Possible Guitar Hero:Megadeth?

[Darkness.Gouki]

http://kotaku.com/5449882/megadeth-hints-at-big-plans-for-guitar-hero


This sucks. I think someone at HMX should undercut those folks at Activi$ion. Really though? I think it has potential to be awesome, but I think the ball will be dropped again, as it was with the Van Halen and Metallica games. The ONLY reason I have GH:Metallica was because of Metallica. I think the GH series has gone down hill, and while I'm sure there's more behind what goes on in developing the specific band games, I think that if HMX were to get behind a Megadeth game it would be nothing but awesome.

Opinions folks?

[XacharyCross]

Folks everywhere will awake to violent noise from their game storage shelves, as this and GH:Metallica flail madly at each other in a battle for the ages.

[Ferocious Q]

This is weird...

I wonder of Dave confused RB with GH??

[Skode]

Well i would buy it thats for sure. Would probably mean no DLC for Megadeth again in the forseeable future though if it comes to fruitition.

[Young Bloodlust]

Answering the fan mailbag on the band's official site, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine says he's had recent "high level meetings" with Activision and Neversoft to discuss an idea that is more attractive to the band than a dedicated box set.

Here's Mustaine's reply to a fan's query about a potential Guitar Hero: Megadeth, a very popular question on their site:

"I have recently had two very important high-level meetings with the people from Activision and Neversoft, and we are talking about a lot of things, but a Guitar Hero box set is not as attractive to me and the people from Guitar Hero as the new idea that they offered me, as the creative stuff that we are talking about is over-the-moon! I just hope that someone doesn't stand in the way of this happening. I know that there are a lot of really damaging results from our mothership (Warner) having some legal disputes with YouTube and Guitar Hero to name just a few."

Of course, Megadeth's songs have appeared in Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II and Guitar Hero 5. And this clever fan-made video imagines a dedicated Megadeth game, (http://kotaku.com/5213930/guitar-hero-megadeth) although clearly that hasn't happened.

I've emailed Guitar Hero representatives to ask what's up, but it sounds like this is at such a proto-stage I'm not sure they'll have much comment.

Link. (http://kotaku.com/5449882/megadeth-hints-at-big-plans-for-guitar-hero)

[Mega-Tallica]

Pretty cool, too bad Dave is talking to the wrong company...

[kiggidykev]

Interesting. I have no idea what they'd be talking about if not a traditional Guitar Hero game though.

[ffwarrior47]

Hm.. Green Day or Megadeth?

:p

[SonicRocker15X]

Considering the words "Different Creative Stuff" and "Neversoft", I'd say it's DJ Hero Megadeth edition, with only the GHWT tool venue, and a red turntable controller that comes with it for three times the price of standard DJ Hero.

[Captain Zepp 07]

Really can't imagine this being anything unique other then a cheap GH:MD with extra elements from GH5/BH. The way he freely expressed both sides not wanting a box set, but having mind blowing ideas is something unorthodox. I'm not too sure Dave Mustaine would have any say about a Rhythm Game other then how his song is played and interpreted.

Honestly, I prefer this to Green Day. That band absolutely sucks, even RR had the right idea and avoided them

[DrRock69]

it would really suck if Megadeth went to Guitar Hero instead of Rockband to make a full game, But i would buy it ayways.

[toymachineSH]

pretty sure he's talking about GH6 and DLC


I have recently had two very important high-level meetings with the people from Activision and Neversoft, and we are talking about a lot of things, but a Guitar Hero box set is not as attractive to me and the people from Guitar Hero as the new idea that they offered me, as the creative stuff that we are talking about is over-the-moon!

[hiimSMAP]

I love Megadeth, but after seeing GH:VH, I might not even buy this.
I hope we still get Rust in Peace.

[ShoTTySLanKiN]

I gotta say that if this happens, it will be in HMX's hands. Dave showed interest in this last year & HMX could have made a Megadeth track pack at least.

Hopefully we are still getting RiP then I won't want to complain as much.

[Dragonheart1991]

Good idea. But WRONG COMPANY. Harmonix will do Megadeth justice, like they did with The Beatles.

Plus, we have Megadeth DLC that will be exportable, Guitar Hero will not do that, and if they do..half the songs will be missing.

Guitar Hero Metallica was good because of METALLICA, why the hell was there non-Metallica songs in the game, i mean, bar Mercyful Fate and Motorhead...i HATED the other songs, DAVE GROHL STRUCK AGAIN GODDAMNIT!

[HeavyMetalKing]

DAVE GROHL STRUCK AGAIN GODDAMNIT!

You can't escape the Grohl, he's everywhere....don't look behind you.

[ThunderCurls]

Ehhhh...

[toymachineSH]

lol @ wrong company.

[Mega-Tallica]

lol @ wrong company.

I think because most people are sick of getting half-assed games from Activision, so they'd rather see HMX make a band-oriented game which they've already proved, they can do so well. At least that's how I feel.

Just imagine Rock Band: Megadeth...........it would just be pure awesomeness. Guitar Hero: Megadeth however, it's just like "they're making another one?"

[Dragonheart1991]

I think because most people are sick of getting half-assed games from Activision, so they'd rather see HMX make a band-oriented game which they've already proved, they can do so well. At least that's how I feel.

Just imagine Rock Band: Megadeth...........it would just be pure awesomeness. Guitar Hero: Megadeth however, it's just like "they're making another one?"


Right. Because when HMX did The Beatles, they did them justice. And i don't think The Beatles would've been respected if Guitar Hero did it.

[ThunderCurls]

Oh jesus christ...I am just imagining what The Beatles: Guitar Hero would have been like....

Talk about an awful game.


I think because most people are sick of getting half-assed games from Activision, so they'd rather see HMX make a band-oriented game which they've already proved, they can do so well. At least that's how I feel.

Don't mind him, he's always going to illogically defend Neversoft. I can see how much they have dicked up that franchise, it's why I am so pissed.

[Mega-Tallica]

Don't mind him, he's always going to defend Neversoft.

