First Wave of Rock Band DLC Hits Xbox Live

The first batch of downloadable content for Harmonix's Rock Band is now available via Xbox Live Marketplace, allowing those that own the Xbox 360 version of the just-released multi-instrument rockathon to pick from over a dozen new tracks.

Today's releases include songs performed by Metallica, Queens of the Stone Age, The Police, and Wolfmother. Each track sells individually for 160 Microsoft Points ($2), with group-based packs offering a slight savings by bundling three songs for 440 Microsoft Points ($5.50).

The content has yet to hit the PlayStation 3's online PlayStation Store, though it is expected to arrive within the week. Check below for a full list of the new tracks, as well as those planned for the next few weeks. For more information on Rock Band, including a full rundown of its 58-track setlist, scope out Nick Breckon's ultra-informative guide to Rock Band.

Week of November 20, 2007

(covers denoted by asterisk)

Metallica Pack

- Ride the Lightning

- Blackened

- And Justice for All

The Police Pack

- Can't Stand Losing You

- Synchronicity II

- Roxanne

Queens of the Stone Age Pack

- 3's and 7's

- Little Sister

- Sick Sick Sick

Individual Tracks

- Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Fortunate Son" *

- Foreigner, "Juke Box Hero" *

- T-Rex, "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" *

- The Knack, "My Sharona" *

- The Runaways, "Cherry Bomb" *

- Wolfmother, "Joker & The Thief"

Week of November 27, 2007

David Bowie Pack

- Moonage Daydream

- Heroes *

- Queen Bitch *

Week of December 4, 2007

Black Sabbath Pack

- N.I.B. *

- Sweet Leaf *

- War Pigs *

Week of December 11, 2007

Punk Pack

- Ramones, "Rockaway Beach"

- The Clash, "I Fought the Law"

- Buzzcocks, "Ever Fallen In Love" *

Week of December 18, 2007

Individual Tracks

- Radiohead, "My Iron Lung"

- Weezer, "Buddy Holly"

- Pretenders, "Brass in Pocket" *