Guitar Hero Picks Up New Bands and Songs: R.E.M., Van Halen, The Eagles, Metallica

by Nick Breckon, Jul 14, 2008 11:44am PDT

Related Topics – xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, E3 2008

Microsoft today announced that an R.E.M. track pack featuring three songs from the band's new album will be available for download when Guitar Hero World Tour ships.

Van Halen and The Eagles were also named as exclusive bands for the game.

Additionally, the new Metallica album will be available on Guitar Hero 3 when it is released this fall. The album will then be available on Guitar Hero World Tour when that game makes its way to stores.

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By: FatBaby x Show Full Post

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Man, why couldn't Rock Band get Van Halen? They can have The Eagles.

Jul 14, 2008 3:11pm PDT

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Man, why couldn't Rock Band get Van Halen? They can have The Eagles. : FatBaby
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- I was thinking the same thing. :( : FormerHPB

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By: DOOManiac x Show Full Post

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LOL @ people having to buy Metallica twice. :D

Jul 14, 2008 3:28pm PDT

LOL @ people having to buy Metallica twice. :D : DOOManiac

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By: .ka`boom.zZz. x Show Full Post

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I love how Rockband guy rolls up and people give him a better welcome, then hes like sup 500 songs, thanks. \o/ Thats what I'm talking about. Motherfuckin ACDC? Unreleased Guns and Roses? Gimmie that shit. RB wins.

Jul 14, 2008 12:17pm PDT

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I love how Rockband guy rolls up and people give him a better welcome, then hes like sup 500 songs, thank... : .ka`boom.zZz.
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By: Bull x Show Full Post

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So if I want the Metallica album, I'd have to buy it for GH3 and GH4?

Jul 14, 2008 11:48am PDT

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So if I want the Metallica album, I'd have to buy it for GH3 and GH4? : Bull
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  Big ol meh..... : jonin
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- If it's anything like St. Anger, I won't be buying either! : Killrig

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By: MH Knights x Show Full Post

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I thought Metallica had an exclusive deal with Rock band? Or was that just for the first single from the new album?

Jul 14, 2008 11:51am PDT

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- Aerosmith is exclusive to GH; with GH: Metallica, it's not sure if they have exclusivity. Obviously ther... : Masem
- First single, I heard. : Deathlove
- Metallica will be included with Rockband2 : .ka`boom.zZz.

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By: xsoulbrothax x Show Full Post

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fucking.. exclsusive eagles and van halen? sigh. i haaaaaate the idea of exclusive bands in these games :(

Jul 14, 2008 11:51am PDT

fucking.. exclsusive eagles and van halen? sigh. i haaaaaate the idea of exclusive bands in these games :... : xsoulbrothax

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By: Masem x Show Full Post

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Wow, that's a.. lackluster announcement, given what HMX just stated.

Jul 14, 2008 11:51am PDT

Wow, that's a.. lackluster announcement, given what HMX just stated. : Masem

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FAIL!

Jul 14, 2008 11:45am PDT

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  that was the most awkward thing I've seen in a long time : OrkO
  - I know, it was quiet humorous. The man was so excited but no one shared in it. : manlyman

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