Oh, I know. I am aware of his habits.;)

[Dragonheart1991]

Guitar Hero has been ****ed since Neversoft took control. Look what they did to the Tony Hawk series, even if they created it...they destroyed a great brand.

[Mega-Tallica]

Guitar Hero has been ****ed since Neversoft took control. Look what they did to the Tony Hawk series, even if they created it...they destroyed a great brand.

I liked the Tony Hawk games up to Underground 2, after that it started to become repetitive.

Wait a minute, that sounds awfully like the Guitar Hero series...

[toymachineSH]

You're right Metallica should've had Vocal Harmonies

[Dragonheart1991]

You're right Metallica should've had Vocal Harmonies

How the hell would that work?...

[toymachineSH]

I'm just wondering why GH: Metallica was such a "bad" game. That's all.

Considering that Neversoft only made that game and not the others (VH, Smash Hits)

[back_blows]

Broken vocals?

[toymachineSH]

Broken vocals?

Challenging* vocals.

[ThunderCurls]

I'll say this once, GUITAR HERO VOCALS ARE NOT BROKEN. They are just a lot harder and tedious than RB.

And GH:M is a fantastic game.

[Dragonheart1991]

Guitar Hero: Metallica is the ONLY GH game that Activision/Neversoft have done RIGHT since GH3

[Mega-Tallica]

And GH:M is a fantastic game.

I wouldn't say fantastic, but it's definitely the best GH band oriented game they've made yet. GH:VH on the other hand.....

[RockBandRocker]

Guitar Hero: Metallica is the ONLY GH game that Activision/Neversoft have done RIGHT since GH3

What have you been smoking?

[ThunderCurls]

I wouldn't say fantastic, but it's definitely the best GH band oriented game they've made yet. GH:VH on the other hand.....

I am entitled to my opinion, and that opinion is that GH:M is a fantastic game.

[back_blows]

Challenging* vocals.

On occasion, the engine seems to think my voice is disappearing, despite my volume actually increasing. Not sure what's up with that.

[Dragonheart1991]

What have you been smoking?

You may say Aerosmith was good too. It wasn't. And i haven't been smoking anything. I just know that Metallica was the game they done right.

WT was awful, good features but the soundtrack... and don't get me started on BAND HERO...


Dj Hero was good though..

[DrumStix]

Guitar Hero : 1
Rockband : 0


Damn you GH...

[Mega-Tallica]

I am entitled to my opinion, and that opinion is that GH:M is a fantastic game.

And I am entitled to my opinion. There's no need to post a backlash when I was partially agreeing with you.

[ThunderCurls]

Awkward...

[Mega-Tallica]

Awkward...

:rolleyes:

[RockBandRocker]

You may say Aerosmith was good too. It wasn't. And i haven't been smoking anything. I just know that Metallica was the game they done right.



I respectfully disagree.

Both Aerosmith & Metallica left out a lot of good (admittedly B-Side) material.

Personally, the most grievous omission in GH:M was "Of Wolf & Man". That was a set list staple for the band, that got passed over in favor of crap that had nothing to do with the band.

[CyanFunk]

The game hasn't been officially announced yet and you all are already getting on it's case...


I think because most people are sick of getting half-assed games from Activision, so they'd rather see HMX make a band-oriented game which they've already proved, they can do so well. At least that's how I feel.

5 was half-assed?

[back_blows]

@RockBandRocker: I think he's referring to the gameplay.

[Mega-Tallica]

5 was half-assed?

The band-specific games only (Aerosmith, Metallica, Van Halen). I thought I made that clear, I guess not.

[ThunderCurls]

5 was half-assed?

I think it was over-assed. It was filled with so many unnecessary features.

[CyanFunk]

I refuse to admit a game with 'Turn the Page', 'The That Should Not Be' (With appropriate venue!), and Lemmy was half-assed.

[Mega-Tallica]

I refuse to admit a game with 'Turn the Page', 'The That Should Not Be' (With appropriate venue!), and Lemmy was half-assed.

Alright, I will say GH:M was the best of the 3, but what did they add to the game that GH:A didn't have? Hardly anything new was added besides a new setlist, venues, and the obvious Metallica.

[Dragonheart1991]

Personally, the most grievous omission in GH:M was "Of Wolf & Man". That was a set list staple for the band, that got passed over in favor of crap that had nothing to do with the band.

Of course. I didn't like the Non-Metallica songs either. Only liked Motorhead and Mercyful Fate.

But to answer someone elses post. Yes, the gameplay. They keep adding new features and **** that we don't need instead of fixing the Setlist.

[ThunderCurls]

a new setlist, venues, and the obvious Metallica.

Congratulations you have a new rhythm game!

[RockBandRocker]

@RockBandRocker: I think he's referring to the gameplay.

Well, I do have some issue there.

The charts for "Enter Sandman" and "Battery" seemed awkward (after playing the songs many times in RB).


Plus, it is sad that to amp up the difficulty, they had to include a song by Slayer. The Slayer song is the most challenging guitar chart in the game.

[CyanFunk]

Alright, I will say GH:M was the best of the 3, but what did they add to the game that GH:A didn't have?
Vocals and drums, for one thing.

[ThunderCurls]

Plus, it is sad that to amp up the difficulty, they had to include a song by Slayer. The Slayer song is the most challenging guitar chart in the game.

It would have been blasphemous not to include a Slayer song.

[Dragonheart1991]

Alright, I will say GH:M was the best of the 3, but what did they add to the game that GH:A didn't have? Hardly anything new was added besides a new setlist, venues, and the obvious Metallica.

Expert+ for Drums.

[Mega-Tallica]

Expert+ for Drums.

+1 for GH then

[RockBandRocker]

Of course. I didn't like the Non-Metallica songs either. Only liked Motorhead and Mercyful Fate.

But to answer someone elses post. Yes, the gameplay. They keep adding new features and **** that we don't need instead of fixing the Setlist.

Alright!


I (personally) just felt really let down after playing the game. But that was due to a number of factors (one of which was the set).

[back_blows]

Plus, it is sad that to amp up the difficulty, they had to include a song by Slayer. The Slayer song is the most challenging guitar chart in the game.

