How about some Christian Rock dlc?

[Yeti-Lee]

We have 3 Christian bands out of all the tracks that rb has to offer. Kutless, Flyleaf, and Underoath. There are tons of other really good Christian bands out there that I think would be awesome to play. Bands such as Haste The Day, As I Lay Dying, Destroy The Runner, Relient K, MxPx, maybe some old school Stryper. How about it hmx, maybe work something out for us Christians who play the game.

[Transbrak]

How about requesting a genre of music or a band and leave religion out of it.

[BigMonkE]

Because Christianity is better than every religion, right? And because of that Hmx should work out something for Christians and no other religion, right?

[Fooruman]

Even as a Christian, I find these topics rather offensive. There's no reason Christians can't rock out to the likes of AC/DC and Metallica, and there's no reason that non-Christians can't enjoy such bands as Flyleaf and Kutless. It simply doesn't matter. When I'm playing Rock Band, I don't want to think "oh, this is a Christian song, awesome," I just want to think "hey, this is a good song."

That said, I see no reason why Relient K shouldn't be in Rock Band.

[drumassassin]

i would like some newsboys

[Reygnier]

Stryper DLC FTW!!

- "To hell with the devil!"

Best Christian Band Ever!

And listen to the solos too.

[My name is Fez]

I personally hate Flyleaf and Underoath.

More because they suck than my atheism, though.

Bands > Whatever religion they represent, always.

Dave Mustaine is a Christian, so I agree we need more Christian Rock. MOAR MEGADETH!!1

[stevo796]

ah, go buy praise hero

[My name is Fez]

ah, go buy praise hero

i c wat u did thar lolol

How cool would that game be? XD Instead of "You Rock!" at the end, it would be like "Jesus Loves You!"

And how would you play? Do you just have to pray really, really hard that God will play the notes for you?

[Fizzeler]

As an atheist I oppose the idea to having any religion based music in RB or any music game for that matter mostly because I view religion as insignificant, pointless, and filled with fraud again just me personally I have nothing against people who heavily believe in religion that is just my opinion.

However, as a person who loves rock music I do not really care all I ask for is a mute vocals option or I will mute my TV although seriously religion does not belong in RB.

[Hypnozia]

I think we can make suggestions or requests for whatever we want. Christian rock IS a rock genre, just like metal, southern or whatever. The OP should be able to suggest it without getting beat up...

[Fizzeler]

I think we can make suggestions or requests for whatever we want. Christian rock IS a rock genre, just like metal, southern or whatever. The OP should be able to suggest it without getting beat up...

The main problem with topics like this is religion several different views which makes it a very big Grey Area for DLC

[Yeti-Lee]

How about requesting a genre of music or a band and leave religion out of it.

Christian Rock is a genre of music. It is a label no different than Emo, Metal, Rap, and so on.

[Yeti-Lee]

Because Christianity is better than every religion, right? And because of that Hmx should work out something for Christians and no other religion, right?

Please tell me where I said that, tell me where I even hinted at anything like that. I asked for a genre of music that I happen to enjoy, if you have a problem with the term Christian then that is an issue for yourself. Also I posted this looking for some other Christian music fans to discuss possible dlc. You are the one making it about religion. I for one wanted to discuss this genre of music, so please stop trying to make it about something in which it isn't.

[Transbrak]

Christian Rock is a genre of music. It is a label no different than Emo, Metal, Rap, and so on.

No it's not.

Rock is a genre, christian is a religious term.

Both of them together is a marketing scheme.

[Lily Mu]

Flyleaf, Underoath and Kutless are CHRISTIAN????


I'M SO SICK, IN-FECTED WITH, WHERE I LIVE

LET ME LIVE WITHOUT, THIS, EMPTY BLISS, SELFISHNESS.


Yeah, don't see what's so christian about it...

[nicko68]

i c wat u did thar lolol

How cool would that game be?

He did not make a joke, that game really exists. It is for PC and MAC only. Google, I am sure you would find it.

[Fizzeler]

While were on the topic how about some Jewish Rock bands?
Bob Dylan anyone

[madman421]

Their is no room for that crap in rockband. But no joke i swear i heard their making a christian rock game can't remember who was making it but i think it was activision, and if they give use that kind of music they have to go the other way too. Hail satan anybody:D

[Yeti-Lee]

While were on the topic how about some Jewish Rock bands?
Bob Dylan anyone

That would be great, David Lee Roth is Jewish and I think Van Halen would be a great addition, some old G'N'R as Slash is Jewish. So yeah those would be great Ideas, oh I am sorry were you trying to be a smartass?

[Fizzeler]

No it was not actually, but let me add Pink Floyd

[Def_Julz]

wtf? why does one guy get bombarded with hate for talking about christian bands, but when jewish rock comes along, everything is just fine?

[Yeti-Lee]

Their is no room for that crap in rockband. But no joke i swear i heard their making a christian rock game can't remember who was making it but i think it was activision

Underoath, Kutless, and Flyleaf are Christian bands. So I guess there is room for "that crap" on RB. Also considering Underoath was the band alot people were looking forward to out of the 20 Free, I think it is safe to assume there is a market for dlc of this genre.

