In a review of the album, Punk News credits the band with popularizing melodic hardcore music and influencing “literally thousands of bands.” Rise Against’s first major label album, Siren Song of the Counter Culture was certified gold in the United States. While their second album Revolutions Per Minute (2003) had Pop Matters declaring that the band was already at, “its peak in songwriting, performing, and energy,” the band’s success and acclaim continued to grow after they signed to Geffen in 2003. The band toured relentlessly, including dates on the Warped Tour, and rapidly built a devoted underground, with Exclaim calling them “the hardcore salvation we’ve all been waiting for.” Rise Against formed in 1999 by bassist Joe Principe and vocalist/guitarist Tim McIlrath and quickly released two albums – The Unraveling and Revolutions Per Minute – on legendary San Francisco independent punk label Fat Wreck Chords. Each record here tells our story and represents a snapshot of where we were and who we were at the time, maybe it does the same for you.” Whether it was Blasting Room production on most of these albums or the Shepard Fairey artwork for Siren Song Of The Counterculture, the devil is in the details.
These albums connected with, and introduced us to, a die-hard fanbase we feel unworthy of. “Each song on each record was a handcrafted stepping stone that took us far beyond any expectations we ever had and surpassed any goal we ever set. “Eighteen years and eight records later, the story of Rise Against is best told with the music,” says frontman Tim McIlrath. Both versions include a unique book featuring exclusive photos and an oral history made up of interviews from the band detailing their rise from the fertile Chicago punk underground to the international stage, offering insights into their revered discography. In addition, a limited edition 180-gram clear vinyl version will be sold at. The comprehensive collection will feature 180-gram black vinyl pressings of all eight of Rise Against’s studio albums, including their three gold-certified albums Siren Song of the Counter Culture (2004), The Sufferer & the Witness (2006), and Appeal to Reason (2008). On November 30th, Rise Against’s body of work will be collected in the career-spanning self-titled vinyl box set Rise Against via Interscope/UMe. The band’s music and message remains as vital as ever. Using their international platform to speak out for social justice, Rise Against’s rousing lyrics address progressive political issues like economic injustice, animal rights and homophobia. Since forming in Chicago in 1999, Rise Against has inspired generations of punk and rock fans with its firey and anthemic brand of melodic hardcore punk. Available on 180-g black vinyl and limited edition 180-g clear vinyl
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