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It took over fifteen years and millions and millions of dollars, but Chinese Democracy, Guns N' Roses' newest album, finally hit store shelves last year, and now it seems like the folks at MTV are planning to bring it to Rock Band.

In an interview with Billboard back in December, lead singer Axl Rose said that the release would be at the end of this month, but MTV has now changed that to "spring."

Rose mentioned that Harmonix "felt the record - based on the nature and complexity of the depth of instrumentation - deserved a bit more attention and some more involved elements than they've generally dealt with. I have no idea what that means but it's my understanding they were very enthusiastic."

Well, we don't understand what that means, either, but be on the lookout for the release in the next couple of months.
]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:08:20 -0600 Rush DLC Delayed Due To "Technical Difficulties" Zach Lott http://www.gamebump.com/go/rush_dlc_delayed_due_to_technical_difficulties http://www.gamebump.com/go/rush_dlc_delayed_due_to_technical_difficulties http://www.gamebump.com/go/rush_dlc_delayed_due_to_technical_difficulties#

After promising  the release of the Rush album Moving Pictures for this week's Rock Band DLC, Harmonix has announced that they have run into some "unforeseen technical difficulties" that have sidelined the release for at least a couple more weeks.

However, they promised that there will still be DLC for this week and that "exciting news" is on the way from this weekend's PAX event, presumably related to Rock Band 2. We'll let you know what happens.


]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:22:07 -0500 Rush Album Coming To Rock Band Zach Lott http://www.gamebump.com/go/rush_album_coming_to_rock_band http://www.gamebump.com/go/rush_album_coming_to_rock_band http://www.gamebump.com/go/rush_album_coming_to_rock_band#

The first edition of Harmonix's new Rock Band newsletter hit the 'net today, and with it comes the news that Moving Pictures, perhaps the most popular album released by Canadian prog-rock trio Rush, will be hitting Rock Band as next week's DLC.

The seven-song album features GH2 favorite YYZ, which should prove to be tough challenge for all three players, along with the original version of Tom Sawyer. Check out the track list below:
  • "Tom Sawyer (Original Version)"
  • "Red Barchetta"
  • "YYZ"
  • "Limelight (Original Version)"
  • "The Camera Eye"
  • "Witch Hunt"
  • "Vital Signs"
]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:17:44 -0500 E3 2008: Rock Band 2 Setlist Revealed Zach Lott http://www.gamebump.com/go/e3_2008_rock_band_2_setlist_revealed http://www.gamebump.com/go/e3_2008_rock_band_2_setlist_revealed http://www.gamebump.com/go/e3_2008_rock_band_2_setlist_revealed#

Harmonix has just issued a press release containing the full list of songs for Rock Band 2 that was first shown at Microsoft's E3 conference.

The biggest news besides the contents of the list is that you'll be able to export all your tracks from Rock Band into Rock Band 2, which, combined with the latter's setlist and planned DLC, will give you over 500 songs to jam out to by year's end.

As for the list itself, there's a ton of different artists ranging from Bob Dylan to AC/DC to Blondie and more. There's a total of 84 songs that will be on the game disc.

Hit the jump for the full list of songs.

