British Teens Aren’t Happy About Rage Against the Machine Headlining Reading and Leeds Festivals

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

February 11th, 2020 11:05 AM

Rage Against the Machine reuniting and touring this year is a pretty big deal, unless you happen to be a British teenager.

Rage was announced as one of the headlining acts of the Reading and Leeds Festivals this summer. Upon confirmation of this news on the festival’s Twitter account, however, the mentions turned into an absolute mess of some younger followers who clearly have no idea who Rage is.

Historically, these two festivals have hosted some of the biggest names in rock including Metallica, Foo Fighters, Green Day and many more. While their lineups have incorporated more non-rock acts over the years, there’s always been some rock representation.

Regardless of this fact, there were plenty of people who were not happy. Here are just some of the best angry/clueless reactions.

https://twitter.com/seniorsnek/status/1227133623297593344

https://twitter.com/emmaprice33/status/1226970105927610368

Rage against the who???
— 23Romz❄️ (@shromello) February 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/tomwass1911/status/1226972472404271104

https://twitter.com/Evahenrich1/status/1226966446531543042

wtf please just announce travis scott and save it
— katy 🕊 (@mytkatie) February 10, 2020

Can someone tell me who tf this act is😂. Im looking to hear drake or some shot not some fucking rock band🤦🏽‍♂️
— titodriscoll@gmail.com (@titodriscoll) February 10, 2020

pic.twitter.com/YyDVrVnyzI
— Sam 👑 (@Samuel_H999) February 10, 2020

Rappers plz
— DMay (@i_DanMay) February 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/CoreyMFC/status/1226966156675895300

Wtf is that
— connor (@conthfc) February 10, 2020

Fortunately, there was someone in the comments to point out that Rage headlined back in 2008.

https://twitter.com/Tom_Shepz/status/1226991529048363011

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Musician Tim Commerford (L) and singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Musician Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Musician Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Musician Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Musician Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Musician Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 30: Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine performs at L.A. Rising at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on July 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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British Teens Aren’t Happy About Rage Against the Machine Headlining Reading and Leeds Festivals

Fortunately, there was someone in the comments to point out that Rage headlined back in 2008.

GALLERY: Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Rage Against the Machine – July 30, 2011 – L.A. Rising at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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