Official Response to the "Leaked" Rock Band 3 Set List

[hmxhenry]

Hey gang,

Sorry for not posting this response sooner, but nearly the entire Community / PR team is showing off RB3 and Dance Central at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.

So in the last day or two there's been a lot of speculation about a supposedly "leaked" Rock Band 3 set list. As with all rumors, it's all worth taking with a grain of salt, and I think for the most part you guys in the community know not to believe anything until you see it officially confirmed by us.

Here is our video response (http://bit.ly/a7gNhy), the OFFICIAL reaction, to this "leak" that surfaced the other day. Please check it out and let us know what you think.

To help stem the continued flow of misinformation please spread the news by cross posting the above link to Twitter and Facebook. We're just a few fans away from hitting 500,000 followers on Facebook, at which point we'll release an exclusive RB3 trailer. Thanks in advance for helping to spread CORRECT info about Rock Band 3.

-HMXhenry

As an addendum, below is the list of songs that appeared in the "leaked" Rock Band 3 set list.

2000's
• Amy Winehouse - “Rehab”
• At the Drive-In - “One Armed Scissor”
• Avenged Sevenfold - “The Beast & the Harlot”
• Dover - “King George”
• The Bronx - “False Alarm”
• The Flaming Lips - “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1”
• HIM (His Infernal Majesty) - “Killing Loneliness”
• Hypernova - “Viva La Resistance”
• Ida Maria - “Oh My God”*
• Juanes - “Me Enamora”
• Metric - “Combat Baby”*
• Paramore - “Misery Business”*
• Phoenix - “Lasso”*
• Poni Hoax - “Antibodies”
• Pretty Girls Make Graves - “Something Bigger, Something Brighter”
• Queens of the Stone Age - “No One Knows”
• The Ravonettes - “Last Dance”
• Rilo Kiley - “Portions for Foxes”*
• Riverboat Gamblers - “Don't Bury Me...I'm Still Not Dead”
• Slipknot - “Before I Forget”
• The Sounds - “Living in America”
• Tegan & Sara - “The Con”
• Them Crooked Vultures - “Dead End Friends”
• Tokio Hotel - “Humanoid”*
• The Vines - “Get Free”*
• The White Stripes - “The Hardest Button to Button”*

1990's
• Faith No More - “Midlife Crisis”*
• Filter - “Hey Man, Nice Shot”
• Jane’s Addiction - “Been Caught Stealing”*
• Maná - “Oye Mi Amor”
• Marilyn Manson - “The Beautiful People”
• The Muffs - “Outer Space”
• Phish - “Llama”
• Primus - “Jerry Was a Racecar Driver”
• Rammstein - “Du Hast”
• Smash Mouth, “Walkin’ On The Sun”*
• Spacehog - “In the Meantime”
• Stone Temple Pilots - “Plush”
• Swingin’ Utters - “This Bastard’s Life”

1980's
• Anthrax - “Caught in a Mosh”
• Big Country - “In a Big Country”
• The Cure - “Just Like Heaven”*
• Def Leppard - “Foolin’”
• Devo - “Whip It”
• Dio - “Rainbow in the Dark”
• Dire Straits - “Walk of Life”
• Echo & the Bunnymen - “The Killing Moon”
• Huey Lewis and the News - “The Power of Love”
• INXS - “Need You Tonight”*
• J. Geils Band - “Centerfold”
• Joan Jett - “I Love Rock N’ Roll”*
• Night Ranger - “Sister Christian”*
• Ozzy Osbourne - “Crazy Train”*
• The Police - “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”
• Roxette - “The Look”*
• The Smiths - “Stop Me if You Think You’ve Heard This One Before”
• Tears for Fears - “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”
• Whitesnake - “Here I Go Again”*

1970's
• The B-52’s - “Rock Lobster”*
• Blondie - “Heart of Glass”
• Bob Marley - “Get Up, Stand Up”
• Chicago - “25 or 6 to 4”
• Deep Purple - “Smoke on the Water”
• Doobie Brothers - “China Grove”*
• Elton John - “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”
• Foreigner - “Cold As Ice”*
• Golden Earring - “Radar Love”
• John Lennon - “Imagine”
• Lynyrd Skynyrd - “Free Bird”
• Queen - “Bohemian Rhapsody”*
• Ramones - “I Wanna Be Sedated”
• Steve Miller Band - “Fly Like an Eagle”
• T. Rex - “20th Century Boy”
• Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - “I Need to Know”
• War - “Low Rider”
• Warren Zevon - “Werewolves of London”
• Yes - “Roundabout”*

1960's
• Beach Boys - “Good Vibrations (Live)”
• David Bowie - “Space Oddity”
• The Doors - “Break on Through (To the Other Side)”*
• James Brown - “I Got You" (I Feel Good) – Alternate Studio Version*
• The Jimi Hendrix Experience - “Crosstown Traffic”*
• The Who - “I Can See for Miles”

[NoHero85]

Awesome video, it's good to set things straight.

[Runa216]

Okay, Henry, I have to bow to you and John Drake, you guys have some of the best senses of humor this side of the games industry, and the class you've shown has proven to be...epic!

anyway, keep up the good work, can't wait to play "Angel is a Centerfold" and "China Groove"

Thumbs man, Thumbs!

But shame on you for a lack of Rush!

[monkeyfish]

Good going, guys!


...Wait, am I in the announcements forum?

[MostSpartan14]

Awesome, my first post in the Announcements forum :D

Anyways, this video is exactly why I love HMX. Can't wait until we get to see the new trailer and, obviously, I can't wait until RB3 launches!

[dead_ferrets]

You guys rock. You dealt with this exactly the way it should have been dealt with. I'm still snickering...

[jgosh]

:)

[McNoob]

Well thanks for the response. Just don't accidentally leak the RB3 setlist in one of your videos again!