Main Setlist

1. AC/DC - “Let There Be Rock” 1970s
2. AFI - “Girl’s Gone Grey” 2000’s
3. Alanis Morissette - “You Oughta Know” 1990’s
4. Alice in Chains - “Man in the Box” 1990’s
5. Allman Brothers - “Ramblin’ Man” 1970’s
6. Avenged Sevenfold - “Almost Easy” 2000’s
7. Bad Company - “Shooting Star” 1970’s
8. Beastie Boys - “So Whatcha Want” 1990’s
9. Beck - “E-Pro” 2000’s
10. Bikini Kill - “Rebel Girl” 1990’s
11. Billy Idol - “White Wedding Pt. I” 1980’s
12. Blondie - “One Way or Another” 1970’s
13. Bob Dylan - “Tangled Up in Blue” 1970’s
14. Bon Jovi - “Livin’ on a Prayer” 1980’s
15. Cheap Trick - “Hello There” 1970’s
16. Devo - “Uncontrollable Urge” 1980’s
17. Dinosaur Jr. - “Feel the Pain” 1990’s
18. Disturbed - “Down with the Sickness” 2000’s
19. Dream Theater - “Panic Attack” 2000’s
20. Duran Duran - “Hungry Like the Wolf” 1980’s
21. Elvis Costello - “Pump It Up” 1970’s
22. Fleetwood Mac - “Go Your Own Way” 1970’s
23. Foo Fighters - “Everlong” 1990’s
24. Guns N’ Roses - “Shackler’s Revenge” 2000’s
25. Interpol - “PDA” 2000’s
26. Jane’s Addiction - “Mountain Song” 1980’s
27. Jethro Tull - “Aqualung” 1970’s
28. Jimmy Eat World - “The Middle” 2000’s
29. Joan Jett - “Bad Reputation” 1980’s
30. Journey - “Anyway You Want It” 1970’s
31. Judas Priest - “Painkiller” 1990’s
32. Kansas - “Carry On Wayward Son” 1970’s
33. L7 - “Pretend We’re Dead” 1990’s
34. Lacuna Coil - “Our Truth” 2000’s
35. Linkin Park - “One Step Closer” 2000’s
36. Lit - “My Own Worst Enemy” 1990’s
37. Lush - “De-Luxe” 1990’s
38. Mastodon - “Colony of Birchmen” 2000’s
39. Megadeth - “Peace Sells” 1980’s
40. Metallica - “Battery” 1980’s
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones - “Where’d You Go” 1990’s
42. Modest Mouse - “Float On” 2000’s
43. Motorhead - “Ace of Spades” 1980’s
44. Nirvana - “Drain You” 1990’s
45. Norman Greenbaum - “Spirit in the Sky” 1960’s
46. Panic at the Disco - “Nine in the Afternoon” 2000’s
47. Paramore - “That’s What You Get” 2000’s
48. Pearl Jam - “Alive” 1990’s
49. Presidents of the USA - “Lump” 1990’s
50. Rage Against the Machine - “Testify” 1990’s
51. Ratt - “Round & Round” 1980’s
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers - “Give it Away” 1990’s
53. Rise Against - “Give it All” 2000’s
54. Rush - “The Trees” 1970’s
55. Silversun Pickups - “Lazy Eye” 2000’s
56. Smashing Pumpkins - “Today” 1990’s
57. Social Distortion - “I Was Wrong” 1990’s
58. Sonic Youth - “Teenage Riot” 1980’s
59. Soundgarden - “Spoonman” 1990’s
60. Squeeze - “Cool for Cats” 1970’s
61. Steely Dan - “Bodhitsattva” 1970’s
62. Steve Miller Band - “Rock’n Me” 1970’s
63. Survivor - “Eye of the Tiger” 1980’s
64. System of a Down - “Chop Suey” 2000’s
65. Talking Heads - “Psycho Killer” 1970’s
66. Tenacious D - “Master Exploder” 2000’s
67. Testament - “Souls of Black” 1990’s
68. The Donnas - “New Kid in School” 2000’s
69. The Go-Go’s - “We Got the Beat” 1980’s
70. The Grateful Dead - “Alabama Getaway” 1980’s
71. The Guess Who - “American Woman” 1970’s
72. The Muffs - “Kids in America” 1990’s
73. The Offspring - “Come Out & Play (Keep ‘em Separated)” 1990’s
74. The Replacements - “Alex Chilton” 1980’s
75. The Who - “Pinball Wizard” 1960’s

Bonus Songs

76. Abnormality - “Visions” 2000’s
77. Anarchy Club - “Get Clean” 2000’s
78. Bang Camaro - “Night Lies” 2000’s
79. Breaking Wheel  - “Shoulder to the Plow” 2000’s
80. The Libyans - “Neighborhood” 2000’s
81. The Main Drag - “A Jagged Gorgeous Winter” 2000’s
82. Speck - “Conventional Lover” 2000’s
83. The Sterns - “Supreme Girl” 2000’s
84. That Handsome Devil - “Rob the Prez-O-Dent” 2000’s

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:03:19 -0500 Wii, PS2 To Receive Track Pack For Rock Band Zach Lott http://www.gamebump.com/go/wii_ps2_to_receive_track_pack_for_rock_band http://www.gamebump.com/go/wii_ps2_to_receive_track_pack_for_rock_band http://www.gamebump.com/go/wii_ps2_to_receive_track_pack_for_rock_band#


If you're playing Rock Band on the PS2 or planning to pick up the Wii version in June and are bummed about not having access to DLC, then don't worry - Harmonix feels your pain. GameDaily has reported that Harmonix and MTV announced today that they will release a collection of the game's downloadable tracks, entitled "Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1," as an individual retail product on Wii and PS2 on July 15. The box will cost $29.99.

