Image: Rise Against Live @ Rock am Ring 2025 [Cat Eye Photography]
While Rise Against are already at the starting line with their new album Ricochet (release on August 23, 2025), it’s worth taking a look back at the highlights of their discography so far. For over two decades, these US punk rockers have earned a firm place in the hearts of their fans with rage, attitude, and strong melodies.
Today we’re dedicating ourselves to the five strongest Rise Against albums of their career so far – regardless of their chart placements!
5. The Black Market (2014)
An introspective album that places more value on personal themes and inner conflict. What stands out here is the emotional depth and maturity – especially in songs like “I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore”. A work that leaves a lasting impression...
4. Endgame (2011)
An album with serious topics – from environmental disasters to social injustice – and at the same time, one of the band’s most melodic moments. Even though it’s a bit more slick in production, it delivers some of the strongest choruses with “Help Is on the Way” and “Make It Stop”. A record likely sitting on the shelf of both newer and longtime fans!
3. Appeal to Reason (2008)
The album with which Rise Against fully arrived in the mainstream – but on their own terms. “Savior” is still considered one of their biggest hits, and lyrically the band shows more emotion than ever. For many fans, this was their entry point with the band!
2. Siren Song of the Counter Culture (2004)
With this album, Rise Against made the leap from the underground to the big stage, without betraying their roots. Songs like “Give It All” and “Swing Life Away” became anthems for an entire scene!
1. The Sufferer & the Witness (2006)
For many, the quintessential Rise Against album: political, powerful, and full of timeless songs like “Prayer of the Refugee” and “Ready to Fall”. It perfectly unites melody and aggression – and represents the band at the peak of their creative energy. A true classic that still can’t be missing from any setlist!
