Renegades

album by Rage Against the Machine

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Renegades is an album by the American rock band Rage Against the Machine, released in 2000. It is an eclectic collection of cover songs, featuring interpretations of tracks by artists such as Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Afrika Bambaataa, and EPMD. The album was released shortly after vocalist Zack de la Rocha announced his departure from the band. The remaining members, guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford, and drummer Brad Wilk, went on to form the band Audioslave. Rage Against the Machine is known for its politically charged lyrics and social activism, blending elements of hip-hop and heavy metal.1

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…shortly before the release of Renegades, an eclectic collection of covers of rock and hip-hop artists, including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Afrika Bambaataa, and EPMD. The remaining three members went on to form Audioslave with former Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell. Audioslave produced three successful albums before breaking up.
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…shortly before the release of Renegades, an eclectic collection of covers of rock and hip-hop artists, including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Afrika Bambaataa, and EPMD. The remaining three members went on to form Audioslave with former Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell. Audioslave produced three successful albums before breaking up.
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