Top 5 Christmas Rock Songs
Do you cringe when you hear the same Christmas song over and over on the radio? Well shut that radio off and add a bit of edge to your holiday playlist. Take a listen to our five favorite Christmas rock songs below.
No. 5The Killers - A Great Big Sled
A Great Big Sled is a Christmas single from The Killers that was released in 2006. All proceeds from the record went to charity.
No. 4August Burns Red - Carols of the Bells
Sure this song is a bit more metal than rock but it's a great take to a classic.
No. 3Relient K - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
It wouldn't be a Christmas Rock list without any mention of Relient K's Christmas album. They've put out an entire album dedicated to famous holiday carols with a touch of rock. Our favorite from the bunch, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
No. 2Sum 41 (Featuring Tenacious D) - Things I Want
Here's an odd collaboration between Sum 41 and Tenacious D. How can you not like a song with lyrics like:
I wanna see-through jump suit
that fits me tight
I want all the Beetles copyrights
I wanna chop Florida off the map
I want Pamala Anderson's speedo top!
No. 1John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
This is the infamous John Lennon / Yoko Ono christmas song. It was written back in October 1971 and released in time for Christmas, however, the song failed to chart in the US. It wasn't until a few years later that the song grew in popularity.
