90’s Rock & Grunge on Instagram: "WHEN THE STAGE BECAME A MEGAPHONE January 28, 1999. The air crackled with more than just distortion—it buzzed with urgency. At the Continental Airlines Arena, Rage Against the Machine didn’t just perform; they mobilized. In a set charged with protest and raw, unreleased energy, the band debuted tracks from what would become The Battle of Los Angeles, weaving new anthems like “Maria” and “Mic Check” into the fabric of resistance. With Chuck D taking the mic durin