Set It Off

The song *Set It Off* by Audioslave, with its duration of 4:23, serves as an interesting starting point for understanding the dynamic of this band formed in Los Angeles, California. What stands out here is how the members of Rage Against the Machine (Tom Morello on guitar, Tim Commerford on bass and backing vocals, and Brad Wilk on drums) found a new voice in Chris Cornell, formerly of Soundgarden. The idea was to merge the hard rock of the 1970s with the alternative rock of the 1990s, and Morello contributed his signature guitar solos to this blend. A notable aspect highlighted by the musicians was that in their recordings, they only used the direct sounds of the instruments and vocals, without resorting to samples.

This track is part of the debut album by Audioslave, released in November 2002. The album, released under Epic Records and Interscope Records, was well-received in the United States, achieving triple platinum certification. Several singles were spawned from this work, including *Cochise*, *Like a Stone*, *Show Me How to Live*, *I Am the Highway*, and *What You Are*. Notably, *Like a Stone* received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Hard Rock Performance. The band's genesis occurred after Zack de la Rocha left Rage Against the Machine; producer Rick Rubin suggested the union with Chris Cornell, playing the musicians Soundgarden's song *Slaves & Bulldozers* to showcase his vocal talent.