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They'll be damn proud of me

The song, "Hero of War", from the fifth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against "Appeal to Reason(released in North America on October 7, 2008) is about an Iraq War Veteran looking back on his war experiences. It is described by Rolling Stone as an "ambivalent aggro-folk track". McIlrath said of the song, "I wanted to take the perspective of 'What is the war going to be looked back on as?'" He went on to say, "There are not many songs…talking about what's going on during eight years of occupation in Iraq. That… read more
The song, "Hero of War", from the fifth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against "Appeal to Reason(released in North Ameri… read more
The song, "Hero of War", from the fifth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against "Appeal to Reason(released in North America on October 7, 2008) is about an Ir… read more

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Rise Against is an American band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in , Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos. Lyrically, the band is known for their outspoken social commentary, covering a wide range of topics such as political injustice, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. The band spent its first four years s… read more
Rise Against is an American band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassis… read more
Rise Against is an American band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Roo… read more

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