[Fizzeler]

Good point and the answer is I do not know and you are right it does not make any sense

[Def_Julz]

Flyleaf, Underoath and Kutless are CHRISTIAN????


I'M SO SICK, IN-FECTED WITH, WHERE I LIVE

LET ME LIVE WITHOUT, THIS, EMPTY BLISS, SELFISHNESS.


Yeah, don't see what's so christian about it...

she is saying that she can see all the bad things that are going on around her, and she is ready to go to heaven where there won't be empty bliss(ignorance), and selfishness.

[madman421]

You want christian rock here's the game i was talking bout

earlierhttp://kotaku.com/5080030/christian-guitar-hero-clone-could-become-christian-rock-band-clone

[cannedcream]

The separation of Rock and Religion is what this country was founded on.

I may be making that up.

Either way, I REALLLLLLLLLLY can not stand another minute of Christan . . . 'rock'.

No offense.

[mmischel]

I would vote for anything from Skillet(Older I get), or Red (Breath your life into me)

[Yeti-Lee]

I would vote for anything from Skillet(Older I get), or Red (Breath your life into me)

Some Skillet would be awesome, maybe "Savior" or "My Obsession", or even going back to the first cd "Paint" would be good as well.

[back_blows]

wtf? why does one guy get bombarded with hate for talking about christian bands, but when jewish rock comes along, everything is just fine?

There is a difference between having members of a band who are christian and christian rock. David Lee Roth was Jewish, but correct me if I am wrong he never imposed his religious viewpoints in his music.

That being said I don't care if there is Christian Rock DLC. Do you know why? I have the choice in downloading it. I would like some Satanic DLC though:)

[World1Level1]

The Devil Wears Prada. (christian harcodre for all who dont know)

[Re_Allyssa]

Yeah! I've been wanting some Christian music.

For those who find it offensive, it'd just be for download. You don't have to listen to if if you don't want to. But we(Christians) do have to listen to songs like De-luxe and Rebel Girl that offend us.(I may be speaking for myself but... -shrugs-)

And sure why not other religions? -shrugs- Doesn't make a difference to me, I'd just like to listen to songs I enjoy.

[Lily Mu]

Yeah! I've been wanting some Christian music.

For those who find it offensive, it'd just be for download. You don't have to listen to if if you don't want to. But we(Christians) do have to listen to songs like De-luxe and Rebel Girl that offend us.(I may be speaking for myself but... -shrugs-)

And sure why not other religions? -shrugs- Doesn't make a difference to me, I'd just like to listen to songs I enjoy.

Yeah, some songs are offending. Like Inside The Fire. But since it is DLC, we won't have to bother (in both ways).

[dragonanthony86]

not all christian rock is religion based, i'm a christian and i dont think it would be too fun to have completely religion based christian rock in rock band, but there are some christian rock bands that would be pretty fun in rock band. recently i heard a song called "frontline" by Pillar. they're a christian rock band, but the song doesnt sound like what someone would stereotypically think of christian rock. if you listen to the song, i'm sure you'll agree that it should be in rock band.

[DarthAthema]

I'm not getting into the religion discussion here. If the OP's point is that certain bands are being left out because they happen to be under the "Christian Rock" banner, then I see the validity in saying give Christian Rock a chance. However, having Christian Rock in the game just for the sake of having Christian Rock in the game is another matter. That could be seen as favoring a specific religion, which, let's face it, Christian Rock is more than just a genre. It's a music scene supported by a religion. There have been a scant few Christian bands that were really good in my opinion. The problem is all the really good ones usually end up going mainstream or breaking up because they stand being kept in the little Christian music bubble. Grammatrain, for instance, maybe the best Christian band ever. They broke up, and their singer went and started a purely secular band. Switchfoot went mainstream. And so on.

[kojurama]

How about an Atheist track pack lol? Seriously though that would kick ass, songs would be so fun on all instruments.

[loosenuts]

If the music is in the form of a purchasable (is that a word) DLC, then nobody should have a problem with it. There are songs that came with the game that I really dislike because they are just NOISEY (I can't STAND Beastie Boys) but I play them because I have to. But I don't think that anyone should HAVE to play Faith Based Rock songs. I wouldn't want to force you non-christians to listen to my music, that would be unfair.
I don't crank up my Christian music at my office, why should my Jewish friends have to hear what I want to hear? But at the same time, I don't want anyone at my office cranking up their Rap or Hip-Hop music because I dont' care for it either. I'm not into that Genre of music.

But if it were available by choice, I don't see why that would be a problem. It's just another Genre of music to choose from. And just because an Artist is Christian, doesn't mean the songs are all singing about Jesus. Daughtry is a Christian, his songs don't have hateful messages or what I consider incorrect thinking, they are just written and performed by someone who believes in Christ and many non-christians like his music.

I would just love to see it as an option to this game. I think the return on investment would be there and it would give those of us who "Choose" to play these songs the option.

