Official Rock Band 2 thread

[Big Fat Mike]

Wonder if we're going to see any Snakes N' Ladders DLC

[Big Fat Mike]

or did anyone make that joke already. I didn't read the whole thread.

[D Mac]

They also need more 3 Doors Down songs like Loser, When I'm Gone, Train, It's Not My Time, The Road I'm On, just to name a few.

[D Mac]

Hey everybody!

I am very pleased to announce that next week's DLC offering is the Jane's Addiction album Nothing's Shocking for all three consoles.


Next week’s Rock Band Music Store lineup will feature ten tracks from Nothing’s Shocking with “Mountain Song” from Nothing’s Shocking already featured on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack. The DLC album includes the following tracks:

Tracks:

“Up the Beach”
“Ocean Size”
“Had a Dad”
“Ted, Just Admit It…”
“Standing in the Shower… Thinking”
“Summertime Rolls”
“Idiots Rule”
“Jane Says”
“Thank You Boys”
“Pig’s in Zen”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

The tracks will be available for purchase as an album or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system. The tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks only for Wii.

Release Date:
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
(Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® and in-game Rock Band 2 Music Store for Wii)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
(PlayStation®Store)

Price:
$1.99 or 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 per track
$2.00 or 200 Wii Points for Wii per track
$15.99 (1280Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for Nothing’s Shocking album



Major :n:

[Fignuts]

Yeah, never cared much for Jane's Addiction.

Been listening to the album Songs for the Deaf, by Queens of the Stone Age, and think it would make a great full album download for this.

[Kane Knight]

JA will be a blast to play.

[G]

Yeah, never cared much for Jane's Addiction.

Been listening to the album Songs for the Deaf, by Queens of the Stone Age, and think it would make a great full album download for this.


I agree. I'd love to download No One Knows.

[Funky Fly]

Was on the first GH.

[D Mac]

Will be on GH Smash Hits.

[G]

Will be on GH Smash Hits.


Nice. More incentive for me to buy it.

[Blitz]

Might get Jane Says, but that's it.

[Kapoutman]

Might get Jane Says, but that's it.

That's about it for me.

[D Mac]

I think we need a Creed 6 pack to celebrate their return:

Torn
My Own Prison
Higher
My Sacrifice
What's This Life For?
One Last Breath

[Funky Fly]

Ugh, fuck no.

[Kane Knight]

D-Mac is joking. Nobody's taste sucks that bad.

[D Mac]

:mad: Just forget it. I'll continue to keep an open mind and you all can continue doing your thing.

[Kane Knight]

Ah. The "open mind" strawman.

Works better when the person using it doesn't have such an established "hate list."

[D Mac]

The only people I really hate are Axl Rose and Billy Corrigan.

[Fignuts]

I have a broader tate in music, than anyone I've ever met. So that was a pretty funny comment D-mac.

[D Mac]

We aim to please. :shifty:

[Kane Knight]

The only people I really hate are Axl Rose and Billy Corrigan.

I "hate" a lot of musicians, but it rarely impacts my interest in their music.

I have a broader tate in music, than anyone I've ever met. So that was a pretty funny comment D-mac.

Saying you don't have an "open mind" is just code for "you don't like the exact same bands I do."

In D-Mac's case, it means "You've never got a restraining order from Lars Ulrich for the poems you wrote him."

:D

[D Mac]

lol

[D Mac]

Was browsing the Rock Band forums and the general speculation of next weeks DLC is...


Snoop Doggy Dogg :wtf:

[Kane Knight]

God Damn, something I think we can both agree sucks.

[Funky Fly]

Wha? WTF are they doing?

[D Mac]

It's not confirmed or anything, just speculation. Gin and Juice was mentioned.

[Funky Fly]

Definite bullshit. The focus in that song is the lyrics. The bass line and beat are looped and I doubt you'll be playing the synth on keyboard (also looped).

[Kane Knight]

It's not confirmed or anything, just speculation. Gin and Juice was mentioned.

However, Snoop has been confirmed. Not necessarily for this week, but we've known for months that he was coming.

After playing "So Watcha Want" and "No Sleep Til Brooklyn," I seriously have to wonder what people think when they toss rap into these games. Both songs are incredibly boring. Most rap will be, and since they don't even grade talkies on accuracy...

This being said, not every song will suck. But the song selections theyove done so far are fairly WTF.

[Funky Fly]

There is much better rap to use if they absolutely need to use rap. Songs that are actually more than just a loop with certain instruments dropping in and out.

[DaveWadding]

ROCK BAND NEEDS THE ROOTS.

[D Mac]

How about this? :shifty:
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[What Would Kevin Do?]

You know, I'm not saying it'll happen, because it probably won't, but Snoop could always rerecord some shit to make it more Rock Band friendly. Personally, I'd kill for a redone Murder was the Case with some guitars in it.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, but snoop isn't as awesome as freezepop, so he won't.

[G]

It's a stew! Next week's Rock Band Weekly (http://joystiq.com/tag/rock-band-weekly) DLC is a mixture of artists from disparate genres of music. Actually, now that we said that, we're sure some Pandora (http://www.pandora.com/) nut will tell us the tonal harmonic frequencies of each band's base structure is similar -- but we digress. So, figure out if you want to -- do you, do you want to -- purchase some of these tracks next week?

(http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99893)Franz Ferdinand 3-pack (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2348797#post2348797) (440http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $5.50)


"Do You Want To" (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Lucid Dreams" (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Take Me Out" (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)

Individual Songs (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)

"Smooth Criminal" -- Alien Ant Farm (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Blue Sky" -- Allman Brothers (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Midnight Rider" -- Allman Brothers (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Drain the Blood" -- Distillers (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Naked Eye" -- Luscious Jackson (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Idealistic Types" -- Prong (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"The Banishment" -- Prong (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)

All tracks are masters and will be available for download next Tuesday and Thursday for Xbox 360 and PS3, respectively. Rock Band Wiikly will wii-lease its plans on Monday.

[Fignuts]

That's actually pretty good.

Will definitely pick up FF, Distillers, and Allman Bros.

[Disturbed316]

Smooth Criminal :cool:

[D Mac]

Smooth Criminal :cool:

That's the only one I'll be getting. Maybe Allman Bros.

[DaveWadding]

Allman Bros. YES.

[G]

That's the only one I'll be getting. Maybe Allman Bros.

yup

[Funky Fly]

Would have preferred an exclusive rerecording by MJ. Alien Ant Farm is terrible.

