Evil Empire is the second studio album from one of the best alternative metal bands of all time, Rage Against the Machine. This album is their magnum opus. It takes everything that made their first album amazing, and made it better. It's more poignant, it's more abstract, and darker than ever. Instead of their self-titled's classic metal influences, this one moves to a more hardcore sound. Instead of screaming Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! he screams Just a quiet, peaceful dance! / For the things we'll never have