"Killing in the Name of" is a classic track. Thank you for the great story Tim.
It would be good if RATM do beat X-Factor, as the whole thing behind it is:
a. A bit of fun
b. Its a reminder that there is great music out there, and the likes of X-Factor deminish the exposure of it.*
c. It helps raise money for Shelter.
* This isn't to say that the people who like X-Factor are some how "wrong", but we have access to more music now than ever before, and the whole thing behind X-Factor is that they conform to some set standard of how a singer sings, and there are only a limited style of songs sung.
In the real world, there are such a bigger range of voices, songs, and styles of music out there.
The world is an incredible place for artistic talent, from classic, folk, to metal, and pop, and all can produce their own material. To have one source churning out number1s every Christmas is depressing.
If it gets people searching out the rich diversity that is out there, so much the better. But lets not kid ourselves, this isn't a new issue, as there was a high level of pap back in the 80s and 90s, (remember SAW?)
Yes, both songs benefit the same label ultimately.