[Kane Knight]

I saw this earlier. Awesome fucking release week.

Also, Funky, AAF's version of SC is damn good. And I don't even really like the band.

[Blitz]

Wish they had The Fallen or No You Girls for Franz Ferdinand.

[G]

Would have preferred an exclusive rerecording by MJ. Alien Ant Farm is terrible.


what

[Funky Fly]

I'd rather that Michael Jackson do what the Sex Pistols did for GH3 and rerecord the song. Do the instruments over so that it's less synth and more guitar/bass/drums. Kinda think Alien Ant Farm is shit and that their cover was kinda meh. I mean, it wasn't as bad as Fallout Boy doing Beat It, but it's not a particularly outstanding cover to me.

[Kane Knight]

I'd rather that Michael Jackson do what the Sex Pistols did for GH3 and rerecord the song. Do the instruments over so that it's less synth and more guitar/bass/drums. Kinda think Alien Ant Farm is shit and that their cover was kinda meh. I mean, it wasn't as bad as Fallout Boy doing Beat It, but it's not a particularly outstanding cover to me.

I can live withuot MJ, personally. Though I loved playing Beat it on WT.

[Tornado]

Wish they had The Fallen or No You Girls for Franz Ferdinand.


:y:

Would have been better choices. Glad we get Take Me Out.

[Disturbed316]

Even though I really hate fallout boy, I wouldn't mind having their version of Beat It available for download.

[Funky Fly]

Even though I really hate fallout boy, I wouldn't mind having their version of Beat It available for download.

... dude.

[Taft]

Even though I really hate fallout boy, I wouldn't mind having their version of Beat It available for download.

Gonna have to agree here.

[Kane Knight]

... dude.

I gotta agree with him. Seriously.

Though I'm tempted to lie to spare myself the humiliation.

[Disturbed316]

:o

[DaveWadding]

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139189

Hey gang,

Sorry for the slight delay in posting. Server issues... exciting! Here's the DLC announcement for tracks coming out next week. Hopefully there's a little something for everyone in this varied assortment of tracks. Dig in!

Social Distortion - Bad Luck
Social Distortion - Ring of Fire
Social Distortion - Story of My Life
Disturbed - Stricken
Disturbed - Stupify
Steely Dan - Black Friday
Steely Dan - My Old School
Elvis Costello - Radio Radio
The Replacements - Kids Don't Follow

All tracks are master recordings.

Release Dates:

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 (Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® and in-game Rock Band 2 Music Store for Wii)
Thursday, May 14, 2009 (PlayStation®Store)

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **

Price:
$1.99 or 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 per track
$2.00 or 200 Wii Points for Wii per track
$5.99 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Social Distortion Pack 01”

[Disturbed316]

Stupify, nice

[G]

No Reach for the Sky. :foc:

[D Mac]

Yeah more Disturbed, sweet.

[Kane Knight]

OMG!

D-Mac can finally shut up about bad DLC!

[Blitz]

Stupify+Ring Of Fire=:heart:

[D Mac]

Wonder how they'll tackle the FUUUUUUUCKKs in Stupify.

[Kane Knight]

Wonder how they'll tackle the FUUUUUUUCKKs in Stupify.

One tiny insignificant...HUG!

[D Mac]

Just downloaded them before I went to bed. They use "One tiny insignificant__AWK!" :lol:


"All the people in the right wing, AWK!" How do we "awk"? :shifty:

[Kane Knight]

I thought when they put out the edited version of the lyrics, it said "RAWK." Which we know how to do. Dunno about "AWK" -ing, tho.

[Disturbed316]

I love to AWK.

[Kane Knight]

You would, you sick AWK.

[G]

Rock Band Country Track Pack coming July 21 (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/12/rock-band-country-track-pack-coming-july-21/)

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We know that many of you will roll your eyes and scroll right along when we tell you that EA/MTV/Harmonix has just announced the stand-alone Rock Band Country Track Pack coming to 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii on July 21. That's fine, we understand. Even if you have a passing interest, you'll be able to check them all out when they eventually make their way to the Rock Band Music Store.

But before you go, you should know that the $30 pack of 21 songs includes one of the greatest recordings of all time, Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler." Sure, there are other songs on there, we've even put a list of the first few after the break. But if you boot up "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" before "The Gambler," we're going to cut off Travis Tritt's mullet and feed it to you.


Alan Jackson -- Good Time
Brooks & Dunn -- Hillbilly Deluxe
Dierks Bentley -- Free & Easy (Down the Road I Go)
Dixie Chicks -- Sin Wagon
Drive-By Truckers -- 3 Dimes Down
Jason Aldean -- She's Country
Kenny Chesney -- She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy
Kenny Rogers -- The Gambler
Lucinda Williams -- Can't Let Go
Martina McBride -- This One's For the Girls
Rascal Flatts -- Me and My Gang
Shania Twain -- Any Man of Mine
Steve Earle -- Satellite Radio



:nono:

[D Mac]

Might download the Gambler if it comes to Marketplace.

[Kane Knight]

what's sad is I like Lucinda and still passed on her track.

But I would so download the Gambler if it becomes DLC.

[Fignuts]

Just checked out videos of the Jane's addiction album, and it looks REALLY fun. Might end up getting it afterall.

[Funky Fly]

They have got to make the Gambler dlc. Fucking have to.

[G]

Even if you have a passing interest, you'll be able to check them all out when they eventually make their way to the Rock Band Music Store.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kenny Rogers is on Rock Band.

[jcmoorehead]

Anyone get the Harmonix E-mail today? Apparantly there is Alice Cooper Tracks coming out next week

Billion Dollar Babies (Live)
I'm Eighteen (Live)
Poison
School's Out (Live)
Under My Wheels (Live)
Vengeance Is Mine

[Fignuts]

Nice. Also, fyi the REO Speedwagon tracks are highly reccomended. Mad fun.

[Disturbed316]

Nice :cool:

[DaveWadding]

Anyone get the Harmonix E-mail today? Apparantly there is Alice Cooper Tracks coming out next week

Billion Dollar Babies (Live)
I'm Eighteen (Live)
Poison
School's Out (Live)
Under My Wheels (Live)
Vengeance Is Mine


THAT is fucking awesome.

[D Mac]

Meh!

[G]

OMGGGG :love: Poison


Will bring me back to my Monsters of Rock days. :cool:

[Blitz]

No Feed My Frankenstein in the Cooper pack is awful.