Slayer is one of the Big 4, so it's not a "random WTF!!!" choice. I agree it is the hardest song in the game (not just guitar), and I have to pass it yet, but whatever.

[RockBandRocker]

It would have been blasphemous not to include a Slayer song.

To be fair, the last thing I (personally) want in a METALLICA game is non-Metallica music.

Also, no Megadeth (for the obvious) or Anthrax is "blasphemous" as well.

[toymachineSH]

Like I said it was a secret ploy to get 8 year olds to sing King Diamond

[RockBandRocker]

Slayer is one of the Big 4, so it's not a "random WTF!!!" choice. I agree it is the hardest song in the game (not just guitar), and I have to pass it yet, but whatever.

I'm not saying anything bad against Slayer.

It's just a little sad that in a game featuring Metallica, another band has the most challenging song.

[Mega-Tallica]

To be fair, the last thing I (personally) want in a METALLICA game is non-Metallica music.

Also, no Megadeth (for the obvious) or Anthrax is "blasphemous" as well.

No Anthrax indeed shocked me as well.

[Dragonheart1991]

I'm not saying anything bad against Slayer.

It's just a little sad that in a game featuring Metallica, another band has the most challenging song.

Fight Fire With Fire.

[CyanFunk]

...Until you meet with 'Fight Fire With Fire', which blows 'War Ensemble' out of the water.

Ninja'd

[Mega-Tallica]

Fight Fire With Fire.

Also Dyers Eve, but I think Slayer is the hardest in GH:M.

[ThunderCurls]

Anthrax is "blasphemous" as well.

Maybe they said no...?

[ThunderCurls]

...Until you meet with 'Fight Fire With Fire', which blows 'War Ensemble' out of the water.

Ninja'd

Fight Fire with Fire and Dyers Eve are actually really simple once you get the speed down.

[Dragonheart1991]

Maybe they said no...?

Lars wanted Iron Maiden in the game too. But that got turned down.

[RockBandRocker]

I had an "easier" time with "Fight Fire With Fire" than with "War Ensemble".

[JoshVanHalen87]

cmon hmx do something!!

[toymachineSH]

cmon hmx do something!!

They are doing something- it's called Green Day: Rock Band \m/

[JoshVanHalen87]

They are doing something- it's called Green Day: Rock Band \m/


hahah, please tell me its sarcasm...

[ThatAuthoringGroup]

They are doing something- it's called Green Day: Rock Band \m/


And it'll outsell Megadeth.

Even if it was Rock Band Megadeth.

I like Megadeth, but they don't have the fanbase Green Day does.

Do you know how I know it will sell?

Because a lot of people on both forums hate Green Day.

Look at most of the top selling dlc for both franchises.

Take away the free tracks and a good chunk of the best sellers are the ones that the forum members say are crap.

[Mega-Tallica]

They are doing something- it's called Green Day: Rock Band \m/

But, it has exportability. Please name me a GH band specific game that has that feature. I'll be waiting.

[DrumStix]

But, it has exportability. Please name me a GH band specific game that has that feature. I'll be waiting.


GH5.

You can export DLC from World Tour...LOL.

/ninja'd

[ThatAuthoringGroup]

GH5.

You can export DLC from World Tour...LOL.

/ninja'd


He said Band Specific ;)

[DrumStix]

He said Band Specific ;)

Well...still...

[lvmathemagician]

I think a GH:Megadeth would be a great idea. I recently went to their show in Reno. Hardly anyone was there. This idea is a dog, I'm happy that Activision is stupid enough to do it.

[Mystlyfe77]

i mean, bar Mercyful Fate and Motorhead...i HATED the other songs

That's because you have no taste.

[falconditka]

Won't happen. Don't listen to him. Megadeth is not a big enough band for it to sell well.

[Mega-Tallica]

Won't happen. Don't listen to him. Megadeth is not a big enough band for it to sell well.

False

Megadeth is equally as well known as Metallica is and since most Metallica fans are also Megadeth fans, the game would most likely sell very similar to GH:M.

[falconditka]

False

Megadeth is equally as well known as Metallica is and since most Metallica fans are also Megadeth fans, the game would most likely sell very similar to GH:M.

You are high. Even my mom knows who Metallica is and she only knows like 5 bands that are not from the 60s.

I know so many people that have never heard the name Megadeth. Yeah, they are popular with metal fans including Metallica fans. But the general public knows Metallica. The general public does not know Megadeth very well.

And just for arguments sake. Even if Activision thought Megadeth would sell, they would likely choose a few bands first just because they are all about variety and we just had our metal with Metallica.

[falconditka]

These threads are pretty pointless. Everyone that is a fan of certain bands is gonna want them to have their own game.

I hate these kinds of rumors. Back in April of last year, there was a huge article that came out that Smashing Pumpkins was gonna be the next Guitar Hero game. But it turned out to be a April fools joke. Van Halen obviously got the game.

[Darkness.Gouki]

wow...I think this is my first "hot topic" post ^_^

I think the Metallica game, while fun, was lacking in MANY departments. The inclusion of other bands I think is a great idea, as some folks (not me though) might get tired of JUST Metallica through playing the game. My wife loves singing in Rock Band, and we usually swap who picks the songs so she can find something suited to her voice. She rarely plays the Metallica game due to lack of variety.

You also have to give credit for the fact that while some of the Mustaine songs were left out, as well as any Megadeth songs, that some of the songs were relevant to the game. In an example, Diamondhead, Motorhead, and Mercyful Fate were BIG influences on them. The Misfits were too, but they couldn't get a Misfits song so Danzig was substituted. It's not like adding Killswitch Engage like the Van Halen game did (I like Killswitch Engage). I think that if HMX did the Metallica game that things like the extra vocals, would have put that game over the top.

Another thing I wonder about is that GH:VH added Wolfgang and dropped all the Hagar songs...and GH:Metallica left out Burton and Newsted....how many changes has Megadeth gone through? I wonder how that's gonna get handled....

[Alvarado6411]

As someone who has advocated Megadeth in RB, I am disappointed and saddened. I mean....**** man. I really REALLY hope Rust in Peace is coming to Rock Band, thats all I want but man this sucks.

