Year in Rock 2016: Song of the Year Shortlist

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With Year in Rock 2016 winners announcements a week away, it's time to trim the fat. What started as a list of 40 a few weeks ago (check it out here if you haven't already) has been cut to ten. While whittling away those other thirty songs, it became even more apparent just how strong some of this year's singles have been. From new blood making bold opening statements to towering legends saying goodbye, 2016 was undoubtedly a quality year for rock.

Your Year in Rock 2016 nominees for Song of the Year are:

AGAINST ME!: 333


DAVID BOWIE: Lazarus


CAR SEAT HEADREST: Fill in the Blank


GREEN DAY: Bang Bang


JOYCE MANOR: Last You Heard of Me


KINGS OF LEON: Waste a Moment


ANGEL OLSEN: Shut Up Kiss Me


RADIOHEAD: Burn the Witch


THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT: White Bear


WINTERSLEEP: Amerika


Only one more round of nominees left! Album of the Year shortlist is coming later today, and all the winners will be announced on December 19th!

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