[Funky Fly]

No Feed My Frankenstein in the Cooper pack is awful.

Yeah, that is kinda bullshit.

[D Mac]

Along with Alice Cooper we will be getting...

The Taking Back Sunday 3 Pack

“What’s It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?”
“Liar”
“MakeDamnSure”

[Blitz]

Wow, finally a 3 pack where I actually may buy the whole thing.

[Tornado]

Along with Alice Cooper we will be getting...

The Taking Back Sunday 3 Pack

“What’s It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?”
“Liar”
“MakeDamnSure”

I'm almost a little bit ashamed to admit it, but I fucking LOVE Liar. Can't wait.

[D Mac]

Never heard them.

[thecc]

Along with Alice Cooper we will be getting...

The Taking Back Sunday 3 Pack

“What’s It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?”
“Liar”
“MakeDamnSure”Lameee at their being no "you're so last summer"

[Kane Knight]

Lameness at there being a Taking Back Sunday pack.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Lameee at their being no "you're so last summer"

Hopefully there will be a TBS 2 pack or something, but this is still awesome :D

[thecc]

Hopefully there will be a TBS 2 pack or something, but this is still awesome :DProbably when the new cd drops. I really hope they do throw in an old song on that one though.

[G]

Next week brings another eclectic selection for Rock Band Weekly (http://joystiq.com/tag/rock-band-weekly), as metal meets rock with a dash of The Cranberries. For male vocalists, it'll be fun to warm up with some Zombies and then rip those vocal cords apart trying to sing Ministry tracks.

Ministry Pack 01 (440http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $5.50 on PS3/ Only available individually on Wii)


"Cuz U R Next" (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"LiesLiesLies" (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"The Great Satan" (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)

Individual Songs (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)

"She's Not There" -- The Zombies (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Tell Her No" -- The Zombies (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)
"Linger" -- The Cranberries (160http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif / $2)

[Fignuts]

Why the fuck would you not use Zombie for cranberries?

[Funky Fly]

Why the fuck would you not use Zombie for cranberries?

Yeah. Still, gonna probably get those songs. Not really down with ministry tho, so It'll be up to whether I like the previews.

[Kane Knight]

Why the fuck would you not use Zombie for cranberries?

Because they were palnning on using the song cranberry by the Zombies.

Not sure if I like the Ministry selection enough to buy it, but he res is :y: in my books.

[Wehttam]

the zombies songs are good but they are just too short. may pick them up.

[DaveWadding]

Harmonix Community Zine announces IRON FUCKING MAIDEN. Most of the songs are masters, but where they couldnt get those, they used the live tracks from the new live CD/doc Flight 666.

Aces High (Live)
2 Minutes to Midnight
The Trooper
Wasted Years
Number of the Beast
Run to the Hills
Can I Play With Madness?
The Clairvoyant
Powerslave
Fear of the Dark (Live)
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live)
Iron Maiden (Live)

Let us all have glorious sexual relations.

[G]

The only one I know/love is Hallowed by Thy Name. Will be purchasing.

[jcmoorehead]

Yeah going to be buying that Maiden trackpack.

[DaveWadding]

The only one I know/love is Hallowed by Thy Name. Will be purchasing.

you are a piece of shit G.

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[D Mac]

I hate Run to the Hills with a passion. Might get the rest tho.

[Fignuts]

Harmonix Community Zine announces IRON FUCKING MAIDEN. Most of the songs are masters, but where they couldnt get those, they used the live tracks from the new live CD/doc Flight 666.

Aces High (Live)
2 Minutes to Midnight
The Trooper
Wasted Years
Number of the Beast
Run to the Hills
Can I Play With Madness?
The Clairvoyant
Powerslave
Fear of the Dark (Live)
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live)
Iron Maiden (Live)

Let us all have glorious sexual relations.

ABOUT FUCKING TIME

[Funky Fly]

This is great and all, but if I have to play Run to The Hills or Number of The Beast Again I will fucking lance someone.

[Fignuts]

Run to the Hills is lame, but I could never get sick of Number of the Beast.

[Kane Knight]

I'm getting RttH to torture my buddy.

[D Mac]

Hey everybody,

So Iron Maiden comes in two weeks but what's next week? It is the Bonnaroo Pack in honor of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts festival in Tennessee (which I am sadly not going to this year). Who do we have? How about Ben Harper, how about the much requested Coheed and Cambria, or Phish, or Shooter jennings, or TV on the Radio? yeah we have all those in a big six-pack coming next week.

Tracks:
Ben Harper and Relentless7 “Shimmer & Shine”
Coheed and Cambria “A Favor House Atlantic”
Coheed and Cambria “The Running Free”
Phish “Wilson (live)”
Shooter Jennings “Steady at the Wheel”
TV on the Radio “Wolf Like Me”
(All tracks are original master recordings)
These tracks will be available for purchase as part of the “Bonnaroo Pack” or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.

Release Date:
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
(Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
(PlayStation®Store)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **


Don't know any of those.

[G]

:love:

http://www.jeuxvideo.com/videos_editeurs/0002/00022424/lego_rock_band_f1q1.htm#containerlienVoirDirectementlaVideo

[D Mac]

yeah, so?

[G]

Shut up, Diesel Mac. Just shut your filthy mouth.

[Blitz]

So getting The Running Free.

[DaveWadding]

I'd rather have Maiden this week. :(

[Disturbed316]

OMG Maiden :love:

[Danny Electric]

It's probabaly already been answered before but can you use the Guitar Hero guitar with Rock Band? Or does it have to be the guitar that comes with Rock Band.

Can someone also explain to me the differences between the two games. Thanks.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yes, all guitars are compatible. Note Activision had to be grilled to have this happen.

[Danny Electric]

I just read though on Wikipedia that the Wii Guitar Hero 3 controller is not compatible, so I'm screwed :)

[Kalyx triaD]

RB Wii guitars should run cheap by now, right?

[Danny Electric]

I'll have to have a look on ebay. Or maybe I've got it wrong, I think that the controller is not compatible with Rock Band but works fine with Rock Band 2.

[Kalyx triaD]

That might be right. There was some updates on the other consoles about the matter, but I don't know about Wii.

[Danny Electric]

That's a shame but from what I've read Rock Band 2 will be compatible so I shall have to look into getting that.

[Matt Gingarac]

RB Wii guitars should run cheap by now, right?

