Rise Against remain one of music's great antagonists, always outspoken with an eye towards what's next and what's right. Their latest effort, 'Ricochet,' will arrive everywhere on August 15, but first the band pays a visit to the Helpful Honda Sound Space for an exclusive performance and conversation. Nicole Alvarez talks with the band about their upcoming album, experience at Warped Tour, and more.

When asked if they have ever been scared to speak their mind in a polarized political world, Tim McIlrath simply says no. "That's who we are, we've always been. We didn't walk into this room somebody different and then try to pretend like we're something else," he shares. "We didn't pivot to politics or away from politics, it's just when you met us this was the band that we were, this is the band that we are, we've never done anything different. So if nothing else, it must be something in that DNA that has attracted you to identify with this band."

"Not only are we unable to pivot away from it, but like I don't think it would be smart for us to pivot away from it. The people... when their ships find the lighthouse to Rise Against, they want that light to keep shining. So we're just going to keep shining and keep doing it."

Check out the full interview above for much more from 'Rise Against.' Ricochet is out everywhere on August 15.