The list of releases for Record Store Day 2025 were unveiled on Thursday (February 6th), and one of the standout items is a new Rage Against the Machine concert album titled Live On Tour 1993.
The 2-LP vinyl release compiles 10 “completely untouched and unmixed live recordings” from various cities on RATM’s 1993 tour. In addition to three sides of music, the double vinyl includes one side with an artistic etching.
Among the 10 live tracks are such classics as “Bombtrack” (Washington, D.C.), “Killing in the Name” (Orlando), “Bullet in the Head” (Paris), and “Know Your Enemy” (Toronto).
All told, the collection includes live performances of all 10 songs on Rage Against the Machine’s 1992 self-titled debut album. It’s limited to 15,000 copies and will initially only be available in independent record stores.
Rage Against the Machine embarked on a reunion tour in 2022, playing their first shows in 11 years. However, the outing was cut short after singer Zack de la Rocha tore his achilles a couple shows into the first North American leg. While he finished out that leg performing seated, the band subsequently canceled a European leg and another North American leg.
Meanwhile, RATM guitarist Tom Morello has just been named the musical director for the upcoming final Black Sabbath concert, taking place July 5th in Birmingham, England. The all-day event will also feature a solo Ozzy Osbourne set, Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, and many other notable metal acts.
Among the other metal and hard rock Record Store Day 2025 items are releases from Black Sabbath, The Jesus Lizard, Judas Priest, Stone Temple Pilots, and Post Malone’s Nirvana tribute album.
Live On Tour 1993 Artwork:
Live On Tour 1993 Tracklist:
Side A (21:48)
Bombtrack – Washington DC 3.5.93 (4:22)
Killing in the Name – Orlando 3.17.93 (5:29)
Take the Power Back – Atlanta 3.23.93 (6:39)
Settle for Nothing – Gainesville 3.15.93 (5:18)
Side B (19:48)
Bullet in the Head – Paris 2.8.93 (6:30)
Know Your Enemy – Toronto 3.31.93 (4:51)
Wake Up – Philadelphia 3.28.93 (8:27)
Side C (17:17)
Fistful of Steel – Milan 2.13.93 (5:35)
Township Rebellion – San Francisco 4.15.93 (5:06)
Freedom – Chicago 4.3.93 (6:36)