Official Rock Band 2 thread

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Soooo getting that

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I got my download code for the 20 songs... Go PS3..

[U-Warrior]

Wooo chords.

[Funky Fly]

Will def get My Hero, but not too big on the album in general

[D Mac]

Finally, free songs.

[Kane Knight]

I got my download code for the 20 songs... Go PS3..

Funny...They've been going out for the 360 since yesterday too.

[Kane Knight]

Finally, BARACK...Has come BACK...To ROCK...Band....

[D Mac]

Played a couple of them. Kutless or whatever their name is is the best one. and X Japan is pretty cool.

[D Mac]

Got the AC/DC pack.

With that and the 20 free songs, my total song count is now 241. :cool:

[D Mac]

Hey everybody with this for 360, we should pick 1 Battle of the Bands battle each week and try to out do each other.

[Tornado]

I put my pre-order down for the PAL copy today, still a bit pissed off at the delay, but glad it wasn't like, 8 months this time around.

[Disturbed316]

My Hero :love: Will probably get Monkey Wrench aswell as thats awesome, depite playing the crap out of it on Guitar Hero.

[D Mac]

Hey everybody with this for 360, we should pick 1 Battle of the Bands battle each week and try to out do each other.

So we gonna do this or what.

KK, U Warrior?

[Kane Knight]

S are we trying to outdo each other solo, or pull out a group?

[U-Warrior]

solo and yes

[D Mac]

Ok pick one in the next couple of days.

[Kane Knight]

Been playing the 20 free, along with the AC/DC shit I imported. Some of the free songs are actually pretty good. I'm not completely surprised by this or anything, and others are pretty fucking lame. Still, I'm happy there's some shit worth it.

[Kalyx triaD]

"I've been Magnetic since I was a ba-by!"

[Kane Knight]

Hey gang,

Here's this week's DLC announcement! You have your choice of three different 3 packs, and one single.

Dead Kennedys 3 Pack!

California Uber Alles
Holiday In Cambodia
Police Truck

Mission Of Burma 3 Pack!

Mica
That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate
That's When I Reach For My Revolver

Century Media Girls of Metal 3 Pack!

In This Moment - Forever
Lacuna Coil - Closer
Lacuna Coil - Swamped

Crooked X Single!

Crooked X - Gone

Each track is available for $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) or $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points) for the complete three pack... EXCEPT for the Crooked X Single, which is only $0.99 (80 Microsoft Points).

All tracks are masters.

This DLC will be available on 11/18 on Xbox and 11/20 on PS3.

[Kane Knight]

MISSION OF FUCKING BURMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah, and a couple other bands.

[Kane Knight]

Normally I let D-Mac announce it, but with (That's When I Reach for My) Revolver on the list...

[Disturbed316]

meh, meh and more meh.

[Blitz]

Gotta buy the Century pack. In This Moment :love:

[U-Warrior]

Hot. More Lacuna Coil,

[D Mac]

Yeah getting Lacuna. Never heard of Mission Bruma or whatever.

[Y2Ant]

Can you fully customize your own band in this game? Like choose your vocalist, bassist and drummer if you're doing Guitar Solo Tour, for example?

[D Mac]

You can set a "Stand in" on any instrument you are not playing. Basically has to be a created character.

I created 4 characters and alternate them at times.

[Kane Knight]

Can you fully customize your own band in this game? Like choose your vocalist, bassist and drummer if you're doing Guitar Solo Tour, for example?

Well, there's no solo tour anymore. It's all World Tour. But yes, like D-Mac said. Any created character can be used as a stand-in for a specific instrument. If you want to swap positions, you can make one for each of the four instruments. That way, you don't need to swap places all the time.

To customise them, you have to play as them and earn money, though. I've got like five characters.

[Disturbed316]

So how many of you have ripped the music to your hardrive and traded in the first one? Thats what I plan on doing on friday as I have no money at all.

[Kane Knight]

I still own the first disc. That way, I can always re-rip if I have to.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, if your HD corrupts, you're fucked.

[Disturbed316]

But what are the chances of that happening?

PLEASE DONT DIE HD!!!!!

[Kane Knight]

Probably pretty low, TBH. I'd just rather nto chance it.

[D Mac]

I sold mine to a friend for 10 bucks. So I could just borrow it again if something happens.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Probably pretty low, TBH. I'd just rather nto chance it.

A friend of mine has had 2 failed HDs (E45 error on boot up). He's never had an RRoD though, weirdly.

[Funky Fly]

Still wanna try for some achievements on the first one and build up my e-p33n.

[Disturbed316]

Got it today and loving what I've played so far.

[Kane Knight]

Are we still interested in doing the challenge thing? Because I think it'd be fun. Only problem would be the varied DLC.

[Kane Knight]

Battle of the bands, I mean.

[D Mac]

Yeah

[D Mac]

On December 9th, Rock Band will release songs from No Doubt's The Singles Collection. Thirteen tracks will be available for download on the Rock Band website as a full album or single song download.

And on December 16th, A fucking country pack for Rock Band. :n:

[D Mac]

TBA Brad Paisley Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Brooks & Dunn Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Dierks Bentley Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Dixie Chicks Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Miranda Lambert Country 01 2008-12-16

[#BROKEN Hasney]

On December 9th, Rock Band will release songs from No Doubt's The Singles Collection. Thirteen tracks will be available for download on the Rock Band website as a full album or single song download.