[Llamaaction]

Imagine? Really? I know we wanna use the keyboard, but think of the other instruments. Instant Karma!, guys.

But I love this. So much.

[Dr.RockBand]

Nice setlist. But WHERE IS MUSE?! (and Rush?)

[CryoFever]

nice to hear that (:

[SatansBestBuddy]

Well, glad we got all the facts straight now, it's be terrible if we were quoting a rumour all the way to launch.

[Banky71]

I thought it was funny.

[Llamaaction]

Nice setlist. But WHERE IS MUSE?! (and Rush?)Yes. Suprising lack of Radiohead as well.

[SgtRubberRevolver]

Great response guys. I was also surprised at the two songs we didn't know about, but in a good way. I love every song on the setlist, and you guys are the best. :D

[Red5]

Haha this was great guys, well done

[overdriveguitarman]

It was a great video, nice way of responding to the leak :)

[Kariodude]

LOOK I AM POSTING IN THE ANNOUNCEMENTS FORUM I MUST BE A MOD NOW.

Seriously though, great video. I laughed really hard and then fell down.

[Coldplayer]

Nice setlist. But WHERE IS MUSE?! (and Rush?)

There will be a Muse game or huge pack. I'm pretty sure...


Hey, awesome video!! John Drake is awesome.

HMX is awesome!! :D

[DeviateRogue]

Dang I'm so pro I'm in the announcements section!

And yes this video definitely brought the lolz, Once they started scrolling down I received the biggest grin on my face.

[Coldplayer]

Yes. Suprising lack of Radiohead as well.

Oh god, I would love more Radiohead so much more than almost anything else. But It's too strange we didnt have anything since Rb1 and GH never had any Radiohead to begin with.

I have the bad feeling that there are licensing problems... :(

[ILikeMe1337]

That was soo hilarious!!!! You guys are awesome!!! Thanks for starting my day off with a laugh. I wonder what will you guys do for the RB2 export "announcement" (or "leak" if there is one), since that's the only other set list news were waiting for you to "not confirm" Ha Ha Ha Ha.

[Llamaaction]

Oh god, I would love more Radiohead so much more than almost anything else. But It's too strange we didnt have anything since Rb1 and GH never had any Radiohead to begin with.

I have the bad feeling that there are licensing problems... :(I'd be happy with Paranoid Android now. I just want something.

[skyttskytt]

Have a safe trip back from Germany, so you can finally tell us what the setlist is when you're not busy over there.

[jimbury]

skills.

edit: killing moon, that made my month :D

[lord of da sith]

Disappointing theres no Bon Jovi or Disturbed. But I am surprised theres no Foo Fighters songs

[ecIggy]

Thank you for addressing this oh so serious issue... FAN-TAS-TIC!!!1!!.

[iNick64]

Disappointing theres no Bon Jovi or Disturbed. But I am surprised theres no Foo Fighters songs

Dave ghrol is in two songs already. I would not be surprised if we would get a huge foo dlc pack right when rb3 launches because the guitar is alot of power chords so it would be great for pro guitar.

On the other hand thank you Harmonix you are my heroes

[dinoman]

great video guys :)

but why can we suddenly post here?

[montereypoet]

To Henry...John... and all the rest of you at Harmonix...

I seriously can't tell you how grateful I am that you chose to do the right thing and address these horrible rumors directly and with forthright honesty. It speaks so highly of a company that you would be willing to stand out in front of your customer base and handle these rumors head-on. There just aren't many others out there who would handle this with such dignity, class and grace.

....

Oh, and your collective awesomeness in this video totally owns my soul, now. :-) Well played, and thank you!

[JanoDx]

Pwned...

[The Highway To Hell]

That video just made my day.


It was funny and I know for a fact that I'll be playing Beast And The Harlot and Smoke On The Water.

[ElisabethinCA]

ok

im deleting the post...it was supposed to be seriously funny, not serious.

[XTommyDonX]

Amazing. HMX for life!!

[DieterDude]

So the gaming blogs that were purporting to have the set list for RB3 were only doing so to score Advertiser revenue? Not because RB has millions of fans dying to know what's going to be shipped w/ RB3? And if all they care about is money, wouldn't they be able to say the same about Harmonix? You’re in the business to make money too aren't you?

So I'm thinking that though gaming blogs look for breaking news and all want to be the first, I doubt it's all about money. They are usually hard core gamers who live, eat, breath games and gaming news.

I am not sure slamming the blogs that released the purported list was a good thing. They too are gamers and are potential customers. As are their loyal reader base. You might have lost some sales there.

And no, I am not associated in any way with any site, let alone sites that released the purported set list. Just a fan of Rock Band since the beginning….and was a little turned off by your video statement. You could have turned this into a GREAT social networking crush and had millions still talking about it. Instead, you choose to bash the sites that reported on the leaked list. Wow, you had the potential for millions in free advertising and to keep people guessing… somebody in your company needs to re-think your strategies.
hahahaha i know you're kidding but i still find it funny

[broncosfan06]

THIS is why i love HMX, you guys are amazing

[TheLovelyNoise]

hahahaha i know you're kidding but i still find it funny

i hope he/she is kidding

[DeviateRogue]

So the gaming blogs that were purporting to have the set list for RB3 were only doing so to score Advertiser revenue? Not because RB has millions of fans dying to know what's going to be shipped w/ RB3? And if all they care about is money, wouldn't they be able to say the same about Harmonix? You’re in the business to make money too aren't you?

So I'm thinking that though gaming blogs look for breaking news and all want to be the first, I doubt it's all about money. They are usually hard core gamers who live, eat, breath games and gaming news.

I am not sure slamming the blogs that released the purported list was a good thing. They too are gamers and are potential customers. As are their loyal reader base. You might have lost some sales there.

