Rise Against chat transcript
The transcript of a recent online chat with Rise Against can be found below. The band recently reissued their first full-length, The Unraveling and discussed it earlier this week in a 100-user chat room.
The record was remixed and remastered at Blasting Room Studios by prolific drummer and producer Bill Stevenson. The band is currently touring in support of their Geffen debut, Siren Song of the Counter-Culture. Also recently released was a video for "Swing Life Away." The track recently broke into the "Top 20 Modern Rock" singles chart where it has remained for 14 weeks.
The band discussed their future plans, including Tim's plans for The Killing Tree, their role as Black Flag in the recent film Lords of Dogtown and what exactly message boards serve as sanctuaries for.
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ChatMaster (Aug 23, 2005 5:22:38 PM)
The chat should start soon.
ChatMaster (Aug 23, 2005 5:22:55 PM)
By soon, I mean at 6pm ET.
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 5:51:59 PM)
I'm in!! YAY
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:52:12 PM)
Yay
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 5:52:16 PM)
Hi Joe!
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:52:30 PM)
who is this mysterio moderator
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:52:34 PM)
is this E
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 5:52:36 PM)
oh haha, it's elaine
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:52:41 PM)
yessssssssssssssssssss
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 5:52:44 PM)
sweetness
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:53:22 PM)
hi brandon
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 5:54:17 PM)
hello joe
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 5:54:26 PM)
tim, how are ya
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 5:54:43 PM)
hahah, okay i think we're already full…but let's wait til 3 exactly
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:54:59 PM)
let us wait
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 5:56:21 PM)
Hi elaine
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:56:47 PM)
Moderate me
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:57:00 PM)
fick sassy
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:57:03 PM)
kick
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 5:57:09 PM)
let's do dis
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 5:57:30 PM)
it shall be done
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:01:38 PM)
sweet mamma jamma
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:06:09 PM)
JOE SUCKS!!!!!!!!
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:06:55 PM)
thanks chris
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:07:50 PM)
what r we waiting for
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:08:01 PM)
Hunter's help, i ain't gettin any questions
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:08:16 PM)
hahahahaahahahaha
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:08:24 PM)
Why don't you guys tell us why you wanted to re-release the Unraveling
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:09:43 PM)
We really felt the original mix didnt do those songs justice
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:10:16 PM)
we wanted Bill Stevenson's touch to help that
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:11:37 PM)
You guys tour A LOT!! Who are some of your fave bands to tour with??
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:12:11 PM)
Alexis on Fire, Sick of it All, Only Crime
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:12:20 PM)
NOFX and Bad Religion
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:12:30 PM)
and Rise Against
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:13:37 PM)
snapcase, non more black,
marie (Aug 23, 2005 6:13:48 PM)
what is your guys' favorite song to play on tour?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:14:14 PM)
I like To Them These Streets Belong
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:14:25 PM)
my favorite song changes every week
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:14:47 PM)
right now it's dancing for rain
tiny tim (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:00 PM)
What kind of distortion and effects does tim use on his guitar?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:01 PM)
elaine tim cant get on
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:29 PM)
awesome, gimme a minute
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:36 PM)
hes back
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:38 PM)
hey im back
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:43 PM)
sorry bout that doggs
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:48 PM)
distortion eh?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:15:53 PM)
we have one more show left
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:16:17 PM)
yes, thanks Hunter
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:16:21 PM)
i just use the standard marshall distortion on my JCM2000, which is what im playing these days.
peteyb (Aug 23, 2005 6:16:37 PM)
what are your feelings on the differences between small clubs and bigger venues? Do you feel that as you grow it takes away some of the intimacy of a show? Thoughts on crowd barriers?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:16:50 PM)
crowd barriers suck.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:13 PM)
though they are unfortunately necessary in some of the large venues to ensure safetyl.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:15 PM)
I think there are pros and cons to both although nothing really beats a small club where kids are going nuts
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:23 PM)
stage dives make a show for me
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:35 PM)
I like the more intimate shows where there is no barriers
imasianxx58 (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:42 PM)
has anything embarrasing happened to you guys on stage?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:45 PM)
Thanks Margaret
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:48 PM)
i fall all the time.
jac (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:56 PM)
Whats it like trying to maintain a healthy vegetarian lifestyle while constantly on tour?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:17:59 PM)
im really clumsy on stage.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:18:16 PM)
healthy?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:18:17 PM)
I fell through a stage in Italy
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:18:31 PM)
lots of subway hahaha
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:18:34 PM)
its not easy to stay healthy on tour, but we manage.
