Guitar Hero 5 Setlist Thread

[toymachineSH]

****THIS THREAD IS A MIRRORED THREAD FROM ******: http://www.scorehero.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=93602

If you're going to ask what's with the bands each day until Saturday: Gh5.guitarhero.com

Now then, this is it, official GH5 discussion thread, all discussion goes here, but before posting or asking questions, please read the full thread, especially this sentence:

WIKIPEDIA/GAMEFAQS IS NOT A GOOD SOURCE!!!


Basic info that is NOT About the setlist:

-Release date is officially September 1st 2009.
-You can play on any instrument you want.
-DLC Works with it, possible exporting
-Party Play: Drop in- drop out no fail, no score mode, choose difficulty and instrument on the fly (with the whole being able to play any instrument combination things)
-Band Star Power: Each member can use different star power, like RB.
-Rock Fest: New competitive modes, such as Momentum where you shift down a difficulty if you miss 3 notes in a row and move up if you get a streak of 20.
-Tweaked Band Revival System: It's similar to rock band, but has to do with unifying the band. More on this later.

CELEBRITIES:

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14303807/guitar-hero-5/videos/guitar5_trl_johnnycash_8709.html - Johnny Cash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBgH1gsx1gs - Carlos Santana confirmed as a playable character

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14303807/guitar-hero-5/videos/ghero5_trl_smanson_72809.html - Shirley Manson confirmed (and HAWT)
Info about the setlist (Like 50% Of the artists being from this decade) Is after the confirmed/'Rumored but backed up' Songs.

http://bit.ly/1a5Hj3 - Matt Bellamy confirmed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpkiFe6lFHs - Kurt Cobain confirmed through HD video

Confirmed Artists/Songs!: (84/84 Artists, 85/85 Songs)

-3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
-A Perfect Circle - Judith
-AFI - "Medicate"
-Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm
-Attack! Attack! - You and Me
-Band Of Horses - Cigarettes, Wedding Bands
-Beastie Boys - Gratitude
-Beck - Gamma Ray
-Billy Idol - "Dancing With Myself"
-Billy Squier - Lonely Is The Night
-Blink 182 - The Rock Show
-Blur - Song 2
-Bob Dylan - All Along the Watchtower
-Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name
-Brand New - "Sowing Season (Yeah)"
-Bush - "Comedown"
-Children of Bodom - Done With Everything, Die For Nothing
-Coldplay - In My Place
-Darker My Love - Blue Day
-Darkest Hour - Demon(s)
-David Bowie - Fame
-Deep Purple - Woman From Tokyo ('99 Remix)
-Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing
-Duran Duran - "Hungry Like The Wolf"
-Eagles Of Death Metal - "Wannabe In L.A."
-Elliott Smith - L.A.
-Elton John - Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
-Face to Face - Disconnected
-Garbage - Only Happy When It Rains
-Gorillaz - "Feel Good Inc."
-Gov't Mule - "Streamline Woman"
-Grand Funk Railroad - "We're An American Band"
-Iggy Pop - Lust for Life (LIVE)
-Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes to Midnight
-Jeff Beck - Scatterbrain (LIVE)
-Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American
-John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good
-Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
-Kaiser Chiefs - Never Miss A Beat
-King Crimson - "21st Century Schizoid Man"
-Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire
-KISS - Shout It Out Loud
-Love & Rockets - Mirror People
-Megadeth - Sweating Bullets
-Motley Crue - Looks That Kill
-Muse - Plug In Baby
-My Mourning Jacket - One Big Holiday
-Nirvana - Lithium (LIVE)
-Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
-No Doubt - "Ex-Girlfriend"
-Peter Frampton - "Do You Feel Like We Do? (Live)"
-Public Enemy Featuring Zakk Wylde - "Bring the Noise 20XX"
-Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
-Queens of the Stone Age - Make It Wit Chu
-Rammstein - Du Hast
-Rose Hill Drive - Sneak Out
-Rush - "The Spirit Of Radio (Live)"
-Santana - No One To Depend On (LIVE)
-Scars On Broadway - "They Say"
-Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You
-Smashing Pumpkins - "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"
-Sonic Youth - Incinerate
-Spacehog - "In The Meantime"
-Stevie Wonder - Superstition
-Sublime - What I Got
-Sunny Day Real Estate - "Seven"
-T. Rex - "20th Century Boy"
-The Bronx - Six Days A Week
-The Derek Trucks Band - "Younk Funk"
-The Duke Spirit - Send A Little Love Token
-The Killers - All These Pretty Faces
-The Police - So Lonely
-The Raconteurs - Steady As She Goes
-The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil
-The Sword - Mother, Maiden, Crone
-The White Stripes - Blue Orchrid
-Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
-Thrice - Deadbolt
-Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - American Girl
-Tom Petty - Runnin' Down A Dream
-TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me
-Vampire Weekend - A-Punk
-Weezer - "Why Bother?"
-Wild Cherry - "Play That Funky Music"
-Wolfmother - Back Round

---------------------------
Rumored: (MUST BE BACKED UP NOT JUST FROM WIKIPEDIA OR A SITE NOT THAT RELIABLE IN THE PAST)

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/1c2166a38574ba26802575c9002de129?OpenDocument

Interestingly, the entry indicates that there are on-disc interviews with Shirley Manson and Matt Ballamy. Putting my speculation hat on for a moment, perhaps this means that both will appear as avatars in GH5?

-Jimmy - M.I.A. - From some roynet site which in the past with rock band and gaming in general has proven to be unreliable, and with only 15 Artists left to reveal, It looks like this is staying here rumored.
-Inside Out - Eve 6 - ^ Read above
-Ghost Town - Shiny Toy Guns - ^^ Read: Jimmy
-Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana ( http://community.guitarhero.com/forums/70915/forum_topics/1015954 ) Possible from chart, and we have nirvana, not quite rumored but...
-21st Century Schizoid Man - King Crimson (We know It's happening in one of these games, we just don't know which game)

Stuff to note about The Setlist that isn't songs:
-This game offers 85 Different Bands (No notice on whether some bands will have multiple songs or not)
-30 Of these bands will be COMPLETELY New to the rhythm game genre as a whole. (VERY Vague on what it means)
-25% Of the setlist is composed of songs from the last 18 months
-50% Of the setlist is composed of songs from the last Decade.

Screenshots:
http://i41.tinypic.com/2cckrhz.jpg
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14303811/guitar-hero-5/images/guitar-
hero-5-20090515102914526.html
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/guitarhero5/images/0/1/ - Scroll pages for more.

Videos:
Third link in the photo's, or just click this: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/guitarhero5/video/6210258?hd=1

Source stuff for confirmed/possible songs: (USAToday article included)
- http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2009/05/66795165/1
- http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/983/983286p1.html
- http://www.guitarherogame.fr/GUITAR-HERO-FAIT-EXPLOSER-LES.html - In French (About Attack! Attack!)
- And Alter Bridge was from a myspace bulletin along with wolfmother.
- http://www.gamestar.hu/guitar-hero-5-reszletek.html
- http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/983/983950p1.html
- http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/guitarhero5/news.html?sid=6210252&om_act=convert&om_clk=newsfeatures&tag=newsfeatures;title;1
- http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/stations/Guitar-Hero%C2%AE-5-Reveal%20--61989011
- http://www.thestreetdate.com/2009/05/27/nirvana-queens-of-the-stone-age-tom-petty-star-in-guitar-hero-5/
- http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/986/986917p1.html
- http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/05/28/guitar-hero-5-exclusive-10-bands-in-september-1st-game/
- http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/695836/Guitar-Hero-5-Band-Scavenger-Hunt-Eight-Bands-Coming-To-Activisions-Music-Monster.html
- http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_hero_5_online_scavenger_hunt.html
- http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/cc-common/news/sections/entertainmentarticle.html?feed=104650&article=5525890
- http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hoo2yAKrKEkozuyqBam7tEGThwYQD98F8J5G0

[Alvarado6411]

Did the other thread get closed? Also, this will really help with the contest that's going on, thanks.

[RockerJoe123]

The fact that they have Dire Straits worries me.

Apart from that, I'm fine. :)

[bmaninc]

What's wrong with the thread that's already created?

[estemshorn]

What's wrong with the thread that's already created?

it got deleted. and this one will too.

[timmay9]

What's wrong with the thread that's already created?

Because it has been spreading false information, and I think it got deleted.

[HeyRiles]

I am so upset that there are about a dozen bands there that I WISH had songs or more songs in Rock Band

This '50% of the songs is over the last decade' thing appeals directly towards me

[voodoo618]

YAY!

