In a social media post on Wednesday, Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk declared that the band will no longer be touring or performing live. This marks the third time the group has disbanded in the last two decades.

The announcement comes after the band was forced to cancel the remainder of their North American tour in 2022 due to frontman Zack de La Rocha's left Achilles tendon injury. Wilk expressed his reluctance to prolong fans' anticipation, stating on Instagram, "I don't want to string people or myself any further." He added, "RATM (Tim, Zack, Tom, and I) will not be touring or playing live again," while expressing regret for those who had been eagerly awaiting their return.

This latest announcement follows the band's initial breakup in 2000, when Rocha cited a failed decision-making process as the reason for his departure. They later regrouped in 2007 for a performance at Coachella and continued touring until 2011. However, the band decided to part ways once again that year. In 2019, nearly a decade later, they announced their comeback and plans to headline a tour in 2020. Unfortunately, the tour was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coincidentally, this news also comes several months after Rage Against the Machine's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band, known for their outspoken leftist views, was introduced by Ice-T during the ceremony. Guitarist Tom Morello, in his speech, passionately called for a world "without compromise or apologies."

In addition, earlier this year, during a reunion concert, the punk metal group made headlines by flashing pro-abortion images and displaying text declaring "Abort the Supreme Court" in response to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Since their formation in 1991 and the subsequent release of their critically acclaimed and commercially successful self-titled debut album in 1992, Rage Against the Machine has achieved extensive recognition. The band received two Grammy Awards, one for Best Metal Performance for "Tire Me" in 1997 and another for Best Hard Rock Performance for "Guerilla Radio" in 2001. Furthermore, their debut album was included in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time in 2003.

With this recent announcement, fans of Rage Against the Machine will have to come to terms with the band's decision to discontinue live performances. Despite the disappointment, their impactful music and unwavering activism will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy in the world of rock music.