Had enough practicing for one day? Looking for a little inspiration to revitalize your dreams of becoming a Rock God? If so, why not take a few moments to browse this annotated list of YouTube Channels of Popular MXTabs.net Bands and Artists.

• Official Metallica YouTube Channel – In addition to official Metallica music videos, this channel also offers a playlist called YouTube Covers Metallica Takeover, which features Metallica’s favorite YouTube fans’ covers, including an 8 year old playing their hit song One (hey, if he can do it, so can you!), and an excellent piano arrangement of Nothing Else Matters. Also included are videos from www.missionmetallica.com featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the making of their most recent album, Death Magnetic – a definite must see for any Metallica fan.
• Official Radiohead YouTube Channel – The highlights of Radiohead’s YouTube Channel are, without doubt, the so-called “Scotch Mist” concert videos, filmed at Radiohead’s Oxford studio and featuring the entire In Rainbows album performed live. These “Scotch Mist” videos also include poetry readings and imagery created or selected by the band, giving further insight into Radiohead’s artistic milieu. Also worth viewing is the making-of the House of Cards music video, focusing on the various 3D technologies used to create it.
• Official Taylor Swift YouTube Channel – Here you can find all of Taylor Swift’s music videos, as well as video of several of her TV appearances. What I enjoyed viewing the most, however, were the 17 Taylor Swift video blogs made by the musician herself. These range in topic from a behind the scenes look at the 2008 CMA Music Festival, to a candid episode of Taylor at the orthodontist getting a new retainer, to an instructional video of Taylor showing everyone how to properly tie her famous leather Love Love Love bracelets. Very entertaining!
• Official Lynyrd Skynyrd YouTube Channel – Besides a few interviews shot during Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 2008 Simple Man Cruise, the bulk of this YouTube channel consists of video of live performances by the band… and let me tell you, there are some GREAT performances here. Check out the 10+ minute version of Free Bird or the slow rocker Tuesday’s Gone to see for yourself.
• Official Oasis YouTube Channel – The Oasis YouTube Channel, as expected, contains many of the band’s classic music videos: The Importance Of Being Idle, Wonderwall, and Supersonic just to name a few. There are also a few live performances and some interesting snippets from the 2007 DVD release Lord Don’t Slow Me Down. Best snippet? Liam’s birthday party with midgets. Check it out.

So, there you have it. Now get back to practicing! First though, I’d be interested in knowing some of your favorite official YouTube band and/or artist channels. List them below, if you’d like, and let me know. Till next time, toodaloo!