I don't see Dream Theater on that list. :)

Dream Theater album for Rock band CONFIRMED!

[trueguitarist88]

NO SYSTEM?!?!??! WHAT THE F**************************CK!!???!?!?!?! OMGZWTFZ?!??!!

jk. there will be System of a Down if there was in GHWT and GH:M. or i can just hope...

[quinaking]

The above post is right but replace System with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam. Guitar Hero has always sucked for 90's music.

[BuRn7 CaK3]

I'm really getting irritated with the whole "Song - Artist" thing. Type it how it's normally typed "Artist - Song"

[timmay9]

I'm really getting irritated with the whole "Song - Artist" thing. Type it how it's normally typed "Artist - Song"

As long as it's consistent, either way is perfectly acceptable.

[kiggidykev]

I am so upset that there are about a dozen bands there that I WISH had songs or more songs in Rock Band

I agree with that thought, but at the same time, I'm very excited that these bands are starting to get on board with the whole music game bandwagon. And I have full faith that Harmonix is pulling for every big name they can, so it'll just be a matter of patience.

Iron Maiden is the perfect example!

[HPLabonte]

My Morning Jacket!

[timmay9]

There are some artists that are tempting me to rent it, i.e. Tom Petty, Jeff Beck, David Bowie, Peter Frampton, etc.

[BuRn7 CaK3]

As long as it's consistent, either way is perfectly acceptable.

yeah for you. Not for me.

[timmay9]

yeah for you. Not for me.

Because everyone has to adhere to your sense of order?

Dislike you do I. As long as it's not:

Sex On Fire-Kings of Leon
Bob Dylan-All Along the Watchtower
Back Round-Wolfmother
etc.

than it is perfectly fine.

[BuRn7 CaK3]

Because everyone has to adhere to your sense of order?

Dislike you do I. As long as it's not:

Sex On Fire-Kings of Leon
Bob Dylan-All Along the Watchtower
Back Round-Wolfmother
etc.

than it is perfectly fine.

You fail so much.

Opinions are opinions.

[Starfleet_Rambo]

A Perfect ****ing Circle!?!?!

RENTAL!

I still regret buying GH:WT and guitar for $100. :mad:

*spits*

[toymachineSH]

I agree I will reverse the song - artist

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

I am highly anticipating this game! It already has a great list of artists.

[timmay9]

You fail so much.

Opinions are opinions.

That's not an opinion. You can say you dislike it, but to expect everyone to do as you please is just dumb.

[Alright_Computer]

You fail so much.

Opinions are opinions.

Yes, and not everyone has to share yours, you know...

[FlyGuyLXI]

Wow. The fact they actually have confirmed Bush, Screaming Trees, and Rammstein really caught my attention :o

GH5 is off to a solid start, I hate to admit, but knowing Harmonix, they drag people back with their DLC from these bands. Pull off your magic Harmonix.

[coescastle]

Wow. The fact they actually have confirmed Bush, Screaming Trees, and Rammstein really caught my attention :o

GH5 is off to a solid start, I hate to admit, but knowing Harmonix, they drag people back with their DLC from these bands. Pull off your magic Harmonix.

I've requested Bush from Harmonix forever now and to no avail. Oh well GH5 here I come. :)

[timmay9]

I've requested Bush from Harmonix forever now and to no avail. Oh well GH5 here I come. :)

Because of one artist? That's kind of lame.

[coescastle]

Because of one artist? That's kind of lame.

Did I mention they're getting A Perfect Circle too. Whoops make that two artists. :D

[timmay9]

Did I mention they're getting A Perfect Circle too. Whoops make that two artists. :D

Wow, how many awesome artists will we get over the summer? :rolleyes:

[coescastle]

Wow, how many awesome artists will we get over the summer? :rolleyes:

Hopefully a lot more from both games, Rock Band for DLC and GH for disc games. :)

[Jerome85]

back when the first list was released i wasn't excited at all about the bands/songs

now that i see bush and a perfect circle i might have to check this one out.

[coescastle]

back when the first list was released i wasn't excited at all about the bands/songs

now that i see bush and a perfect circle i might have to check this one out.

You darn skippy my friend. I just hope it's a good Bush and Perfect Circle song like Machine Head and Passive. :)

[BuRn7 CaK3]

That's not an opinion. You can say you dislike it, but to expect everyone to do as you please is just dumb.

I really want to call you a 5 letter word that starts with an "I" and ends in a "T" because that is truly what you are.

Also, you're arrogant. And I hate arrogant people with a passion. So you could say I hate you.

[jayou521]

You fail so much.

Opinions are opinions.

Yes, and not everyone has to share yours, you know...
This.


Anyways~ I said it before~ even though they got Dire Straits~ I am done with GH. I put my faith in HMX~ I'm sure they can pull through for me

[ylowbstard]

This game is going to be beast! The included artists list is daunting to say the least. This is going to be hands down the best setlist a music game has ever had. I'm so worried about this. HRMX better announce RB3 soon, because with GH5 being (potentiallyt) this great, the rythm-game rivalry is swaying heavily in Activisions favor. Please...RB3 ASAP!!!

[Alright_Computer]

This.

You messed up the multi-quote, but your point still stands, I guess.

[gosox333]

I really want to call you a 5 letter word that starts with an "I" and ends in a "T" because that is truly what you are.

Also, you're arrogant. And I hate arrogant people with a passion. So you could say I hate you.

Name calling NEVER helps anything over the internet. It only turns other, previously un-involved people against you.

Seriously, chill out.

[macamatic]

Geez, A Perfect Circle and Darkest Hour were sells already, but now Children of Bodom? I'm in.


You darn skippy my friend. I just hope it's a good Bush and Perfect Circle song like Machine Head and Passive. :)
I fully agree on Passive (fantastic song), even though they'll probably cut the entire outro whispering...

[Jglaubman]

Under Pressure is the only thing that interests me.

[ylowbstard]

Under Pressure is the only thing that interests me.Honestly, how is UNDER PRESSURE the only thing on the setlist thus far that intrests you? How about Muse? Dire Straits? Children of Bodom? Queens of the Stone Age? The Raconteurs? Queen? Rush? Rammstein? Sonic Youth? Thin Lizzy? Sorry, but it's just hard to believe UP is the only thing that caught your attention.

[estemshorn]

Neversoft has said that there will be a big announcement tommorow.

I'm thinking it's zeppelin, i know i don't want to give my hopes up, but if it is zeppelin, then gh5 will become the greatest game to ever exist.

you know, besides Oregon Trail :p

[Ramirez16]

Neversoft has said that there will be a big announcement tommorow.

I'm thinking it's zeppelin, i know i don't want to give my hopes up, but if it is zeppelin, then gh5 will become the greatest game to ever exist.

you know, besides Oregon Trail :pWow Oregon Trail. Anyways where did you here this from.

[Jglaubman]

Honestly, how is UNDER PRESSURE the only thing on the setlist thus far that intrests you? How about Muse? Dire Straits? Children of Bodom? Queens of the Stone Age? The Raconteurs? Queen? Rush? Rammstein? Sonic Youth? Thin Lizzy? Sorry, but it's just hard to believe UP is the only thing that caught your attention.

I guess Muse also. Not crazy about Queens of the Stone Age. RB already has Rush and Thin Lizzy. The rest I have either never heard of or don't give a crap about.

[estemshorn]

Well, Neversoft said they were going to have a big announcement (the final band making it's music video game debut) at the end of the week on the gh forums.
and Saturday is the end of the week, which is tommorow.

[Runesmith]

Well, Neversoft said they were going to have a big announcement (the final band making it's music video game debut) at the end of the week on the gh forums.
and Saturday is the end of the week, which is tommorow.

I have a funny feeling it's going to be Green Day.

Or Pink Floyd.

[estemshorn]

I have a funny feeling it's going to be Green Day.

Or Pink Floyd.

pink floyd would also be super hardcore.

green day wouldn't be as hardcore as zeppelin or floyd, but it would still be awesome.

[ylowbstard]

I guess Muse also. Not crazy about Queens of the Stone Age. RB already has Rush and Thin Lizzy. The rest I have either never heard of or don't give a crap about.Alright, atleast you added MUSE in there :)

[HPLabonte]

Most likely MMJ Songs:
I'm Amazed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2TqaOWYYgE
Evil Urges: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv7v7lQ3Gas

Possible MMJ Songs:
One big Holiday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEgkgCgRFII
Gideon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crqM-Hmx5rY
Where To Begin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIFWQUaR8wg
Mahgeetah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETQV7YODSxA

[timmay9]

pink floyd would also be super hardcore.

green day wouldn't be as hardcore as zeppelin or floyd, but it would still be awesome.

