Update: Rage

Image via Wikipedia It was great to see Rage Against the Machine back together and pumping out their angry jams. The show started out in an jarring manner. The lights went down, followed by an air raid siren, and all 4 members of RATM were walked out in prison uniforms with bags over their heads, a la Abu Gahrib. After all 4 were lined up, they were escorted to their locations, where they promptly played Bombtrack while still in full prison garb. It was probably the most memorable concert opening I've ever seen.

They rocked out all of their best songs, including a new one about Katrina victims which I had never heard. The show did get a bit political - as expected, but I was surprised to hear Zach De La Rocha take a jab at Palin's pregnant daughter. Even if it was a joke, it was a bit too base.