zack de la rocha - vocals vic dicara - guitar mark hayworth - bass chris bratton - drums
"Inside Out was the first band I ever fronted. I channeled all my pain through that band. It was about completely detaching ourselves from society to see ourselves as... as spirits, and not bowing down to a system that sees you as just another pebble on a beach." ----- Zack de la Rocha
Inside Out was a hardcore band from Orange County, California. In their brief existence they released one 7", 1990’s No Spiritual Surrender (Revelation #19). The band played many shows, and even toured the east coast once before breaking up in 1991. Material had been written for a second release, which was to be titled Rage Against the Machine.
Seeing Inside Out live was a memorable experience for most. Not only did the band play with an incredible amount of energy, but Zack would also speak his mind and explain the messages behind the songs. Sean, from the Rev hardcore band By A Thread, says they were the best show he ever saw and the best he ever will see. There are still many bootlegs available of the band playing live.
Inside Out broke up a while after their guitarist, Vic Dicara, left the band to become a Hare Krishna monk. The group went through a number of line-up changes before finally calling it quits. Despite Zack’s efforts to keep things afloat, the chemistry was lost.
Some other members from throughout the band's lifetime include Sterling Wilson, Alex Barretto, and Mike Rosas.
Before fronting Inside Out, Zack de la Rocha had played guitar in Hardstance, a straight-edge band. He was also the guitarist in an early incarnation of Farside, playing between stints with Inside Out. In 1992 he hooked up with Tom Morello to become the current vocalist for Rage Against The Machine.
Vic Dicara also played in the groups 108 and Shelter. He became extremely involved with Hare Krishna, which he now has mixed feelings about. He continues to study and teach Sanskrit philosophy, and is currently writing music which he plans to perform and release sometime soon.
Mark Hayworth had been playing with Gorilla Biscuits before he replaced Sterling Wilson as Inside Out’s full-time bassist. After the group broke up he joined the political band State of the Nation. He now works with Rebel Waltz, Inc., Rancid’s management company.
Chris Bratton was also the drummer for Chain of Strength. He has made appearances drumming on an L7 album, and in the band Lyme.
