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Rise Against Tackle Bullying In Video For Forthcoming Single

• 24th Jun 2011

Rise Against have teamed up with the It Gets Better Project to tackle bullying in their new music video for “Make It Stop (September's Children)”.

The video preempts the release of the single, which is out July 5th.

Singer Tim McIlrath feels the issue of bullying hasn't been adequately addressed in the rock scene, commenting:

“A number of events were the catalyst for the creation of Make It Stop, everything from the suicides in September 2010, to our own fans voicing their fears and insecurities from time to time,” says McIlrath. “I decided to create the song as a response, and when I discovered the It Gets Better campaign and [It Gets Better Project co-founder] Dan Savage's commitment to such an important and concise message, I was moved. I immediately felt that if our song is the road, then the It Gets Better campaign is the destination. I hope the synergy between the two can reach people and make a difference.”

“Tim McIlrath has written a powerful song,” It Gets Better Project co-founder Dan Savage said. “With the release of 'Make It Stop' and the accompanying video, Rise Against is sending the message to its fan base that the bullying and harassment of LGBT teens needs to stop and that suicide isn't a solution.”

 Award-winning director Marc Klasfeld directed the “Make It Stop” music video in Chicago at Tim McIlrath’s high school Alma Mater. “I've been a fan of Rise Against for a while and it was amazing to work with them on this special video,” Klasfeld said. “As soon as I heard the song, I knew a powerful video could be made that could potentially help people and I jumped at the chance to be a part of it.' 

More information about the It Gets Better Project can be found by following this link.

MSD