Tim Commerford , bassist for Rage Against the Machine , has formed a new alternative rock band called 7D7D and released their first single, "Capitalism".
The new band consists of drummer Mathias Wakrat and guitarist Jonny Polonsky . Tim had previously worked with Mathias in the band Wakrat and with Jonny in Big Nose . The latter band also included his Rage Against the Machine colleague, Brad Milk .
“Capitalism” begins with a more energetic rhythm, with Wakrat's drums. Soon after, tension builds with Polonsky's guitars. And finally, Commerford's bass and vocals emerge. Although it seems positive at first, the lyrics contradict the energy of the music. The track speaks about social inequalities, as can also be seen in the interspersed images of the music video, which can be watched at the end of this article.
The news came after the cancellation of Rage Against the Machine's 2023 North American and European tour due to an Achilles tendon injury suffered by vocalist Zack de la Rocha . The musician is already recovering, but the frustration of not having a date to return to the stage is inevitable. In an Instagram post , Zack commented on the situation: “Unfortunately, this is a time that requires a lot of work and healing. I have a serious injury to my left Achilles tendon and only 8% of my tendon remained intact. And even that part was severely compromised. It’s not simply a matter of being able to perform again, but it extends to basic functionality going forward.”
Information regarding a future 7D7D album and tour has not yet been released.
