Rage Against the Machine Bassist Tim Commerford Actually Gets Spinal Surgery in New Music Video

Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford fronts a band called Future User, and his new music video features actual footage of him getting spinal surgery, Stereogum reports. The video for “Voodoo Juju”, co-directed by Ian Clampett and the band, is a satirical criticism of the health care industry. It features Tom Morello as a money-focused American doctor and Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson as friendly Canadian doctors.

Of course, the clip cuts between comedic footage with Morello and the actual, graphic shots of Commerford’s surgery.

Commeford talked about the clip in a statement (via Blabbermouth.net):

“I got the idea for the video after I ruptured a disc in my back and needed emergency surgery. As someone who often goes under the knife, I’ve always been a bit overwhelmed by the process, paperwork, approvals and costs. Luckily, I have insurance, but it got me thinking about all the people in this country who can’t afford medical treatment. I read an article recently that said there are over 40 million uninsured people living in the States, which is insane. I talked my doctor into letting me shoot the surgery, then explained the concept to Tom [Morello], who was totally into the idea. And of course, you can’t talk about universal health care without bringing Canada into the conversation, so I called Geddy [Lee] and Alex [Lifeson] and asked if they’d be part of it and was blown away when they said yes. And all that footage of my back being opened up is real, no joke.”

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