And on December 16th, A fucking country pack for Rock Band. :n:

Oh good lord (to both)

[Kane Knight]

TBA Brad Paisley Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Brooks & Dunn Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Dierks Bentley Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Dixie Chicks Country 01 2008-12-16
TBA Miranda Lambert Country 01 2008-12-16

Are those actually serious? :?:

[Funky Fly]

I don't mind a little country, but I'm not gonna pretend I know enough about the genre to bash the release. Except for the Dixie Chicks. They suck.

The little of Brooks & Dunn I've heard was alright, so I'll preview it at the very least.

[Kane Knight]

I don't mind a little country, but I'm not gonna pretend I know enough about the genre to bash the release. Except for the Dixie Chicks. They suck.

The little of Brooks & Dunn I've heard was alright, so I'll preview it at the very least.

Dixie Chicks are about the only thing on that list I even MIGHT buy.

We need more vintage country, instead of this shit. But :foc: for saying th Dixie Chicks suck. Unless...:shifty:

[Disturbed316]

Dunno about the No Doubt stuff, depends what songs they put down.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

If they put out Celebrity by Brad Paisley, I'll get it, that's about it.

[Requiem]

Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, and Dierks Bentley are good stuff. Especially Brooks & Dunn.

[Kalyx triaD]

No Doubt might be cool. Country... Well I don't have to buy 'em, but Rock Band (and GH before it) has taught me that I could end up loving songs I otherwise would've never liked before. There's a guy on YouTube (Npeaen) who downloads and displays every RB DLC release (Expert Guitar only). I head to his channel when I'm not sure of something.

[Disturbed316]

The No Doubt songs being released are:

"Just a Girl"

"It's My Life"

"Hey Baby"

"Bathwater"

"Sunday Morning"

"Hella Good"

"Underneath It All"

"Excuse Me Mr."

"Running"

"Spiderwebs"

"Simple Kind of Life"

"Don't Speak"

"Ex-Girlfriend"

[Kane Knight]

That's way too many for a best of.

[Kalyx triaD]

There's five in there I'm definately snagging. But how the Hell is "Hey Baby" gonna work? Whatever, it'll be fun.

[Kalyx triaD]

No Doubt might be cool. Country... Well I don't have to buy 'em, but Rock Band (and GH before it) has taught me that I could end up loving songs I otherwise would've never liked before. There's a guy on YouTube (Npeaen) who downloads and displays every RB DLC release (Expert Guitar only). I head to his channel when I'm not sure of something.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Npeaen

He's pretty much on-point every Tuesday. He often includes commentary if you care enough to read. He does play with crowd tracks low so you wouldn't know if the crowd sings with the songs but otherwise a nice public service.

[D Mac]

thanks

[D Mac]

As widely reported right here on the forums, next week's pack is of the country variety!


Brad Paisley - “Mud on the Tires”
Brooks & Dunn - “Hillbilly Deluxe”
Dierks Bentley - “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)”
Dixie Chicks - “Sin Wagon”
Miranda Lambert “Gunpowder & Lead”

[Disturbed316]

I'm a little bit country

[Kane Knight]

Shite.

[DaveWadding]

http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/12-15-2008/0004942060&EDATE=

Pearl Jam Signs With MTV Games and Harmonix to Bring Band's Debut Album, Ten, to Rock Band

Full Album to be Released as Rock Band DLC Day and Date with the Re-issue of "Ten": Four Special Edition Packages in Stores on March 24, 2009

[Boomer]

I figured this album would be in the pipes eventually. Very good choice, and hopefully the price won't be too bad considering Alive is already present.

[D Mac]

I never liked Jeremy. But I liked the rest.

[Kane Knight]

Ten should be the goods.

[KingofOldSchool]

Just read this in the Ten Club newsletter...








*MARKS THE FUCK OUT*

[G]

WOOOOOOOOOO just got it for $85 at TRU. :cool:

[Kane Knight]

What console?

[G]

360

[KingofOldSchool]

What console?

TRU is having a sale where you buy RB 2 bundle for $110 plus get a $25 gift card.

I would pick it up, but I don't have enough money at the moment. :-\

[G]

Shit was just advertised yesterday and they are already sold out of both systems at my local TRU. I called and the dude said they had 1 left and he was nice enough to hold it for me till I got there. That kind of customer service is already 2436457654x better than Wal-Mart's.

[KingofOldSchool]

Shit was just advertised yesterday and they are already sold out of both systems at my local TRU. I called and the dude said they had 1 left and he was nice enough to hold it for me till I got there. That kind of customer service is already 2436457654x better than Wal-Mart's.

Well duh what did you expect, it's like a week and a half before Christmas and Rock Band 2 bundle is $80 off PLUS a free $25 Gift card. That is a HELL of a deal.

Like I said I would be all over it, but not enough cash plus I don't really want another set of plastic instruments in my apartment.

[Kane Knight]

TRU is having a sale where you buy RB 2 bundle for $110 plus get a $25 gift card.

I would pick it up, but I don't have enough money at the moment. :-\

What did that have to do with my question of "what console?"

[KingofOldSchool]

What did that have to do with my question of "what console?"

