Chorus.fm — *Rise Against* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/riseagainst)'s video for "Hero of War" is available for free download from iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewVideo?id=317236265&s=143441) up to June 16th. more info

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Rolling Stone — Political punks Rise Against have a lot to celebrate — a new video for Appeal To Reason single “Hero of War,” a Fat Wreck Chords 7″, an upcoming tour with Rancid — but success hasn’t changed frontman Tim McIlrath’s purpose or resolve. A... more info