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As 2024 kicks in, so does the series of music-related news that will stun and shock fans alike. The almighty Rage Against The Machine had scheduled a bunch of headline shows after an extended absence. The band were forced to cancel the tour after singer Zack de la Rocha sustained a leg injury that needed recovery. The iconic anti-system four-piece had planned to reschedule the tour when the time was right.Drummer Brad Wilk has announced on Instagram that all four members will not be no not be setting new dates for these shows, and further - will no longer be performing, period. The band have ultimately retired from touring.https://www.instagram.com/p/C1qAMzEvW_w/?igsh=MmdtMTV1OWdlb2IyFor those mourning this set of cards dealt in the first week of 2024, it might be worth consoling yourself the way we are, remembering all the great RATM tours multiple generations witnessed, including their 2008 Big Day Out run.Words by Ricky Aarons (@rickysaul90)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kihEhLqJCc