When Rage Against The Machine dropped their self-titled debut, rock music and hip hop changed forever.

The shockwaves that the album sent through the ’90s music scene still reverberate. You can feel the intensity of Rage’s impact in countless bands to follow, but it’s never been matched. That impact also yielded one of the most fervent fan bases in history. They’ve stuck with the group since day one, and their enthusiasm has never dwindled. Now, 20 years since the album hit, Rage Against The Machine have unveiled the Rage Against The Machine – XX (20th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Box Set as a “thank you”.

This box set includes the original album re-mastered with bonus tracks from the era, another CD including the band’s original demo tape which was sold at early shows along with other demos, a DVD with their free concert at Finsbury Park in 2010, music videos, and another DVD with the band’s first live set and other performances. Plus, there’s an incredible booklet.

In this exclusive interview with ARTISTdirect.com editor in chief Rick Florino, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine talks XX, recording with Tool’s Maynard James Keenan, early shows, what’s next for The Nightwatchman, and more.

Read the full article at Artist Direct.