And no, I am not associated in any way with any site, let alone sites that released the purported set list. Just a fan of Rock Band since the beginning….and was a little turned off by your video statement. You could have turned this into a GREAT social networking crush and had millions still talking about it. Instead, you choose to bash the sites that reported on the leaked list. Wow, you had the potential for millions in free advertising and to keep people guessing… somebody in your company needs to re-think your strategies.

I don't see how they were bashing the sites. It's more like go to these sites to see the set list.

[LedZeppTroy]

First post in an announcement forum!

[skyttskytt]

So the gaming blogs that were purporting to have the set list for RB3 were only doing so to score Advertiser revenue? Not because RB has millions of fans dying to know what's going to be shipped w/ RB3? And if all they care about is money, wouldn't they be able to say the same about Harmonix? You’re in the business to make money too aren't you?

So I'm thinking that though gaming blogs look for breaking news and all want to be the first, I doubt it's all about money. They are usually hard core gamers who live, eat, breath games and gaming news.

I am not sure slamming the blogs that released the purported list was a good thing. They too are gamers and are potential customers. As are their loyal reader base. You might have lost some sales there.

And no, I am not associated in any way with any site, let alone sites that released the purported set list. Just a fan of Rock Band since the beginning….and was a little turned off by your video statement. You could have turned this into a GREAT social networking crush and had millions still talking about it. Instead, you choose to bash the sites that reported on the leaked list. Wow, you had the potential for millions in free advertising and to keep people guessing… somebody in your company needs to re-think your strategies.

If you're serious: They weren't.

[crash13]

I love Harmonix.

[Musicfreak82515]

Cool, I'm in the announcements section, awesome!

Anyway. Amazing recovery by coming out with that video. Some may not have found it funny, but I found it a blast. Cheers to you Harmonix.

[doomed26]

Haha great stuff! Reminds me of the $299 PS3 advertising campaign. Keep up the good work guys!

[kal_el_0724]

Haha great stuff! Reminds me of the $299 PS3 advertising campaign. Keep up the good work guys!

You can't believe everything you read on the internet.

[kitlerc]

Stay classy HMX.

[Buffdog18]

Nice video, and also, I'm in the announcement forums!

[kal_el_0724]

Just one last thing they need to do...

Put a sign somewhere in the game that says "Remember, NO STAIRWAY!"

[Soratar]

This is the best way to reveal the setlist.

[odd-props]

clever marketing, hmx.

[SupaThugPimpin]

Damage control.

[Pankrazzo]

I hope that I can play some of the new songs at gamescom tomorrow :D

Keep rockin', guys.

[Doc_SoCal]

Nicely played indeed.

[sonicnerd23]

Naaaaa na nana na naaaaaa nana na na nanana na na...

[DrX25]

That video is great and the setlist seems to be quite awesome

[ElisabethinCA]

Geeze it was a tongue in cheek post

[weeyoo]

I now officialy love the setlist. Its gonna be fun as hell to play through.

[awj112]

Well played Harmonix, well played. I sort of wonder if the first "leak" was actually a leak at all.

[iananderson]

Ahhhh! Dora Sullivan is in RB3!

[Bonzes]

Way to go HMX...that was too COOL!!

And I love the freakin' setlist! THANK YOU HMX

[hiimSMAP]

Thanks HMX for Flaming Lips, Echo and the Bunnymen, Ozzy, Queen, Lennon, The Cure, Deep Purple, and all the other awesomeness.

[zeronaut]

lmfao! fantastic response. can't wait to see something "official" in the near future.

:D

[Captain_Cool]

CHINA GROVE HELL YES

The only thing this amazing setlist needs is "Let's Go" by the Cars and some Rush :P

[white-ti]

No Muse? No Rush? NO MILEY? lol naah, this is a great setlist! :D

[mobhit101]

Fantastic! HMX = class

[woodwindpizza]

Je t'aime! :)

[Rogueaine]

Great video! I always enjoy HMX's (especially John Drake's) sense of humor. ;D
The setlist looks good and this was a great way of addressing the rumors and leaks. Kudos HMX!

[RainbowMist]

I love you so much Harmonix. <3

[cwade729]

I had a huge laugh during the video. You guys are beyond epic with your humor

[RockBandRocker]

To quote those old Guiness Beer Commercials:

"BRILLIANT!"


Thank the powers that be that October 26th is a state mandated furlough day for my college. I'll be spending all day playing RB3. :D

[CrimsonSH]

I do believe Harmonix are now entitled to one of these (http://giveupinternet.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/you-won-free-internet.jpg).

[c-murph]

Yay~!! Now just give us a sneak peak at the upcoming DLC for the rest of the year like you did last year~!!

[master2uall]

holy ****, i didnt expect this today, awesome friday indeed, keep up the good work guys, got two copies already reserved and paid in full.

[Nipps]

Nice HMX! 2 things tho... Roundabout should definitely be all devil tiered.. 3+ harmonies for 8:30? come onnn!. And Dream theater!?!?? KEYS? AH? where... :confused:

[hoss30]

In the words of Wayne Campbell.....SCCHHWWIIINNGGG!!!!!!

[LORDJUJU]

I just want a post in the Announcements Forum. Amazing setlist!

[ArchangelZero]

That was great for the lulz.

Now for some info on the game's specs, mainly for the Wii.:D

[Ferocious Q]

http://img535.imageshack.us/i/rb84.png/

84th mystery song?

[Dadasaurus Rex]

That was awesome! "Keep Moving, Keep moving, nothing to see here"

[4lic]

Amazing setlist.
I just missed a J-rock song and at least one from Dream Theater.

[KBeatle96]

Awesome set!!!
OMG I POSTED IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT FORUM!!

[toyotasupraman]

So it was real! Well, guess the only thing left to say is...

"WON'T YOU FLYYYYYY HIIIIIIIIGH AAAH FREE BIRD YEAH!"

[HeyRiles]

I love how disgusted John Drake's face is at the mention of RockBandAide :D

[stajanleafs]

no muse no rush :(
at least we got some Yes!