[RockBandRocker]

As someone who has advocated Megadeth in RB, I am disappointed and saddened. I mean....**** man. I really REALLY hope Rust in Peace is coming to Rock Band, thats all I want but man this sucks.

This is all your fault! :mad:


(Not really. :D)


I thought you had a connection to Dave?

[Kariodude]

I love how people ignore what Dave said and go on to assume this is a GH:Megadeth game. To me it's pretty clear that Megadeth will be in GH6 along with their likeness. Or at least Mustaine.

[Alvarado6411]

This is all your fault! :mad:


(Not really. :D)


I thought you had a connection to Dave?

Well I asked him straight out about RiP being in Rock Band and he said yea!

;_______; I mean, maybe its a No Doubt thing, we'll get RiP and then he will be in GH and we wont get anymore. I reaaaaaaally want RiP

[DrumStix]

MAYBE...

Megadeth is starting to piss people off by revealing "big plans" with GH, making peopleTHINK that GH : MD is being developed, when really, we are going to get completely blindsided with RIP DLC next week. Anyone else agree? I mean, GH knows we hate their guts...\O_o/

/theory

[Dragonheart1991]

That's because you have no taste.

Or maybe it's because i like that stuff. :D

[toymachineSH]

I love how people ignore what Dave said and go on to assume this is a GH:Megadeth game. To me it's pretty clear that Megadeth will be in GH6 along with their likeness. Or at least Mustaine.

Yeah some people skip the whole "box set" comment

[Abeotroid]

Because Kotaku is a reliable source that's never fallen for false information.

[lanky316]

Yeah some people skip the whole "box set" comment

The box set to me just suggests he doesn't want a bundle. I'm going to wait until confirmation before being upset with it. It's such a small snippet we don't really know anything about it except he spoke to the GH makers.

[toymachineSH]

Because Kotaku is a reliable source that's never fallen for false information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTyTRRrd33g

[Mega-Tallica]

You are high. Even my mom knows who Metallica is and she only knows like 5 bands that are not from the 60s.

I know so many people that have never heard the name Megadeth. Yeah, they are popular with metal fans including Metallica fans. But the general public knows Metallica. The general public does not know Megadeth very well.

And just for arguments sake. Even if Activision thought Megadeth would sell, they would likely choose a few bands first just because they are all about variety and we just had our metal with Metallica.

I'm pretty sure I wasn't high as I'm quite aware when I am........

Anyway, the general public knows who Metallica is and the majority know who Megadeth is. The two bands have been rivals ever since Dave got kicked out of Metallica and they are always compared to one another. I find it very hard to believe that true Metallica fan, has never even heard of Megadeth.

[General Lein979]

I'm still waiting on my Guitar Hero: Hendrix. I'm not letting my mind have any opinion tell an official announcement.

[Meatwad555]

If this happens, I'll be done with Rock Band for a LOOOOONG time.


I'm pretty sure I wasn't high as I'm quite aware when I am........

Anyway, the general public knows who Metallica is and the majority know who Megadeth is. The two bands have been rivals ever since Dave got kicked out of Metallica and they are always compared to one another. I find it very hard to believe that true Metallica fan, has never even heard of Megadeth.

That's the problem though. There aren't as many true Metallica fans as there used to be.

[someone180]

I personally don't like when they have games focused only on one band, just my opinion on the whole thing. I think the games are way more fun when it's a big variety.

BUT this is mainly because the bands they have this with aren't bands i listen to much, I mean i would die for a RB: Led Zeppelin

[Kariodude]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTyTRRrd33g

What's great about that clip is that he talks about a song being in GH5, then says Headcrusher is going to be in a brand new game. He could easily be talking about Rock Band 3 at that point.

[Abeotroid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTyTRRrd33g
Because I was implying anything against the idea of Megadeth coming to guitar hero 5.

Was merely implying that Kotaku may be wrong and that they aren't reliable.

[Wiiman95]

I'm still waiting on my Guitar Hero: Hendrix. I'm not letting my mind have any opinion tell an official announcement.

When Slash said that, he was really referring to WT.

[ffwarrior47]

That's the problem though. There aren't as many true Metallica fans as there used to be.

Yeah, all the hardcore Metallica fans just became full time Megadeth fans. :p

[General Lein979]

When Slash said that, he was really referring to WT.

Well, having the Aerosmith guys do it was very cool ’cause Aerosmith’s one of the bands I was heavily influenced by. And Metallica’s doing it, that’s great. Those are two ones that I think gives it some credibility. And they’re doing a Hendrix one, which is great.
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/09/16/slash-on-his-solo-lp-guitar-hero-and-how-guns-n-roses-changed-fans-lives/

[CyanFunk]

He mistook WT for a Hendrix game.

[back_blows]

Considering how many brain cells he killed touring, I can't say I'm surprised.

[ghandibob77]

I really need to work out how to use the search thing properly...

Anyhow, bad times. Though, being a mug, i'd probably buy it anyway.

[HaloOfTheSun]

If this happens, I'll have to purchase my first Guitar Hero game, and I really don't want to have to do that. :(

[BruceDickinson]

Hm.. Green Day or Megadeth?

:p

Green Day by infinity. Megadeth won't like Green Day guaranteed.

[rocknrolxdx]

I thought HMX had some exclusives with Megadeth, guess I was wrong. :( I really don't want to buy a GH game :(

[HeyRiles]

Probably MoCap for GH6

[Reaver]

Even if this does happen, it'll sell worse than GH:VH.

I mean, VH is more well known than Megadeth, and they gave that game away for free. What now? Are they gonna make 1,000,000 copies and mail them to 1,000,000 lucky winners?

[weeyoo]

Wow first Metallica, now Megadeth? Activision is slowly signing some of the most influential bands out there.

