There has been a lot of activity on Twitter involving Rage Against the Machine since the group officially announced their reunion tour on Monday (10th). In addition to recently seeing the social media outlet explode from My Chemical Romance fans unable to obtain a ticket, these reactions could be the funniest thing you will read for the rest of the month. Between the group headlining this year’s Reading and Leeds as well as Electric Picnic Festival, this has led many young music fans freakout with utter disappointment having no clue who RATM are. A few went the distance and categorized them as “goth,” others cried for Arctic Monkeys to headline. Overall, the announcement has led people to do what they love doing the most on social media: complain. There are complaints about ticket sales, complaints about people complaining, the works. We went down the Twitter rabbit hole and collected quite a few reaction highlights to Rage Against the Machine, and you can view them below:
“reading and leeds isn’t a rock festival anymore” dark fruits twitter cries as rage against the machine, one of the greatest and most influential rock bands ever, is announced to headline.
cans of strongbow are flying.
tents are being set on fire by 16 year olds as we speak
— just kim (@clrchronicles) February 10, 2020
Rage Against The Machine announced for Reading and Leeds and dark fruits twitter is having an absolute MELTDOWN hahahaha you really do love to see it.
— dǝɥs☂ (@WeLoveShep) February 10, 2020
Dark fruits twitter and Fiat 500 twitter are in uproar. Bucket hats and Michael Kors bags flying all over the gaff. Tears everywhere. No Kasabian or Bastille this year. Rage Against the Machine are headlining @OfficialRandL and that’s the best thing ever, GET IN! #ReadingFestival
— Christian Brown (@Chris78901) February 10, 2020
That really famous goth band, Rage Against The Machine https://t.co/70KEGX8QOC
— Jimmy Havoc (@JimmyHavoc) February 10, 2020
Reading Festival: “Rage against the machine headlining”
“Who the fuck are they, some emo band” :- Lauren aged 15 addicted to Ket and DnB
— McDoobe (@C_Maclean31) February 10, 2020
Sorry, am I actually seeing people complain that Rage Against The Machine are headlining Reading, as opposed to Stomzy or the Arctic Monkeys? PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE PLAYING READING FESTIVAL??? #RANDL20 #Rage pic.twitter.com/M34jaaFuWq
— European (@JonBonney) February 10, 2020
Who are Rage Against The Machine?
“All proceeds from the first three shows will go directly to immigrant rights organizations. In addition, portions from ticketing, volunteering and donations will be given to several charities throughout the year.” – #RATM
— Jesus Christ ® (@JesusImpostor) February 11, 2020
Bitches be taking offence to me saying I don’t know who Rage Against The Machine are pic.twitter.com/KvjM0Gu8K9
— Lucy Barnett (@_lucybarnettxo) February 10, 2020
Ok unpopular opinion or comment. Who are Rage Against the Machine and what do they sing. ♀️ I swear I’m pretty ok sometimes. Lol
— A-D-WHITE (@SweetGeorgia_77) February 11, 2020
POV you got your days wrong at leeds thought it was Liam Gallagher headlining but actually it’s rage against the machine pic.twitter.com/ZovCMQTj81
— charlie (@xcharlieroberts) February 10, 2020
The main stage for Rage Against the Machine at #leedsfestival 2000 vs the main stage for Rage Against the Machine at #leedsfestival 2020. pic.twitter.com/TauWLpKGT2
— Joel Goldman (@mightyscoop) February 10, 2020
Rage against the machine really gonna play Know Your Enemy in front of a bunch of underworked overpaid genXers who paid $500 +$6 a Miller lite to stand in the pit and hate their wife god the irony is fucking killing me
— green day says “fuck sweden” (@travie2shoes) February 10, 2020
all the dark fruits and popheads raging at RATM headlining Reading And Leeds you love to see it hahahaha pic.twitter.com/o4xXsAj0HU
— Ry ➐ (@ryan_lewis279) February 10, 2020
Rappers plz
— Danny Mayisa (@i_DanMay) February 10, 2020
Got really excited to see the Rage Against the Machine tour dates. Got more excited to see that they were coming to the Tacoma Dome. Then got REALLY bummed when I saw the ticket prices. Upper Level are over $400 & Lower Level are $1000-2000 each. Guess I’ll have to rage at home.
— Steve West (@BestBeardInShow) February 10, 2020
The reactions in the comments from children who don’t know Rage Against The Fucking Machine…!
I don’t know if I’m more annoyed at you or your parents, but you need to put some damn respect on that name! https://t.co/driIeqR8Ly
— Sunny Randhawa (@SunnyRandhawa) February 10, 2020
Rage against the machine: Fight capitalism! Capitalism must burn!
