Rise Against has 10 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-08. This article presents the full list of these members with their roles and years active, reflecting the data from that database.
Current Members
- Joe Principe – background vocals, bass, 1999–present
- Tim McIlrath – guitar, lead vocals, 1999–present
- Brandon Barnes – drums, percussion, 2000–present
- Zach Blair – background vocals, guitar, 2007–present
- Dan Wlekinski – not listed, years not listed
- Lee Miles – not listed, years not listed
Former Members
- Mr. Precision – not listed, 1999–2001
- Tony Tintari – not listed, 1999–2000
- Todd Mohney – not listed, 2001–2004
- Chris Chasse – not listed, 2004–2007
Original Line-up
- Joe Principe – background vocals, bass, 1999–present
- Tim McIlrath – guitar, lead vocals, 1999–present
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Principe | background vocals, bass | 1999–present |
| Mr. Precision | not listed | 1999–2001 |
| Tim McIlrath | guitar, lead vocals | 1999–present |
| Tony Tintari | not listed | 1999–2000 |
| Brandon Barnes | drums, percussion | 2000–present |
| Todd Mohney | not listed | 2001–2004 |
| Chris Chasse | not listed | 2004–2007 |
| Zach Blair | background vocals, guitar | 2007–present |
| Dan Wlekinski | not listed | years not listed |
| Lee Miles | not listed | years not listed |
How This List Was Compiled
This list was compiled using the ‘member of band’ relations from MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-08. It includes all individuals listed as members of Rise Against in that database. Touring and session players are not included, as they are not part of the official ‘member of band’ relations. The roles and years for each member are reproduced exactly as listed in MusicBrainz. No additional members, roles, or years beyond those in MusicBrainz are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many members are listed for Rise Against?
There are 10 people listed as members of Rise Against in the MusicBrainz database.
Who are listed without an end date?
Six members have no end date, indicating they are current members: Joe Principe, Tim McIlrath, Brandon Barnes, Zach Blair, Dan Wlekinski, and Lee Miles.
Who does MusicBrainz mark as original members?
MusicBrainz marks Joe Principe and Tim McIlrath as original members of Rise Against.
Where does this data come from?
The data comes from MusicBrainz, specifically the ‘member of band’ relations for Rise Against, retrieved on 2026-10-08. Wikipedia’s Rise Against article was also referenced for confirmation.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a factual representation of Rise Against’s members as documented by MusicBrainz. It serves as a reliable reference for anyone seeking detailed membership information based on official database records.
As the band is still active, this list may evolve over time, but it accurately reflects the current state as of the retrieval date.
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