In 1997, the band opened for U2 on the PopMart Tour . Their profits went to organizations such as the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees , Women Alive and the Zapatista Front for National Liberation . Rage began an abortive headlining U.S. tour with Wu-Tang Clan . Police in several jurisdictions unsuccessfully attempted to have the concerts canceled, citing, among other reasons, the band’s “violent and anti-law enforcement philosophies”. After Wu-Tang Clan failed to appear during a concert at Riverport, they were removed from the lineup and replaced with the Roots . Sony Records released Live & Rare , compiling B-sides and live performances, in Japan in June 1998. A live video, Rage Against the Machine , was released later the same year.
opened for U2 on PopMart Tour
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