[Wiiman95]

Neversoft: We've never actually heard of Megadeth, but one day some guy named Dave Mustaine came to us and asked us to make a game for his band, Megadeth. After listening to some of the bands songs, we decided that the band sucked. Thus became the project Guitar Hero: Megadeth. The game includes 57 songs. 12 of which are Megadeth songs. When we released the setlist, fans were like, "Guys. What are you doing?! That is WAY too many Megadeth songs!" We agreed, and made it 7 songs. The band is not actually playable in the game, and in the Wii version, only 4 of those 7 songs are playable. The game is for Wii, Nintendo DS, and 360 only.

When asked why the game was not playable on PS3, Neversoft responded: There's a 3rd one?!

[Mega-Tallica]

Neversoft: We've never actually heard of Megadeth, but one day some guy named Dave Mustaine came to us and asked us to make a game for his band, Megadeth. After listening to some of the bands songs, we decided that the band sucked. Thus became the project Guitar Hero: Megadeth. The game includes 57 songs. 12 of which are Megadeth songs. When we released the setlist, fans were like, "Guys. What are you doing?! That is WAY too many Megadeth songs!" We agreed, and made it 7 songs. The band is not actually playable in the game, and in the Wii version, only 4 of those 7 songs are playable. The game is for Wii, Nintendo DS, and 360 only.

When asked why the game was not playable on PS3, Neversoft responded: There's a 3rd one?!

:p

[Dragonheart1991]

Neversoft: We've never actually heard of Megadeth, but one day some guy named Dave Mustaine came to us and asked us to make a game for his band, Megadeth. After listening to some of the bands songs, we decided that the band sucked. Thus became the project Guitar Hero: Megadeth. The game includes 57 songs. 12 of which are Megadeth songs. When we released the setlist, fans were like, "Guys. What are you doing?! That is WAY too many Megadeth songs!" We agreed, and made it 7 songs. The band is not actually playable in the game, and in the Wii version, only 4 of those 7 songs are playable. The game is for Wii, Nintendo DS, and 360 only.

When asked why the game was not playable on PS3, Neversoft responded: There's a 3rd one?!

^ This

[Mystlyfe77]

Or maybe it's because i like that stuff. :D

I was more referring to you hating incredible bands like Corrosion of Conformity, Suicidal Tendencies, The Sword, Slayer, Judas Priest, Mastodon, etc.

[Dragonheart1991]

I was more referring to you hating incredible bands like Skeletonwitch, Slayer, Carcass, Mastodon, etc.

Oh yes i forgot to mention those bands. Though i'm going to be honest when i say what the hell was Bob Seger doing on the game. Sure Metallica covered "Turn The Page", but they could've used their version instead.

Had it been HMX then they would've, but knowing Activisions rep for screwing things up...

[Mega-Tallica]

Oh yes i forgot to mention those bands. Though i'm going to be honest when i say what the hell was Bob Seger doing on the game. Sure Metallica covered "Turn The Page", but they could've used their version instead.

Had it been HMX then they would've, but knowing Activisions rep for screwing things up...

I'm going to start off by saying Metallica did a pretty good job covering the song, but nothing beats the original, therefore, I had no problem with Bob Seger's version in the game.

[ThunderCurls]

Oh yes i forgot to mention those bands. Though i'm going to be honest when i say what the hell was Bob Seger doing on the game. Sure Metallica covered "Turn The Page", but they could've used their version instead.

Had it been HMX then they would've, but knowing Activisions rep for screwing things up...

no...just no.

[Neoxon]

I am entitled to my opinion, and that opinion is that GH:M is a fantastic game.

Agreed, GHM was great.

Though, they already said they didn't want GH: Megadeth. Odds are, they did either of the following...

- They let GH license the Rust In Peace album
- They let GH use the entire band's likeness in GH6
- They let GH make a Megadeth gig in GH6

[PCTraitor]

Wow first Metallica, now Megadeth? Activision is slowly signing some of the most influential bands out there.

Megadeth isn't that influential. Sure Mustaine has a part in Metallica's history, but Megadeth is about 1/1000th as well known as Metallica. Green Day is more famous and more successful than they are.

[PCTraitor]

lol @ wrong company.

Only Toymachine would defend GH after GH VH.

[CyanFunk]

Only Toymachine would defend GH after GH VH.

I'll gladly do it too: 'Eruption' is a guitar orgasm, 'Painkiller' is still hard as Hell without the drum intro, the charting of 'Cathedral' is what Harmonix should've done with 'Jordan', and 'Panama' is pure awesome all the war through. There, I said it.

[PCTraitor]

I'll gladly do it too: 'Eruption' is a guitar orgasm, 'Painkiller' is still hard as Hell without the drum intro, the charting of 'Cathedral' is what Harmonix should've done with 'Jordan', and 'Panama' is pure awesome all the war through. There, I said it.

Well I couldn't have typed that without going into hysterics. But hey if lots of notes makes up for terrible presentation, terrible graphics, songs that have no place being in the game then who am I to piss on your short bus ride to LALA land?

[CyanFunk]

But hey if lots of notes makes up for terrible presentation, terrible graphics, songs that have no place being in the game then who am I to piss on your short bus ride to LALA land?
...As much as I simply hate this defense: imo.

[Mega-Tallica]

...As much as I simply hate this defense: imo.

Only you could have the balls to have a Guitar Hero avatar on the Rock Band forums:p

Hell, I don't even think toymachine can do it...

[CyanFunk]

I was shocked the board didn't censor it.

[xX_Sandman_Xx]

I would rather have Megadeth release their discography throught the RBN instead of doing a GH game.

[toymachineSH]

The only game I don't own by Harmonix in the RB series is Lego but nice try.

I don't own GH:VH but I hear it's a fun game. If you want to talk about ****ty graphics though look at that RB2 game you guys keep saying looks great.


Only you could have the balls to have a Guitar Hero avatar on the Rock Band forums:p

Hell, I don't even think toymachine can do it...



Lol do you know who I'm standing next to in my Avatar xD

[Mega-Tallica]

The only game I don't own by Harmonix in the RB series is Lego but nice try.

I don't own GH:VH but I hear it's a fun game. If you want to talk about ****ty graphics though look at that RB2 game you guys keep saying looks great.

