Rage Against the Machine Go A Capella at Protest

So help the Man who comes between Zach de la Rocha and his bullhorn. The Rage Against the Machine frontman and his bandmates were set to perform at the Ripple Effect concert at St. Paul, Minnesota's Capitol building as part of a peaceful protest during the Republican National Convention, but the band showed up too close to the 7pm curfew and without a permit. Police refused to allow Rage to play, inciting, well, rage and protests among the crowd. The band then walked into the audience, yelling rally cries and performing a cappella versions of 'Bulls on Parade' and 'Testify.' De la Rocha and Co. would later lead the 2,000-strong crowd to the Xcel Energy Center, prompting more protesting in downtown St. Paul. And, thanks to modern technology, it's all on video.

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