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18:55 on December 20 2009

Rage Against the Machine take Christmas No.1 slot

The Independent Rock band Rage Against the Machine ended Simon Cowell’s four year domination of the Christmas charts tonight after a hugely popular Facebook campaign helped the L... more info
19:00 on December 20 2009

Rage Against the Machine beats X Factor's Joe to Christmas No 1

Guardian MusicAfter a Facebook campaign against Simon Cowell's chart domination, music fans celebrate their victoryIn recent years, it had become as predictable as elections in North K... more info
00:05 on December 21 2009

Rage Against the Machine? Raging within the machine will do for now

Guardian MusicForget Joe McElderry's weak vocal doodle. Killing in the Name would be a great Christmas No 1At the time of writing, it's not clear whether the 2009 Christmas No 1 will ... more info
14:02 on December 21 2009

Rage Against the Machine Win U.K. Christmas Single Battle

Rolling StoneIn one of the most unexpected victories of this decade, Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name” beat out The X Factor winner Joe McElderry’s “The Climb... more info
14:29 on December 21 2009

Five million tune in to hear Rage Against the Machine top chart

Guardian MusicHead-to-head between Rage Against the Machine and X Factor winner Joe McElderry delivers healthy audience for radio showsAn estimated 5 million listeners tuned in to the ... more info
15:00 on December 20 2009

Chart shocker: Rage Against the Machine shuts out 'X Factor' winner

MSN MusicThanks to Net campaign, band ends four-year run of "X Factor" winners topping Brit music chart for Christmas more info
17:13 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine beat 'X Factor''s Joe McElderry to Christmas Number One

NMELA rockers make Christmas chart history with 'Killing In The Name' more info
18:06 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine Vs 'X Factor' campaign founder: 'Fuck me I can't believe it's Number One'

NMEJon Morter tells NME.COM he is totally shocked that 'Killing In The Name' is chart topper more info
19:26 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine: 'This is a victory over sterile pop'

NMEFrontman Zack De La Rocha also confirms band will make good on a promise to play free UK show more info
06:14 on December 21 2009

Rage Against The Machine: 'Christmas Number One/ 'X Factor' gig is on'

NMETom Morello and co will reunite for free UK show more info
08:42 on December 21 2009

Simon Cowell 'gutted' 'X Factor' lost Christmas Number One to Rage Against The Machine

NMEBut TV show boss offers rival campaign organisers job at his record label more info
10:47 on December 21 2009

Rage Against The Machine Christmas Number One victory cost bookies over £1 million

NMESome punters got odds of 150/1 for 'Killing In The Name' to top charts more info
19:22 on December 20 2009

Rage Top Xmas Chart After Web Campaign

Sky NewsRage Against The Machine have snatched the Christmas number one from X Factor winner Joe McElderry. more info
20:02 on December 20 2009

Facebook campaign trumps Cowell song

CNN ShowbizRage Against the Machine has claimed the prestigious No. 1 spot on the British singles chart on the last Sunday before Christmas, marking the first time in five years the... more info
22:31 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine Make Christmas Number 1

XFM.co.uk...But will the band make good on their free victory concert promise? more info
19:09 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine Beat X Factor To Christmas #1

Addict Music Radio 1 presenter Scott Mills has just announced to the nation that Rage Against The Machine have beaten X Factor winner Joe McElderry to the Christmas number one spot... more info
22:03 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine Wins Christmas #1 Battle

411 ManiaBand planning huge free show as a thank you... more info
00:03 on December 21 2009

"X Factor" Winner Slams Rage Against The Machine

411 ManiaCalls "Killing In The Name" dreadful... more info
15:04 on December 21 2009

Rage Against The Machine Responds To UK Christmas Victory

411 Mania"A huge victory for fans of real music..." more info
18:35 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine beat X Factor to the Christmas Number 1

Unreality MusicWhy yes, yes they have! Rage Against The Machine have beaten Joe McElderry's The Climb to the #1 spot this Christmas. It's just been confirmed via the Radio 1 chart count... more info
20:24 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine Is Number One In England

Undercover, AustraliaThe English are revolting … against Simon Cowell that it. The 1992 Rage Against The Machine classic `Killing In The Name` is the number one song in England beating ... more info
23:00 on December 20 2009

Rage Against The Machine Tops 'X Factor' Winner In U.K. Charts

StarpulseRockers Rage Against The Machine have snatched the coveted Christmas number one spot in the British music charts after an internet campaign to shut out the winner of Simo... more info
00:00 on December 21 2009

Rage Against The Machine 2009 Xmas No 1

I Like MusicKilling In The Name wins the most competitive chart battle in years. See other chart entries more info
05:03 on December 21 2009

Joe McElderry Thinks Rage Against The Machine Sucks

Undercover, AustraliaJoe McElderry thinks Rage Against The Machine Killing In The Name is an awful song. more info
15:06 on December 21 2009

Rage Against The Machine become Christmas Number one in The Uk

AltsoundsOn the 20th December 2009 musical history was made when Rage Against The Machine's 1992 hit 'Killing in The Name' becme the first christmas Number one based on download s... more info

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