MTV told GameDaily that they currently have no further plans to release track packs. "In terms of the possibility of future releases - we are leaving our options open," said a MTV representative.

Hit the jump to view the list of songs included in the pack.

30 Seconds to Mars - The Kill
All American Rejects - Move Along
Blink – 182 - All the Small Things
Boston - More Than a Feeling
David Bowie - Moonage Daydream
Faith No More - We Care A Lot
Grateful Dead - Truckin'
The Hives - Die, All Right!
KISS - Calling Dr. Love
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Gimme' Three Steps
Nine Inch Nails - March of the Pigs
Oasis - Live Forever
Paramore - Crushcrushcrush
The Police - Synchronicity II
Queens of the Stone Age - Little Sister
Ramones - Teenage Lobotomy
Smashing Pumpkins - Siva
Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song
Weezer - Buddy Holly
Wolfmother - Joker & the Thief

]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 20:48:41 -0500 OXM, Harmonix to Give 360 Owners Free Rock Band Songs Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/oxm_harmonix_to_give_360_owners_free_rock_band_songs http://www.gamebump.com/go/oxm_harmonix_to_give_360_owners_free_rock_band_songs http://www.gamebump.com/go/oxm_harmonix_to_give_360_owners_free_rock_band_songs#

If you're a Rock Band owner and happen to enjoy the 360 version then you might be interested to know that the next issue of the Official Xbox Magazine (US) is offering three exclusive Rock Band tracks. The goodies include:

Freezepop - "Sprøde"
Bang Camaro - "Rock Rebellion"
Count Zero - "Shake"

You can find the issue on store shelves (or in your mail box...) on January 15.

]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:13:45 -0600 David Bowie Rocks You in Rock Band, New DLC Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/david_bowie_rocks_you_in_rock_band_new_dlc http://www.gamebump.com/go/david_bowie_rocks_you_in_rock_band_new_dlc http://www.gamebump.com/go/david_bowie_rocks_you_in_rock_band_new_dlc#

Rock Band fans rejoice, as the game has received its David Bowie goodness in the form of another downloadable content update. Gamers can purchase the David Bowie song pack for $5.49 (that's 440 MS points) or shell out a mere $1.99/track (that's 160 MS points). The songs include:

David Bowie Pack
  • “Moonage Daydream” – David Bowie
  • “Heroes” as made famous by David Bowie (cover)
  • “Queen Bitch” as made famous by David Bowie (cover)

As usual, the pack should be available on Xbox Live today (if it's not already) and will launch for the PlayStation Store on Thursday. You can view a full listing of impending songs here.

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:06:39 -0600 Harmonix Publishes Rock Band's DLC Song Listing Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/harmonix_publishes_rock_bands_dlc_song_listing http://www.gamebump.com/go/harmonix_publishes_rock_bands_dlc_song_listing http://www.gamebump.com/go/harmonix_publishes_rock_bands_dlc_song_listing#

Harmonix has published a listing of its downloadable content song packs soon to be available for its Rock Band. The game is set to launch on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles on November 20 and follows the successful release of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, its prime competition at release.

The company will sell three-song packs for $5.49 (440 Microsoft points) a piece or $1.99 (160 MS points) a track. Other tracks will carry the $1.99 cost/per with additional music to be released on a weekly basis with some costing a mere $.99 (80 MS points) to $2.99 (240 MS points) a track, though the company states that most will carry the $1.99/per cost.

The three song packs releasing November 20 at $5.49 each are:

Metallica Pack
  • “Ride the Lightning” – Metallica
  • “Blackened” - Metallica
  • “And Justice for All” - Metallica

The Police Pack
  • “Can’t Stand Losing You” – The Police
  • “Synchronicity II” – The Police
  • “Roxanne” – The Police

Queens of the Stone Age Pack
  • “3’s and 7’s” – Queens of the Stone Age
  • “Little Sister” – Queens of the Stone Age
  • “Sick Sick Sick” – Queens of the Stone Age

Hit the jump for a full listing of individual tracks/song packs from Nov 20 - Dec 18.

