This week Jeremy interviews Tim McIlrath - Singer / Guitarist of the band Rise Against.

On this episode Tim and Jeremy talk Summer festival tours in Europe, Indianapolis / Chicago, being a young metal head, finding punk and community, seeing Jawbreaker open for Nirvana, playing in a Minor Threat cover band, how Baxter formed, becoming a singer, his first recording experiences, playing in Arma Angelus with Pete Wentz, How he accidentally named Fall Out Boy, the genesis of Rise Against, signing to Fat Wreck Chords, recording their first album, how they came to work with Bill Stevenson, Swing Life Away becoming a hit, navigating being on a major label, and so much more!

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