Which band was formed first, Monaco or Rise Against?
Rise Against Rise Against is an American melodic hardcore band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Former members are guitarists Dan Wlekinski, Kevin White, Todd Mohney and Chris Chasse, and drummer Toni Tintari.
Help Is on the Way "Help Is on the Way" is a song by American rock band Rise Against, featured on their sixth studio album "Endgame" (2011). Inspired by lead vocalist Tim McIlrath's visit to New Orleans, the song is about the slow response time for aid to disaster stricken areas. It incorporates elements of punk rock and melodic hardcore, with lyrics that allude to Hurricane Katrina and the "Deepwater Horizon" oil spill. "Help Is on the Way" premiered on KROQ-FM on January 17, 2011, and was later released as "Endgame"' s lead single on January 25.