Eh didn't mean to do a quote reply.

[G]

So which places carry the best faceplates?

[Funky Fly]

I dunno, seems like a huge waste of money to me.

[KingofOldSchool]

I dunno, seems like a huge waste of money to me.

Well if you think about it...

$60 for the game itself

and for $50 you get the drums, guitar, and mic...the drums alone cost $80.

Plus the $25 GC which you could use to buy X-Box Live points to buy more songs.

[G]

I think he was talking about the skins.

[KingofOldSchool]

I think he was talking about the skins.

Oh. I knew that. :shifty:

[KingofOldSchool]

If you're luck, you can find some at Best Buy for cheap. Places online probably have some for a reasonable price.

[PapaGeorgio]

Some stores will Price Match TRU's price as well. While you can't get the 25 dollar gift card (though if you get someone who doesn't know what they are doing you may be able to), you can get the price. Stores like BB and CC match prices only, not promotions like Buy 1 Get 1 Free etc.

[Funky Fly]

I think he was talking about the skins.

yah

[D Mac]

Metallica skins or die.

[KingofOldSchool]

Metallica skins or die.

Don't worry, when GH: Metallica comes out, I'm sure they will have a special Metallica guitar to go with it. They did it with the Aerosmith one...

[G]

Fuck Metallica.

[Kalyx triaD]

Fuck Ryu.

[G]

Don't get upset.

[D Mac]

:foc:

[Kane Knight]

Fuck Metallica indeed.

[D Mac]

Question: Can you play downloaded songs on a Xbox 360 memory stick or do you have to have the HDD?


and KK: http://www.freefever.com/myspacegraphics/posters/myspaceposters-96.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Memory Stick is fine, but if you take it to someone elses console, you have to be signed in with the Gamertag that bought it.

[Kane Knight]

D-Mac is shooting blanks.

[Kane Knight]

Memory Stick is fine, but if you take it to someone elses console, you have to be signed in with the Gamertag that bought it.

Yeah, I hate this DRM shit. I want to soccer kick whoever came up with this...In the balls.

I thought you had an HDD, D-Mac?

[D Mac]

Yeah I do, getting a 360 arcade for my nephews and nieces and probably Rock Band 1 with some downloaded songs.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah I do, getting a 360 arcade for my nephews and nieces and probably Rock Band 1 with some downloaded songs.

Is MS' deal in effect still? Buy the Arcade, get a refurbed 20 Gig for 20 bucks?

[D Mac]

Hey everybody,

Next week we will be dropping the Rockin' the Holidays 2008 pack for DLC. This pack will come out on Xbox 360 and PS3 on Tuesday, December 23rd. Come back Friday for more news on next week's DLC.

Barenaked Ladies - "Hanukkah Blessings"
Billy Squier - “Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You”
The Pretenders - “Blue Christmas”

Holiday tracks will be available for $.99 (80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) each or for $2.99 (240 Microsoft Points) for the 3-pack.

[Kane Knight]

Meh!

Actually, I'll probably get it. But as far as holiday tunes, that's pretty lackluster.

[D Mac]

I still play We Three Kings on GH 3. It's still pretty awesome. Wish they had more like that.

[Disturbed316]

Think I'll give these a miss.

[D Mac]

Hey everybody,

So yesterday we announced that the Rockin' the Holidays three pack was coming out next week. But that won't be all! On Tuesday (December 23rd) on both PS3 and 360 we will also be releasing a Foo Fighters Pack!


Foo Fighters - “DOA”
Foo Fighters - “Times Like These”
Foo Fighters - “This Is A Call”


The Foo Fighters’ tracks will be available for $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) each or $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points) for the 3-pack.

Big MEH :n:

[Fignuts]

There hasn't been dlc that i've wanted for this in a while. Barely touched the game. Meanwhile I'm playing the hell out of GHWT.

[.44 Magdalene]

So should I be getting this, or Guitar Hero?

[D Mac]

This

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Hey everybody,

So yesterday we announced that the Rockin' the Holidays three pack was coming out next week. But that won't be all! On Tuesday (December 23rd) on both PS3 and 360 we will also be releasing a Foo Fighters Pack!


Foo Fighters - “DOA”
Foo Fighters - “Times Like These”
Foo Fighters - “This Is A Call”


The Foo Fighters’ tracks will be available for $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) each or $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points) for the 3-pack.

Big MEH :n:

I'd like to point out that the Foo Fighters are far superior to Metallica.

[Funky Fly]

Just got the Yngwie pack... holy fuck.

[.44 Magdalene]

I'd like to point out that the Foo Fighters are far superior to Metallica.

oh no you din't

[Kane Knight]

Hey everybody,

So yesterday we announced that the Rockin' the Holidays three pack was coming out next week. But that won't be all! On Tuesday (December 23rd) on both PS3 and 360 we will also be releasing a Foo Fighters Pack!


Foo Fighters - “DOA”
Foo Fighters - “Times Like These”
Foo Fighters - “This Is A Call”


The Foo Fighters’ tracks will be available for $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) each or $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points) for the 3-pack.

Big MEH :n:

I got all of TCATS, but I think I'm passing on this for now. I mean, maybe later. I don't remember these songs, but combining the fact that I already have a ton of FF songs with the general chordfest nature of the Foos (I'm fine with that, especially with songs I enjoy anyway, but on and on....), I think I'm good with the FF songs I already have.

