Rage Against The Machine's New Album Is Sure To Be A Fan-Favorite
Rage Against the Machine hasn't dropped a new studio album in nearly a quarter of a century, but that doesn't mean the rockers have nothing to share. The politically-charged group is about to return with a special new release — though not exactly brand new material. The beloved band has announced another project, and it's arriving just in time for – and only for – Record Store Day 2025.
The Grammy-winning act is getting ready to release Live on Tour 1993, a live double LP that captures the talent of Rage Against the Machine at the height of its fame. The album is composed of 10 "completely untouched and unmixed" live recordings from its 1993 tour, as the title suggests.
While Live on Tour 1993 is technically a new addition to the band's discography, the songs featured come from its debut full-length, Rage Against the Machine. That introductory project was released the year prior. The live versions include hits like 'Know Your Enemy' and the explosive 'Killing in the Name,' which helped catapult the group to fame and defined the sound of early '90s hard rock.
Rage Against the Machine fans who want to get their hands on Live on Tour 1993 will not be able to place an order online. In keeping with the spirit of the event, this release will only be available at participating brick-and-mortar locations starting on April 12.
Record Store Day was created to drive foot traffic to independent music stores, and artists frequently participate by releasing rare or exclusive titles. Rage Against the Machine's new live album is one of the biggest pressings tied to the 2025 event, with 15,000 copies being produced.
Live on Tour 1993 marks Rage Against the Machine's first live set since The Battle of Mexico City arrived in 2021. That title debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 70, giving the group another chart appearance years after the musicians stopped producing new studio projects.
Despite reuniting for live performances in recent years, Rage Against the Machine hasn't released any original studio material since 2000's Renegades. That full-length, the band's fourth and final studio album, consisted entirely of cover songs. So while the group isn't technically 'back together' for Live on Tour 1993, the rock outfit does stand out as one of the biggest names participating in Record Store Day this year.
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