Rise Against Pay Tribute To Fans In "Satellite"

Veteran punk rockers Rise Against have just debuted the video for "Satellite," the the third and follow-up single to "Make it Stop" from their most recent sixth studio album "Endgame," which was released back in March of this year. The punk outfit know that without their fans, success would not be a reality. And their latest for "Satellite" takes a much less serious path.
Rise Against have never been afraid to provoke with their lyrics, and this song finds vocalist Tim McIlrath crying: "We can't feel the heat until you hold your hand over the flame and you won't find the beat until you lose yourself in it." McIlrath told Spin magazine: "For a band that has always been against popular opinion and been thrown into the world of popular music - it goes without saying our opinions will ruffle feathers."
The video, which was directed by Marc Klasfeld, is dedicated to the loyal fans that have stuck by Chicago straight-edgers Rise Against throughout their entire career. It takes a look at the band's tour from all angles on stage, backstage, and even from the fans' perspective. The band talked about the idea and inspiration behind the video saying: "We finished our new video for the song 'Satellite' and can't wait to share with you because, well, it's about you, our incredible fans! As soon as we started playing this song live this year, it was amazing to see the audience react, come alive, and go nuts. So we thought that this video should be just that, pure and simple."
The clip opens with behind-the-scenes footage of Rise Against and their life on the road. Shots display production crews setting up the stage, the band soundchecking and people waiting in line for the show to begin. The music video is done very well and I like the profile shots of fans near the end. The tribute has been in the works for some time according to the band. I've seen a lot of behind-the-scenes videos shot while the band is on tour. This is simply one of the best. It's about Rise Against and their fans, nothing more. The video’s simplicity is elegant and powerful.