I really wish they hadn't released this so close to a full album. What I'm really craving is more variety. Whole albums are awesome (and I own most of them), but at some point, there really is too much all at once.

On the other hand, they've put out so much shit I wanted that I'm having trouble complaining about a couple weeks where I'm not spending money.

[Kane Knight]

I'd like to point out that the Foo Fighters are far superior to Metallica.

That's like saying the clap is better than AIDS.

Also, 44, grab Rock Band.

Just got the Yngwie pack... holy fuck.

yeah, it's fucking lame, isn't it? Oh look! I can play scales!

[D Mac]

I'd like to point out that the Foo Fighters are far superior to Metallica.

I'd like to point out that you are fucking insane. :mad:

[KingofOldSchool]

Awesome another Foo Fighters pack, I could really use some Tom Petty, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen as well.

[Kane Knight]

I'd like to point out that you are fucking insane. :mad:

David Grohl>Anyone in Metallica.

[G]

AIDS>Metallica

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I'd like to point out that you are fucking insane. :mad:

Nah, it's just personal preference. Honestly, I grew out of Metallica in high school. I like their older shit, but most of their newish shit, including the black album, hasn't really held up well in my personal opinion. Foo Fighters on the other hand, are not only a consistently good rock band, but there music, IMO, has actually held up better over time.

[DaveWadding]

I'd like to point out that Celine Dion is far superior to Metallica.

Fixed. :)

[D Mac]

FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU :foc: :foc:

[Kane Knight]

I think it's telling that Skippord is the only other guy with this kind of metal obsession, and he's 12.

[D Mac]

You don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit in the wind, you don't pull the mask off the ole Lone Ranger and you don't say shit about Tallica while D Mac is present. :foc:

[Kane Knight]

Sure you do. I mean, Superman and the Lone Ranger could do us harm. What are you going to do? Cry like a little girl?

[KingofOldSchool]

Sure you do. I mean, Superman and the Lone Ranger could do us harm. What are you going to do? Cry like a little girl?

He'll write to Metallica and make up some excuse so they will sue us.

[D Mac]

Yeah Lars will take you to court!

[Kane Knight]

Pssh. Lars has been illegally downloading my music for years. Let him come.

[G]

So last night I made the leap from easy to medium. Got it pretty much nailed, until I ran into Battery. WTF that shit is hard. :mad:

[DaveWadding]

Ahoy hoy,

Since this week is truncated for us on account of a fairly sizable holiday, you get next week's DLC announcement a few days early!

Our next batch of DLC features a trifecta of classic rock tracks from such notable bands as Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, and James Gang. Additionally, a single from Scottish alternative rock group Snow Patrol's latest record will be up for your rocking pleasure.

The full list is as follows:

Deep Purple - "Space Truckin'"
James Gang - "Funk #49"
Jethro Tull - "Hymn 43"
Snow Patrol - "Take Back the City"

All songs will be available for 160 MS points on Xbox Live Marketplace, and $1.99 on the PlayStation Network.

The release dates for these songs will be December 30th on Xbox Live Marketplace, and January 8th on the PlayStation Network, due to Sony being on holiday next week.

[DaveWadding]

SPACE TRUCKIN' and FUNK #49 4TMFW

Joe Walsh >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> you

[Kane Knight]

So last night I made the leap from easy to medium. Got it pretty much nailed, until I ran into Battery. WTF that shit is hard. :mad:

What instrument?

[G]

Guitar. I just started messing with bass and drums today.

[Kane Knight]

Battery still rapes me on expert.

[.44 Magdalene]

Just thinking about playing Battery makes my butt hurt, to be honest.


And I don't even have the game yet.

[Boomer]

Me and KK got Battery on random when we played on XBL. I honestly couldn't believe we got through it...nothing against our skills whatsoever.

It might have been my second time on hard drums. I can't remember.

[Kane Knight]

Me and KK got Battery on random when we played on XBL. I honestly couldn't believe we got through it...nothing against our skills whatsoever.

It might have been my second time on hard drums. I can't remember.

And then Alive slaughtered us. LOL.

[Kane Knight]

Just thinking about playing Battery makes my butt hurt, to be honest.


And I don't even have the game yet.

The thing I don't like about it is it always feels out of sync when I play it. It's probably me, but Jesus.

[.44 Magdalene]

Well, it is Battery.


I mean, God damn.

[Fryza]

Nah, it's just personal preference. Honestly, I grew out of Metallica in high school. I like their older shit, but most of their newish shit, including the black album, hasn't really held up well in my personal opinion. Foo Fighters on the other hand, are not only a consistently good rock band, but there music, IMO, has actually held up better over time.

Pretty much.

On topic, I have not played this game in months. I need to pop it back in sometime.

[Pegasus Crawford]

I broke my RB2 pedal for the 3rd time playing Battery (that song is touch and go for me sometimes I pass it, sometimes I don't). =/

Still got 6 more songs to pass on expert drums to beat the entire setlist. Everlong, Panic Attack, and Visions rape me so badly. :(

[G]

That blue film on the bass pedal is suppose to come off, right?