I don't want Floyd that much in a rhythm game. (and I love them)

[xXjAmEZXx]

undur presshare is confurmed

[Xander730]

i smell popcorn

[TheRedneck38]

Brand New?! win...im buying it

[Thom1234]

I hope to God that GH gets Radiohead and SLTS, as HMX doesn't seem able (are they even TRYING?) to get either.

HMX better have something EPIC coming, just to reduce how badly GH is going to murder them in the next couple of years.

WHERE ARE THE BIG BANDS, HMX? Sure, we have the Beatles, Maiden and Green Day, but those are second tier compared to everything GH is getting.

I almost feel sorry for HMX.

(above post was somewhat sarcastic. GH is going to MURDER RB though.)

[xXjAmEZXx]

http://community.guitarhero.com/forums/70915/forum_topics/1015954

this smells like teen spirit


see wut i did thur?


i have a feeling the rush song will be tom sawyer and the nirvana song may be in bloom. but i dont want them cuz i has them in rb

[Thom1234]

http://community.guitarhero.com/forums/70915/forum_topics/1015954

this smells like teen spirit

If that is SLTS; awesome. You snooze, you lose, HMX.

Another fine testament to the idiocy of the average GH-fanboy-er

I wish I could answer but I am just in awe of those graphics. Looks insane.
I actually LOL'd at that.

[bodzhar]

what muse songs are there

[instantdeath999]

WHERE ARE THE BIG BANDS, HMX? Sure, we have the Beatles, Maiden and Green Day, but those are second tier compared to everything GH is getting.



Going purely by the definition of "big band", RB has THE biggest band. The Beatles are the highest selling band worldwide.

And I didn't even know we were getting Green Day.

[Thom1234]

Going purely by the definition of "big band", RB has THE biggest band. The Beatles are the highest selling band worldwide.

And I didn't even know we were getting Green Day.

I was being sarcastic there.

Also, Green Day leaked with RB:Unplugged, so it's just a rumour... but very very very likely.

[zack10house]

I didn't even know we were getting Green Day.

17 Tracks are rumored, sadly none of the are from 21st Century Breakdown

[instantdeath999]

17 Tracks are rumored, sadly none of the are from 21st Century Breakdown

That's cool, I guess. I'm not a huge fan, so I can't go into any kind of lengthy discussion about them, but I think while 21st Century Breakdown is one of their best as an album, it's singles aren't as strong as AI or Dookie, so it's not a huge loss for me.

And I don't even mean it in the "it's a rock opera so the songs are meant to go together" way. Just the album is more consistent and flows better than most of their others, but it doesn't have a Basket Case or Boulevard of Broken Dreams (big singles).

I've only heard it once though. If we were getting a Green Day album, I would probably want 21CB, for the reasons above.

[xXjAmEZXx]

what muse songs are there

plug in baby is the rumoured muse song

[xXjAmEZXx]

if this game has wonderboy or beezleboss im going to cream.

[Ferocious Q]

Gh can shove it.

[Thom1234]

17 Tracks are rumored, thankfully none of the are from 21st Century Breakdown
Fix'd.

[oogabooha]

I was on the whole GH5 train until they announced only some DLC compatible, and when HMX announced IRON MAIDEN

[estemshorn]

th big announcement will be announced around 6:00 (EDT)

[Thom1234]

th big announcement will be announced around 6:00 (EDT)
Radiohead pl0x.

I'm certain it won't be Floyd or Zeppelin.

[Ramirez16]

th big announcement will be announced around 6:00 (EDT)
EXCLUSIVE: 3 More Bands for Guitar Hero 5! (http://community.guitarhero.com/news_posts/226)

Neversoft (http://community.guitarhero.com/accounts/profile/323529) - 05/30/09
We are excited to announce exclusively here on the community site, 3 more bands that will be joining the Guitar Hero 5 setlist.

We know people have been checking out our last.fm station and looking for clues to try and figure out which bands are going to be in 5.

We told everyone a big announcement is coming... so here goes!

Drum roll please...

And the bands that we get to announce exclusively are:

Thrice
Sunny Day Real Estate

and wait for it...

Megadeth!!!!!!!!!!!!

\M/

Awesome, Neversoft....I guess

[tridentgum0]

Children of Bodom and Megadeth. DAMMIT RILES!!!!!!!! I'll have to try to pick this up, release is two days before my birthday.

[toymachineSH]

Arctic Monkeys, Rose Hill Drive, Darker My Love, Jeff Beck, Love and Rockets, The Duke Spirit, King Crimson, T.Rex, Gov’t Mule, Eagles of Death Metal!

KING ****ING CRIMSON

[timmay9]

If SDRE is exclusive than that is a kick in the crotch.

[tridentgum0]

KING ****ING CRIMSON

*scrapes jaw off of floor*

[timmay9]

At least King Crimson and Jeff Beck aren't exclusives. Maybe what they meant is that those specific songs are exclusive, not the artists.

[FlyGuyLXI]

http://community.guitarhero.com/forums/70915/forum_topics/1015954

this smells like teen spirit


see wut i did thur?


i have a feeling the rush song will be tom sawyer and the nirvana song may be in bloom. but i dont want them cuz i has them in rb

*sigh* You are probably right since GH does have a knack for using songs already on RB. I just hope the Screaming Trees song is not "Nearly Lost You," Duran Duran's not any of the three on RB, or Bush's not "The Chemicals Between Us," - my least favorite Bush song.

[j_dub_rules]

KING ****ING CRIMSON

Sums it up pretty nicely, hopefully coming to a RB near you!

[Lizard_King]

i dont see the doors on that list, looks like there not exclusive,yesssss

[classicrockdude]

:(Danm, i see Jeff Beck and Peter Frampton on the list:(

[j_dub_rules]

Looking through the artists again, and is that right, only 2 female fronted bands? Not a very good selling point to the casual buyer...

[instantdeath999]

EXCLUSIVE: 3 More Bands for Guitar Hero 5! (http://community.guitarhero.com/news_posts/226)

Neversoft (http://community.guitarhero.com/accounts/profile/323529) - 05/30/09
We are excited to announce exclusively here on the community site, 3 more bands that will be joining the Guitar Hero 5 setlist.

We know people have been checking out our last.fm station and looking for clues to try and figure out which bands are going to be in 5.

We told everyone a big announcement is coming... so here goes!

Drum roll please...

And the bands that we get to announce exclusively are:

Thrice
Sunny Day Real Estate

and wait for it...

Megadeth!!!!!!!!!!!!

\M/

Awesome, Neversoft....I guess

Wow, Sunny Day Real Estate is a surprise.

[Ramirez16]

*sigh* You are probably right since GH does have a knack for using songs already on RB. I just hope the Screaming Trees song is not "Nearly Lost You," Duran Duran's not any of the three on RB, or Bush's not "The Chemicals Between Us," - my least favorite Bush song.I hope they don't have the same any song but there will be. I'm almost positive that Nearly Lost You will be on there because there's really not anything else they did.

[instantdeath999]

I hope they don't have the same any song but there will be. I'm almost positive that Nearly Lost You will be on there because there's really not anything else they did.

Screaming Trees have plenty of awesome songs, but Nearly Lost You is really the only known one.

I've said it before, but I really have to express my surprise at Elliot Smith. Jeff Beck also surprised me.

[timmay9]

:(Danm, i see Jeff Beck and Peter Frampton on the list:(

That should be a good thing. And I know for sure that Peter Frampton has no problem with Viacom (I'm not saying I know he has already licensed music, because I honestly don't know).

[Thom1234]

Depending on what NS meant in that statement...

Megadeth EXCLUSIVE!?!?!?!
Dave Mustaine you ****ing sell-out. (If MD are now GH-Exclusive)

or...

Hope it's Hangar 18. (If they aren't GH exclusive. Maybe they mean they're the first to deliver the news. I sure as hell hope so.)

[DrumStix]

Dude, what happened to my thread?

:confused:

[j_dub_rules]

Depending on what NS meant in that statement...

Megadeth EXCLUSIVE!?!?!?!
Dave Mustaine you ****ing sell-out. (If MD are now GH-Exclusive)

or...

Hope it's Hangar 18. (If they aren't GH exclusive. Maybe they mean they're the first to deliver the news. I sure as hell hope so.)

Definetly not exclusive. It was an exclusive announcement to the GH community website, thankfully

[timmay9]

Depending on what NS meant in that statement...

