In the continuing battle for the Xmas number one between Rage Against the Machine and The X Factor’s Joe, latest figures show RATM to be about 10% ahead. However, Joe’s single ‘The Climb’ will be available in shops tomorrow as a physical release, enabling shoppers to purchase it, so the battle is far from over.

Meanwhile, Tom Morello of RATM has said he will donate earnings from the single to Youth Music, a scheme helping young musicians in the UK. In addition to this, the RATM 4 Xmas campaign is asking for donations to homeless charity Shelter; so far £38508.66 has been raised.

So the choice is clear.. line the pockets of Satan Cowell and Miley Cirus (who originally recorded ‘the climb’) or make your presence felt and benefit 2 charities at the same time. And don’t worry about Joe, remember that he will be having so much money spent on his record and promotion that he won’t see a penny from sales, possibly ever, as he will remain unrecouped for a long time to come.