[D Mac]

Ahoy hoy,

Since this week is truncated for us on account of a fairly sizable holiday, you get next week's DLC announcement a few days early!

Our next batch of DLC features a trifecta of classic rock tracks from such notable bands as Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, and James Gang. Additionally, a single from Scottish alternative rock group Snow Patrol's latest record will be up for your rocking pleasure.

The full list is as follows:

Deep Purple - "Space Truckin'"
James Gang - "Funk #49"
Jethro Tull - "Hymn 43"
Snow Patrol - "Take Back the City"

All songs will be available for 160 MS points on Xbox Live Marketplace, and $1.99 on the PlayStation Network.

The release dates for these songs will be December 30th on Xbox Live Marketplace, and January 8th on the PlayStation Network, due to Sony being on holiday next week.

meh

[Kane Knight]

Mehing Deep Purple and JT? It's official, you suck at music.

[G]

Just bought a points card (doesn't have that often). Going to spend it all on tunes. :D

[D Mac]

Mehing Deep Purple and JT? It's official, you suck at music.

The only Deep Purple I want is Smoke on the Water.

[Kane Knight]

l2suckless

[DaveWadding]

Mehing Deep Purple and JT? It's official, you suck at music.

:yes:

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Just bought a points card (doesn't have that often). Going to spend it all on tunes. :D

Yeah, got one for Christmas, gonna blow it on tracks.

[Kane Knight]

That reminds me. I need more points so I can get JT/DP/JG.

[KingofOldSchool]

Claudette by Roy Orbison
In Dreams by Roy Orbison
Mean Woman Blues by Roy Orbison
Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
Ooby Dooby by Roy Orbison
You Got It by Roy Orbison


Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz
Freedom Train by Lenny Kravitz
Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Mr. Cab Driver by Lenny Kravitz


The Joker by Steve Miller Band
Space Cowboy by Steve Miller Band

http://kotaku.com/5121955/rock-bands...ve-miller-band

[D Mac]

MEH!

[Kane Knight]

Only Orbison has been confirmed this week. Gonna get Pretty Woman and a couple others.

[D Mac]

lol FAG :p

[Kane Knight]

You wish. Then I'd take you up on that little role playing game where you pretend I'm Kirk and you're James and you bend me over...I've said too much about your PMs. Sorry.

[D Mac]

shhhhhhhh :shifty:

[G]

Got the expert FC achievements on vocals and bass. I'm moving up. :(

[Kane Knight]

A talkie and "So Whatcha Want?" ;)

[G]

Whatever do you mean?










:shifty:













:(

[Disturbed316]

I got FC Expert vocals on Dirty Little Secret :$

[Kane Knight]

Whatever do you mean?










:shifty:













:(

It's okay. I got the FC drums on Silver.

[Kane Knight]

Are there any other easy ways to get those expert achievements, like with the vocal and bass?

There are no on-disc songs as easy as Silver on Drums, but I think one of the Nrivana songs has like four cymbal crashes or something. I dunno. I only bought "Silver" because it was part of the whole album, so I'm not exactly in the know on drum achievements.

I also don't know of an easy guitar song, either. There are some pretty simple ones in tier one. Do you have "They Say" by Scars on Broadway? That's about as simple as I can think of (out of the songs I own).

On-disc, Paramore's pretty fucking simple. Also happens I like the song. If you don't, it might be tedious.

[G]

Where did my post go. :wtf:


I just got the 100% solo on Give It Away. The only problem was actually finishing the song. I cannot get the hang of the fifth fret. :(

[Kane Knight]

I thought you must have deleted it. :D

I don't remember that solo.

I'm mad frustrated. In GH2, I managed all but the last couple songs on Expert. I gave it up for a couple years, along with REAL guitar, due to a shoulder injury and I'm struggling to beat a couple songs on Hard, and Expert seems brutal beyond three dots.

[G]

I'm working on the Charlene song to get the FC in guitar. I know to you guys that song is simple. Hopefully it'll only take 4 hours to nail. :$

[DaveWadding]

G, buy Roxanne. Shit is mad easy.

[G]

What, that is way too hard for me.

[G]

I'm working on the Charlene song to get the FC in guitar. I know to you guys that song is simple. Hopefully it'll only take 4 hours to nail. :$



Tried for like 20 minutes and gave up. I'm going to try with my wife pressing the orange button or something.

[Kane Knight]

I find the easiest way to do it isn't to reach up to orange. My hands normally stay with my index on the red fret, and I move down as is necessary. Similar to how I play guitar. It's easier to move with your index to hit a note lower than it is stretch up. For me. I['ve seen a bunch of guitarists who don't do it at all like that.

Anyway, experiment with different methods.

[Kapoutman]

What does "FC" mean? :o

BTW, I just bought it and I just unlocked Ace of Spades. I'm in love with this game :love:

[G]

Yes, it's awesome. I have a band with my buddy and his wife, and we just met this other chick the other day and have been playing with a full band. Really fun.


FC means full combo, 100% a song. I had to google it after hearing it over and over.

[Kapoutman]

Ah I see. I had my first drum "FC" today on "Nine in the Afternoon" then. I pull them off more regularly on guitar though.

I used to play it over at my friend's place and we have a full band there. You're right, it's so much more fun with a full band. One of my friends barely speak English but he will sing anything you throw at him. Often with hilarious results.