[lucaspaul22]

Daniel Sussman looks so cool in that hat. He's got style.


Naaaaa na nana na naaaaaa nana na na nanana na na...

Centerfold?

[OakTea]

You guys absolutely rock. :D

[Carpe_Diem]

http://img535.imageshack.us/i/rb84.png/

84th mystery song?

^^ I knew it was real ! (now guess)......... :D

Nice work HMX btw........... :cool:

Also 1st post and prob last one in the Announcements forum ! :D

[Silent_Hawk]

One of the greatest videos ever filmed? I think so.

[FujiSkunk]

It's...

(sniffle)

BEAUTIFUL!

[jrcronlakers]

Great way to keep it on the hush hush. I may need to request more days off.

[Backwards Marathon]

Funny stuff guys.

[Scone527]

You guys have an amazing sense of humor. The video is hilarious. The serious tone you guys set while the screen was running behind you just made it. Looking forward to the release.

On a side note: I never thought I would actually be posting in the Announcements section. What an honor! (Think Zoidberg for that last sentence :))

[milkandcookies]

You guys are great :D

Posting in the Announcements forum! :eek:

[Backwards Marathon]

http://img535.imageshack.us/i/rb84.png/

84th mystery song?
Headphones on was downloaded. Why wouldn't it be?

[CycoMiko138]

That was just hilarious - good job, guys. We need more revelations like this. So much better than a dry press release or announcement at a trade show. Of course, we'll probably still get that...when the setlist is made "official".

[Bearclaw]

That was pretty much awesome. Clearly the masters of keeping a secret under wraps.

[Cedar-teeth]

hahahaha really funny and many really great songs

[KozmicRiff]

yes china grove! love that song!

[BohemianMatt]

Centerfold by the J Geils Band is going to be awesome on harmonies!!!

Best use of the word "na" in music history!

[KozmicRiff]

Damage control.

not really much damage done by that setlist more like lots of excitement built :-)

It was going to come out sooner or later no harm done.

[Se7en082]

Awesome video. Glad you guys took it in stride.

[Nickalos N]

Nice video and another great setlist Thank You harmonix

[The Hungry Samurai]

You guys are freaking amazing and hilarious....

One thing though CAN YOU PLEASE CONFIRM THAT DAN'S PHENOMINAL HAT IS IN THE GAME!!!!?!?!?!?!oneoneone111

[nascarfan19]

Yeah, really, how in the world could you guys leak the entire setlist? :p :p :p

Oh well, can't wait for the RB3 trailer (maybe it's out now!)

Plus, my first post in the announcements forum. Cooleo!

[SystemSCSnake]

Lol I think somebody actually got in trouble the first time for leaking it.

[MWMJoker]

I'm going to express my love in caps:

I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR PUTTING ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN AND THE SMITHS INTO ROCK BAND. I WILL MAKE CHILDREN WITH YOUR FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOW, FREE OF CHARGE. OR, CONVERSELY, I WILL SCRUB YOUR BATHROOMS WITH MY TOOTHBRUSH IF YOU WISH.

Ahem.

[Super_Sonic]

I can't wait until we find out the whole setlist. :p

Seriously, I'm playing Imagine with my custom band as soon as I get the game, playing the piano with my guitar. :)

[cherokeesam]

Absolutely phenomenal setlist, HMX.....
best RB setlist EVARRRRRR, IMHO :)

Thanks for the unofficial officialism, thanks for one hell of a landmark in rock history unleashed on the world 10/26/10, and thanks for everything you do.

RAWK BAND 3 RAWKS HARD

[Scone527]

Best use of the word "na" in music history!

Agreed :D

[army_of_me]

Wow, I hope the rumored leaked setlist is true. It looks to be epic ;)

[DarthAthema]

Flaming lips!!!!
Primus!!!!
Finally!!!!
Thank you!!!

[RockBandAide]

I love how disgusted John Drake's face is at the mention of RockBandAide :D

Can you blame him? I can't stand me most times, either! ;)

[kiggidykev]

Can you blame him? I can't stand me most times, either! ;)

Hey, it's that evil site! Get the pitchforks! :p

[HairyMan]

Thank you HMX for putting together a setlist that really seems to cater to the "old guys" out there. With so much of the list being comprised of the great rock and roll that I grew up listening to, I know I'm going to have a blast with this game. Playing me some Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Lennon, STP, and now The Doobie Brothers. You have officially put an "X" in my signature, which gives me hope that some day down the line I'll get to put more in there. :D

You just seriously made the next few months unbearably long! :p

[Musicfreak82515]

Just wondering: Can you released that Facebook exclusive trailer now? Pleassssseeeeeee? :D

[pacifistWITHgun]

i totally <3 you guys, haha.

[Coltfan1223]

MORE MUSEEEEE!

Oh. Love the setlist. I'm still not dead yettttt!:cool:

[maddoggnick96]

Yeah, you guys show 'em! Stupid rumor leakers. Now I can't wait to see the REAL setlist. I'm sure it will be awesome.

[Rod_Stixx]

Bleeping awesome. You guys (and gals) at HMX are really great. You make great games, love music, and you're fairly clever, too. I bow in your general direction.

[DiabloNeonX]

i c wut u did thar.

Clever video guys. And thank you for FINALLY bringing Rammstein to Rock Band!!

[berdo]

Wow. I only like 18 tracks from this list. Now mathematically, I would be paying about $3.33 per song. That kind of pricey... But, I know the extra features will be worth the purchase. So I am still getting it.

[SMaster777]

Needs moar Linkin Park. Still hoping that 1st rumor's not a rumor while the other rumor about it IS a rumor.

[MaRkiSH]

This is why I love Harmonix.

[FujiSkunk]

Wow. I only like 18 tracks from this list. Now mathematically, I would be paying about $3.33 per song. That kind of pricey... But, I know the extra features will be worth the purchase. So I am still getting it.