JOn (Aug 23, 2005 6:18:44 PM)
do you guys see yourselves doing this when u are much older like the Dead Kennedy's are doing minus Jello Biafria
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:14 PM)
yeah im planning on sueing everyone and leaving.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:21 PM)
we too will do this without jello hahaha
carly (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:27 PM)
how was making the music video for swing life away? was it boring like most bands say they are?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:35 PM)
theyll get someone younger and better looking in ten years…
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:35 PM)
i dont pay tim his royalties
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:43 PM)
its true.
sarah (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:48 PM)
are there any new songs on the re release
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:19:54 PM)
videos are boring.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:20:04 PM)
the "give it all" wasnt boring though.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:20:09 PM)
it was sweaty.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:20:11 PM)
just 2 songs from comps
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:20:27 PM)
I love lamp
bretj89 (Aug 23, 2005 6:20:47 PM)
did u start to sing first or play guitar tim?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:20:57 PM)
play guitar.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:20:59 PM)
unicycle
Miss-Reckless (Aug 23, 2005 6:21:11 PM)
seeing you guys love eachother, do you guys always stick together? As in doing everything as a band?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:21:44 PM)
we gross weird
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:21:47 PM)
we spend a lot of time on the road together so its healthy to get away from each other now and then…
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:22:04 PM)
Its healthy to be healthy
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:22:05 PM)
i love you tim
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:22:09 PM)
I"m b
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:22:18 PM)
i warm up for 25 minutes and wear clothes that smell like urine and vinegar.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:22:34 PM)
I stretch my legs
imasianxx58 (Aug 23, 2005 6:22:46 PM)
what is your most favorite country to tour in besides the US?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:22:56 PM)
canada.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:23:01 PM)
jumping jacks
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:23:04 PM)
I love Italy
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:23:15 PM)
canada
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:23:23 PM)
Jumpin' Jack Flash It's a gas gas gas
sarah (Aug 23, 2005 6:23:25 PM)
how often do you actually get to talk to your fans for more than just a second or two? is it weird that everyone knows you
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:23:55 PM)
Its a little starnge when you're at a mall and someone recognizes you.
wreny (Aug 23, 2005 6:24:12 PM)
any thoughts on a split album? and if so who would it be with?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:24:16 PM)
hmm
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:24:27 PM)
we always talked about doing one with death by stereo.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:24:48 PM)
I would love to do a split with alexis on fire
Step2Me (Aug 23, 2005 6:24:51 PM)
have you ever been to david geffens house?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:24:56 PM)
slayer
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:03 PM)
no
Adawg (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:05 PM)
wat is your favourite song on siren song of the counter culture?
chris (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:18 PM)
can we expect a new album anytime soon?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:29 PM)
I like to them these streets belong
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:32 PM)
life less frightening
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:34 PM)
we hope to have a new album out by next summer.
mnx12 (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:40 PM)
Can you guys explain the video for Heaven Knows? Its confusinig…
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:45 PM)
yes it is.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:53 PM)
new album june of 2006 hopefullyu
SirSuckIt (Aug 23, 2005 6:25:58 PM)
does Joe snore?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:26:15 PM)
I grind my teeth
web slinger (Aug 23, 2005 6:26:21 PM)
how do u guys feel about people getting rise against tattoos?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:26:31 PM)
sometimes i sleep walk and wake up in brandon's arms
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:26:41 PM)
"heaven knows" is mostly confusing because the final version was edited. its tells of a drug-deal gone wrong/suicidal sorta thing.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:27:06 PM)
rise against tattoos are flattering, its amazing.