Megadeth EXCLUSIVE!?!?!?!
Dave Mustaine you ****ing sell-out. (If MD are now GH-Exclusive)

or...

Hope it's Hangar 18. (If they aren't GH exclusive. Maybe they mean they're the first to deliver the news. I sure as hell hope so.)

Based on the phrasing, that is what it appears to be. Sunny Day Real Estate would be a weird band to try to lock up as an exclusive (even though I am fond of them).

[Thom1234]

Based on the phrasing, that is what it appears to be. Sunny Day Real Estate would be a weird band to try to lock up as an exclusive (even though I am fond of them).

I agree. SDRE aren't a "Brand recognition" band like Hendrix, Metallica, Aerosmith, Eagles, Van Halen and The Beatles which actually are exclusives. Neither are Thrice or Megadeth. (Don't get me wrong, they're amazing, but ask a regular person whether they know Metallica or Megadeth, and the answer will almost certainly be that they know Metallica, but don't know Megadeth.).

[tridentgum0]

The Beatles

Not exclusive to Nevervision. They're getting their own RB for Christ's sake.

[timmay9]

I agree. SDRE aren't a "Brand recognition" band like Hendrix, Metallica, Aerosmith, Eagles, Van Halen and The Beatles which actually are exclusives. Neither are Thrice or Megadeth. (Don't get me wrong, they're amazing, but ask a regular person whether they know Metallica or Megadeth, and the answer will almost certainly be that they know Metallica, but don't know Megadeth.).

Sunny Day Real Estate is pretty far from a "recognizable" band. Being one of the bands who laid the groundwork for all emo bands to come doesn't usually equate to success/recognition.

[Thom1234]

tridentgum0; They're exclusive to HMX.

Timmay09; That's what I said in my post; lrn2read.

[Ralphy2009]

Well, Neversoft said they were going to have a big announcement (the final band making it's music video game debut) at the end of the week on the gh forums.
and Saturday is the end of the week, which is tommorow.

I see all of the artists are confirmed in the first post now, right? Which band was it?

[ylowbstard]

Upon looking at the official GH5 site, I'm kind of disappointed that Shiny Toy Guns (Ghost Town), MIA, and Alter Bridge are nowhere to be seen. I'm glad EVE 6 is gone, but where are the others?

[Ramirez16]

Megadeth isn't exclusive the announcement was exclusive on the site.

[HPLabonte]

I'm prayin HMX can get some of these guys in Rock Band, if not, it looks like I'm going to be buying GH5

looking forward to:
Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire
Tom Petty - Runnin' Down A Dream
Bob Dylan - All Along the Watchtower
Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire
The White Stripes - Blue Orchid
Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil
-Arctic Monkeys
-Iggy Pop
-The Police
-Elton John
-TV On The Radio
-My Morning Jacket
-Kaiser Chiefs
-Weezer
-Queen & David Bowie (Under Pressure?)
-Smashing Pumpkins
-David Bowie
-Dire Straits
-Sublime
-Queens of the Stone Age
-Rush
-Band of Horses
-Blink 182
-Blur
-Rose Hill Drive
-The Duke Spirit,
-King Crimson
-T.Rex,
-Gov’t Mule

[FlyGuyLXI]

I just saw The Cramps on the list too. Sweet :D

[Thom1234]

-T.Rex,
AND OTHER STUFF
Notice how a lot of the songs that were released as DLC after GHWT was announced were from GH:WT? The same will happen with this. I'm really hoping for T. Rex and MMJ especially.

[Hungryfreak]

Only bands I've got interest in:

Bob Dylan* (song is 'meh')
Johnny Cash
Rolling Stones*
Santana
Iggy Pop-
Sonic Youth*
Queen-
David Bowie*
The Sword-
Rush**
Iron Maiden**
Public Enemy
Megadeth**
King Crimson (the only one I would be really excited for)

-Bands that Harmonix has had (including their time with the GH series)
* Bands that Rock Band already has
** Bands that Rock Band has that have a lot of RB content

They've managed to underwhelm me.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

I'm surprised Robert Fripp caved in. I took him as a prude.

[Ultimatum]

He's ridiculously uptight. They might have got him to cave by showing the impact it has made on the current generation by inspiring them to play music.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

He's ridiculously uptight. They might have got him to cave by showing the impact it has made on the current generation by inspiring them to play music.

Or they payed him a lot of money.

[Ultimatum]

I don't see Fripp as the sort of person to be swayed easily by money.

[woofmix]

Just in case anyone is wondering how we got the King Crimson details, Robert Fripp said in his own blog that it's coming
http://www.dgmlive.com/diaries.htm?artist=&show=&member=3&entry=14038

Also, they got Muse, looks like I'm picking this one up.

[frosty21]

Wow.

If they manage to fix the vocals system and make the effort on Wii to make the RB hardware work, I may give Activision another chance.

[CommonCriminal]

I would have thought Stone Roses would be in this game, since they've been in the past two, but oh well. No Franz, either. I can deal with it. The bands so far are amazing and anything with David Bowie, Queen, Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, The Police, Muse, and The Killers and so many more of these epic bands makes an automatic win list. I seriously hope they pick the right songs.

[woofmix]

Looks like Activision have officially announced all of the bands in the game. Go here http://gh5.guitarhero.com/ answer the questions and you will see all the bands in the game.

[SonicRocker15X]

Looks like Activision have officially announced all of the bands in the game. Go here http://gh5.guitarhero.com/ answer the questions and you will see all the bands in the game.

All but ONE. We're at 84/85.

[Ultimatum]

It better be Rick Astley.

[Thom1234]

Nope. All 85 Bands announced.

I hope Jimmy by M.I.A. is DLC.

As for the artists announced; pretty good, but nothing RB couldn't pull off.

At least the charts are going to be better than what RB have.

[SonicRocker15X]

Looks like Activision have officially announced all of the bands in the game. Go here http://gh5.guitarhero.com/ answer the questions and you will see all the bands in the game.

I just counted that list... and I probably counted wrong: I saw 104 artists. :p
EDIT: I recounted and saw 84...


Also, if they're all announced which band is this list (http://community.guitarhero.com/forums/70915/forum_topics/1014054) missing that's caused the entire GH forum to go "OMFG WHAT'S THE LAST BAND"?

[HPLabonte]

Notice how a lot of the songs that were released as DLC after GHWT was announced were from GH:WT? The same will happen with this. I'm really hoping for T. Rex and MMJ especially.

The only thing that's gonna stop me from buying GH5 is the Jacket, Duke Spirit, T. Rex, Band of Horses and Elton John songs coming out for RB, then I'd just rent GH5 for the rest.

I'm hoping RB can score multiple MMJ songs, hopefully One Big Holiday
and/or Steam Engine.

[gosox333]

So earlier I heard that Neversoft was supposed to announce the last "new to rhythm games" band today.

Has that happened yet?

[CommonCriminal]

Official List from GH Website. I bolded the bands I'm excited about.

3 Doors Down
A Perfect Circle
AFI
Arctic Monkeys
Attack! Attack! UK
Band Of Horses
Beastie Boys
Beck
Billy Idol
Billy Squier
Blink-182
Blur
Bob Dylan
Bon Jovi
Brand New
Bush
Children Of Bodom
Coldplay
Darker My Love
Darkest Hour
David Bowie
Deep Purple
Dire Straits
Duran Duran
Eagles Of Death Metal
Elliott Smith
Elton John
Face To Face
Garbage
Gorillaz
Gov't Mule
Grand Funk Railroad
Iggy Pop
Iron Maiden
Jeff Beck
Jimmy Eat World
John Mellencamp
Johnny Cash
Kaiser Chiefs
King Crimson
Kings Of Leon
Kiss
Love and Rockets
Megadeth
Mötley Crüe
Muse
My Morning Jacket
Nirvana
No Doubt
Peter Frampton
Public Enemy Featuring Zakk Wylde
Queen & David Bowie
Queens Of The Stone Age
Rammstein
Rose Hill Drive
Rush
Santana
Scars On Broadway
Screaming Trees
Smashing Pumpkins
Sonic Youth
Spacehog
Stevie Wonder
Sublime
Sunny Day Real Estate
T. Rex
The Bronx
The Derek Trucks Band
The Duke Spirit
The Killers
The Police
The Raconteurs
The Rolling Stones
The Sword
The White Stripes
Thin Lizzy
Thrice
Tom Petty
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
TV On The Radio
Vampire Weekend
Weezer
Wild Cherry
Wolfmother

[SonicRocker15X]

So earlier I heard that Neversoft was supposed to announce the last "new to rhythm games" band today.

Has that happened yet?

