History
Rise Against was found by Tim Mcllrath and Joe Principe in late 1999, originally calledTransistor Revolt. The original line up for the band consisted of Tim Mcllrath, Joe Principe, Toni Tintari, and Mr. Precision. The band first signed with Fat Wreck Chords in the year 2000, and stayed signed to them for five years. After Toni Tintari left, he was replaced with the bands current drummer Brandon Barnes. The band changed its' name to Rise Againstin 2001 and released their first album, The Unraveling.
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