Full DLC listing, week starting Nov 20:

3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)

Metallica Pack
  • “Ride the Lightning” – Metallica
  • “Blackened” - Metallica
  • “And Justice for All” - Metallica

The Police Pack
  • “Can’t Stand Losing You” – The Police
  • “Synchronicity II” – The Police
  • “Roxanne” – The Police

Queens of the Stone Age Pack
  • “3’s and 7’s” – Queens of the Stone Age
  • “Little Sister” – Queens of the Stone Age
  • “Sick Sick Sick” – Queens of the Stone Age

Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each
(160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360)

  • “Fortunate Son” as made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revival *
  • “Juke Box Hero” as made famous by Foreigner *
  • “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” as made famous by T-Rex *
  • “My Sharona” as made famous by The Knack *
  • “Cherry Bomb” as made famous by The Runaways *
  • “Joker & The Thief”- Wolfmother

Week of November 27, 2007

3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)

David Bowie Pack
  • “Moonage Daydream” – David Bowie
  • “Heroes” as made famous by David Bowie *
  • “Queen Bitch” as made famous by David Bowie *

Week of December 4, 2007

3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)

Black Sabbath Pack
  • “N.I.B.” as made famous by Black Sabbath *
  • “Sweet Leaf” as made famous by Black Sabbath *
  • “War Pigs” as made famous by Black Sabbath *

Week of December 11, 2007

3-Pack for $5.49 or Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each
(160 Microsoft Points per track and 440 per pack for Xbox 360)

Punk Pack:
  • “Rockaway Beach” - Ramones
  • “I Fought the Law” - The Clash
  • “Ever Fallen In Love” as made famous by Buzzcocks *

Week of December 18, 2007

Individual Tracks for $1.99 Each
(160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360)
  • “My Iron Lung” - Radiohead
  • “Buddy Holly” - Weezer
  • “Brass in Pocket” as made famous by Pretenders *

*This is a cover version of a song made famous by the artist indicated. All others are original master recordings.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:10:16 -0600 Rock Band Track List Now Available Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/rock_band_track_list_now_available http://www.gamebump.com/go/rock_band_track_list_now_available http://www.gamebump.com/go/rock_band_track_list_now_available#

Harmonix, in collaboration with MTV Games and Electronic Arts, has announced the final song list for its Rock Band, set to release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (both on November 20), and PlayStation 2 (December 18) consoles this holiday season. Hit the jump to view the entire track list.

Below you'll find the 45 tracks readily available in the game. Additionally, 13 unlisted songs will be included as unlockable content.

1960s
Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter"

1970s
Aerosmith "Train Kept a Rollin'"*
The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Boston "Foreplay/Long Time"
Mountain "Mississippi Queen"*
The Police "Next to You"
David Bowie "Suffragette City"
Black Sabbath "Paranoid"*
Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper"
The Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop"
Deep Purple "Highway Star"
KISS "Detroit Rock City"
Molly Hatchet "Flirtin' With Disaster"
The Outlaws "Green Grass & High Tides"*
Sweet "Ballroom Blitz"*

1980s
Rush "Tom Sawyer"*
Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive"
The Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go"
Faith No More "Epic"
R.E.M. "Orange Crush"
Iron Maiden "Run to the Hills"*

1990s
Foo Fighters "Learn to Fly"
Metallica "Enter Sandman"
Nirvana "In Bloom"
Stone Temple Pilots "Vasoline"
Weezer "Say It Ain't So"
Smashing Pumpkins "Cherub Rock"
Radiohead "Creep"
Beastie Boys "Sabotage"
Hole "Celebrity Skin"
Garbage "I Think I'm Paranoid"
Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun"

2000s
The Hives "Main Offender"
Queens of the Stone Age "Go With the Flow"
The Strokes "Reptilia"
Jet "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"
OK Go "Here It Goes Again"
Nine Inch Nails "The Hand That Feeds"
Pixies "Wave of Mutilation"
Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Maps"
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California"
Coheed & Cambria "Welcome Home"
Fallout Boy "Dead on Arrival"
The Killers "When You Were Young"
New Pornographers "Electric Version"

* Indicates a cover song, all others songs are original master recordings
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