Did you end up liking any songs you didn't know before, from the on-disc tracks we have now? I know I did. Consider it an investment to potentially discover new music (and learn how to play it, too!), with a few awesome definites as icing on the cake.

[MistressD]

Thanks guys! Loving the hat! :p

[Pheran]

What can I say, Harmonix is completely awesome. Incredible way to handle this situation! And Centerfold, woohoo!!!

[elfreako]

Centerfold... I rarely have one of those, but this was a complete "OH THAT SONG!!!" moment for me :)

You guys kill me. I need a work visa, I'm moving to Boston.

[vidarvolta]

Awesome! Harmonix continues to deliver.

[MetalGuitar]

Thanks guys, I think this is definately going to change the music video gaming genre, so many good songs

[JStryker47]

I gotta take my hat off to you guys. Very well said. And October 26th, you say? Sweet! That's just 4 days after my birthday!

[SonicRocker15X]

Harmonix.
I love you.

[JRDBlackDragon]

the video lags and skips on this computer and it doesn't even appear on the Wii,i also can't watch it on the ps3 because my brother won't let me

i don't get why i can watch Youtube videos on the Wii but not the videos off that website :mad:

[metalfenix]

Awesome reply HMX!! these rumours don't have a bit of credibility :D

[Dachuiri]

Too funny... lack of Rush saddens me. Hopefully some release date Rush DLC will be in order.

[The Highway To Hell]

Just one last thing they need to do...

Put a sign somewhere in the game that says "Remember, NO STAIRWAY!"Yes.


QFT

[TheLastWaltZ]

I lol'd

[weeyoo]

Very good setlist we got coming our way. Im extremly excited to play through the entire game! Good job HMX!!

[Ferocious Q]

Very good setlist we got coming our way. Im extremly excited to play through the entire game! Good job HMX!!

Even Rehab??? :p

[weeyoo]

Even Rehab??? :p

Im sure after playing it for a while it will grow on to me. That songs not bad compared to what we could have gotten. So Im ok with that song.

[Death50]

Go figure...

Can't wait for the next release of songs... hm, another two weeks and maybe it will be 5? Oh boy. Dragging this out too long for my taste.

I was hopping the leak was real... I really was

[Invader TAK]

Looking good guys. Excellent way to confirm the setlist. I laughed when I noticed what was going on with the screen in the background. My stepfather will like the Classic Rock selection. Now if only there'd be an adapter that'll allow real electric guitars/basses to be used in Pro Mode (hint hint). Can't wait.

Crap, with this and Force Unleashed II launching on the SAME DAY, my wallet's gonna hate me...

[EcclesRose]

This video is awesome. Go HMX!

[cherokeesam]

So....GiantBomb has thrown down the gauntlet, and now wants their revenge in the form of a Dance Central dance-off with Drake.

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLLLE


....only HMX needs to bring in Alex as a ringer

[Headcase]

Best PR response ever.

[PsykX]

Wow, I don’t know a single song except for the one from Paramore.

If the career mode is impressive (so far none of the Rock Bands had a good career mode, don’t get me wrong) and if the toms are differentiated (I know this will already be a feature) and if the piano is well implemented, I might buy it.

Otherwise, the list of songs I’ve seen doesn’t impress me. I’m only asking for Rock or anything close in a game like Rock Band, seems like it’s too much to ask.

Green Day Rock Band was awesome, but once again, the career mode was weak. Don’t just make me play songs and unlock other songs and venues and setlists. This gets boring as hell. Or at least design some real existing venues from a few countries, give me a home with a house with people to call to decide stuff related to the band or something. What I want is something graphical, in 3D, not a simple menu. Spore failed because of that same reason. GH is’t much better, so there’s room for Harmonix to innovate. Take the chance.

</rant>

[weirdphil]

Love this list you've got there. I especially like the songs you guys are bringing us from the older GH1/2/80s games :) I'm doing my pre-order right now.

[CaptainKicker]

I lol'd like crazy. Great video and setlist. Imagine? Thanks, kind sir's.

[azzaman333]

I just wanted to post in Announcements.

[Sesing]

Hey gang,

Sorry for not posting this response sooner, but nearly the entire Community / PR team is showing off RB3 and Dance Central at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.

So in the last day or two there's been a lot of speculation about a supposedly "leaked" Rock Band 3 set list. As with all rumors, it's all worth taking with a grain of salt, and I think for the most part you guys in the community know not to believe anything until you see it officially confirmed by us.

Here is our video response (http://bit.ly/a7gNhy), the OFFICIAL reaction, to this "leak" that surfaced the other day. Please check it out and let us know what you think.

To help stem the continued flow of misinformation please spread the news by cross posting the above link to Twitter and Facebook. We're just a few fans away from hitting 500,000 followers on Facebook, at which point we'll release an exclusive RB3 trailer. Thanks in advance for helping to spread CORRECT info about Rock Band 3.

-HMXhenry

Asked you in the Morning if I can play Walk of Life. You said something like "I didnt know that we have Walk of Life in RB3", and now you confirmed it, but Im not at Gamescom anymore. :(

Nice talk to you anyway, enjoyed beeing with you Guys, have a nice Time there!

(See my PostCounter, you know what we talked about... the Forums... etc.) :D

[Dog Welder]

Centerfold by the J Geils Band is going to be awesome on harmonies!!!

Best use of the word "na" in music history!

Cannibal & The Headhunters would like a word with you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTPFERD8zs

:D

[Pseudomaniac]

Wow, I don’t know a single song except for the one from Paramore.


o_0

Expand your musical horizons. Seriously.

Also, wtfhmxnomusewtfareyouthinkingrb3sucks! In all seriousness, though, awesome setlist. 9\10.

