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Rage Against The Machine hit among rock song catalogue sale

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The producers of Rage Against The Machine’s big hit Killing In The Name have sold their rights as part of a catalogue of hits to Round Hill Music.

Jack Richardson and son Garth have sold their producer royalties to the 1993 number one track - considered one of the greatest hard rock songs.

The catalogue includes 308 recordings from artists such as Nickelback, Alice Cooper and Mudvayne.

Hit tracks Send The Pain Below by Chevelle, Bob Seger’s Night Moves, Swing Life Away by Rise Against and Headstrong by Trapt are included in the deal.

Round Hill Music did not disclose how much it paid for the acquisition, citing "commercial sensitives".

Trevor Bowen, chair of Round Hill Music Royalty Fund, said it is "delighted" with the "landmark acquisition".

Garth Richardson, who also produced Rage Against The Machine’s self-titled debut album, added: "Producing music and working with artists to create music that stands the test of time is engrained in the Richardson DNA.

"We know we are in great hands as they value the body of work that my father and I have poured our blood, sweat and tears in over the years."

The Richardsons are the latest figures from the music industry to sell their rights to music publishers intent on securing a share of revenue in the streaming era.

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