[G]

I took on my first drumming session last night and was sore as hell this morning. And I was playing on easy. :(

[G]

BTW, make sure to get your free 20 songs if you didn't already.

[Kapoutman]

Is there a time limit to get them?

[G]

Probably not. Just making sure you saw them.

[D Mac]

"Are You Gonna Go My Way" Lenny Kravitz 01 Jan. 13, 2009
"Freedom Train" Lenny Kravitz 01 Jan. 13, 2009
"Let Love Rule" Lenny Kravitz 01 Jan. 13, 2009
"Mr. Cab Driver" Lenny Kravitz 01 Jan. 13, 2009
"The Joker" Steve Miller Band 01 Jan. 20, 2009
"Space Cowboy" Steve Miller Band 01 Jan. 20, 2009

[CSL]

Finally got round to ordering this a few days ago. Just went into the kitchen to find it sitting on the side. Rawk

[D Mac]

Hey gang,

Here's the DLC for the week of January 13th. We're putting out a sweet Lenny Kravitz 4 Song Pack, including the following songs:

Are You Gonna Go My Way
Freedom Train
Let Love Rule
Mr. Cab Driver

In addition to the Kravitz 4 Pack, we're also putting out two tracks from a pair of fan favorite Harmonix bands.

Megasus - Megasus
Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives - Entangled

All tracks are masters. The Kravitz tracks will be available for $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) a piece or $6.99 (560 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the full 4 song pack pack. The HMX tracks will be $0.99 (80 Microsoft Points) a piece.

These tracks will be available on the Xbox Marketplace on January 13th, and they'll be up in the Playstation Store on January 15th. The Playstation Store will also be updating with last week's Roy Orbison 6 Pack as well, and you can check last week's announcement thread here for the track listing and pricing.

[Kapoutman]

Just played a mystery setlist on my tour on drums which consisted of "Down With The Sickness" and "Ace of Spades" back to back. I'm tired.

[G]

You could take a breather with this song.


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[D Mac]

Is Megasus any good?

[Tornado]

You could take a breather with this song.


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lol, thats gotta be tho only song you can 100% and not get 5 stars.

[Kane Knight]

lol, thats gotta be tho only song you can 100% and not get 5 stars.

And people bitched about Silver. :D

[G]

KK, I accepted your invite on the computer, and forgot that it then deletes the request. So I wasn't able to hear your message. If it was anything that needed a reply, that's why you haven't gotten one. :D



If it was just letting me know who you were, then rock on. I fucking hate when people add you while you don't know who the fuck they are. :foc:

[D Mac]

Is Megasus any good?

[Kane Knight]

KK, I accepted your invite on the computer, and forgot that it then deletes the request. So I wasn't able to hear your message. If it was anything that needed a reply, that's why you haven't gotten one. :D



If it was just letting me know who you were, then rock on. I fucking hate when people add you while you don't know who the fuck they are. :foc:

It was letting you know who I was, so no problem. Unless I KNOW someone knows who I am, I always leave a message to be sure. :D

Especially when my Screen Name here and on XBox Live aren't the same.

[jcmoorehead]

Finally got RB2, exported the songs from RB1 so if anyone fancies a game sometime be sure to hit me up if you see me playing. Gamertag is JCMoorehead

[weather vane]

finally got this

[Kane Knight]

Finally got RB2, exported the songs from RB1 so if anyone fancies a game sometime be sure to hit me up if you see me playing. Gamertag is JCMoorehead

I'ma add you next time I'm on my 360. Rock Band 2 is one of the things I most frequently play online. Always looking for more folks.

[G]

Exporting RB right now.

[DaveWadding]

I'ma add you next time I'm on my 360. Rock Band 2 is one of the things I most frequently play online. Always looking for more folks.

hey why didnt i play?

[Kane Knight]

The last time we tried to play, we had that retarded mess where it wouldn't let us add each other, no matter how we tried it.

Though I'm up to game, if you want.

[D Mac]

Have you played with anyone on vocals? Can you hear them sing?

[Kalyx triaD]

No. Unless they turn on the 'Live mic (R-Trigger?), then they'll lag behind the beat anyway.

[Kane Knight]

Have you played with anyone on vocals? Can you hear them sing?

No. Unless they turn on the 'Live mic (R-Trigger?), then they'll lag behind the beat anyway.

This. Though I periodically hit the trigger anyway.

HELLOOOOOOOOOOO CLEVELAND!

[Kane Knight]

It's L Trigger, FTR.

[Kalyx triaD]

When my deep, velvety voice adapts the vocal melodies of one James Hetfield, it's whatever Trigger I want it to be.

Join me in sexiness.

[Kane Knight]

Negro Please.

...That is, I'm begging you...:kiss:

[Kalyx triaD]

Steve Miller Band -- "Space Cowboy"
Steve Miller Band -- "Take the Money and Run"
Steve Miller Band -- "The Joker"
Godsmack -- "I Stand Alone"
Belly -- "Feed the Tree"
Ghost Hounds -- "Wind Me Up"
Mute Math -- "Typical"
Rob Zombie -- "War Zone"

[Blitz]

Shit, wish the Mute Math song was Chaos.

[G]

Gonna grab Godsmack.