Yeah, I own every GH/RB game too, I just felt like bustin' your chops.:)

I don't see anything wrong with RB's graphics though

And, no I don't know who that is...

[degrocris]

I HATE PEOPLE!!
Its not Guitar Hero: Megadeth!!
No Megadeth: Rock Band
And Dave never Confuse Rock Band With Guitar Hero! (Neversoft/Activision W/ Harmonix)

[toymachineSH]

Also saying that was a bit harsh, but PCTraitor likes to instigate me almost every time he comes into a thread.

also degrocris is correct.

Mustaine is very in tune with the whole GH/RB scene- he wouldn't confuse the two.

I'm pretty sure there won't be a GH: Megadeth so I think this goes in line with Megadeth pack for GH5 and a GH6 appearance with a song from the new album.

also lolcomparison

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79480

[Runa216]

ugh, sick of this crap! Megadeth are amongst the best songs to play on guitar (if you can handle it), and I do NOT want to have to buy Guitar Hero just to get Megadeth.

I would prefer it to be a megadeth game, I wouldn't mind that as much, but I am NOT buying Guitar Hero 5 just to download a megadeth album/pack.

[lvmathemagician]

False

Megadeth is equally as well known as Metallica is and since most Metallica fans are also Megadeth fans, the game would most likely sell very similar to GH:M.

Here's a neat trick for you then. Do what my friend and I did. On Tuesday, we saw Metallica, then on Saturday, we went to Megadeth. Guess which concert had 10 times more than the other in attendance. Megadeth does not have anywhere near the drawing power that Metallica has. To think otherwise is uniformed.

[Mega-Tallica]

Here's a neat trick for you then. Do what my friend and I did. On Tuesday, we saw Metallica, then on Saturday, we went to Megadeth. Guess which concert had 10 times more than the other in attendance. Megadeth does not have anywhere near the drawing power that Metallica has. To think otherwise is uniformed.

Well, I think otherwise. There's not a single person I know that knows who Metallica, but doesn't know who Megadeth is.

Metallica fans that don't know Megadeth, what the hell, don't LIKE Megadeth, are complete idiots.

[lvmathemagician]

Well, I think otherwise. There's not a single person I know that knows who Metallica, but doesn't know who Megadeth is.

Metallica fans that don't know Megadeth, what the hell, don't LIKE Megadeth, are complete idiots.

I think it's cute that you have no idea the difference the two bands have in drawing power. It's even cuter that when presented with facts, you ignore them and restate your position. When the totals come out, compare the take for Megadeaths pathetic tour to Metallica's tour, you will change your position.

[toymachineSH]

Gigantour was pathetic?

Could've fooled me.

[ThunderCurls]

Ivmathemagician is completely correct. Metallica are more renown than Megadeth. Go out and survey people on the streets. Ask them if they know who Metallica is, then ask if the know who Megadeth is.

I think you'll find that Metallica will be the more well known band out of the 2.

[Mega-Tallica]

I think it's cute that you have no idea the difference the two bands have in drawing power. It's even cuter that when presented with facts, you ignore them and restate your position. When the totals come out, compare the take for Megadeaths pathetic tour to Metallica's tour, you will change your position.

Facts? How do I know you're stating facts when you're talking about your own personal experiences. Do you have official statistics of how many people are Metallica fans and how many people are Megadeth fans? No. Drawing power has nothing to do with a bands fan base. Just because Metallica can draw a large crowd doesn't mean Megadeth can't. Both bands are capable of selling out huge arenas. Two shows shouldn't convince you that one band is more popular than the other.

And calling me "cute" just pisses me off.

And another thing, restating your opinion is part of the argument process. I find it "cute" that you found Megadeth's tour pathetic. You are obviously not a Megadeth fan.

[toymachineSH]

Megadeth aren't as accessible as Metallica because of the vocals though- that is a cold hard fact.

[Mega-Tallica]

Megadeth aren't as accessible as Metallica because of the vocals though- that is a cold hard fact.

You can say that, but there are some good vocal melodies on Youthanasia and Cryptic Writings. "A Tout Le Monde" and "Trust" both got decent radio play.

[HaloOfTheSun]

Megadeth aren't as accessible as Metallica because of the vocals though- that is a cold hard fact.

Metallica aren't as musically mature - in every way musically - as Megadeth because, well, they just can't write music as well - that is a cold hard fact.

Technically speaking, Mustaine is a much better singer than James Hetfield. He has a much larger range, etc. The sound of his voice is another debate on its own. Although he is the better singer, the actual sound of his voice is annoying to many people unfortunately.

[toymachineSH]

Lol it's kind of a Geddy Lee situation

[HeyRiles]

Lol do you know who I'm standing next to in my Avatar xD

Dave Grohl? Frank Caliendo? Heather Moonbeam? Shaquille O'Neal? Eddie Riggs? My roommate? A Nintendo Wii? Gravy? Jimmy Fallon? A clone? Van Halen? Sean Baptiste? Fake Steven Tyler? HeyRiles? Uranus? A bald eagle? My dog Sammi? A bottle of Mountain Dew? Charles Barkley? Ang from Avatar, the Last Airbender? A whiny child of a man? S1ckh4nds? Samuel346? Clorox Wipes? A cell phone? The pillow I left at home? Superman?

I had time to kill while the Assassin's Creed credits rolled

[Neoxon]

Will I buy GH: Megadeth, no (I didn't buy Metallica from GH or Beatles from RB). Though they may have been involved in GH6 or they let GH use Rust in Peace. Whichever they do, I'm alright with it (I'll be willing to download the whole album on GH or RB, for I like both games).

[trueguitarist88]

BRIAN BRIGHT! Yay I win!

[ThunderCurls]

BRIAN BRIGHT! Yay I win!

They must have just finished their date and asked a passerby to take their picture. I've always wondered why Toymachine defended GH so blindly and irrationally...

[Neversoftsux09]

Guitar Hero: Metallica is the ONLY GH game that Activision/Neversoft have done RIGHT since GH3

WRONG. GH5 is great and fixed most of the isssues I had with the other games. My problem with them is their laziness to get more exports and the fact that they said they WONT fix the expert plus glitch on any current system. Thats a great idea Neversoft!! Tell ppl your solution to fixing a game is to make another one..:eek: They should start digging a hole next to Tony Hawk cuz GH is gonna be buried right next to it.