Rb forums say 85/85 confirmed, GH forums say 84/85 confirmed.

^ I count 84 on that list...

[Thom1234]

Rb forums say 85/85 confirmed, GH forums say 84/85 confirmed.

^ I count 84 on that list...
84 Announced.
Who will be the final band?
Let the speculating begin!

[gosox333]

84 Announced.
Who will be the final band?
Let the speculating begin!

Led Zepplin :cool:

Yes, I'm serious.

[SonicRocker15X]

84 Announced.
Who will be the final band?
Let the speculating begin!

*begins crossing fingers and chanting "Pink Floyd" repeatedly*

[Thom1234]

Led Zepplin :cool:

Yes, I'm serious.
Nah.

They.

Will.

Never.

Be.

In.

Music.

Games.

EVAR.

I think it'll be Radiohead, which sucks for RB'ers.

Floyd would NOT work in Rock Band.

[tridentgum0]

@ CC, you seem to have fogotten to bold CoB and Megadeth, along with The Sword and Tom Petty.

[Thom1234]

Didn't they say the big announce would be at 5:00 EST? That's in 3 minutes if my time zones are correct. (Which they likely aren't.)

[tridentgum0]

Didn't they say the big announce would be at 5:00 EST? That's in 3 minutes if my time zones are correct.

It's 6 EST.

[SonicRocker15X]

Didn't they say the big announce would be at 5:00 EST? That's in 3 minutes if my time zones are correct.

It's 5:58 EST right now.

[Thom1234]

It's 5:58 EST right now.
So big announcement in 1 minute then.
I'm ashamed to say this... but I'm excited.

[FlyGuyLXI]

I just saw The Cramps on the list too. Sweet :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Guitar_Hero_5&diff=293345684&oldid=293344476 -edit reverted, I was fed vandalism, aww :(

[tridentgum0]

So big announcement in 1 minute then.
I'm ashamed to say this... but I'm excited.

It's past 5 EST by an hour.

[SonicRocker15X]

So big announcement in 1 minute then.
I'm ashamed to say this... but I'm excited.

You needn't be ashamed, this is a good setlist.
Also, so far, nothing on twitter or GH coummunity.

^ that too.

[Thom1234]

It's past 5 EST by an hour.
Announcement was actually 6 EST.
Nothing Yet, though.

Everyone on the GH forums seems to be a complete idiot. A lot of them have that pathetic "92% of kids listen to rap..." crap in their signatures. That infuriates me.

[gosox333]

Where was this announcement being announced?

[SonicRocker15X]

Where was this announcement being announced?

Not on Twitter, apparently, or the GH community... Either that or someone is late, and SO fired.

[moose39]

If it's Zeppelin, I'm going to urinate a squirrel.

[gosox333]

Not on Twitter, apparently, or the GH community... Either that or someone is late, and SO fired.

Yeah, I'm keeping an eye out on scorehero, but nothing there either.

I see a VERY epic Rick Rolling opportunity here..........

[Thom1234]

If it's Zeppelin, I'm going to urinate a squirrel.
No.

Whatever it is, it's 10 minutes late being announced.

[SonicRocker15X]

Yeah, I'm keeping an eye out on scorehero, but nothing there either.

I see a VERY epic Rick Rolling opportunity here..........

I'd do that on the GH forums but I'd get banned, and I actually want to keep a ban-free record.

[DethBoxx]

-25% Of the setlist is composed of songs from the last 18 months
-50% Of the setlist is composed of songs from the last Decade.



That's not exactly something they should be bragging about IMO.

[jrcronlakers]

If it is Led or Pink it's a good thing. GH can get there one song and HMX can give a pack as DLC. Win win for everybody.

[moose39]

No.

Whatever it is, it's 10 minutes late being announced.

Ah, the usual "IT'S 7:14 HARMONIX!!!!" routine.


If it is Led or Pink it's a good thing. GH can get there one song and HMX can give a pack as DLC. Win win for everybody.

I doubt that. Depending on the band, they usually either get one or two songs, or an entire pack. (see: Steely Dan and blink-182).

[Thom1234]

If it is Led or Pink it's a good thing. GH can get there one song and HMX can give a pack as DLC. Win win for everybody.
Do you really think GH wouldn't get those bands as exclusives? Seriously, GH would never give HMX the chance to upstage the like that.

[jrcronlakers]

Do you really think GH wouldn't get those bands as exclusives? Seriously, GH would never give HMX the chance to upstage the like that.

But they could be an exclusive song. That I can live with. Crosses fingers.

[Thom1234]

But they could be an exclusive song. That I can live with. Crosses fingers.
GH aren't stupid. If they were going to get Led Zep or Floyd they'd Aerosmith/Metallica/Eagles/Van Halen, them and get them FULLY exclusive.

[moose39]

But they could be an exclusive song. That I can live with. Crosses fingers.

In terms of Zeppelin, if it isn't Darlene or Hot Dog, it's a bad thing.

As for Pink Floyd, there's numerous songs that I wouldn't care to be in GH, my only exceptions being Run Like Hell and Brick in the Wall pt. 2.

Plus, if HMX or NS landed either of these bands, they'd make them exclusive. Activision is spending their money on numerous million dollar games, while HMX is being left in the cold while MTV is blowing their money on Cribs and other horrible reality shows.

[jrcronlakers]

GH aren't stupid. If they were going to get Led Zep or Floyd they'd Aerosmith/Metallica/Eagles/Van Halen, them and get them FULLY exclusive.

I know I am just hoping they are smart enough to realize there is more to be made with being available to all games.

[moose39]

I know I am just hoping they are smart enough to realize there is more to be made with being available to all games.

Oh contraire! Corporations ARE smart, and the DUMB thing to do is share a massive customer with the competition.

Morals and ethics are unheard of in business.

If you had two pears, and someone you hated had two pears, and you came across a third pear, would you cut that pear in half and give half to them?

[Ultimatum]

Oh contraire! Corporations ARE smart, and the DUMB thing to do is share a massive customer with the competition.

Morals and ethics are unheard of in business.

If you had two pears, and someone you hated had two pears, and you came across a third pear, would you cut that pear in half and give half to them?

Neither. I would take the seeds from the pear and grow more pears.

[moose39]

Neither. I would take the seeds from the pear and grow more pears.

You, sir, are a goddamn genius. I'm impressed, I never would have thought of that. No sarcasm intended at all. I'm not lying.

See people? THAT'S the kind of person you want running a multibillion dollar corporation like Activision. Or at least that's kind of person that should...

[CommonCriminal]

I think the last band is The Stone Roses.

[CheezerRox]

I sure hope that the NIRVANA song isn't "Teen Spirit." It'd be a waste. Something from In Utero, please! Nevermind is the only record from them to get noticed, when really it's the least "NIRVANA" album.

[Ultimatum]

I like SLTS, though.

It's a blast to play on drums, too.

[RicoTheAwesomeCat]

Did anyone else notice that the Arctic Monkeys are on there twice?

[timmay9]

I like SLTS, though.

It's a blast to play on drums, too.

This is true. While it's fun to rag on, drums would be fantastic. I like how Tom Petty has two songs.

[Ultimatum]

I'd probably never play it on GH if it was on there, however. My poor piece of plastic probably wouldn't be able to handle it. I have a special connection with that song because it is the first I ever learned on drums, and I play that thing as hard as I can.

[timmay9]

I'd probably never play it on GH if it was on there, however. My poor piece of plastic probably wouldn't be able to handle it. I have a special connection with that song because it is the first I ever learned on drums, and I play that thing as hard as I can.

Trying to be a heavy-hitter, eh?:p

[toymachineSH]

I updated the setlist from http://gh5.guitarhero.com

[thedaniel]

I hope they don't announce anything right at the end that will cause me to end up buying this. So far though, I think I should be able to hold off.

[timmay9]

I updated the setlist from http://gh5.guitarhero.com

I lol'd at TV on the Radio being on the list of bands making their rhythm game debut.

[Ultimatum]

Trying to be a heavy-hitter, eh?:p

Grohl's my primary influence, Vinnie Appice ranks pretty high up there too.

My friend told me that I'm the only person that he's seen that can play that song with the sort of power Grohl has (I'm sure there are others, though), but I can't really replicate that with headphones, or they might fly off haha

[CheezerRox]

I like SLTS, though.

It's a blast to play on drums, too.

It's a good song, don't get me wrong, it's just nothing compared to the rest of their discography, really. It's just not NIRVANA. It's a Pixies cover-band.

Anyway, of course it's all my opinion. More power to those who disagree.