tiny tim (Aug 23, 2005 6:27:15 PM)
I like how you guys dont try to be all somber and obsessed with death and darkness. How do you feel about other bands that never crack a smile?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:27:29 PM)
boring
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:27:43 PM)
i dont think i want to see Dimmu Borgir smile to be honest…
mo (Aug 23, 2005 6:27:47 PM)
the songs i love most on the unravelling are reminding me of e less technical killing tree, state of the union is heading in a similar direction, do you guy like to explore this direction more or do you actually prefer the punk-singalong songs?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:28:24 PM)
to each his own. its amazing how certain side of punk lost the point of being an individual
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:28:53 PM)
yeah i go to the knights of columbus hall in my town and see bands.
snakeled (Aug 23, 2005 6:29:00 PM)
how did you guys get to play black flag in that z town movie?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:29:23 PM)
We like different types of songs. Its what keeps RA interesting
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:29:24 PM)
I go see bands when I'm actually home
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:29:37 PM)
the Dogtown people called us.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:29:50 PM)
they had some survey and kids picked us.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:30:14 PM)
there's a good chance of that, we can't confirm anything yet.
mnx12 (Aug 23, 2005 6:30:16 PM)
I know this isnt exactly Rise Against, but Tim, will there ever be another Killing Tree album?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:30:53 PM)
TKT was my free-time band. i do TKT when i have free time. if i ever have free time again, who knows…
Gouch (Aug 23, 2005 6:30:59 PM)
who has the stinkest farts?
RockinBiotch15 (Aug 23, 2005 6:31:26 PM)
If you werent making music as a living wat would u be doing?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:31:57 PM)
id love to be teaching or writing. i was an english major before the band.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:31:59 PM)
I would be a gas station attendent
bretj89 (Aug 23, 2005 6:32:10 PM)
how did you get the rise against name
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:32:11 PM)
I majored in Tim
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:32:20 PM)
skiing
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:32:37 PM)
Brandon owns a ski school
Miss-Reckless (Aug 23, 2005 6:33:28 PM)
is there anything or anyone in particular that inspired you to write any of the songs?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:33:28 PM)
our originakl drummer thought of thew name actually
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:34:16 PM)
there's always people in your life that inspire songs.
NVA (Aug 23, 2005 6:34:20 PM)
how would you feel about a tour with Propaghandi?….. cause i would feel great about it!
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:34:26 PM)
so would i.
Maria (Aug 23, 2005 6:34:28 PM)
i love you guys. what is your guilty pleasure
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:34:37 PM)
would be a great tour
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:34:39 PM)
Bands like Bad Brains Bad Religion and Minor Threat inspired me the most
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:34:59 PM)
guilty pleasures include journey.
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:35:11 PM)
Journey rules!
rockxprincess (Aug 23, 2005 6:35:20 PM)
When you're playing at shows, isn't it hard not to get down in the crowd and mosh and have a blast? I mean playing them must be exhilarating…but it must take some self restraint..
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:35:57 PM)
sometimes i give in to that urge, as a few unlucky people who had me land on their head might know…
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:36:02 PM)
Fat Moderator RULES!!!!
supersonic;;overdirve (Aug 23, 2005 6:36:12 PM)
What advice would you give to new bands looking to make it big time?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:36:28 PM)
concentrate on songs, not image.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:36:36 PM)
Dont expect things to be handed to you
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:36:50 PM)
A stich in time saves nine
jac (Aug 23, 2005 6:36:52 PM)
Who approached whom as far as getting PETA involved with the recent tour? Do you plan on collaborating with them for future events?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:37:03 PM)
i spelled stitch wrong
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:37:12 PM)
we've been involved with PETA for almost 3 years now.
simply_wicked (Aug 23, 2005 6:37:50 PM)
any plans for another punk cover? something like anyway you want it, i thought you did an amazing job with that song
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:37:57 PM)
i think we met orginally on Warped, i can't remember (PETA)
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:38:19 PM)
we've covered CCR, Minor Threat, Black Flag….
