Ragin' In SF

Saturday, August 18th, Rock The Bells rolled into the parking lot at San Francisco's AT&T Park bringing with it a myriad of hip hop acts, an eclectic crowd and one legendary rock band hellbent against the man. Mad props to Rage Against The Machine for throwing down big time despite the subpar soundman and a less than enthusiastic crowd. The band was in fine form and hasn't lost a step in the past seven years they've been split up. Main man Zack de la Rocha spit mad fire aimed at the powers that be and, during "Wake Up," proclaimed that we, the people, must realize that the true power for change lies in our own hands. Equally outspoken was mad scientist Tom Morello's guitar, which he banged and clanged into a concoction of other worldly noises. As for the rest of the show, Wu-Tang Clan's time on stage was more like a party, with Method Man taking the helm as both king and jester. Oakland posse Hieroglyphics put it down with their signature indie style. Unfortunately, The Roots, Mos Def and Talib Kweli all took the stage prior to Airbag's arrival at the festival. All in all, making it to Coachella the past spring for Rage's comeback was a dream come true, catching 'em a second time this year was an extra special treat.


An old-school Wu fan, throws up the W.


The calm before the Rage.