Glasgow Last Night!!

    6 days ago