In 1999 Tim formed the band that would become Rise Against with former 88 Fingers Louie bassist , Joe Principe , guitarist Dan Precision ( Mr. Precision ) , and drummer Toni Tintari under the name Transistor Revolt . In 1999 McIlrath formed the band that would become Rise Against with former 88 Fingers Louie bassist , Joe Principe , guitarist Dan Precision ( A.K.A. . Mr. Precision ) , and drummer Toni Tintari under the name ` Transistor Revolt ' .