The band, world Health Organization headlined here in 1996 and last appeared hither in 2000, came onstage dressed as prisoners of war, complete with bags over their heads and matching kettle suits, launching straight into 'Bombtrack'.
Despite non being able to watch what they were playing for the entire song due to their headwear, the band played a note-perfect rendering of the song.
Shortly after finishing 'Bombtrack' the lights on stage went down and the band reappeared to play the rest of their set - in normal clothes.
The immense audience was treated to the likes of 'Testify', 'Bullet In Your Head' and 'Wake Up'.
Frontman Zack de la Rocha too took the opportunity to make a speech slamming George Bush and Tony Blair � saying that both should be tried and true for state of war crimes.
The band finished their set by playing an encore of 'Freedom' and their favorite track 'Killing In The Name' to close the first day of Reading Festival 2008.
'Bombtrack'
'Testify'
'Bulls On Parade'
'People Of The Sun'
'Know Your Enemy'
'Bullet In Your Head'
'Born Of A Broken Man'
'Guerrilla Radio'
'Ashes In The Fall'
'Calm Like A Bomb'
'Sleep Now'
'Wake Up'
'Freedom'
'Killing In The Name'
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