Rage Against The Machine - End Of The Party - The 1990s Broadcasts (1990)

2 x 1990s FM BROADCASTS FROM RATM AS REFORMATION RUMOURS ABOUND Formed in L.A. from the remnants of Tom Morello's former band Lock Up, Rage Against The Machine played their first live performance at California State University, Northridge on 23rd October 1991 and their self-titled debut album followed just over a year later. The record was an astounding success, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and achieving triple Platinum status. Owing its initial success in no small part to its expletive-laden lead single Killing In The Name , Rage Against The Machine has subsequently appeared in many best album listings. To capitalise on their early success, RATM boosted their touring efforts, playing 185 shows through 1992 and 1993, a tour which remains the group s most extensive to date. These included their now legendary performance at the 1993 Lollapalooza festival and a plethora of gigs supporting Suicidal Tendencies across Europe. This CD features two Rage shows, both the subject of FM radio broadcasts and both released here for the first time. The first performance was made on the penultimate date of the above noted tour when the band played at the Universal Amphitheatre on 12th December 1993. The second was recorded at Irvine Meadows on 17th June 1995, while the group were recording their sophomore album Evil Empire, a release that became equally as successful as their debut.