LED ZEPPELIN VS. THE BEATLES

And now we have reached the end of the Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament. The two finalists, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles go head to head today to determine the ultimate band and winner. All odds are in the Fab Four's favor to win, but Zeppelin acolytes could very well come out of the wood work and give them an advantage. Vote for the band you think should win it all by leaving a comment below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Tonight.

Led Zeppelin

Vs.

The Beatles

Who will win the entire Tournament?!?

Let's get this Battle Started!

- Mike C.

THE BEATLES VS. QUEEN

We are now two match ups away from the winner of the 1st Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament. This week looks like it could be a slaughter between The Beatles and Queen. Vote for the band you think should advance to the final in the comments below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Time tonight.

The Beatles

Vs.

Queen

Good Luck To The Bands!

- Mike C.

LED ZEPPELIN VS. PINK FLOYD

I had to take a couple weeks off from everything due to personal reasons, but now that everything has been taken care of, the Temporary Rough Venom Battle of the Classic Bands Tournament moves forward in 2013 to the quarter finals. Notice the professionalism oozing out of our updated bracket to announce this week's battle between Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Vote for the band you think should advance to the finals in the comments below, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Voting stops at Midnight Eastern Time tonight.

Led Zeppelin

Vs.

Pink Floyd

Who will win? 

I don't know, but it has me at the edge of my seat!

- Mike C.

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.