In the politically charged atmosphere of 2016, a new supergroup emerged to provide a powerful soundtrack of resistance. Prophets of Rage, featuring the formidable instrumental engine of Rage Against the Machine (Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk) alongside the iconic voices of Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Cypress Hill’s B-Real, descended upon Toronto's Molson Canadian Amphitheatre on August 24, 2016. This performance was a key stop on their inaugural "Make America Rage Again Tour," a direct response to the tumultuous political landscape of the time.
The concert was an explosive fusion of rock and hip-hop, a masterclass in rebellion delivered by genre pioneers. The setlist was a potent cocktail, blending the revered catalogs of all three bands. The thunderous grooves of RATM classics like "Killing in the Name" and "Bulls on Parade" were given a new dimension by the lyrical prowess of Chuck D and B-Real, while Public Enemy and Cypress Hill anthems were supercharged by one of rock's tightest rhythm sections and Morello's groundbreaking guitar work. Adding to the night's legendary status, the band surprised the Toronto audience with a special guest appearance by Dave Grohl for a cover of MC5's "Kick Out the Jams." This show was more than just a concert; it was a declaration, a rallying cry, and a memorable chapter in the history of protest music.