self-published EP Transistor Revolt

The initial jam sessions were problematic, as McIlrath was unaccustomed to Principe’s and Wleklinski’s fast-paced style of play. McIlrath described these early sessions as “the meeting of different worlds and worlds colliding”, and noted how many of his friends questioned the future of the band. Despite these early issues, they were able to self-publish the extended play (EP) Transistor Revolt in 2000. The EP attracted the attention of the local punk community, as well as Fat Mike , the lead vocalist of NOFX and co-founder of the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords . Fat Mike offered to sign the band to a recording contract , with the stipulation that they change their name. He gave some suggestions, like Jimmy Cracked Corn And The I Don’t Cares, although none of the band members liked them. Tintari suggested Rise Against, which the band agreed upon.