They are the 2nd bestest band ever. Bullet for my Valentine is first on my list Disclaimer: this list was based on personally choice and not popular belief/reality.
over played and over rated sorry but they are IMO we had a month it was just that and parimore *shudders
I like a few of their songs, like Paper Wings and Savior, but to me, a lot of them sound a little too similar. Better than BFMV at least
I quite like them, live they are really good (not the singer but just at getting amazing atmosphere) They aren't on my top 10 list, but that would be impressive as I like lots of music stretching from the 50's to now, and rock, jazz, rap etc.
I like about three songs from Rise Against, so can't say I hate them. I barely like them though. BFMV though, ehhh. I guess I like one of their songs.
If you like Rise Against, see also: Atlas Losing Grip Bastards of Young Battle Born Bigwig Boysetsfire Cigar Crime in Stereo (old stuff) Daggermouth Face to Face The Fairlanes Glasseater Good Riddance Heads Held High Hear the Sirens Hit the Switch Latterman No Trigger Propagandhi Pulley Refused Satanic Surfers She Likes Todd Smoke or Fire Strike Anywhere Strung Out The Swellers This is a Standoff A Willhelm Scream 88 Fingers Louie That's just with a quick glance through my iTunes, plenty more where that came from. At the very least make sure you listen to Bigwig and A Willhelm Scream.