[Ultimatum]

Yeah, there are definitely songs that would fit the whole band better that showcase all of the members, such as Lounge Act, Scentless Apprentice, and Radio Friendly Unit Shifter.

[timmay9]

One thing that is scary is that there is no Jimi Hendrix on there yet, maybe giving validity to Slash's statements.

[CommonCriminal]

Did they announce the last band, yet?

[estemshorn]

Did they announce the last band, yet?

i don't think so.

lemme check.




nope.

[timmay9]

Did they announce the last band, yet?

I highly doubt it will be Stone Roses. Though it would be nice.

[tridentgum0]

This game has Tom Petty, Children of Bodom (spare AYDY? and they're a favorite of mine), King Crimson, and Megadeth. I'm in.

[CommonCriminal]

I highly doubt it will be Stone Roses. Though it would be nice.

I only say that because of a website that had them already had them listed to be in the game.

[gosox333]

I can honestly say that, given the situation we're in, if Neversoft announces Rick Astley as the last artist, then they become gods in my eyes.

Best Rick Roll. Ever.

[estemshorn]

I can honestly say that, given the situation we're in, if Neversoft announces Rick Astley as the last artist, then they become gods in my eyes.

Best Rick Roll. Ever.

This.

[Runesmith]

Love and Rockets /and/ T. Rex? I'm really surprised Nevervision are actually including a goth band (L&R) in the setlist. Chances are they're going to pick something like So Alive, though, which is one of their less gothy and more psychedelic/post-punk tunes. Still, I'm quite impressed with this selection. HMX is awesome at selecting music, but the lack of real goth in RB is absolutely pathetic.

Would anyone be kind enough to provide a link to the pages where these two artists were announced?

[SonicRocker15X]

I can honestly say that, given the situation we're in, if Neversoft announces Rick Astley as the last artist, then they become gods in my eyes.

Best Rick Roll. Ever.

Absolutely.

[CommonCriminal]

Love and Rockets /and/ T. Rex? I'm really surprised Nevervision are actually including a goth band (L&R) in the setlist. Chances are they're going to pick something like So Alive, though, which is one of their less gothy and more psychedelic/post-punk tunes. Still, I'm quite impressed with this selection. HMX is awesome at selecting music, but the lack of real goth in RB is absolutely pathetic.

Would anyone be kind enough to provide a link to the pages where these two artists were announced?

http://gh5.guitarhero.com/about.php

[Runesmith]

http://gh5.guitarhero.com/about.php

Thank you for the link.

Really curious to see what the selections for T. Rex and Love and Rockets are.

[CommonCriminal]

Thank you for the link.

Really curious to see what the selections for T. Rex and Love and Rockets are.

I really hope they don't redo "Bang a Gong". Even though it's awesome, and it would be nice to play the original, I would much prefer some new material. "20th Century Boy" or "Ballrooms of Mars" would be cool.

[estemshorn]

when is the last new band supposed to be announced?

[Runesmith]

I really hope they don't redo "Bang a Gong". Even though it's awesome, and it would be nice to play the original, I would much prefer some new material. "20th Century Boy" or "Ballrooms of Mars" would be cool.

Me too. "20th Century Boy" seems like the most likely pick outside "Bang a Gong", though.

However, I'm glad to know that T. Rex master tracks actually exist and work in these rhythm games.

[LegendofRock3021]

That's not exactly something they should be bragging about IMO.

I agree, the songs should be balanced throughout the decades. The setlist is looking pretty good so far, hopefully Nevervision ends up choosing good songs though.

[timmay9]

I'm surprised they are including disco in the game.

[gosox333]

when is the last new band supposed to be announced?

About three and a half hours ago. :/

[bootz0rs]

The screenshot of Smells Like Teen Spirit could easily be Everybody Get Dangerous by Weezer, plus that was in GHOT:MH

[Metal_Man]

YAY!

I don't see Dream Theater on that list. :)

Dream Theater album for Rock band CONFIRMED!
w00t now we just got to know which one my moneys on Train of Thought or A Change of Seasons

[xxpigxx]

I hope HMX gets a few of those bands . . .

If not, I will be a sad piggy.

[timmay9]

Why does it matter if all these bands come to Rock Band or not? There are thousands of bands out there that aren't on the list and would fit perfect, while remaining popular or influential.

[SonicRocker15X]

Why does it matter if all these bands come to Rock Band or not? There are thousands of bands out there that aren't on the list and would fit perfect, while remaining popular or influential.

It matters because:

They know HMX has a good chance of releasing multiple tracks
They like the visual style/timing window of RB more
They have sworn an oath against GH

One of those. I'll be getting GH5 myself, but I hope RB gets more Gorillaz more than I hope GH gets more from them.

[xxpigxx]

Why does it matter if all these bands come to Rock Band or not? There are thousands of bands out there that aren't on the list and would fit perfect, while remaining popular or influential.

Because

1.) Those are bands that I like

2.) I would like to support HMX

3.) I refuse to support the pompous asses at Activision/Neversoft

Get it?

[timmay9]

Because

1.) Those are bands that I like

2.) I would like to support HMX

3.) I refuse to support the pompous asses at Activision/Neversoft

Get it?

There are so many good bands out there left untapped. Why release the same songs?

[Runesmith]

There are so many good bands out there left untapped. Why release the same songs?

Because I really, really want Love & Rockets, Grand Funk Railroad, Queen, more David Bowie, more Bob Dylan, and more T. Rex. :p

[timmay9]

Because I really, really want Love & Rockets, Grand Funk Railroad, Queen, more David Bowie, more Bob Dylan, and more T. Rex. :p

I'm not saying I don't want those bands at all. I actually want every single band you listed. I'm just saying that people that go "If you don't get these bands, then I am abandoning Rock Band."

[DrumStix]

This.


Double this.

Rick-rolls make me wanna punch my computer screen in. :mad:

[afterstasis]

I'm not saying I don't want those bands at all. I actually want every single band you listed. I'm just saying that people that go "If you don't get these bands, then I am abandoning Rock Band."

if by "abandoning rock band" you mean "renting the next GH game"... :p

[xxpigxx]

I never said I was abandoning RB . . . just that I would be a sad piggy

[timmay9]

if by "abandoning rock band" you mean "renting the next GH game"... :p

I'm not ready to even rent it until I see charts and specific songs. If the Bowie track is something like Fame, it has 21st Century Schizoid Man, and a damn good Jeff Beck song, I might consider it. So far I see very little punk, though I do applaud them for getting disco and a goth band.

[ylowbstard]

Where is this so called announcement. Activision announces the time of the announcement; We wait; We're left out to dry; I honestly expect to be rick rolled now!

Though it may not be an Astley song, maybe it'll be something along the lines of The Spice Girls, Backstreet boys, N*SYNC, or... Ricky Martin!

[HPLabonte]

I never said I was abandoning Rock Band, either, i'm just gonna by GH5, that's all, I'm sitting next to two MMJ Posters, and my MMJ Records are scattered amongst my sound system, I play these games for the music, and I'm really excited to see my favorite band of the last 25 years finally get some rhythym game recognition.

I have a pre-order down for Beatles Rock Band, and am really excited for that, but to see Band of Horses, MMJ, and Duke Spirit on the GH5 list, (3 of my favorite bands of the decade) i'm really excited for GH5, as well!

[toymachineSH]

ok guys it's look like there might only be 84 bands

http://kotaku.com/5273472/rumor-brit-music-mag-names-guitar-hero-5-band-list

[beefigursk]

I am extremely ****ing pissed. I really, truly despise the current Guitar Hero franchise for A) oversaturating the market with these games, B) relentless promotion almost everywhere I turn and C) in my opinion having a game far inferior to Rock Band, for it's gameplay engine and it's lack of community as compared to Harmonix's relationship.

BUT THESE GUYS GET EVERY ****ING BAND I'D KILL FOR!!!!

Arctic Monkeys, B.R.M.C. (on GH:WT), Runnin' Down A Dream, Raconteurs, The Sword, Queen, Eagles of Death Metal, etc. etc.

FML, I will not cave for this though. I just hope Harmonix has some 1080 tricks up it's perverbial sleeve.

[toymachineSH]

what if they got Mr. Bungle?

[Ragin_Caucasion]

Damn. A lot of really good bands I like on there (COUGH. COUGH. MUSE. COUGH. COUGH.), but I expect this'll be like World Tour where it sounds good on paper, but just isn't that fun to play. But still, Plug-In Baby?!?! Guitar Hero keeps on getting so much Muse... Maybe one day we'll get more Muse DLC...

