THQ has released more media from Battle of the Bands, Planet Moon's recently announced Guitar Hero-esque game with guns that was formerly known as Band Mashups.

Locally we have a batch of screenshots, while on FileShack you can find a pair of gameplay movies featuring the songs "Insane in the Brain" and "Whoomp! (There It Is)". You can also stream these videos below.

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Publisher THQ today announced that this April will see the release of Band Mashups, a Wii-exclusive rhythm/action game, and released three screenshots of the title.

The game features 30 tracks that have been popular at some point during the past 40 years, all recorded in rock, funk/hip-hop, country, Latin and marching band styles. During the game, which features a single-player campaign and can also be played against a friend, you will be able to switch styles thanks your musical weapons.

"Band Mashups takes an innovative approach to the rhythm/action genre by blending music and combat in the ultimate battle of the bands," said Randy Shoemaker, global brand director, THQ. "Using a rhythm based game-play mechanic, the game delivers 70 over-the-top musical weapons and utilizes the Wii Remote's functionality to deliver a completely original musical combat experience. Fighting with a sniper violin or flamethrower guitar is something gamers should definitely look forward to."

Band Mashups is in development at Planet Moon Studios, the studio behind such games as Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Infected and Armed & Dangerous.

IGN and GameSpot have posted previews of Band Mashups, taking a look at the upcoming rhythm action game from Planet Moon Studios.