THE SMITHS VS. QUEEN!

Today's Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament between The Smiths and Queen will determine who enters the quarter finals that includes rock music titans Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles. Vote for either The Smiths or Queen in the comments below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Time tonight. In the event of a tie, voting will continue through the next day and end at Midnight.

LET'S GET THIS BATTLE STARTED!

THE SMITHS

VS.

QUEEN

The Lesser of two awesomes is still awesome!

- Mike C.

THE BEATLES VS. THE RAMONES!

  

Last week, Pink Floyd ended up beating Sonic Youth by one vote and an extra day of voting. This week's match up brings The Beatles and The Ramones against each other to advance to the quarter finals. Vote for the band you think should advance in the Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament by leaving a comment below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Time unless there's a tie. Then voting continues the following day. Will this be complete slaughter or a complete surprise?!?

The Beatles

Vs. 

The Ramones

Good Luck To The Bands!

- Mike C.

Top 20 Albums of 2012

It's that time of the year where everyone posts their favorite albums of 2012 and I'm very proud of myself for keeping track of these releases throughout the year. My list is a reflection of my personal musical tastes and each and every album listed has been enjoyed multiple times. I do not follow any radio stations or DJs so this list is pure and not influenced by trends, fads, or whatever XMU or some of the other major music blogs will tell you was great this year. Let's get started!

1) Tame Impala - "Lonerism"

2) Aqua Nebula Oscillator - "Third"

3) Brian Jonestown Massacre - "Aufheben"

4) Beach House - "Bloom"

5) Paul Weller - "Sonik Kicks"

6) Donnie & Joe Emerson - "Dreamin' Wild"

7) Frank Ocean - "Channel Orange"

8) Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - "Mature Themes"

9) Ringo Deathstarr - "Mauve"

10) Melody's Echo Chamber - Self-titled

11) Waves Of Fury - "Thirst"

12) Sleigh Bells - "Reign Of Terror"

13) The Sword - "Apocryphon"

14) Lana Del Rey - "Born To Die"

15) Grimes - "Visions"

16) A Place To Bury Strangers - "Worship"

17) Lightships - "Electric Cables"

18) Purity Ring - "Shrines"

19) of Montreal - "Paralytic Stalks"

20) The Big Pink - "Future This"

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What albums from 2012 would you have included?

HAPPY HOLIDAZE AND NEW YEAR!

- Mike C.

SONIC YOUTH VS. PINK FLOYD!

Last week, Led Zeppelin won against Black Sabbath to advance to the quarter finals. In this week's Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament, avant garde noise makers, Sonic Youth, goes up against classic psych rockers, Pink Floyd. Vote for the band you think should advance in the comments below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Time Tonight.

Sonic Youth

Vs.

Pink Floyd

Good luck to the bands!

No matter who wins or loses, it's all great music!

- Mike C.

BLACK SABBATH VS. LED ZEPPELIN!

We are now at the top 8 bands in the Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament. It only gets harder to decide between all the bands at this point. This week kicks off with musical titans, Black Sabbath against Led Zeppelin. Vote for the band you think should advance to the quarter finals in the comments below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Time tonight.

Black Sabbath

Vs.

Led Zeppelin

The lesser of two awesomes is still awesome!

- Mike C.

QUEEN VS. THE MISFITS!

This week's Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament continues with the ultimate arena rockers, Queen, against horror punkers, The Misfits. Vote for the band you think should advance in the tournament by mentioning them in the comments below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Time tonight.

Queen

Vs.

The Misfits

Happy Voting!

- Mike C.

THE SMITHS DEFEAT UB40!

The Smiths slaughter UB40 in a 19 - 6 vote in this week's Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament. The reggae cover band seemed to have gained votes from the anti-Morrissey music fans than actual followers. In the end, The Smiths nonchalantly advance through to the next round against whoever wins next week between Queen and The Misfits.

The Winner: The Smiths

Next Week's Battle: Queen Vs. The Misfits

- Mike C.