Zack de la Rocha Injures Leg Throughout Rage In opposition to the Machine Present

Rage In opposition to the Machine frontman Zach de la Rocha injured his leg in the course of the band’s July 11 present in Chicago.

Footage from the efficiency — which may be seen under — seems to indicate the singer hurting himself throughout a rendition of “Bullet within the Head,” the powerhouse minimize from Rage In opposition to the Machine’s 1992 self-titled debut. Because the tune’s power ramps up (roughly across the video’s 3:20 mark) de la Rocha may be seen emphatically leaping up and down. Quickly thereafter, his actions grow to be rather more subdued, and he may be seen limping as he finishes the music.

In line with Consequence, “de la Rocha sustained the harm 4 songs into the band’s predominant set” and was “helped off stage by the band’s crew members.”

After a brief break, de la Rocha addressed the gang. “I do not know what occurred to my leg proper now,” the singer admitted, “however you realize what? We’re gonna hold this fuckin’ shit goin’. If I’ve to crawl throughout this stage. We’re gonna play for y’all tonight. We got here too fuckin’ far.”

The band then launched into their 1999 music “Testify,” with de la Rocha performing vocals whereas seated on a stage monitor.

The often animated vocalist was notably incapacitated all through the remainder of the night. De la Rocha reportedly tried to face at varied factors, however appeared unable to place any weight on the injured leg.

An official replace relating to de le Rocha’s situation has not but been given. Tweets from followers confirmed the singer being carried off the stage following the live performance.

The July 11 efficiency was simply the second present of Rage In opposition to the Machine’s extremely anticipated Public Service Announcement tour. The trek, which was initially scheduled for 2020 earlier than being postponed twice, kicked off July 9 in Wisconsin and marks the primary time the political rap-rockers have toured collectively since 2011. The group is scheduled to play a second Chicago date July 12 earlier than persevering with on the tour’s first leg, which runs by way of September.