Guardian Music — Last year's successful Rage Against The Machine campaign inspires copycats … but can they take the Wombles back to the top?Last year the Facebook campaign to get Rage Against The Machine's Killing In The Name to the Christmas No 1 spot mobilised th... more info

Guardian Music — John Cage's heightened soundscape of quietness is the perfect response to Simon Cowell and The X-Factor this ChristmasIt's a brilliant bit of wordplay, for a start. Cage Against the Machine is the campaign to put John Cage's infamous silent piece, 4'... more info

Metal Injection — By: Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann To me, System Of A Down were one of the last truly great bands who made a gigantic impact both from their rabid fan base and their acceptance from the mainstream media. Following in the footsteps of bands such as Nirvan... more info

ContactMusic — The group behind RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Christmas chart success in Britain last year (09) has launched a new campaign to keep the winner of reality TV talent contest THE... more info

Guardian Music — (SYCO)When Geordie poppet and X Factor winner Joe McElderry lost out on the Christmas No1, Simon Cowell unconvincingly deemed Rage Against the Machine's ascendancy a "David v Goliath" situation. In fact, the Goliath that McElderry faces on his debut ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Hannibal said... Sting - ...Nothing Like the Rarities http://hannibalsite.blogspot.com Robert said... Slayer - 1994-11-09 - England, UK. "Spirits In Black". Hottie And The Blowfish - 1996 - "Acoustic". Iron Maiden - "Wasted Tapes". Rage Against The ... more info

Guardian Music — A Facebook campaign to install 4'33" as a Christmas No 1 might be light-hearted, but it's closer to Cage's vision than you might thinkHow long does it take to make an annual tradition? The idea of fixing the Christmas No 1 via Facebook is only three... more info

Guardian Music — Despite huge success in their home country, Norway, Donkeyboy struggled to get their song, Ambitions, played in the UK. So why have the X Factor winner's people chosen it for his new single?This blog's headline was the question on, er, some people's ... more info

MTV.com News — Guns N' Roses and Metallica, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, more paved the wayBy Gil Kaufman Eminem and Jay-Z Photo: Kristian Dowling/ Getty Images When Jay-Z and Eminem take the stage in Detroit at Comerica Park on Thursday and ... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about being caught in the sniper's crosshairs. This time we want songs that feature a set up and a punchlineIt's OK, you can put the gun down now. Unscrew the telescopic sight. Put your garrotte wire back with the cheese. Last week'... more info