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:38:24 PM)
I would love to cover an Articles of Faith song
Damon (Aug 23, 2005 6:38:33 PM)
you guys are by far the best band live i have ever seen, and all my friends wish they could have gone to see you live. how do you keep up your energy show after show?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:39:00 PM)
the kids are the ones who enthuse me.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:39:20 PM)
Its the hardest part of touring but i find the energy through playing our songs
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:39:28 PM)
i interact with the crowd, if they are into it, i can't help but be into it.
joe (Aug 23, 2005 6:39:33 PM)
at what age did you all start playing your instruments?
KatrinaLovesYouGuys (Aug 23, 2005 6:40:34 PM)
you guys amaze me every single day i listen to you. enough said.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:40:42 PM)
i picked up the guitar around 14 i think.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:40:49 PM)
thanks katrina.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:41:02 PM)
I was 15 when i started playing bass
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:41:15 PM)
Thanks Kat
thejerx (Aug 23, 2005 6:41:21 PM)
what compelled you guys to do punkvoter?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:41:34 PM)
The need for change in this country
SirSuckIt (Aug 23, 2005 6:42:01 PM)
i thought yor original drummer was a drum machine….is brandon also a machine
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:42:12 PM)
he is.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:42:17 PM)
yes I am part robot
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:42:18 PM)
b da machine
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:42:20 PM)
we have to charge him every night
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:42:34 PM)
we're afraid he's going to revolt like "i,robot" style…
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:02 PM)
He's becoming hostile
rock on (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:04 PM)
I noticed youre song Give it All was used on Need for Speed Underground 2, do you guys ever play this game in youre free time?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:12 PM)
I'm getting too advanced
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:20 PM)
Our guitarist is a gamer
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:33 PM)
He' s a nerd
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:35 PM)
i don't own a game system.
spyder (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:37 PM)
speaking of inspiration, I wanted to let you know that it was RA and the F-ups that inspired me to make music
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:43:45 PM)
wow the f-ups…
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:09 PM)
Um i dont know what to say
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:09 PM)
wow
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:23 PM)
you should send us your music sometime…
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:24 PM)
interesting combo
Maria (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:29 PM)
who gives the best hugs in the band
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:36 PM)
Chris
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:42 PM)
He loves hugs
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:51 PM)
but he's only trying to suffocate you.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:53 PM)
Brandon is kinda cuddly too
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:44:53 PM)
backwards hugs
kevin-southAfrica (Aug 23, 2005 6:45:00 PM)
Is it true that you guys were going to tour south africa, why didnt you?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:45:18 PM)
tour fell through
supersonic;;overdrive (Aug 23, 2005 6:45:24 PM)
Who is the prankster in the band?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:45:25 PM)
we hope to go there next year
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:45:30 PM)
hopefully soon
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:45:36 PM)
tim is the original prankster
simply_wicked (Aug 23, 2005 6:45:47 PM)
any plans to do another video using one of the songs from SSOTCC, and if so which song?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:01 PM)
No set plans
mnx12 (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:07 PM)
Of all the band members, who is vegan and who is vegetarian?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:07 PM)
the promoter in south africa botched it up.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:23 PM)
were all vegetarian
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:36 PM)
same
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:43 PM)
im j
mnx12 (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:43 PM)
Why doesnt your website have a message board?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:46:55 PM)
I'm double b
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:03 PM)
message boards are sanctuaries for negativity.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:05 PM)
Why doesnt yours?
dbpn (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:12 PM)
im a singer and i can never seem to keep myself from loosing my voice playing shows every day . any suggestions ?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:35 PM)
warm up before shows.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:45 PM)
don't talk for ten minutes after a show.