They should be cause really they're just like the nunchuk, the guitar is just a shell cus u need a wiimote for it to work so im guessing they will go for the same price as a nunchuk...all i know

[G]

They should be cause really they're just like the nunchuk, the guitar is just a shell cus u need a wiimote for it to work so im guessing they will go for the same price as a nunchuk...all i know

No, it's not. I played one the other day and it took batteries and uses a receiver which is plugged into the USB port. You're thinking of the GH guitar.

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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31wH7tbhKzL._SS400_.jpg

[RoXer]

Needs more Clapton

[Kapoutman]

GH3 Wii controllers work with RB2. Every GH controllers work with Wii RB2. It's the opposite which isn't true because Activision sucks and can't be bothered to make the RB instruments work with their game.

[D Mac]

I can get Rock Revolution for $13 shipped. You think that's worth it?

[Kalyx triaD]

...

[G]

I can get Rock Revolution for $13 shipped. You think that's worth it?


If they are paying you the $13, then yes, it's worth it.

[Matt Gingarac]

No, it's not. I played one the other day and it took batteries and uses a receiver which is plugged into the USB port. You're thinking of the GH guitar.

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soz G, i though he was on aboot the GH Guitar which im right aboot. never even played a RB Guitar for Wii so i dont know bout that one.

[D Mac]

...

I would only be buying it for Pantera.

[D Mac]

I guess I could download Frets on Fire again, probably the same thing. :shifty:

[Kalyx triaD]

You might be better off listening to the song while air guitaring.

[Funky Fly]

If they are paying you the $13, then yes, it's worth it.

And only if you don't have to play it when it gets there. No create character, all songs are bad covers, most songs are in other games, general presentation is incredibly bland... wtf were they thinking?

[G]

soz G, i though he was on aboot the GH Guitar which im right aboot. never even played a RB Guitar for Wii so i dont know bout that one.


Yeah, I just figured you knew what he was talking about, since he even clarified "RB guitar"...and you even quoted it. :-\

[G]

Green Day DLC packs coming to Rock Band (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/green-day-dlc-packs-coming-to-rock-band/)

by Justin McElroy (http://www.joystiq.com/bloggers/justin-mcelroy/) { 2 hours ago } http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001xbox001.png (http://xbox.joystiq.com/) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001nintendo001.png (http://nintendo.joystiq.com/) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001playstation001.png (http://playstation.joystiq.com/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/06/greenday.jpg

Harmonix has been hinting around this, but now we have some official word: Green Day is bringing tracks to Rock Band (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/rock-band) via DLC in three-song packs. The first will arrive on July 7 and will include ... why, their new stuff, of course! Just like you were hoping! Specifically, you can look for "21 Guns," "Know Your Enemy" and "East Jesus Nowhere" from the band's new 21st Century Breakdown.

Before you lose your mind, take heart! More (hopefully earlier) material from the band is coming on an unannounced date. Can we request "All By Myself"?

[Kalyx triaD]

Basket Case and 'Broken Dreams is all I'd want from them. Basket Case got me into rock music to begin with so I gotta snag that to get full circle.

[Disturbed316]

Spinal Tap & Evanescence on Rock Band Next Week
Written Friday, June 12, 2009 by Dan Webb


MTV and Harmonix today announced that Spinal Tap and Evanescense would feature as the Rock Band DLC next week, available June 16th.

The update will see 3 Evanesence tracks, available for 160 points each (or 440 for the pack), and 4 Spinal Tap tracks, 160 points also (560 for the pack). The 7 new songs are as follows:

Evanescence “Bring Me to Life”
Evanescence “Call Me When You’re Sober”
Evanescence “Weight of the World”
Spinal Tap “Back from the Dead”
Spinal Tap “Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare”
Spinal Tap “Saucy Jack”
Spinal Tap “Warmer Than Hell”

[G]

I know what Wadding will be buying!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kalyx triaD]

HIDSABJIGHDIABIEHBIA

[DaveWadding]

!!!

EVANESCENCE-TALLICA

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh don't you just know what I'm gunning for?

[Kalyx triaD]

And right I talked about how bloody boring GH DLC was, RB says, "Hello, Kalyx!"

[Funky Fly]

And I JIZZED... IN MY PANTS

[Kane Knight]

I really wish we had some classic Tap coming instead of this new stuff. Granted, it's probably good, but not what I want.

[D Mac]

Green Day DLC packs coming to Rock Band (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/green-day-dlc-packs-coming-to-rock-band/)

by Justin McElroy (http://www.joystiq.com/bloggers/justin-mcelroy/) { 2 hours ago } http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001xbox001.png (http://xbox.joystiq.com/) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001nintendo001.png (http://nintendo.joystiq.com/) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/001playstation001.png (http://playstation.joystiq.com/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/06/greenday.jpg

Harmonix has been hinting around this, but now we have some official word: Green Day is bringing tracks to Rock Band (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/rock-band) via DLC in three-song packs. The first will arrive on July 7 and will include ... why, their new stuff, of course! Just like you were hoping! Specifically, you can look for "21 Guns," "Know Your Enemy" and "East Jesus Nowhere" from the band's new 21st Century Breakdown.

Before you lose your mind, take heart! More (hopefully earlier) material from the band is coming on an unannounced date. Can we request "All By Myself"?

Not a big GD fan but I love Boulv. of Broken Dreams. Hope that comes soon.

[Kane Knight]

LOL. I wonder why you'd pick that song.

SO I DUB THEE UNFORGIVEEEEEEEENAAAAAH!

[D Mac]

Dunno I just like it.

[Kane Knight]

I just answered the question, Mac.

[D Mac]

Is Xbox live still down? I wanna get Evanescence.

[Funky Fly]

Supposed to be down all day today. Not really bothered. My brother rented Ninja Blade (AKA Ninja Gaiden: Quicktime Event) and I've been fucking around with that. Pretty cool, except for the game being 87% cutscene.

[Kane Knight]

Y Y X A B A B

Rep successful!

[Fignuts]

Supposed to be down all day today. Not really bothered. My brother rented Ninja Blade (AKA Ninja Gaiden: Quicktime Event) and I've been fucking around with that. Pretty cool, except for the game being 87% cutscene.

Had no idea kojima was involved.

[D Mac]

What's the deal here? The DLC is not up.

[Funky Fly]

Live was down for 24 hours on the designated day. Will probably be up later in the week.