[Coolbutlame]

that is by far the coolest setlist ever.

and i must say that you putting at the drive in, the bronx, and riverboat gamblers all in one game makes me a happy camper. :)

and is that roundabout by yes i saw at the bottom? you're gonna be breaking potential bassits' fingers with that one. good risk taking there. ;)

overall, the setlist has great songs, even from bands i don't like. BRAVO! rockband has yet to fail me.

[TorqueAOD]

This setlist kicks so much ass!!! I can't help but wonder what the RB3 DLC is going to be like.

[Milchmonster]

Wow, I don’t know a single song except for the one from Paramore.

If the career mode is impressive (so far none of the Rock Bands had a good career mode, don’t get me wrong) and if the toms are differentiated (I know this will already be a feature) and if the piano is well implemented, I might buy it.

Otherwise, the list of songs I’ve seen doesn’t impress me. I’m only asking for Rock or anything close in a game like Rock Band, seems like it’s too much to ask.

Green Day Rock Band was awesome, but once again, the career mode was weak. Don’t just make me play songs and unlock other songs and venues and setlists. This gets boring as hell. Or at least design some real existing venues from a few countries, give me a home with a house with people to call to decide stuff related to the band or something. What I want is something graphical, in 3D, not a simple menu. Spore failed because of that same reason. GH is’t much better, so there’s room for Harmonix to innovate. Take the chance.

</rant>

Awesome :D

[TheComedian]

Endless thanks for Imagine.

i wonder what the RB3 DLC will be

[RedIon1992]

So the video has three guys from HMX saying "don't believe the leaks" and - wait a minute, is that the full setlist scrolling in the background?

Also, woo! Posting in the announcements forum!

[azzaman333]

Wow, just looked at the whole thing, and less than 15% of it I can honestly say I know and like.

[Frogman]

That video made my pants get smaller.

[DeviateRogue]

Go figure...

Can't wait for the next release of songs... hm, another two weeks and maybe it will be 5? Oh boy. Dragging this out too long for my taste.

I was hopping the leak was real... I really was

You serious?

U mad bro? :rolleyes:

[DeviateRogue]

Wow, just looked at the whole thing, and less than 15% of it I can honestly say I know and like.

You should probably diversify what your listening to.

[patsrule316]

Love the announcement! Very funny.

As far as the setlist, I went through the rumored setlist, and here is my take:

There are 28 songs I just don't know, although I know a couple of those bands, my feelings on those are mixed enough that I won't chalk the individual songs up to like or don't like.

There are only two songs I hate: Amy Winehouse and the White Stripes.

5 songs I don't like, and will skip over them as much as possible, but won't make me want to turn off the game because I hate them (The Cure, Marylin Manson, Queens of the Stone Age, Rammstein, and the Smiths)

Another 6 I don't like, but am willing to concede that they could be fun, and will give them a legit shot. (B52s, Beach Boys, Bob Marley, Devo, James Brown, and Phish)

23 songs I like, and will be happy to play.

19 Songs I love, and am pumped they are in the game. (Anthrax, Big Country, Deep Purple, Def Leppard, Dio, Dire Straits, Doobie Brothers, Golden Earring, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Huey Lewis, J. Giles, Night Ranger, Ozzy, Police, Queen, Space Hog, Tears for Fears, Whitesnake, and Yes)

That's a pretty good ratio for me....I am happy with the set-list.

[CloudWolf]

I really like the setlist

[CloudWolf]

Wow, I don’t know a single song except for the one from Paramore.

I'm having a really hard time believing this.

[Sesing]

I dont have a closer look to the Setlist, it will be more Fun to play and hear these Songs first Time on RB3. :)

[TheLovelyNoise]

for me the smiths and bunnymen are most forum posters zeppelin and floyd so i am super happy
the killing moon is one of the greatest songs ever written

[robbiecon]

Thanks so much!

Announcement WIN!

[dabrry0523]

Haha you guys know just how to respond to a "leak" Very funny, I wounder how hard it was to keep a straight face the entire video as you guys are saying the leak isn't true when you guys are going through it on the tv screen next to you

[Al_Dags]

This is Epic, you guys are the best at PR :) Keep up the great work

[Ixtiklio]

Classic.

[CaptainKicker]

Wow, I don’t know a single song except for the one from Paramore.



Not even Imagine? Beast And The Harlot? Woah, you're in for a blast when the game is out.

[robbiecon]

Great setlist. I hope that the Doors, Beach Boys, the Smiths and Elton John get some 6-12 packs. (Doors 12 pack FTW)

[dady5000]

Funny video! But where's mah Rush? :)

[El Staples]

very nice setlist. not as epic as RB2 in my opinion however. by the waqy where is the bon jovi. i would have thought that with the keyboard now included "runaway" would have been a no-brainer.

[BarnesyJr48]

Wait a minute, theres been a setlist leak?

:p

[Silent Scope56]

we need some Muse!

[RM-225]

Cannibal & The Headhunters would like a word with you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTPFERD8zs

:D

Oh -- No. No. No. No. No. No-No-No-No-No-No-No!

I don't care if they made it first or originated the "na" phrase for the song, it will forever belong to Wilson Pickett. Need proof... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP4oa6Pe1tU)

Anyway, as I mentioned before, the video rules. Hooray for commenting in the Announcements forum. :D

[Sandalman3000]

Made me sad when I noticed no Bang Camaro or SOAD, also looking forward to more Dream Theater

[lilbear78]

Thanks guys still laughing at this one...great set list can't wait.

[dmbdaw]

Great job HMX! Now if you could only steal the Dave Matthews Band from Power Gig than I will put you in my will. ;)

[fatalfiend37]

I'm in the announcement forums ! Go Imagine !!!

[karmalord]

Would like to believe I had some influence on this song being in the game as I carried the flag on my sig. and in my profile as well as personally emailing HMX Sean for this to be in RB2 before its release. In fact I lobbied for this song to be the theme song(instead of Cheap Trick's "Hello There")for RB2 as it would have been a good one also.
All my hoopla for this song probably has nothing to do with its inclusion,but its nice to see it finally make it.