[Kariodude]

I've always wondered why Toymachine defended GH so blindly and irrationally...

It never seemed to me that he was defending GH blindly or irrationally. He likes both series of games and doesn't see the point in liking one and blindly hating the other series which is what a lot of people do. Probably 99% of the time that Toymachine defends GH, it's when someone says "lol, neversoft overcharts everything" or "Neversoft sucks lol."

[DeadPhoenix223]

I'm definately going to get this if it is real.
If they make it dark enough

[toymachineSH]

BRIAN BRIGHT! Yay I win!

haha you got it also @ThunderCurls nice one.

[back_blows]

How exactly did you meet Brian Bright?

[PCTraitor]

Is GH:VH exportable? I know GH:M isn't. So if this is a band only game don't expect it to export and don't expect much more than half the songs to be Megadeth.

[toymachineSH]

Is GH:VH exportable? I know GH:M isn't. So if this is a band only game don't expect it to export and don't expect much more than half the songs to be Megadeth.

If it is exportable it hasn't been announced yet- also the quote from Mustaine makes it sound like he *DOESN'T* want a full band game

[CPT BJ]

I dont expect it to be a band game, i just really hope that we till get RiP. Megadeth are probs my fave band id much rather see more of their stuff come out in RB.

[toymachineSH]

Well you guys have a full album now it's GH's turn \m/

I think it will be cool if the slide notes are used for some of the tapping solos and I look forward to seeing X+ charts and some of the more insane bass with Open strums.

I'm sure RB will get more Megadeth though- doesn't seem like an exclusive deal.

[weeyoo]

i just really hope that we till get RiP

I just want Hangar 18. Whether it comes from a Rust In Peace full album download, or possibly on RB3's setlist

[Magnet]

I think it's obvious what the plan is. In an effort to expand their Band Hero fan base, Activision aims to make Dave Mustaine a playable character in Band Hero 2. It remains to be seen if he will launch a lawsuit after he eventually sees his avatar singing Hilary Duff in a YouTube gameplay video.

[toymachineSH]

You are now seeing Mustaine sing Spice Girls in your head.

[CyanFunk]

*Imagines Mustaine singing 'Wannabe'*

That...Actually, that gives me more respect to Dave.

[Ferocious Q]

I really agree with the idea that a Megadeth game won't sell very well...

I kind of like Megadeth, but only because of Marty Friedman and his awesomeness and his love of Japan...

Not that many people know Megadeth, I mean for example one of my friends was over this weekend and I showed him how hard Visions was. After the song, he commented about how he thought that Megadeth was just noise. This was true!! My friend actually thought that Megadeth fit my standard of "rape metal"...

[toymachineSH]

How exactly did you meet Brian Bright?

When I had the privilege of playing GHWT early in LA with a bunch of people from Scorehero. Most of the suggestions we made were implemented into GH5 which is pretty cool.

Also since PCTraitor will be back- yes I did think GHWT vocals were awesome when I tried them and told people it was going to increase competitive nature in Vocals. Instead it turned off almost everyone completely.

Back on topic we go.

[PCTraitor]

When I had the privilege of playing GHWT early in LA with a bunch of people from Scorehero. Most of the suggestions we made were implemented into GH5 which is pretty cool.

Also since PCTraitor will be back- yes I did think GHWT vocals were awesome when I tried them and told people it was going to increase competitive nature in Vocals. Instead it turned off almost everyone completely.

Back on topic we go.

At least you admit that it turned almost everyone off from GH vocals. I'm surprised you admitted that actually.

Now you being a fan of open bass notes is another thing I have a problem with as both a real bass player and a player of fake plastic guitars. But that's another thread.....

[toymachineSH]

As a real bassist I'd think you'd be in support of Open strums to make bass stand out as more as:

"Guitar without a solo / 50% of the fun."

[PCTraitor]

As a real bassist I'd think you'd be in support of Open strums to make bass stand out as more as:

"Guitar without a solo / 50% of the fun."

Well besides having more respect for the instrument and the basslines that good bass players write. It's about the groove and the feel that the instrument brings to the song, not hitting more notes.

What if a song is played with an open E and an open A? Played like E E E E A A A A. Do you play open open open open open open open open? Or what about a 5 string bass played as open B and open E in the same part of the song? Or an open A played at one part and then an open E played at another part of the song?

These games are tonal representations put into 5 buttons not one string with 5 frets.

Besides it makes the charts look like crap and after a day it isn't anymore challenging than without the open note.

If you really think of the bass as just a guitar without a solo than it's useless talking to you about this.

[toymachineSH]

I haven't seen a chart where an open strum represents two separate notes in succession. Maybe interspersed between single notes but this is a video game we are talking about :P

I wanted to post a video of Steely Dan DLC on Bass to show you how awesome it is but alas there are no videos. I'll probably correct this shortly.

Also I have an appreciation for bass players being a Primus/Squarepusher fan to note two bass giants.

Just look at the bands in my signature :P

[PCTraitor]

I haven't seen a chart where an open strum represents two separate notes in succession. Maybe interspersed between single notes but this is a video game we are talking about :P

I wanted to post a video of Steely Dan DLC on Bass to show you how awesome it is but alas there are no videos. I'll probably correct this shortly.

Also I have an appreciation for bass players being a Primus/Squarepusher fan to note two bass giants.

Just look at the bands in my signature :P

Well you haven't seen it because they probably make it open and then the second is a button even though the original song is played by an open note following another open note. I'm trying to get you to see how this addition creates an unnecessary gray area.

Take Primus for example as he frequently uses the open notes so that when he plays a note on the neck you get that percussive hammer on sound. He frequently goes from doing this on multiple strings back and forth.

You can see how it really starts to muddy up the ideology behind what you would chart in the game. With the open string how would you chart it? Without the open string you would know exactly how easily.

Yes these are just games with buttons which is exactly why it needs to conform to a certain framework. To expand out of that framework only to not really be able to follow through with it makes the whole foundation a little shakey.