chris (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:53 PM)
what do you suggest us kids do to bring positive change in the US ?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:58 PM)
and don't stay out all night talking over loud music in bars.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:47:59 PM)
juggling
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:48:22 PM)
Get involved with whatever you feel strongly about.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:48:43 PM)
be active in something you feel like you can affect change in.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:49:03 PM)
PETA, Plea For Peace, Food Not Bombs…
Emitime (Aug 23, 2005 6:49:16 PM)
What are your phobias?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:49:28 PM)
Onions
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:49:31 PM)
i fear nothing.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:49:39 PM)
haha
JOn (Aug 23, 2005 6:49:50 PM)
What band that u have toured w/ partys the hardiest, and against me! and the lawrence arms do not count b/c they are pretty much some of the most drunk people i have ever seen…
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:49:50 PM)
I certainly dont fear the reaper
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:50:14 PM)
hah sorry guys but that last question made me laugh too hard, had to put it through
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:50:33 PM)
haha.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:50:35 PM)
alexis on fire
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:50:45 PM)
Nofx enjoys a cocktail from time to time
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:50:51 PM)
i like the fact that the lawrence arms don't count…
JOn (Aug 23, 2005 6:50:51 PM)
what bands do u wish u could tour w/ in the future… what cds are u listening to at this moment in time…
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:51:10 PM)
I would love to tour with sick of it all and AFI again
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:51:12 PM)
would love to get on the road with Pennywise one of these days.
anna (Aug 23, 2005 6:51:14 PM)
r then any bands your lookin forward to seein at reading and leeds festival?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:51:35 PM)
Im stoked to see our boys in antiflag
jason (Aug 23, 2005 6:51:49 PM)
have you ever toured with Strike Anywhere? if not you really should
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:51:56 PM)
yes we should.
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:52:08 PM)
i was just talking with Thomas in Belgium about that.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:52:27 PM)
I was talking with belgium about thomas
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:52:30 PM)
you might be.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:52:46 PM)
yes a strong chance
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:52:58 PM)
dont tell my fiance
Damon (Aug 23, 2005 6:53:29 PM)
are you guys going to come out with a dvd?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:53:47 PM)
no plans yet
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:54:02 PM)
bands do DVDs when they've been around for a long time, i consider us a young band still.
jac (Aug 23, 2005 6:54:02 PM)
Fiance? Is anyone married yet?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:54:14 PM)
I'm married
jac (Aug 23, 2005 6:54:40 PM)
How can I become part of your street team in my city?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:54:48 PM)
just go to riseagainst.com
Emitime (Aug 23, 2005 6:54:57 PM)
What do you do with your time inbetween shows while on tour?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:11 PM)
we ride in a fickin van
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:11 PM)
r/c cars. and books.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:16 PM)
frickin
stephpuntocom (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:17 PM)
Which bands that you have watched have put on shows are unforgettable to you?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:20 PM)
watch movies with joe
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:31 PM)
soia
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:34 PM)
i watchg brandon watching movies
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:37 PM)
afi
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:50 PM)
sick of it all
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:55:51 PM)
watching skipppy every night
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:56:08 PM)
skippy fucking rules
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 6:56:23 PM)
This is the 10 minute mark
firstdrop2113 (Aug 23, 2005 6:56:29 PM)
if you ever saw president bush in person what would you say to him?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:56:59 PM)
get fucked W.
Damon (Aug 23, 2005 6:57:07 PM)
do you guys have an adress that fans can write or email to? and if so, do you reply to then?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:57:14 PM)
i would ask how he lives with the guilt
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:57:20 PM)
our email address' are on our site.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:57:28 PM)
on www.riseagainst.com
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:57:28 PM)
and so it our mailing address.
jac (Aug 23, 2005 6:57:35 PM)
Any other musical tastes in the band? Does Tim secretely get down to tha ghetto-booty-house music on the bus?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:57:55 PM)
Souls Of Mischief for life….!
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:03 PM)
this is how we chill from 93 til….