Also Rage against the machine: pic.twitter.com/e6r33jelmh
— Manuel Bieh (@ManuelBieh) February 10, 2020
2017:
2018:
2019:
2020:
Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance, Motley Crue, Bright Eyes, Black Crowes, The Format, Foxy Shazam: Sure
— Parasite Stan Acct for the Foreseeable Future (@igotdefeverman) February 7, 2020
Rage Against The Machine being announced to play Electric Picnic is one of the great disasters of 2020. An already sold out pop music festival..what a nightmare.
— Nigel Hegarty (Kessler Effect) (@kesslereffect) February 10, 2020
Anyone who questions why Rage Against The Machine are headlining Reading Festival should be given a lifetime ban from Reading Festival.
— Jack Maidment (@jrmaidment) February 10, 2020
I’m honestly so shocked at how many people don’t know who Rage Against the Machine are.
Are y’all ok? Leave your house, live a little— boogeyman (@Needle_Teeth) February 10, 2020
*Rage Against the Machine announces tour*
Hell yeah, this is awesome!**Ticket prices are announced at $125 per ticket** pic.twitter.com/lqt2LZ8WaD
— AJ (@Akowalski86) February 10, 2020
imagine having the opportunity to see rage against the fucking machine at reading and leeds and being mad about it i hate y’all pic.twitter.com/njC9nNmZuh
— amanda (@newabnormality) February 10, 2020
why tf is liam gallagher and rage against the machine headlining reading take the piss luv
— tash (@tashscxtt) February 10, 2020
$125 are cheapest ticket to Rage Against the Machine in Buffalo. I saw them for $15 once. My my. I wish my paychecks increased the same pace as ticket prices have.
— Dan Telvock (@DanTelvock) February 10, 2020
spending $200 to see rage against the machine in 2020
— daniel (@early90spants) February 10, 2020
I’m crying real tears of sadness rn, Liam Gallagher and fucking rage against the machine?!! Who are these people at this rate, the third headliners going to be some country folk ☹️ #RANDL20 https://t.co/FDaz1NMWF0
— Lucy Barnett (@_lucybarnettxo) February 10, 2020
It’s genuinely hurting my brain how many people don’t know who Rage Against the Machine are but want Travis Scott to headline Reading/ Leeds fest instead. Remember when it used to be a rock festival? #RATM #readingfestival #RANDL20
— David Brearley (@dbrearley1) February 10, 2020
Who?
— Ewan (@ClinicalDele) February 10, 2020
Although their music doesn’t interest me, Rage against the machine is easily one of the biggest headliners Reading and Leeds have booked in years. One of the most influential rock bands of all time #RANDL20
— Taylor Binding (@TaylorBinding) February 10, 2020
And you should go to a Reading and Leeds to actually have a good time! To make friends and memories! You’re saying it’s going to be bad because you don’t like one of the headliners! #RANDL20 #RATM
— Lewis (@Lewis_____M) February 10, 2020
Desperately sad to see @OfficialRandL has been gentrified by Strongbow Dark Fruits Lads and Fiat 500 girls who don’t know anything about the history of the festival, I don’t know how as rock fans we are the ones who get labelled closed minded. #RANDL20 pic.twitter.com/buL1TSfo09
— Joshua Crawley (@AllHailTheVoid) February 11, 2020
I agree https://t.co/m05Mjc5w28
— olivia h (@oliviaherlox1) February 10, 2020
So are we all in agreement that this is the worst Reading & Leeds Festival line-up of all time?#ReadingFestival #LeedsFestival #RandL20 https://t.co/byDciTNAGc
— Glenn Doyle (@GlennCDoyle) February 11, 2020
have people forgotten that R&L was originally a rock/alternative festival?? lmao #RANDL20
— (@peripheralvisxn) February 10, 2020
I just… I can’t even… I haven’t heard someone refer to #RATM as “goths” since I was in year 8. #RANDL20 pic.twitter.com/Ai2RpvdxZT
— Andrew Finch (@Amkfinch) February 11, 2020
Who even is this?
— Eva Henrich (@Evahenrich1) February 10, 2020
Yes im still astounded that Indies would prefer the 1975 with their blowjob songs over RATM with fuck the establishment music…. #RANDL20
— Alex Paterson (@APaterson96) February 11, 2020
the reaction to #RANDL20 announcing RATM is just… *chef kiss* pic.twitter.com/hSCLBRhxIv
— Sarah (@skdougherty) February 10, 2020
I mean, I’ve gotta say, fair fucking play to Festival Republic though. To go from Travis Scott and Post Malone last year to Liam G and Rage takes BALLS man. These 16 year-old kids who go every year to the Dance tent to rave to MD FM have no idea what’s about to hit them #RANDL20
— Joe Buckingham (@TCIAJoeBucko) February 10, 2020
Me thinking about the mosh pits when rage play killing in the name of #RANDL20 pic.twitter.com/sy4Qxxxkt4
— Emily✨ (@Emily_Wills13) February 11, 2020
Have just seen the lineup for #readingfestival #RANDL20. Barely an act on there I even recognise, never mind listen to. Dam, @OfficialRandL has changed a fuck tone. Or maybe I’m just out of touch?
