Rise Against “Ricochet”
Rise Against has released “Ricochet,” the title track from the band’s first album in four years – which will arrive August 15th.
“When I was writing ‘Ricochet’, I couldn’t shake this image: people dancing while bombs and bullets careened overhead,” explained Rise Against lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and lyricist Tim McIlrath. “That contrast — the obliviousness of joy against the backdrop of destruction — felt like the world we’re living in. The video brings that to life. It’s about more than action and reaction. It’s about how even our silence, even our detachment, carries weight. Every choice, every shrug, every shot fired — they all ricochet.”
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“Everything that you do will affect somebody,” added McIlrath. “We’re connected to other countries and other economies; we’re connected to undocumented immigrants. We’re connected to every decision that our leaders make. Everything that you do will affect somebody. We are not as isolated as we think. What we do, good or bad, creates one big ricochet effect.”
Rise Against is known for supporting organizations such as Amnesty International and the It Gets Better Project (an Internet-based nonprofit with a mission to empower LGBTQ+ youth around the globe).
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Rise Against will embark on a co-headlining tour with Papa Roach to support the album.
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