[Kane Knight]

Well, I know no one else will care, but...BELLY!

[D Mac]

FINALLY, some fucking Godsmack. Need more.

[D Mac]

Will the Rob Zombie track be worth it?

[G]

I will check my crystal ball. brb

[Kane Knight]

It's Rob Zombie, so no. Also, Godsmack won't, either.

[D Mac]

Yes, Godsmack will. :foc:

[Kane Knight]

Godsmack? More like Godawful!

[Kalyx triaD]

I.... STAND ALONE!!!

[Kane Knight]

You know what? I can't even remember which Godsmack song that is. For all the bands I could joke about how they "all sound alike," About the only one that's different enough to mention is "Voodoo."

[Kalyx triaD]

Most bands make songs that sound like their other songs.

It's called THEIR SOUND. That's always been a weak argument to me, "all their songs sound the same". Acts that constantly try to reinvent themselves actually annoy me.

So yeah, Rhianna makes me angry. Just thought I'd add that.

[Kane Knight]

Most bands make songs that sound like their other songs.

It's called THEIR SOUND. That's always been a weak argument to me, "all their songs sound the same". Acts that constantly try to reinvent themselves actually annoy me.

So yeah, Rhianna makes me angry. Just thought I'd add that.

See, I'm never sure how to react to this. Are you missing the point, or intentionally misrepresenting the argument? Do you not understand the difference between having a band with a signature sound and a band whose songs sound the same, or are you just splitting hairs for the sake of a gripe? How is it that other bands can have a trademark sound and style without practically copying their prior songs down to structure and effects verbatim, but Godsmack cannot?

[Kalyx triaD]

Because Godsmack is awesome?

I wouldn't get in deep with me, I listen to Go Go Power Rangers as legit music.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

You know what? I can't even remember which Godsmack song that is. For all the bands I could joke about how they "all sound alike," About the only one that's different enough to mention is "Voodoo."

It's the one they used for the Scoprion King...

Honestly, I think Godsmack is hella overrated, and I agree with KK, most of their songs do sound identical. Although I do like "I Stand Alone" so I'll probably buy it.

And saying a band's songs all sound alike isn't a weak argument. Look at Nickelback, there shit is cookie cutter. The majority of there cds (minus The State, which is really good) can't be differentiated from each other. Compare that to a band, like, let's say, Avenge Sevelfold, who have a pretty specific sound, but there songs are actually different and unique from each other, despite being the same "style."

[Kane Knight]

Because Godsmack is awesome?

I wouldn't get in deep with me, I listen to Go Go Power Rangers as legit music.

Yeah, I forgot the last time we went about this, you were arguing that Linkin Park had a sound, rather than playing virtually identical riffs with identical beats in identical keys.

In hindsight, I probably should have just mocked you for thementality and moved on.

[Kalyx triaD]

And look what you've wrought. LOOK WHAT YOU'VE WROUGHT.

[CSL]

Godsmack are pretty terrible. And I even like a couple of 'generic' bands

[KingofOldSchool]

I listen to Go Go Power Rangers as legit music.

They should have that in the game.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

They should have that in the game.

One of the hacked/modded guitar hero 2 games has the theme in it.

[Kane Knight]

They should have that in the game.

Why not? They already have other terrible novelty shit.

[KingofOldSchool]

Hell they should just bring out some television theme song packs.

[Kane Knight]

I think their model of charting things that would sell works better.

[KingofOldSchool]

I think their model of charting things that would sell works better.

People will buy anything they give us...

They could give us a Spice Girls pack and people will buy it.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'd like the Jem theme. GI Joe would be awesome, especially with the Cobra intro.

[Kane Knight]

People will buy anything they give us...

They could give us a Spice Girls pack and people will buy it.

But a lot fewer than Pearl Jam or even Godsmack, and that's the problem.

[Kapoutman]

I'd buy a Spice Girls pack.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Granted it wouldn't really work, I would love a Richard Cheese pack....

[Disturbed316]

Yeah, Richard Cheese's version of DWTS would be awesome. Dont mind that Godsmack track, although I would rather have Awake. Same goes for Zombie, dont mind him but would rather have Superbeast or Dragula.

[D Mac]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Kalyx triaD again.

[G]

So when do these come out?

[Kane Knight]

New releases are Tues. They're usually up around 5 AM Eastern, but not always.

[D Mac]

Dont mind that Godsmack track, although I would rather have Awake. Same goes for Zombie, dont mind him but would rather have Superbeast or Dragula.

Rock Band 3 maybe.

[D Mac]

So does anyone have the RB 2 wireless drums? Are they quieter then the RB 1 drums?

[G]

Mine are pretty quiet. I don't know about it compared to RB though. Like, I don't even think the drum silencers would make a difference.

[D Mac]

Got Smack and Zombie.

[Kane Knight]

No, it's God Smack. Dumbass. :roll:

[G]

I got Godsmack too.


What does the hole on the bottom of the RB2 guitar used for?

[Kane Knight]

I got Godsmack too.


What does the hole on the bottom of the RB2 guitar used for?

If you're a righty and holding it like you'd play, the small hole at the "top" of the base of the instrument is for a headset, while the one you're probably talking about (Closer to the trem arm) is for optional peripherals. This isn't the first time we've seen one, but this time, we're actually getting one. Someone, may be Mad Catz, is releasing an Overdrive Pedal in a couple of months, to be plugged into it. We may see other options as well.

