RISE AGAINST 'THE SUFFERER & THE WITNESS' LP GODSPEEDYOUBLACKEMPEROR This is the first album

This is the first album since the death of the band's founding member and lead guitarist Criss Oliva who in turn had contributed to writing on two of its songs before his passing

Following it up wasn't exactly easy

VARIANT: Color Vinyl 2LP

and collected for convenience the first four Subhumans EPs onto one disc

RISE AGAINST 'THE SUFFERER & THE WITNESS' LP GODSPEEDYOUBLACKEMPEROR This is the first albumLABEL: Geffen VINYL RELEASE DATE: 07 04 2006 Chicago's Rise Against is anything but a single minded musical outfit. An astounding fusion of unhinged power, ear grasping melodies, stimulating lyrics and the ability to reach audiences in both underground and mainstream circles, they have redefined the rules. We're a band that's done everything from hardcore songs to pop songs to acoustic ballads that get played on the radio,' says vocalist guitarist Tim