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:03 PM)
I love love love elvis costello and the police
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:06 PM)
yes
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:08 PM)
we dont have a bus
stephpuntocom (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:19 PM)
out of you guys, who do you think would be a good president?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:28 PM)
chris
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:48 PM)
chris would make a great pres. very political
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:58:48 PM)
all of us
Emitime (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:00 PM)
If i had an obsession with Rise Against (Which I probably do). What do you think I should do about it?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:13 PM)
seek help
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:13 PM)
seek help immediately
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:27 PM)
cant wait.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:30 PM)
yes
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:31 PM)
sweet jams
spaniard (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:37 PM)
are you going to add more dates on your european tour?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:43 PM)
no.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:43 PM)
no
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:48 PM)
no
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:48 PM)
sorry
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:53 PM)
wait…
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:55 PM)
maybe…
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:57 PM)
no.
bass (Aug 23, 2005 6:59:57 PM)
what is your favorite thing about being on tour?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:00 PM)
yes
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:03 PM)
yes
SirSuckIt (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:04 PM)
Exactly what DOES Chaos taste like?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:16 PM)
its tastes like burning.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:18 PM)
stu is my favorite part of tour
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:18 PM)
taste like burning
bisou (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:37 PM)
what was the strangest thing a fan has done?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:45 PM)
gave us $100
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:51 PM)
a fan gave us 100 bucks one time
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:00:59 PM)
100 bucks
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:02 PM)
tri-sale!
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:05 PM)
we are the same person
ben (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:08 PM)
thats rad
rockxprincess (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:13 PM)
What's your guys' favorite thing to do when not on tour?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:17 PM)
your rad
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:20 PM)
walk my dog.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:26 PM)
walk tims dog
mnx12 (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:29 PM)
what is the weirdest thing someone has asked you to sign?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:35 PM)
i like to move it move it
punkdrummer569 (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:38 PM)
what did you guys do with that 100 dollars the fan gave you?
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:46 PM)
big toe
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:01:57 PM)
crack
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:05 PM)
butts
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:05 PM)
we bought a van horn that plays the cucaracha
Damon (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:14 PM)
whats it like knowing that people like all of us here in the chatroom are obsessed with your music?
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:24 PM)
its very flattering.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:30 PM)
feels damn good
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:31 PM)
thank you guys soooo much for the support
kevin-southAfrica (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:33 PM)
In quite a few of your songs there are two guitars, but there is only one guitarist in the band, what happens when you do the song live?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:44 PM)
tim is a guitarist
hear4the-mUsik (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:54 PM)
After this is all said and done .. would u allow ur kids to do what u gize are doing knowing now how the business is?
stephpuntocom (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:55 PM)
where do you think you guys would be in 10 years?
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:02:58 PM)
he plays 5 instruments at once actually
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:03:07 PM)
gutter
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:03:13 PM)
yes, It's a great expreience
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:03:17 PM)
i would never stop someone from following their heart.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:03:28 PM)
hopefully still playing music
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:03:49 PM)
i will be playing brandon's drums in 10 years
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:07 PM)
I will be his drumtech
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:12 PM)
HUGE thanks to Rise Against for participating in this chat session!!
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:21 PM)
Thanks to all the fans who logged on as well :)
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:21 PM)
much love
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:26 PM)
thanks to all of our amazing fans
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:29 PM)
you guys rule.
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:36 PM)
word
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:50 PM)
you all keep us going everynight, we appreciate you all for listening.
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:53 PM)
thanks to all
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 7:04:59 PM)
The Unraveling Re-Mixed and Re-Mastered is OUT NOW!!
Fat Moderator (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:02 PM)
thanks guys
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:08 PM)
thanks E
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:09 PM)
go on get!!!!!
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:13 PM)
thanks
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:21 PM)
thanks to fat peeps
RiseAgainstBrandon (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:30 PM)
thanks to ecm
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:31 PM)
well played
riseagainstTim (Aug 23, 2005 7:05:35 PM)
FWC4LIFE
RiseAgainstJoe (Aug 23, 2005 7:06:02 PM)
ECM 4 Life