Say B is an open note hammering on to the D then E open hammering on to F# with that type of percussive Primus like sound. Would you want the B played as an open note at the expense of the E being played open or would you want them both to be open even though they are different notes in the same part of the song?

You have to think about it and maybe you have to play bass to see it from my point of view. But this is why I don't think Harmonix will ever put it in this game and I'm happy about that.

[ThunderCurls]

Sometimes the open notes aren't even open notes in the song.

[RealMessiah]

This is weird...

I wonder of Dave confused RB with GH??

And HMX/MTV with Activision.

Doubtful.. Looks like HMX either already has what they want out of Megadeth (possible future release even) or that they weren't quick enough to take care of Dave.

[Doom878]

Trying to get into the Megadeth forum to post to tell Dave to come to HMX. :D

Honestly of the GH series the only drumming I liked was from GH:M. For some reason after calibrating and everything on GH5 and Smash Hits, something just didn't seem right. If they make GH:Mega I hope the drums play good.

[oogabooha]

As long as the vocals engine is good I'm all for this game :D

[nx s1c4r1o]

I think that if HMX were to get behind a Megadeth game it would be nothing but awesome.

Opinions folks?

Megadeth is not mainstream enough for them to warrant a full game

[Mega-Tallica]

Megadeth is not mainstream enough for them to warrant a full game

You may be wrong about that. If they made a Van Halen game, they can make a Megadeth game that will sell equally or more than GH:VH.

[Doom878]

Seriously? VH is wayyy more popular. I'm a product of the 80s/90s and didn't know a name of a Megadeth until Rock Band 2 came out. Now I love them but I knew Jump and Right Now when they were brand new. VH appeals more to the masses than Megadeth. Plus with the whole lead singer drama adding to their popularity. Don't get me wrong I love Mega now but I think VH was more popular.
VH has sold 56 million albums vs Mega's 25 million.

[Mega-Tallica]

I dunno man, I lot of people are jumping on the Megadeth bandwagon since they're still around and releasing albums.

If Last.fm is any way of forming statistics, Megadeth has nearly 3x as many listeners as Van Halen does at over 36 million to 13 million for Van Halen. Just saying, maybe times are changing where the popularity of older bands like Van Halen are decreasing while still active bands, like Megadeth, are prospering and gaining fans.

[CPT BJ]

hmmm i wonder how long it will be before we hear about any developments?

[SynesterSeX]

lol @ wrong company.

Its becuz activion does NOT try to please the gamers. They only do it for the money. They cant chart songs for $h!t. Look at The Devil Went Down To Georgia -.-

[CyanFunk]

Its becuz activion does NOT try to please the gamers. They only do it for the money.

You mean like all good businesses? Besides, it's not like Harmonix pleases the gamers all the time.

[weirdphil]

You mean like all good businesses? Besides, it's not like Harmonix pleases the gamers all the time.

And when you say "gamers" are you talking about yourself? I may not have purchased any new dlc in a few weeks, but I can't say that I'm not pleased.

[toymachineSH]

They cant chart songs for $h!t. Look at The Devil Went Down To Georgia -.-

How would you chart it exactly?

[Dragonheart1991]

How would you chart it exactly?

Many of the songs were screaming OVERCHARTED. One, Number of the Beast, TTFAF, TDWDTG, Raining Blood etc

[DeadPhoenix223]

Harmonix couldn't pull a Megadeth game off. Face it.

Obviously if you look at the games HMX has/are going to release, then look at Activision's band centered games, Activision would pull it off way better than Harmonix.

You can't go from the Beatles to Green Day to Megadeth.
You can however have Metallica, Van Halen, and Megadeth.

Activision for the win on this one.

[afterstasis]

If Last.fm is any way of forming statistics, Megadeth has nearly 3x as many listeners as Van Halen does at over 36 million to 13 million for Van Halen. Just saying, maybe times are changing where the popularity of older bands like Van Halen are decreasing while still active bands, like Megadeth, are prospering and gaining fans.

i'm definitely not going to argue that megadeth aren't popular enough (particularly amongst rhythm gamers) for their own game, but you failed to mention that van halen has over 100,000 more listeners on last.fm.

additionally, megadeth allows full track streaming of a large portion of their music which boosts their play and listener count much more than you'd probably expect.
van halen does not do this, so they don't even show up on last.fm's radio stations.

[Dragonheart1991]

Harmonix couldn't pull a Megadeth game off. Face it.

Obviously if you look at the games HMX has/are going to release, then look at Activision's band centered games, Activision would pull it off way better than Harmonix.

You can't go from the Beatles to Green Day to Megadeth.
You can however have Metallica, Van Halen, and Megadeth.

Activision for the win on this one.

You missed Aerosmith






Ya Ka Ka Kow

[DeadPhoenix223]

You missed Aerosmith





Ya Ka Ka Kow

On purpose. :rolleyes:

[Mega-Tallica]

i'm definitely not going to argue that megadeth aren't popular enough (particularly amongst rhythm gamers) for their own game, but you failed to mention that van halen has over 100,000 more listeners on last.fm.

additionally, megadeth allows full track streaming of a large portion of their music which boosts their play and listener count much more than you'd probably expect.
van halen does not do this, so they don't even show up on last.fm's radio stations.

I meant to write "plays" not "listeners", my bad. I also, understand that last.fm isn't the best source to figure out the popularity of a band since, like you said, Megadeth allows full track streaming for nearly all their albums which will boost their play count and Van Halen doesn't.

I'm just trying to prove something. I mean, the way people are talking, Megadeth was nothing more than an underground band and would fail in sales if it were to become a game. The game will sell if it were to be released, I'm quite sure of that.

All this arguing over a game that hasn't even been announced yet is starting to get to me.

[PCTraitor]

I do think this has something more to do with Metallica having been with GH. Mustaine has always been so jealous of them and sadly I think them being with GH is why he would go with them. He has to copy them every step of the way and even though he probably knows RB would do a better job of it, he has to do what Metallica did to satisfy his jealousy.