[Kalyx triaD]

A Day to Remember "The Downfall of Us All"
Bad Religion "21st Century Digital Boy"
Chiodos "I didn't Say I Was Powerful, I said I was a Wizard"
Escape the Fate "The Flood"
Underoath "Reinventing Your Exit"
Maroon 5 "Little of Your Time"
Maroon 5 "Makes Me Wonder"
Maroon 5 "Wake Up Call"

[G]

Went on sort of a buying spree yesterday, using my free points to catch up with the songs I wanted.

[D Mac]

A Day to Remember "The Downfall of Us All"
Bad Religion "21st Century Digital Boy"
Chiodos "I didn't Say I Was Powerful, I said I was a Wizard"
Escape the Fate "The Flood"
Underoath "Reinventing Your Exit"
Maroon 5 "Little of Your Time"
Maroon 5 "Makes Me Wonder"
Maroon 5 "Wake Up Call"

Meh

[Kalyx triaD]

Nalopean will help me sort them out anyway.

[D Mac]

Sucks one of the Maroon 5 songs isn't Harder to Breathe.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah that's kinda weird, Harmonix's random "no obvious singles" policy. Ugh.

[thecc]

<3 the downfall of us all

[Kane Knight]

Sucks one of the Maroon 5 songs isn't Harder to Breathe.

[Blitz]

Might pick up Chiodos and Underoath.

[D Mac]

June 22, 2009 - Cambridge, Mass. - Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that three tracks from alternative rock legends Pearl Jam will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content next week for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

Pearl Jam was one of the forerunners of the American grunge music movement in the early 90s, selling more than 60 million albums worldwide since the group formed in Seattle in 1990. "Brother," as well as live recordings of "Alive" and "State of Love and Trust," from this year's reissue of the band's classic debut album, Ten, will be available this week in the Rock Band Music Store.

Tracks:
Pearl Jam "Brother"
Pearl Jam "Alive (Live: Drop in the Park)"
Pearl Jam "State of Love and Trust (Live: Drop in the Park)"

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as part of the "Ten Bonus Pack" or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.

Release Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
(Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360)
Thursday, June 24, 2009
(PlayStation Store)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **

Price: $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for "Ten Bonus Pack"

Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360
PlayStation Network

[Funky Fly]

Meh.

[D Mac]

Getting Alive live for sure.

[Boomer]

Figured they would eventually release them to the public after bundling it with the re-release at BB. SOLAT is awesome.

[D Mac]

Got the 6/30 DLC from the RB Newsletter:

Foreigner 3 Pack:
Blue Morning Blue Day
Feels Like the First Time
Headknocker

Rebel Motorcycle Club - Weapon of Choice

Vans Warped Tour 3 Pack:
Dear and the Headlights
The Devil Wears Prada - Hey John, What's Your Name Again?
Thrice - Image of the Invisible

Eh, Maybe Foreigner.

[G]

IT'S A GOOD THING I GOT METALLICA TO HOLD ME OVER RIGHT DIESEL MAC?!

[D Mac]

yup

[Blitz]

Thrice :y:

[Kane Knight]

Got the 6/30 DLC from the RB Newsletter:

Foreigner 3 Pack:
Blue Morning Blue Day
Feels Like the First Time
Headknocker

Rebel Motorcycle Club - Weapon of Choice

Vans Warped Tour 3 Pack:
Dear and the Headlights
The Devil Wears Prada - Hey John, What's Your Name Again?
Thrice - Image of the Invisible

Eh, Maybe Foreigner.

GAY.

[D Mac]

Good morning,

I braved the lightning that hit next to my house to come and post this, so you better love it! Next week we have the previously announced Green Day 3-pack coming from their latest album. Also we have a sweet pack coming from the Mayhem Festival.

In addition two of the Green Day tracks are now eligible for the Pepsi video promotion (details below)-

Two of the new songs, “21 Guns” and “East Jesus Nowhere,” will also be eligible for the “Best Performance In a Pepsi Rock Band Video” category at the MTV Video Music Awards, giving Green Day fans the opportunity to take home a Moonman at this year’s award show. To participate, fans in the United States need to purchase the Green Day tracks on DLC or choose another song from the official competition list and create an original, creative music video. Music video submissions will be accepted through July 28 at www.PepsiRockBand.com. The winning band will travel to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, walk the red carpet, receive their very-own Moonman statue and be featured in a spot produced by MTV to air nationally the night of the awards show.


Tracks:

Green Day “21 Guns”
Green Day “East Jesus Nowhere”
Green Day “Know Your Enemy”
Behemoth “Conquer All”
Black Dahlia Murder “What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse”
Cannibal Corpse “Hammer Smashed Face”
God Forbid “Empire of the Gun”
Job for a Cowboy “Embedded”
Marilyn Manson “Disposable Teens”
Slayer “Black Magic”
Whitechapel “This Is Exile”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as part of the “Green Day Pack” or “Mayhem Pack” or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.

Release Date:
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
(Wii and Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
(PlayStation®Store)

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

Price:
$1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Green Day Pack”
$13.49 (1,080) Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “Mayhem Pack”
$2.00 (200 Wii Points) per track

[CSL]

HAMMER SMASHED FACE :heart:

[thecc]

drumming is gonna be brutal for some of those songs

[Kane Knight]

Emoskippord just came a little. and then a lot.

[Pegasus Crawford]

Hammer Smashed Face and black Magic is gonna kill me on drums. :(

[D Mac]

Hey gang,

Sorry for the momentary delay. HMXsean usually posts the DLC announcements in the morning and he is way better at waking up on time than I am. We're trying something new in this DLC alert: Xbox360, PS3, Wii and PSP DLC announced all at the same time! Now Wii rockers won't have to wait 'til Monday to see what's coming out next week. It's your one stop DLC shop!

So read close and you'll see what's coming out for your system next week. Dig in!

Tracks available for Xbox 360 (July 14) and PLAYSTATION 3 system (July 16):

Big Dipper “All Going Out Together”
Big Dipper “She’s Fetching”
Big Dipper “Younger Bums”
Judas Priest “Dissident Aggressor (Live)”
Judas Priest “Eat Me Alive (Live)”
Judas Priest “Prophecy (Live)”
The Dead Weather “Hang You From the Heavens”
The Dead Weather “No Hassle Night”
The Dead Weather “Treat Me Like Your Mother”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as part of the “Big Dipper Pack,” “Judas Priest Pack,” “The Dead Weather Pack 01” or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.

