Rage Against the Machine is the self-titled debut album by the American band Rage Against the Machine, released in 1992. The record combines hard rock, metal, funk and hip-hop into an explosive mix, with the rapped vocals of Zack de la Rocha and the distinctive guitar work of Tom Morello. The lyrics are outspokenly political and address oppression, racism and power structures. Well-known tracks include "Killing in the Name", "Bombtrack", "Bullet in the Head" and "Freedom". The album laid the groundwork for the rap metal that became popular in the 1990s.