[NathanPARTIES]

Put the band MGMT on rock band they are one of the best bands , a song like "Kids" "Of Birds, Moons, And Monsters" "Electric Feel" or "Time to Pretend" plus there music will go great will the new keyboard
:)

[azzaman333]

You should probably diversify what your listening to.

I do have a diverse selection of music that I listen to. That's why it's particularly disappointing.

[cherokeesam]

I do have a diverse selection of music that I listen to. That's why it's particularly disappointing.

When you *just* listen to alternative/indie/college rock, that doesn't make it a "diverse" selection of music that you listen to; that's just modern underground music elitism. Still no different than the headbangers who put their blinders (earplugs?) on to any music that isn't metal. Music snobbery in any form is still music snobbery.

[FujiSkunk]

I do have a diverse selection of music that I listen to.

"Oh we got both kinds. We got country and western!"

[The-Dude1212]

Still sad there is no Springsteen...

But I guess they're saving him for Rock Band 4 and the upcoming Sax peripheral :p

[avroarrow201]

Funny video! But where's mah Rush? :)

Agree and agree.

[dphouthavong]

cant wait to play Misery Business by Paramore

[Pseudomaniac]

I do have a diverse selection of music that I listen to. That's why it's particularly disappointing.

Really? Because it seems you only like alt\indie. That's nowhere near "diverse".

[Vedicardi]

Nice setlist. But WHERE IS MUSE?! (and Rush?)

good to see this on the first page of the thread >_>

[Vedicardi]

Put the band MGMT on rock band they are one of the best bands , a song like "Kids" "Of Birds, Moons, And Monsters" "Electric Feel" or "Time to Pretend" plus there music will go great will the new keyboard
:)

they're not really a band lol

[Chuck_Fiasco]

I just wanted to post in Announcements.

Me too. :cool:

[esquehill]

Wow, just looked at the whole thing, and less than 15% of it I can honestly say I know and like.

Me, too. It is nice to find that the songs I *know* on the setlist are good ones... Now, I have to actually go *listen* to the other 70+ songs and see what I think. I wish there could have been more older, classic stuff that would've triggered the insta-buy feeling, but that's just not where I am with RB3's setlist...and I'm still wondering what features they've chosen to omit from the wii version of RB3. And it stinks that there's going to be no more DLC for RB2 after the RB3 release...

[jjdude1]

oh yes!

[PSPCOW]

good to see this on the first page of the thread >_>

Muse and Rush already be in GH WoR. I was hoping RB3 and GH WoR would have more different setlists than Gh WT and RB2, and they do. the whole 20 minute "2112" and "Uprising" are in GH.

Any1 notice the hat in the video? XD

[PsykX]

o_0

Expand your musical horizons. Seriously.

Also, wtfhmxnomusewtfareyouthinkingrb3sucks! In all seriousness, though, awesome setlist. 9\10.

In all honesty, I have over 200 artists in my iTunes library that I listen to regularly and there’s music for over 30 genres (iTunes lists 100 genres, but it’s because the playlist is screwed up a bit lol). Not just pop/punk/rock, I’ve got french music, rap, metal, nu metal, comedy, alternative, emo, hip hop, instrumental from games and movies, etc.

So that’s the sad thing. I’m far from being music ignorant, and there isn’t a lot in RB3 that makes me wanna throw myself on it. It’s not going to be the setlist that will make me buy it. It’s gonna be the game itself, the career mode, etc. Because songs? I’ve got them, I have RB1 and 2, GD:RB, and like 150 DLCs.

On the same note, after reading a few comments here, I’ve looked at the list more carefully, and there ARE a few songs I know and recognize by sound, but they just won’t push me to buy it.

Also, can’t believe there’s still no Coldplay and U2. These guys are big. Not my favorites, but they are big. To all the fans out there, I wish you these bands. Personally, I’d like The Fray and more The Killers, but that’s going to be in a long long time. (I believe U2 is too expensive... damn Bono. And Coldplay must be fine because GH’s got one).

[JoshVanHalen87]

awesome response its awesome :D

[TheRollingBones]

Awesome, full setlist (minus one?) revealed in this great video. You guys are hilarious, and great hat by the way! Overall a great tracklist, at least a 9/10 from me. But you better get Rush, Muse, and "Take On Me" as DLC! :)

Yay, I'm in the announcement section!

[bradjfowler]

Haha!

Best response to a leak ever!!

Well done boys :)

[foofighterfan4Mccain]

This setlist if freakin AWESOME!!!, THis game alone knocked off 5 of my wishlist bands, when I was hoping that at best one might be put on disc. Adding Yes, Whitesnake, Chicago, The Beach Boys, and The Doobie Brothers makes this my favorite music game setlist along with some other fantastic tunes like Radar Love, Centerfold and I Can See For Miles, I cannot freakin wait for October 26th!!!

Thank You Harmonix for a Legendary Setlist!

[KooleKyle]

Hawly krap im in teh announcements forum! ;D

[starknakedhero]

Just saw the video myself and LOL'ed. Epic Harmonix,and like it has been said...nice hat!

Oh,for the ones that don't like the setlist...remember Harmonix will continue to bring us the most DLC in the music game genre so do not let the on disc set list get ya down. Rock Band FTW!

[Redskinsrock2689]

Dream Theater and Muse were meant to be in this game!!

[Pankrazzo]

I like 82/83 songs on the setlist, best RB setlist so far, can't wait :)


Amazing setlist.
I just missed a J-rock song and at least one from Dream Theater.

Dream Theater would be probably too hard on pro instruments for starters, they should get some DLC soon I hope. On the other hand I'm very happy that J-Rock didn't make it on disk, because if they sing in English, their pronounciation is horrible, and if it's in Japanese the differing letters would make it impossible to read the lyrics for 95%+ of all RB players.