:n:

[DaveWadding]

if you're gonna release more Priest, it has to be British Steel.

[Funky Fly]

Despite my earlier complaints, I would actually be happy if they put out Unleashed In The East as Judas Priest basically put out the best live album ever with that.

[Kane Knight]

Hey gang,

Sorry for the momentary delay. HMXsean usually posts the DLC announcements in the morning and he is way better at waking up on time than I am. We're trying something new in this DLC alert: Xbox360, PS3, Wii and PSP DLC announced all at the same time! Now Wii rockers won't have to wait 'til Monday to see what's coming out next week. It's your one stop DLC shop!

So read close and you'll see what's coming out for your system next week. Dig in!

Tracks available for Xbox 360 (July 14) and PLAYSTATION 3 system (July 16):

Big Dipper “All Going Out Together”
Big Dipper “She’s Fetching”
Big Dipper “Younger Bums”
Judas Priest “Dissident Aggressor (Live)”
Judas Priest “Eat Me Alive (Live)”
Judas Priest “Prophecy (Live)”
The Dead Weather “Hang You From the Heavens”
The Dead Weather “No Hassle Night”
The Dead Weather “Treat Me Like Your Mother”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as part of the “Big Dipper Pack,” “Judas Priest Pack,” “The Dead Weather Pack 01” or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.

:n:

Fuck You, I'm excited for Big Dipper. "She's Fetching"=Instant buy

[D Mac]

Never heard of them but I'll preview.

[Wehttam]

The Dead Weather is a new band that has Jack White on drums. their album comes out the same time as these songs i believe.

[Kane Knight]

Never heard of them but I'll preview.

Not your style.

For one thing, they don't suck. :p

no, but mostly, they're Boston Alternative.

also, now knowing Jack White's involved in the Dad Weather, it's safe to assume the tracks suck.

[Wehttam]

oh you.

[Kane Knight]

Sorry, but if I want to listen to a pretentious musician who thinks he's God and churns out medicore music, I have a guitar three feet away from me. :p

[Wehttam]

but see id buy your track pack too

[Kane Knight]

Which is good, because I'm in talks with Harmonix.

[Pegasus Crawford]

The Dead Weather songs are pretty decent if you're into drumming. The other instruments, not so much.

[Kane Knight]

Kinda weird playing Big Dipper back to back with Priest.

BTW, I doubt it lasted, but I was ranked #4 on the JP battle yesterday. I suspect it was out of like 7 people though, since the tracks were available on the Marketplace but not on the RB store.

[D Mac]

Got Dead Weather: No Hassle Night and I like it. It's pretty short tho.

[Wehttam]

packs for next week:

Kings of Leon “Crawl”
Kings of Leon “Molly’s Chambers”
Kings of Leon “Sex on Fire”
Rancid “Last One to Die”
Rancid “Ruby Soho”
Rancid “Time Bomb”
Rise Against “Prayer of the Refugee”
Rise Against “Re-Education (Through Labor)”
Rise Against “Savior”
Lush “Sweetness & Light”

[Fignuts]

kings of leon, fuck yes

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Which is good, because I'm in talks with Harmonix.

NOW YOU WONT HAVE TO BE IN TALKS

http://www.destructoid.com/user-generated-content-coming-to-rock-band-in-a-big-way-140244.phtml

Hey musicians, are you sitting down?

MTV has announced a new initiative that will allow musicians to author and upload their own content to Rock Band, in a service called the Rock Band Network that launches later this year. Currently in a closed beta trial, the service will allow bands, studios, and record labels to create and sell playable game content from their very own master recordings, using the same in-house tools currently being used by Harmonix developers.

Once submitted, the songs go through a a review process that checks for playability, offensive lyrical content, and things like copyright infringement. Approved tracks are put into the Rock Band Network store (separate from the current store), with creators setting their own prices, which can range from 50 cents to $3 per song. Creators will then receive 30% of any sales.*

Billboard has a ton of details on the service, which will launch first for Xbox 360 (as it relies on Microsoft's XNA platform), with tracks being made available for PlayStation 3 and Wii in the future.*

Harmonix has also launched the Rock Band Network site, which features videos and details on how creators (that could be you... or Nickelback, theoretically) can start working to get their music in the game.



FUCK YES

[Fignuts]

wow

[Fignuts]

So much for the appeal of GH's music studio.

[Kane Knight]

So much for the appeal of GH's music studio.

GHTunes is still free and works for people who might not have the chops or interest in producing...how to put it? "Real music" sounds wrong, since a number of the people who make GHT tracks are obviously talented and do great music within the limits, but...

[Fignuts]

I can't see a lot of stuff coming out for this having a price tag. At least not by bands trying to grab a bigger audience.

[Wehttam]

i read it thinking that they have to charge. at least the $0.50

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Bit more clarification in the press release

MTV Games and Harmonix Empower Artists and Labels to Get Their Music in the Game with the Rock Band Network

The Rock Band Network Gives Artists and Record Labels Tools to Author, Promote and Sell Music for Download via the Rock Band Platform

CAMBRIDGE, MA and NEW YORK, NY – July 17, 2009 – Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the Rock Band Network, a ground-breaking initiative that gives musicians and record labels the ability to author their own original recordings into gameplay files and sell their music as playable Rock Band tracks through the newly-created Rock Band Network Music Store. The introduction of the Rock Band Network marks a fundamental shift in the exposure music games can give emerging and established artists through innovative technologies that will open new revenue streams and promotional avenues.

"Our goal with Rock Band has always been to go beyond making music games and create a true music platform," said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and co-founder of Harmonix. "With the Rock Band Network, we've evolved the platform to its next logical step, giving players access to an incredible amount of new music by putting the professional tools we use in the hands of the artists themselves."

"The Rock Band Network enables songwriters and musicians – at any stage of their careers – to create their own paths through the interactive music realm," said Paul DeGooyer, Senior Vice President, Electronic Games and Music, MTV Networks Music Group. "Our download store has been an extraordinary success, and it’s exciting for us to provide access to our platform through this uniquely elegant solution."

The Rock Band Network will launch as an open beta in late August 2009 in the U.S. and provide a sophisticated toolset, with detailed documentation on how bands can begin the process of authoring songs into Rock Band gameplay files. Authors will be able to submit tracks for playtesting and peer review via a specialized Web site, Creators.RockBand.com. Potential publishers will need a membership to Microsoft’s XNA Creators Club Online in order to test and publish game content. The service will only be available to those who purchase a premium membership to Microsoft’s XNA Creators Club Online, which can be purchased for four months at $49.99 or for a year at $99.99.