[G]

Rock Band 2: drum pedal + Strat controller = Overdrive switch (http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/09/18/rock-band-2-drum-pedal-strat-controller-overdrive-switch)

By Ben Kuchera (http://arstechnica.com/authors.ars/Stasis7) | Published: September 18, 2008 - 11:40AM CT
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We've been playing more than our fair-share of Rock Band 2 since we've gotten our copy, and one thing we keep noticing is that even moderate to skilled players tend to lose their multipliers when trying to activate Overdrive. You have to raise the guitar neck up and then bring it down, and if you're in the middle of a tricky solo or a fast passage, this is often more than enough to destroy your rhythm. We just found out about an awesome hack though: simply hook up a Rock Band pedal from the drum set to the bottom jack of the new Strat guitar and use that to activate Overdrive.
I first heard about this on our forums (http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/39309975/m/822001258831?r=919000654931#919000654931), and of course ran to try it out. No issues. Using an extra pedal to toggle Overdrive has already improved my score in a few songs. A few notes: the cable is pretty short on these pedals, so you may want to get a 1/8" extension cable to give yourself some room. Taping the pedal to the floor to make sure you're not dragging it around may also be a good idea.
You're not locked into a kick pedal either. Any on/off switch with a 1/8" jack should work. I'm sure someone out there will create something that works better than a standard Rock Band 1 or 2 drum pedal, but this is still something fun to play with. As more and more gamers begin to compete in the Battle of the Band competitions, expect to see many more little tricks like this to improve your score.





http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/09/18/rock-band-2-drum-pedal-strat-controller-overdrive-switch

[G]

Nice, I'll have to go check that out.

[G]

Wow, that was very awkward. If it wasn't for the coiled cord which made you hover 2 feet over the pedal or it would pop out, it would have been a great idea. I'd just need to buy an extension cable for a few bucks to sit normal.

Not something I'd probably use, since I have no problems with just tilting the guitar up. Great novelty though.

[Kalyx triaD]

Nice trivia.

[Kane Knight]

Wow, that was very awkward. If it wasn't for the coiled cord which made you hover 2 feet over the pedal or it would pop out, it would have been a great idea. I'd just need to buy an extension cable for a few bucks to sit normal.

Not something I'd probably use, since I have no problems with just tilting the guitar up. Great novelty though.

This would be better in RB, when the guitars all sucked. Well, not all, but you know what I mean. A lot of people had tilt sensors that would go off at the drop of a hat or only go off in a hurricane.

[CSL]

Did that play along (drums) with the songs on your hard drive thing earlier. Kinda fun

[D Mac]

I'd still like to get a mic stand and try singing and playing at the same time.

[Penner]

I'd still like to get a mic stand and try singing and playing at the same time.

lol I do that with my friends and annoy them so much. I put the mic in the collar of my shirt and hunch over. I can do pretty much any song expert in both (if I know the song)

[D Mac]

Hey gang,

Here's the DLC announcement arriving on the week of 1/27. We're busting out our second Grateful Dead pack, bringing you six more tracks from one of the jammin'est bands around. Seriously groovy stuff. The Grateful Dead Pack 02 will contain the following tracks:

Hell In a Bucket
Don't Ease Me In
Cold Rain & Snow
Doin' That Rag
Fire On the Mountain
Uncle John's Band

All tracks are original master recordings.

These tracks will be available on Xbox 360 in the Xbox Live Marketplace on January 27th, and they will be up on the Playstation 3 in the Playstation Store on Thursday January 29th. We'll have more information on upcoming Wii DLC posted shortly, so keep posted to this thread for more info.

These classic Dead tracks will run $1.99 (aka 160 Microsoft Points) a piece, or $9.99 (aka 800 Microsoft points) for the full Grateful Dead 6 pack.


MEH

[Kane Knight]

More Dead?

[D Mac]

Never cared for them

[Kane Knight]

I know. And of all the bands to have 13 tracks for....

If we're gonna get more of a band, howabout one that appeals to people who have money, rather than shiftless junkies?

[Fignuts]

First Dead pack was mad fun though.

[D Mac]

What's their biggest hit song? I don't even know.

[Fignuts]

Oh, i dunno I don't listen to the music. I just enjoyed playing the songs on Rockband.

I would assume either Truckin' or Casey Jones is the biggest hit tho.

[Kane Knight]

Have trouble envisioning it as enjoyable to play, but that's just me. I mean, I do enjoy a lot of songs on RB I wouldn't listen to regularly. So I can certainly see it being true, but....

[Fignuts]

Admitedly, I've only played them on guitar, but I'm surprised you never heard the buzz about their fun factor when they were first released.

[D Mac]

Just sang I Stand Alone on Expert and it was fun.

[Kane Knight]

Admitedly, I've only played them on guitar, but I'm surprised you never heard the buzz about their fun factor when they were first released.

Mostly, I heard a bunch of dead heads fawning over the band.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Fire on the Mountain</font> :love:

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Right, anyone who doesn't use an official Rock Band mic (I can't find them in stores over here) can anyone reccomend a good one?

They're on EBay, but I'm loathe to order it as I need it by Saturday.