Rage Against the Machine Inducted into 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After being announced as part of the 2023 class of inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Rage Against the Machine shared a statement expressing their gratitude and reflecting on their journey. The pioneering band, known for their albums and stance against the US war machine, white supremacy, and exploitation, formed in Los Angeles in 1991. Their anti-establishment message has earned them acclaim and a devoted following, despite attempts by right-wing media to silence their music. Rage Against the Machine reflects on their "surprising" journey to this recognition and thanks the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the honor.