“The proven strength and stability of Microsoft’s game development tools, technologies and services allowed Harmonix to focus on making an easy-to-use experience for authors without needing to reinvent the wheel,” said Dave Mitchell, product unit manager, XNA publishing platform. “Rock Band Network is a model example of integration with XNA Creators Club Online.”

Once tracks are approved, they will be transferred to the Rock Band Network Store, an in-game music marketplace where millions of Rock Band fans will be able to demo samples of the songs for free before they purchase. Songs will debut exclusively on Xbox 360 for 30 days. Artists featured in the store will be able to choose from multiple pricing tiers for individual tracks and will be compensated via a simple payment system that provides automated accounting and regular royalty payments.

Tracks for the Rock Band Network will be made available later in the fall on the Xbox 360® video game entertainment system from Microsoft. Stand out tracks will follow on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ console. Joining the more than 750 tracks available to date, the Rock Band Network Store will greatly increase the amount of music available through the Rock Band music platform and further confirm MTV Games and Harmonix’s position as the leading provider of downloadable content for music-based video games.




So you have to subscribe to MS's creation club and only the 360 will get everything with stand-out tracks being ported to PS3 and Wii.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://creators.rockband.com/

Can't wait to get me some Skepsis :shifty:

[Kalyx triaD]

This really depends on who's down. I'll wait and see - otherwise a great, surprising turn of events.

[Funky Fly]

You have to subscribe to the XNA service to publish, not d/l. They're not stupid.

[Funky Fly]

Also, You can't really fault them for using the XNA Creator's Club as a platform. It's perfectly integrated with the 360, so it saves on having to develop another system for song importing and charting that is simpler than what Harmonix already uses. Remember, the idea behind this is that any crumbum can import, tune and chart their shit without understanding game development.

Sony figured they were on top of the user created content world with LBP, but this is beyond what any of us saw happening when these systems first hit the market. And I'm surprised this is coming to the Wii at all.

[Blitz]

packs for next week:

Kings of Leon “Sex on Fire”
Rise Against “Prayer of the Refugee”
Rise Against “Savior”

:love:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kane Knight]

I can't see a lot of stuff coming out for this having a price tag. At least not by bands trying to grab a bigger audience.

Yeah, except you know, they have a minimum charge. Defer to the literate people, figgy.

This isn't a replacement for GHTunes. This is a method by which acts can make DLC without going through a larger, lengthier process. This is awesome for artists who want to promote their work, but it will NOT be free.

[Kane Knight]

Also, You can't really fault them for using the XNA Creator's Club as a platform. It's perfectly integrated with the 360, so it saves on having to develop another system for song importing and charting that is simpler than what Harmonix already uses. Remember, the idea behind this is that any crumbum can import, tune and chart their shit without understanding game development.

Sony figured they were on top of the user created content world with LBP, but this is beyond what any of us saw happening when these systems first hit the market. And I'm surprised this is coming to the Wii at all.

Actually, this is kind of what the XNA deal was all about. It's just that we normally get "capture the ball," so our expectations have been lowered.

[Wehttam]

you didn't like the awesome fireplace game?

[Funky Fly]

That was just people making a Christmas cash grab. That thing was actually on the most popular list for a while.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, except you know, they have a minimum charge. Defer to the literate people, figgy.

This isn't a replacement for GHTunes. This is a method by which acts can make DLC without going through a larger, lengthier process. This is awesome for artists who want to promote their work, but it will NOT be free.

I"M NOT ILLITERATE.

Just lazy.

[Wehttam]

Riding on the coattails of last Friday’s Rock Band Network reveal, indie label Sub Pop is the first record company to officially pledge its support for the new DLC initiative. Rolling Stone spoke with Sub Pop A&R exec Tony Kiewel, who said, “This conceivably could be the opening of the floodgates.” Sub Pop intends to convert its “entire catalog” — which includes Sonic Youth, early Nirvana, and The Postal Service — to playable tracks.

Additionally, Kiewel notes that future artists’ releases on his label will automatically get the Rock Band treatment. “This’ll be another format alongside vinyl and CD.” The only difference between buying the newest Shins album from the Rock Band Network versus at the record store? The disdainful look from the Paramore t-shirt-clad cashier on your way out of the record store.


Now for some artists with Sub Pop:

* Nirvana
* Sonic Youth
* The Postal Service
* Flight of the Conchords
* Cansei de Ser Sexy
* L7
* Handsome Furs
* Death Cab for Cutie
* Hole
* Dinosaur Jr.
* Hot Hot Heat
* Low
* Reverend Horton Heat
* Tristessa by Smashing Pumpkins
* Rogue Wave
* Sleater-Kinney
* Soundgarden
* The Go! Team
* I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times by The Beach Boys
* The Walkabouts
* The White Stripes
* Turbonegro
* The Shins

[CSL]

TURBONEGRO :heart:

[Wehttam]

i mean, rock band dlc was awesome already. this is just insanely sweet

[D Mac]

More Soundgarden :y:

[Kane Knight]

Meh.

[Blitz]

That is pretty amazing.

[D Mac]

Tracks available on Xbox 360 (July 28) and PLAYSTATION 3 system (July 30):

Blink-182 “Down”
Blink-182 “Feeling This”
Blink-182 “The Rock Show”
Damone “Out Here All Night”
KISS “100,000 Years (Live)”
KISS “Deuce (Live)”
KISS “Parasite (Live)”
Weezer “My Name is Jonas”
Weezer “Pork and Beans”
Weezer “Undone – The Sweater Song”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

[DaveWadding]

KISS > you

[D Mac]

not

[G]

I've been waiting for some Weezer. :love:

[D Mac]

Meh, probably will just get Jonas.

[DaveWadding]

I bet Hetfield used to masturbate to the idea of being Paul Stanley. And Lars with Peter Criss.

[D Mac]

They don't wear gay makeup. :p

[Kalyx triaD]

They don't wear gay makeup. :p

[Kane Knight]

They don't wear gay makeup. :p

Yeah, they don't need makeup to look gay!

[D Mac]

ow

[G]

I dunno dude, doesn't look like anyone from KISS in these pics. :shifty:



http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2272/metallicasodomyvx9.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8797/gaymetallica.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Here we go with those pics.