Who knows, though, maybe Neversoft got their game together on this one. GH: Metallica certainly showed signs of improvement in the Guitar Hero franchise. I'll wait for the reviews/playing this at a friends house.

And this just makes me wish for a Rock Band 3 even more now. :( I just love the variety of songs you get with a disc release and all the new features that can be added.

[kingtonyx]

One thing I'm semi-confused about... first they say it will be over 50% from this decade, and 25% from the last two years or so. Then, I look over the list of bands and wonder exactly what tracks they can use? There are a ton of older bands there, or bands who had their best success in the 90s and prior.

I can basically pick out a couple of tracks based on the 25% recent thing. The 3DD track will probably be "It's Not My Time" and JEW will provide "Big Casino" or "Always Be". Weezer track will be from the Red album... Killers will probably be "Spaceman".

[ylowbstard]

I am extremely ****ing pissed. I really, truly despise the current Guitar Hero franchise for A) oversaturating the market with these games, B) relentless promotion almost everywhere I turn...When you think about it, the whole oversaturating of the market by the Guitar Hero Franchise has been blown WAY overboad. Sure, they've got more on-disc games than Rock band, most notably the One-band focused Metallica and Aerosmith, but the series doesn't have that much DLC. Rockband on the other hand would rather focus on DLC (including full album downloads) than on disc expansions (although they've put out AC/DC Live which was way overpriced, and the different volumes track packs). They've also got Lego Rock Band coming out and THE BEATLES (which I can't wait for). So in the end, they have different methods of delivering their products, and to call GH oversaturating just isn't the case (as of yet). When LRB and The Beatles comes out, many may accuse HRMX of the same thing, which would be false aswell.

As for the relentless promotion, I completely agree with you. But this is a business, so even though it may get annoying, it's just the name of the game!

[timmay9]

what if they got Mr. Bungle?
Then I might have to rent it.


One thing I'm semi-confused about... first they say it will be over 50% from this decade, and 25% from the last two years or so. Then, I look over the list of bands and wonder exactly what tracks they can use? There are a ton of older bands there, or bands who had their best success in the 90s and prior.

I can basically pick out a couple of tracks based on the 25% recent thing. The 3DD track will probably be "It's Not My Time" and JEW will provide "Big Casino" or "Always Be". Weezer track will be from the Red album... Killers will probably be "Spaceman".

The Public Enemy track will technically be in the past 18 months, and I'm guessing the Sonic Youth track will be from their new album, same with Muse.

[CloudWolf]

The last band is obviously the Foo Fighters. Otherwise GH5 would be the first big game in a music game franchise (not counting GH:A, 80's and the Beatles) without the Foo Fighters since GH1 :eek:

[Llamaaction]

They have Frampton AND Jeff Beck! *cries*

[LibertineStripes]

Best video game set list today.

Pretty sweet.

[jr174200]

Best video game set list today.

Pretty sweet.

What is the setlist? Looks like a bunch of artists to me ...

Waiting to see the song choices before I flip out.

[LibertineStripes]

Based on the artists...

I don't think they'll mess up the song choices too much.

[Disturbedmck]

Got some SOLID bands...song selection will be the key.

[nicko68]

Just support both franchises and you don't have to worry about who gets what songs. I buy every RB and GH game, and don't end up being ticked off that the other gets songs you want.

[Skode]

Got some SOLID bands...song selection will be the key.

I could not have put it better myself but i get the feeling there will as ever be a lot of overlapping with the song choices i me i personally think that 3 Doors Down will be announced as Kryponite and Tv on the Radio will be Wolf Like Me. This loses a lot of the GH5 appeal for me as i will no doubt have already downloaded and played them to death since on Rock Band.

Queen with David Bowie = Under Pressure surely

[Mithrandir88]

Anyone notice the Lack of Aerosmith, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Paramore, and Rage Against the Machine??(i know there are a couple other exclusive bands or characters i missed) Those are all exclusive bands they have or bands that had member/s from the band in gh games and they have no songs in GH5.

[DrumStix]

Here's my dream setlist!

( I know, this is not The Ultimate Setlist . . . )


Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
Gov't Mule - High And Mighty
AFI - The Boy Who Destroyed The World
3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right ( To Party )
Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself
Blur - Song 2
Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
Megadeth - Holy Wars

[Thom1234]

I'm hoping the TVOTR song won't be Wolf Like Me, since that's already on RB. Golden Age or Halfway Home would rock mah socks.

Also, I'm sure that the Maiden song will be one of the ones HMX is releasing next week.

[LegendofRock3021]

Also, I'm sure that the Maiden song will be one of the ones HMX is releasing next week.

A bunch of people know which Iron Maiden song it is and yes it's one of the songs in the 12-pack.

[DeuceMRP]

Sure looks like i'm getting GH: 5. There's so many bands on there I like, and even without knowing what songs are coming out on it, i'm placing a pre-order ASAP. Not to mention, it's coming out September 1st.... Megadeth album September 1st,... Megadeth on GH:5.... Let's just say I have a hunch the new Megadeth album is being released as GH DLC the day of GH: 5 release. I hope this isn't true, as RB is superior to GH in all ways (Except setlist), and the new Megadeth album would be a great exclusive to RB, but if Dave Mustaine is as smart as he's shown, I guarantee he's following the same path as Metallica last year with Death Magnetic.

Not to mention, they've finished recording and are mastering the tracks right now. There's still a few months left until release. They're at the point in time where they could release it next month, but hey, why not give the folks at Guitar Hero some time to chart the songs and throw them as album DLC?


Ah, done ranting for now. It's too bad Harmonix can't work out such deals.

[kiggidykev]

You can say "oops, I missed the other thread about this (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142879)" :p

[Flawless]

If only Harmonix would work out deals to get amazing highly requested bands like Megadeth.

[DeuceMRP]

You can say "oops, I missed the other thread about this (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142879)" :p

I can say oops, didn't feel like searching for a thread already about it.

This thread is more about what i'm expecting, being the new Megadeth album having a duel release with GH, and complaining that Harmonix doesn't get such releases.

[Der_Lex]

If you're going to complain, at least do it in the right forum section. This isn't RB-related at all. Fortunatley, I could work some move and merge related mojo on it. ;)

And yes, we all know HMX can't work out great deals... we only have one measly Megadeth album and a single in the music store, and all we're getting metal-wise in the near future is some lame Iron Maiden 12-pack. :rolleyes:

As for the GH setlist... only a handful of acts in there that the RB games don't have yet (A Perfect Circle, Cash, King Crimson, Rammstein) that i'm personally excited about (granted, RB has always been closer to my personal tastes than the newer GH games as far as song selection is concerned)... and taking the rather lacklustre DLC that GH:WT has received so far, I'm not getting another GH game again just to play a couple of songs that I really like.

[DeuceMRP]

If you're going to complain, at least do it in the right forum section. This isn't RB-related at all.

And yes, we all know HMX can't work out great deals... we only have one measly Megadeth album and a single in the music store, and all we're getting metal-wise in the near future is some lame Iron Maiden 12-pack. :rolleyes:



The current Megadeth album in RB is (in my opinion) their worse. It is the worse pick Harmonix could've made for them. Peace Sells is the only good song off of the album, and i'm a HUGE Megadeth fan.

[whofan]

*Sigh*

I'm getting really tired of these constant threads, can we not keep this in one place?

RB currently has 37 of the above-mentioned artists (47 are still up in the air).

There are 3 things to consider when looking at the Guitar Hero series:

1) Are you going to be able to enjoy the songs in that gameplay? The best songs have been ruined by Guitar Hero in the past ("Beat It" was absolutely horrible on the GH engine)

2) Song selection: Yeah, the artist selection is quite impressive to most people (not to me, there's too much crap in there) but what about song choices? Neversoft does have a bit of a history of choosing the wrong songs for their game (see Queen GH Pack), and I fully suspect that they will continue that tradition with some of the more popular bands on that list.

3) Are these artists/songs going to come to RB: Chances are yes, they will come to RB eventually. Remember when everyone thought that Iron Maiden were exclusive to GH? Well that got blown out of the water. The fact that these bands are willing to talk to GH indicates that they're probably just as willing to talk to RB as well. You just have to be patient and see what RB has up it's sleeve.

[whofan]

The current Megadeth album in RB is (in my opinion) their worse. It is the worse pick Harmonix could've made for them. Peace Sells is the only good song off of the album, and i'm a HUGE Megadeth fan.
You're in the minority on that one bub.

"Peace Sells...But Who's Buying" is second only to "Rust In Peace" in terms of popularity.