— Matt Allen (@matalan12) February 11, 2020
Is that really what ive been wating weeks for? Ffs #RANDL20 https://t.co/PIpKVW1PX7
— Chloeee⚪️ (@chloestubbs17) February 10, 2020
A word from our CEO… “It’s good that @OfficialRandL is now crossing-genres to broaden their audiences, but they need to represent more women artists in their line-ups. There’s a lot of unrecognised talent out there that needs to be prioritised. Diversity is key. #RandL20 pic.twitter.com/hEttREx8rG
— P&C (@BePandC) February 12, 2020
Gen X are getting a bit of a wake up call tonight as Dark Fruits Twitter diss Rage Against The Machine getting booked to play Reading and Leeds Festival.
Fair’s fair, both groups’ reactions are hilarious. At least I know Britpop was a bit shit, I still love it though.#RANDL20 pic.twitter.com/0eCXXzcLpD
— Steven (@Reachingbroom) February 10, 2020
absolute shite lol
— em (@afc3mily) February 10, 2020
This is one of the worst lineups for any festival I have ever seen. Not only are most of the artists pretty fucking terrible… but where are all the female artists? I’m highly disappointed. #randl20 #readingfestival #leedsfestival https://t.co/F66lEAhQPM
— CT (@CT_796) February 12, 2020
Wow! They’ve really pulled this one out the bag. Now kindly put it back in there and let’s all pretend this never happened, cheers x.
— Adam B (@StokieAdam123) February 10, 2020
You shall find me in the dance tent this night. https://t.co/rZa7mVvcHk
— Adam B (@StokieAdam123) February 10, 2020
Not even mad the younger gen have no idea who Rage Against The Machine are….why would they!
But, don’t sleep on them or judge just yet!! #RANDL20 may finally be easing its way back to rock level!
Just glad i got to go to this …nearly 10 years ago!! pic.twitter.com/HUsxXfkzih— ️ Tom – Gaming Grindhouse️ (@Redpandapirate) February 10, 2020
Every year I regret not taking screenshots of comments from the previous year, same people whinging and complaining! Maybe just don’t go then? @OfficialRandL was an absolute belter last year which everyone wrongly predicted, and this year will be no different! #RandL20 pic.twitter.com/tptYPT4h1v
— Jake FM (@JustScruff) February 11, 2020
the dream #leedsfestival #readingfestival #RandL20 pic.twitter.com/DmSsQM55CV
— oceanbacon23 (@oceanbacon23) February 11, 2020
#RANDL20 My Thoughts (mainly based off spotify)
Sun. Main
Rage Against The Machine – proper anti establishment music. its basically grime music when done correctly but with actual instruments— Dan Gleeballs (@GleeballsDaniel) February 11, 2020
If your first thought when looking at a festival lineup is that there’s not enough females and that makes you feel unwanted,then that’s something that’s deeper than a festival lineup. It’s a deep insecurity within you- something that a festival poster cannot fix. #RandL20 #RandL https://t.co/e5u9cLAEfO
— Daniel〰️ (@HeBxngsTheDrums) February 12, 2020
Looking back at my Reading ’03 t-shirt. Ok the lineup isn’t perfect (though great!) but nobody can argue that Reading hasn’t suffered an identity crisis in recent years. Paranoid I’m just getting old, but no, it really was a rock, metal & indie fest! #ReadingFestival #RandL20 pic.twitter.com/coMEbZfDME
— Record Culture (@rcrdcltr) February 11, 2020
This is the worst line up yet! Get your refunds now #RandL20 https://t.co/amoV7C6xZ3
— Emily James (@EmilyJames96) February 11, 2020
The ironic thing about the #RandL20 lineup is that they tried to satisfy both rock/indie and rap/pop fans by having a diverse lineup but ended up simultaneously pissing both audiences off lmaoooo
— annoying spotify screenshot insta story (@georgetuckker) February 11, 2020
Imagine a rock band headlining a rock festival #RANDL20 #RATM pic.twitter.com/s7SdkNst2d
— Jamie Whitehurst (@jwhitehurst1989) February 10, 2020
sneak peak at the scenes at #RANDL20 this year pic.twitter.com/1907pxt3yh
— em x (@emmaprice33) February 10, 2020
does anyone actually like rage against the machine
— jess [] (@jessscullion) February 10, 2020
— sam (@GamingYT12) February 10, 2020
cancelled https://t.co/GkSGy9TDTb
— jess [] (@jessscullion) February 10, 2020
hahahahaha you’ve made us wait months for this. gutted
— jess [] (@jessscullion) February 10, 2020
Rage against the who???
— 23Romz❄️ (@shromello) February 10, 2020
— Isaac Blaszkowicz (@IZBlaszkowicz) February 10, 2020