[G]

ALLZ IM SAYIN

[DaveWadding]

Wow, that's gayer than Paul Stanley. Sayin.

[Kane Knight]

Seriously? No tap announcement yet?

Spinal Tap “(Funky) Sex Farm”
Spinal Tap “(Listen to the) Flower People (Reggae Stylee)”
Spinal Tap “America”
Spinal Tap “Big Bottom”
Spinal Tap “Cups and Cakes”
Spinal Tap “Gimme Some Money”
Spinal Tap “Heavy Duty”
Spinal Tap “Hell Hole”
Spinal Tap “Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation”
Spinal Tap “Stonehenge”
Spinal Tap “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight”

(All tracks are original master recordings from Back From The Dead recording sessions.)

[Funky Fly]

All fucking right! \m/:mad:\m/

[Kane Knight]

This is the bitchiest I've ever seen the Rock Band community, by the way.

[Wehttam]

And we get the new Pearl Jam album as well, with some more live songs.

[Kane Knight]

And we get the new Pearl Jam album as well, with some more live songs.

TOO SOON! TOO SOON! BAWWWWWWWWWW!

[D Mac]

Seriously? No tap announcement yet?

Spinal Tap “(Funky) Sex Farm”
Spinal Tap “(Listen to the) Flower People (Reggae Stylee)”
Spinal Tap “America”
Spinal Tap “Big Bottom”
Spinal Tap “Cups and Cakes”
Spinal Tap “Gimme Some Money”
Spinal Tap “Heavy Duty”
Spinal Tap “Hell Hole”
Spinal Tap “Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation”
Spinal Tap “Stonehenge”
Spinal Tap “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight”

(All tracks are original master recordings from Back From The Dead recording sessions.)

meh

[Kane Knight]

meh

God, your taste in music is the worst ever.

Wait, no, Clox and Mitchables are still worse.

[D Mac]

Ok, thanks. :shifty:

[Kane Knight]

I nearly pissed myself yesterday when I was first on the Spinal Tap challenge.

Then I saw I was first out of four. :'(

I'll get back up though. :mad:

[Kalyx triaD]

The Haunted: DOA
Blue Oyster Cult: Transmaniacon MC
Nazareth: Hair of the Dog
Hawkwind: Master of the Universe
Motörhead: Killed by Death

Part of a larger pack, I hear.

[D Mac]

Hey gang,

Here's the DLC that will be available next week! A little old, a little new, a few live tracks and a few tracks from a band that exists only as a cartoon! Enjoy!

Tracks available on Xbox 360 (Aug. 11) and Playstation 3 (Aug. 13):

Gorillaz “Clint Eastwood”
Gorillaz “Feel Good Inc.”
Gorillaz “Re-Hash”
Janis Joplin “Piece of My Heart”
The Band “Chest Fever (LIVE)”
Jefferson Airplane “White Rabbit”
The Who “Magic Bus (Live at Leeds)”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

[Fignuts]

God yes. Been waiting forever for some Gorillaz. Good song choices for them

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Well, I'll definitely pick up CLint Eastwood and White Rabbit.

[Funky Fly]

Not bad, not bad. I suppose if I pick up that other title besides Shadow Complex from summer of arcade I'll use the bonus $10 is MS points to buy up all of this shit.

[Wehttam]

i was happy for the gorillaz tracks but they are probably going to be highly repetitive charts, so i will see what they come out with.

magic bus is pretty ridiculous, white rabbit is a fun short song, and piece of heart will be a great vocal song. will get those.

[Kane Knight]

Couldn't care less about Gorillaz, but Between Janis, the Who, and Airplane, I'll be happy this week.

The Leeds version of Magic Buss is fucking badass, by the way.

[Wehttam]

i know i gave it a listen. i try and get value for my money, so a long difficult enjoyable song like that is a necessity.

[Matt Gingarac]

new foo fighters pack soon, good times

[Matt Gingarac]

Tracks available on Xbox 360 (Aug. 18) and PLAYSTATION 3 system (Aug. 20):

Blind Melon - No Rain
Blur - There’s No Other Way
Dropkick Murphys - I’m Shipping Up to Boston
Eve 6 - Inside Out
Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot
Foo Fighters - All My Life
Foo Fighters - I’ll Stick Around
Foo Fighters - Lonely as You

(All tracks are original master recordings)

[Kane Knight]

What amuses em is that a lot of the people who were bitching there was too much Spinal Tap over on the RB forums are now all "alright! FOO FIGHTERS!"

Anyway, yes to the Murphys. Pass on the rest.

[Funky Fly]

Sadly the Spinal Tap releases are rerecordings I just discovered. Not a deal breaker, but it's a little disappointing.

[Kane Knight]

Sadly the Spinal Tap releases are rerecordings I just discovered. Not a deal breaker, but it's a little disappointing.

Really? You just discovered it?

Besides, what did you think "Funky Sex Farm" and "Listen to the Flower People (reggae version)" Were?

Most of the tracks are good, by the way. I'd prefer the originals, but since these are now the official tracks in Tap "Canon," I don't think we'll see them.

And TIGRYT is worth it, rerecord or no. :D

[DaveWadding]

Murphs, All My Life and Eve 6. :-\

[Kane Knight]

Please tell me you're not actually downloading Eve 6.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I wanna put my tender, heart into a blender, watch it spin around to a beautiful oblivion. Rendezvous, then I'm through, through with you...

Wow, I hope that's wrong, because I recalled that from memory.

[Funky Fly]

Really? You just discovered it?

Besides, what did you think "Funky Sex Farm" and "Listen to the Flower People (reggae version)" Were?

Most of the tracks are good, by the way. I'd prefer the originals, but since these are now the official tracks in Tap "Canon," I don't think we'll see them.

And TIGRYT is worth it, rerecord or no. :D

Saw that they had Spinal tap but didn't bother d/ling or previewing till just then because I was going to see if Trials HD was any good. Since it sucks, I used the points I had allocated for it for those Tap songs and during the previews I was unpleasantly surprised. Still, it's not like they botched them or whatever and I picked up most of them.

[Kane Knight]

I didn't really know shit about Trials HD. I DLed the demo, found it sucked ass, and moved on. I bought most of the Tap pack because I love those songs. Little surprised there was so much backlash. Skipped Flower People and Funky Sex Farm, along with a couple others. Nothing against those songs, but I'm holding out for the versions from TIST at some point. And I'm not buying Cups and Cakes.