RATM, Philadelphia, Dec. 6th, 1999
By Joseph Bradley

After the two opening acts, Anti-Flag and Gangstarr, a banner was lowered showing the BOLA album cover, but with Los Angeles changed to Phialdelphia.� Rage came out with Pam Africa who started the show with a short speech about Mumia Abu-Jamal, questioning why those in law enforcement are afraid to give him a fair trial if they are so sure they can prove his guilt.� Zack hugged her as she left the stage and the band went right into Testify.� The crowd was into the show from the very start.� You'll never know quite how intense Rage can be until you see it for yourself.� The set list went as follows, although this may be slightly out of order.

Testify Guerrila Radio People Of The Sun Calm Like A Bomb Bullet In The Head The Ghost Of Tom Joad Know Your Enemy Sleep Now In The Fire Vietnow Born Of A Broken Man No Shelter War Within A Breath

After having played for about an hour without interrpution, the band left the stage.� After a few minutes of the crowd chanting "Rage," the band returned with a blistering version of Bulls On Parade.� Zack then started to talk about Mumia Abu-Jamal while the band played a somewhat laid back groove.� He said that police were protesting Rage shows across the country, saying they support cop-killers.� "That's not true.� We don't support any kind of killer.� Especially killer cops!"� He then said that the cops were afraid of us, the fans, because we have the power to free Mumia.� He dedicated Freedom to Mumia.� The show ended with Killing In The Name.� At this point the crowd was at its most intense, as every voice shouted "Fuck you I won't do what you tell me!"� Overall, an amazing show with full crowd participation.� I can't wait for them to come to this part of the country again.

In Solidarity,
Ashish Desai