They're a really good band. I wish more people knew their older stuff though. Everyone who likes Rise Against only knows their most recent. I can't decide on a favorite song by them... tough choice.
Their song September's Child really gets to me and think about how stuff like that is so awful and evil. Another kid just killed himself because he was bullied and I think Rise Against is just amazing for putting something like that out and being so thoughtful on the topic.
Hey, Rise Against it's a very good band! I ain't a "one-band-fan", but I saw Rise Against in a few games and got interested. Songs I like are: "Prayer of The Refugee", "Gice it All" and "Paper Wings".