[DeuceMRP]

3) Are these artists/songs going to come to RB: Chances are yes, they will come to RB eventually. Remember when everyone thought that Iron Maiden were exclusive to GH? Well that got blown out of the water. The fact that these bands are willing to talk to GH indicates that they're probably just as willing to talk to RB as well. You just have to be patient and see what RB has up it's sleeve.

Am I wrong or is this not fact:

The last Iron Maiden song in GH was in GH:2, back when Harmonix was still working on such games. Therefore theres no way anybody should have been thinking Maiden was exclusive to GH.

[kiggidykev]

Am I wrong or is this not fact:

The last Iron Maiden song in GH was in GH:2, back when Harmonix was still working on such games. Therefore theres no way anybody should have been thinking Maiden was exclusive to GH.

Close, but GH3 had a master of Number of the Beast

[DeuceMRP]

You're in the minority on that one bub.

"Peace Sells...But Who's Buying" is second only to "Rust In Peace" in terms of popularity.

You've got to be kidding me... Mustaine's voice is ridiculous in Peace Sells. It doesn't give him the justice he deserves. My friend said it sounded like complete **** the first time he heard the album... then I played Sleepwalker and he said there's no way that's the same singer.


just making a point is all.

[DeuceMRP]

Close, but GH3 had a master of Number of the Beast

Thought it was the same cover as RB had... i'm wrong then

[whofan]

Thought it was the same cover as RB had... i'm wrong then
and GH: Smash Hits has the master for "The Trooper" as well.

[whofan]

You've got to be kidding me... Mustaine's voice is ridiculous in Peace Sells. It doesn't give him the justice he deserves. My friend said it sounded like complete **** the first time he heard the album... then I played Sleepwalker and he said there's no way that's the same singer.


just making a point is all.
What point is it that you are making? That you personally don't like the album? I don't think that's really relevant to the discussion here in all honesty.

Song selection is always personal. While you really dislike "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying", myself and many others believe that it was a perfect choice for this game.

Also, it's the charts that matter. Is the song fun to play. Harmonix has consistently chosen songs that translate well to the format (they seem to have a gift for it in all honesty), rather than the popular songs that may not fit so well.

Let's consider the Steve Miller Band Pack 01:
2 incredibly popular songs and 1 that isn't as well known.

"The Joker": A mildly fun chart with just enough variety to keep a lot entertained.

"Space Cowboy": I don't think you'll find many people who would've argued that this should be added to RB (as most don't know it well enough), but after playing it most will tell you that it is amazingly fun, with more than enough switching up to keep it interesting and fun.

"Take The Money And Run": Easily the second-most popular track in the pack (behind only The Joker), is just as easily the worst song for a game. This is an endless frustrating chordfest that offers nothing in terms of variety or fun.

Guitar Hero often goes for the insanely popular stuff, fun be damned (You can't tell me that "We Are The Champions" would be more fun than something like "The Show Must Go On", "I Want It All" or "Tie Your Mother Down" by Queen). That's the problem I have with the GH Franchise, they don't know how to pick fun songs.

[Followell4]

A pretty impressive list of bands. I will be so bummed if GH5 drops and we still don't have any Kings of Leon or My Morning Jacket.

[irimus]

smells like teen spirit? arctic monkeys? HMX do something!

[Thom1234]

smells like teen spirit? arctic monkeys? HMX do something!
SLTS is NOT confirmed.
Arctic Monkeys; I don't think HMX will have ANY problems licensing them at all.

Oh, and HMX are doing;
-Beatles
-Bonaroo Pack
-Maiden
That > GH5 (SLTS or not.) x1000000

[ylowbstard]

Oh, and HMX are doing;
-Beatles
-Bonaroo Pack
-Maiden
That > GH5 (SLTS or not.) x1000000Since GH5 isn't out yet, and the songs from each artist aren't announced, how does that statement make sense? GH had GH:Metallica (best music game so far in my honest opinion), so that (or aerosmith) have to be compared to the Beatles game being that they are all based on one band and are full priced expansions.

The Maiden DLC would have to be compared to the Death Magnetic DLC. I mean, why compare DLC to a major installment to a rhyth game series. I mean, if you want to pay for it, that's fine, but it's still an expansion YOU ARE PAYING FOR.

What I'm trying to say is, the only game that can be justly compared to GH5 is RB3 when ever it gets released. There was no announcement at all out of E3 was there? I watched most of the EA confrence, and I sadly didn't see anything concerning RB.

[Skode]

SLTS is NOT confirmed.
Arctic Monkeys; I don't think HMX will have ANY problems licensing them at all.

I agree with this - Artic Monkeys are on a small label, the same which happened to have a certain Franz Ferdinand on its books so they clearly have a working relationship with HMX. I just hope we get some of the band sooner rather than later as ive bought everything they have released so far and they just seem to get better and better all the time

[Ralphy2009]

"Take The Money And Run": Easily the second-most popular track in the pack (behind only The Joker), is just as easily the worst song for a game. This is an endless frustrating chordfest that offers nothing in terms of variety or fun.

I completely disagree. Guitar is not the only instrument in the game, and that song is a ton of fun on both vocals and drums.

[toymachineSH]

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/1c2166a38574ba26802575c9002de129?OpenDocument

Interestingly, the entry indicates that there are on-disc interviews with Shirley Manson and Matt Ballamy. Putting my speculation hat on for a moment, perhaps this means that both will appear as avatars in GH5?

[toymachineSH]

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/watch-guitar-hero-5-on-a-stage-in-la/

Neversoft playing Wolfmother's "Back Around"

edit: pretty cool how the guitarist switches to drums and then the singer switches to guitar

[xXjAmEZXx]

i think the 85th artist will be queen and bohemian rhapsody

[toymachineSH]

Arctic Monkey's "Brianstorm" confirmed

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/989/989430p1.html

[timmay9]

It's Brianstorm.

[LegendofRock3021]

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/watch-guitar-hero-5-on-a-stage-in-la/

Neversoft playing Wolfmother's "Back Around"

edit: pretty cool how the guitarist switches to drums and then the singer switches to guitar

I just watched the video, the game looks pretty awesome.

[CrazyIvan]

Good choice... but I would've preferred something off "Whatever...".

[toymachineSH]

It's Brianstorm.

d'oh

[toymachineSH]

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200906/N09.0602.1027.10806.htm

another preview from game informer. the only interesting thing they mention is that world tour dlc will be compatible with the career mode of the game. they mention

"Career mode has been expanded and will make use of your DLC content from World Tour. Also being introduced are new bonus challenges that will reward you for achievements such as scoring 50,000 points while on Star Power. These challenges will unlock cheats, characters, outfits and instruments. Star Power has been refined and “Band Moments” have been introduced. These moments allow the full band to pull together during key sections of a song to maximize their score multiplayer. "

[toymachineSH]

http://web4.twitpic.com/img/10883960-eb52521bad811fbdcfa0fcd1e54258ed.4a2576a0-full.jpg

Check out the guitar on the far right

[LibertineStripes]

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/watch-guitar-hero-5-on-a-stage-in-la/

Neversoft playing Wolfmother's "Back Around"



The funniest part about this video is that the "in video" advertisement that popped up was for The Beatles: Rock Band.

[DrumStix]

Brainstorm?


Wow . . .

[timmay9]

d'oh

It's okay, I think 90% of people spell it like that.

[Mega-Tallica]

Hopefully that Alter Bridge bulletin isn't a fluke.

[Alright_Computer]

They waited that long to announce the Arctic Monkeys? I would've thought they would've announced a much bigger band. Ah well. Brianstorm should be pretty cool on drums.

[timmay9]

They waited that long to announce the Arctic Monkeys? I would've thought they would've announced a much bigger band. Ah well. Brianstorm should be pretty cool on drums.

They just announced the song, AM was already said to be in the game.

[Irnbruguy]

Bodom and Megadeth

Wooo

[jayou521]

NOOOOOO!!! They got Brianstorm?!?!?!?!??! Argggh...

[ylowbstard]

Yes... Brainstorm; My favorite AM song. It's gonna be all about the drums though!

[xXjAmEZXx]

iron maiden 2 minutes to midnight is confurmed

http://twitpic.com/6hhw8/full

[CommonCriminal]

Yes... Brainstorm; My favorite AM song. It's gonna be all about the drums though!

You must not like it that much... you can't even spell it correctly

[timmay9]

iron maiden 2 minutes to midnight is confurmed

http://twitpic.com/6hhw8/full

I already said that before, but I didn't have actual proof.

[xXjAmEZXx]

anybody with good eyesight able to read this, all i can see is smell and bloody