If you don't like them, then you wouldn't have to purchase them. Thats easy enough. Personally, I would love to "Jam with the Lamb" on my 360.
I don't want to have to purchase another game. I think everyone could be flexible enough to live with Faith Based music as an option.

[Djanco]

That would be great, David Lee Roth is Jewish and I think Van Halen would be a great addition, some old G'N'R as Slash is Jewish. So yeah those would be great Ideas, oh I am sorry were you trying to be a smartass?
the guitar player from fall out boy is heavily jewish, throw some of that in thar XD

[Chocobo115]

Sigh...

I say no to this.

The Short Painless version of my answear

[Djanco]

Is Paramore considered christian rock? I'm pretty sure their songs "My Heart" and "Born For This" are about jesus

[*Josie*]

I'm not christian and I like Stryper.
You know what really annoys me though. It's usually, the same people who preach tolerance on just about every other subject who tend to give christians a hard time. Live and let live. To each their own. People who agree with those sayings should try to apply them to christians too.

[elfreako]

If we're to have music that is "Faith Based", then it must include this adorable song by good old Nine Inch Nails:


He sewed his eyes shut because he is afraid to see
He tries to tell me what I put inside of me
He's got the answers to ease my curiosity
He dreamed a God up and called it christianity

Your God is dead and no one cares
If there is a hell I will see you there

He flexed his muscles to keep his flock of sheep in line
He made a virus that would kill off all the swine
His perfect kingdom of killing, suffering and pain
Demands devotion atrocities done in his name

Your God is dead and no one cares
Drowning in his own hypocrisy
And if there is a hell I will see you there
Burning with your God in humility

Will you die for this?

[Djanco]

are there any NIN songs that aren't blasphemous? just about every one i've heard has something like that going on with it.

[Chocobo115]

Look, I'm not against Christians in general. I really respect the religion for what it does to some people. It gives hope and comfort to people who needs and accept it.
The only thing that makes me see red is religious people (mostly Christians in my case) who tries to push their religion on me. And when I tell them that I'm not interested I get the classical "Well you're on your way to Hell", hence my resistance.

[*Josie*]

well tolerance goes both ways and it has to start with someone

I'd rather set an example by being tolerant myself and maybe, eventually more people will do the same. Otherwise, it's an endless cycle of push and pull.

[loosenuts]

Sigh...

I say no to this.

The Short Painless version of my answear
I just love closed minded people. It's make life so much more fun.

Does the idea of the availablity of choice of music scare you that much?
Would your world come to an end if I had the option of choosing music that I like and you had the option to not listen to it? I don't understand. What scares you so much about giving me a choice? Do you not like choices? Are you afraid that you might not realize it's faith based and you might accidentally download it and listen to it? Or maybe it will get on your Xbox and destroy all your non-faith based games? Are you afraid that lightning would hit you if you accidentally listend to it? Please make me understand why you would just say no.

Ahh, never mind. You stay in your own little scared closed minded world.
"I say No", that is a great opinion to have, or is it an opinion that you don't have? One can never tell with those who just say no. Do you have an opinion, or are you afraid to have one of those too? It is always easier to just run away from things you don't understand rather then learn and have a real opinion.

[gopherus]

I'm ok with Christians getting some of their stuff. I'm not really interested unless it is some MXPX without much of a Christian message (something from Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo (I think that's correct).
I would like some more agnostic/atheist rock from the likes of Bad Religion (e.g. God Song, New Dark Ages, American Jesus) or NOFX (e.g. Soul Doubt, The Idiots are Taking Over, I'm Going to Hell for this One) though and think it would be appropriate to have the packs released at the same time.

[Chocobo115]

Look, i'm no afraid of having an opinion of my own.
But i've been fighting this battle since I was a kid. I don't want to go into argumenting about Religion again.
I just wanted to add my disagreement in a short answear simple as that.

[moose39]

I'm Catholic.

Slayer pl0x.

[back_blows]

I'm Catholic.

Slayer pl0x.

That doesn't surprise me considering that Tom Araya is Christian. Now if you said "Gorgoroth or Burzum pl0x", completely different story.

[Der_Lex]

Since this thread has turned into a pro/contra religion discussion, I'm locking it.

As I posted in another thread: RB is not about race, religion or ideology, it's about the music.

In this regard, Christian rock as a genre is a hard sell, because the only way in which it distinguishes itself from other rock is in its lyrical message. Releasing a pack of DLC based on the message conveyed in the lyrics (whether that be 'Christian rock', 'republican rock', or 'I don't like cauliflower rock') is not a good idea for any company that isn't particularly interested in 'selling' that message.

That being said, Christian bands definitely aren't banned from the game either, but the difference is that they're not marketed specifically as 'Christian bands' in the game. Therefore you have more success asking for, say, a Kutless pack, a Stryper pack or a Saviour Machine pack (the latter hasn't been mentioned here yet, which is a shame, because they're quite good) than asking for 'more Christian rock'. Make it about the music, not the message.