We admit, we were cynical about the likely success of the Facebook campaign to send Rage Against The Machine to number one this Christmas in the UK and prevent X Factor winner Joe McElderry from taking top spot. But the momentum seems to be with RATM: bookies have made it the favourite based on digital sales so far this week, 7digital says it’s outselling Joe by 2:1 on its store, and someone’s made a marvellous viral video which makes the X Factor finalists lip-sync the Rage song. CD single sales could yet scupper the campaign, but it’s turning out to be a fun week. Viral video 7digital news
Rage Against The Machine gaining ground in festive chart race
