Apparently in his downtime at the North Pole, Santa likes to relax by busting out his axe and working on his two-hand tapping. Santa Rockstar: Metal Xmas is, as you've probably guessed, yet another Guitar Hero spinoff created in Flash.

The game has both story and quick play modes, two options for controls (basic or with strumming), and adjustable difficulty and speed. The soundtrack by thebigdistraction is entitled "Christmas at the Devil's House: Christmas Music/Metal Madness 2," and will give your keyboard a good workout.

Story mode pits you against a rather grinchy-looking opponent. Do you have what it takes to rock his socks off?

If you're a fan of the genre and in the holiday spirit, grab your egg nog and try it out. It beats listening to Gomer Pyle crooning over the image of a fake fireplace on your tv.