Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing in The Name” Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

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The controversial and politically charged nu-metal band Rage Against the Machine (RATM) reached a milestone with their single “Killing in the Name”, a song from their 1992 debut album, crossing the 1 billion streams threshold on Spotify.

In a statement on Twitter (or X), Guitarist Tom Morello remarked,

“KILLING IN THE NAME” just hit 1 billion streams on Spotify! Thanks to all those who listened to it: those who love it, those who hate it, and those that have enjoyed it without understanding it. Righteous proof that rebel music and irony are alive and well.

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) January 11, 2025

Rage Against the Machine‘s musical fusion of punk, hip-hop, and thrash metal continues to resonate with heavy metal music fans for over 30 years. Rage Against the Machine was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2023. The band was represented at the ceremony by guitarist Tom Morello, who gave an acceptance speech.


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