There should definitely be some J-Rock DLC for the variety, but not on disk ;)

[BohemianMatt]

I like 82/83 songs on the setlist, best RB setlist so far, can't wait :)


Just for kicks, what song didn't you like, if you're willing to tell? :D

[azzaman333]

When you *just* listen to alternative/indie/college rock, that doesn't make it a "diverse" selection of music that you listen to; that's just modern underground music elitism. Still no different than the headbangers who put their blinders (earplugs?) on to any music that isn't metal. Music snobbery in any form is still music snobbery.


Really? Because it seems you only like alt\indie. That's nowhere near "diverse".

I do listen to a lot of alt/indie.
I also listen to a lot of The Living End, Eskimo Joe, Billy Talent, Midnight Oil, Pearl Jam, Wolfmother, Iron Maiden, Metallica, System of a Down, The Butterfly Effect, Jet, The Presets, Gorillaz, Klaxons, Velvet Revolver, Disturbed, Bullet For My Valentine, Karnivool, blink-182, My Chemical Romance, The Prodigy, Cog, The Offspring, NOFX and Rise Against, just to name a few others that I'd love to play which aren't alt/indie and aren't in RB3 either.

[Thorr69]

I am late to this party, but WHAT A PARTY!!!!!

I must admit, I shed a tear of joy when I saw -
Big Country - In a Big Country

I have been here a good long time and Big Country is the only band I have ever truly wanted in the game. Thanx for everything Harmonix!

[chubby3434]

nevermind that they scroll through the setlist in the background during the interview :)

[Pankrazzo]

Just for kicks, what song didn't you like, if you're willing to tell? :D

I'm German, so obviously Tokio Hotel. I even played it at gamescom, and it sounds just as lame as expected. I know that there are worse bands out there, but to see them and Rammstein representing Germany in an international video game masterpiece makes me sick. Tokio Hotel are only listened by teens and Rammstein is only interesting because of the Nazi-style "singing" and the indeed mind-blowing pyro-show live. Nobody listens to both of them because of their musical talents.

Without Tokio Hotel the setlist would've been A+++ for me, with them just A, it's that poor :(

Still a day one purchase for me :D

[toymachineSH]

Primus.

day one buy.

[jasonrosenbaum]

Solid. Very pleased about One-Armed Scissor.

[lom678]

I don't like the setlist....but i didn't like rock band 2's either but i bet after a while these songs will grow on me and show me music that i never knew existed :D
but i want some Incubus :(

[thjimmy]

Spectacular set list - there's something for everyone!

[destruction3402]

OMG "Du Hast" by Rammstein! :D
I'd rather have "Ohne Dich", "Reise, Reise" or "Sonne" though... Maybe future DLC I hope.. ;)
Amazing setlist overall!

[Pescaran Death Machine]

Sweet announcement.

[Luckshower]

Thanks for the epic set list! I cant wait =D

[Baanu_Rass]

On the other hand I'm very happy that J-Rock didn't make it on disk, because if they sing in English, their pronounciation is horrible, and if it's in Japanese the differing letters would make it impossible to read the lyrics for 95%+ of all RB players.

There should definitely be some J-Rock DLC for the variety, but not on disk ;)

Romanji. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanji)

[Darkness.Gouki]

I think the video was a great idea. Clears up a lot of "bad information" out there. I just hope there's more H.I.M. and maybe a Primus song on RB3..fingers crossed! ;)

[FujiSkunk]

Romanji. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanji)

I'm assuming Pankrazzo was actually referring Romanji, because even Romanji has unintuitive rules of pronunciation that would tie most people's tongues in knots.

[noved]

all I was hoping for was more rush

[chico76]

Well, if this announcement is here so we can all give our "vote" on the set-list...

Thumbs down from me.

There are about 18 songs I recognize by name. I listened to everything... there's maybe 5 more I'd care to hear again. So 23 songs out of 83 is disappointing, especially after I liked more than 1/2 of both RB1 and RB2 when they came out.

Since I'm not interested in Pro mode... or the keyboard...

I'm just not sure RB3 is going to be on my list of "must haves" this year. Which is a shame... I'm almost $2,000 into my RB hobby... :(

[Andrewkin]

Freebird!

[Fane1024]

Excellent set list.

Almost half of the songs fall into the OMFG range for me, more than in RB2.

I was really hoping for Uprising, since it's in GH6, but I guess I'll get it when the Muse DLC pack is released. Right?

There are plenty of songs I predicted / hoped would make the cut that didn't, but I'm happy with the overall package.

My only real complaint: Burning Down The House is being offered as a pre-order bonus (GameStop) instead of being on the disc. Must play that on drums, but I'm not getting RB3 from GameStop.

[djjsin]

though there definately alot of really good songs, i'm really shocked at the lack of others.

Ok Metallica...thats sort of understandable depending on the agreement they made with GH, but this will be the first rockband game without them....and other artists who have appeared in GH games are in rockband now also (ozzy...) this game should have had master of puppets or welcome home sanitarium.

Whats the issue with Guns and Roses. I mean seriousy. The original Demo for Rockband 1 had welcome to the jungle....it was never put in the game. We get the crap chinese democracy album and nothing else? Look at all the work axl has done with piano's....this should have been a no brainer. I'd rather have november rain then nothing...

i'm not sure if you've heard of this band harmonix, they are called rolling stones. They made alot more songs then gimme shelter

and my god rockband. Pink Floyd.....or at least Roger Waters - The Wall Live should not even be a question!!! I mean roger waters is touring the world doing "The Wall" at the same time as the game is released. Talk about your missed oppertunities for Cross Promotion. He's advertising on facebook. he's trying to reach the young demographic. I'm sure you guys could have easily worked out a deal, put comfortably numb in the game, and released a The Wall Special Edition with special packaging some bs extra's like a picture or some crap, and had a code to download the full album as DLC, (which would be released at the same time or delayed for everyone else to download). maybe even released special instruments. We all know you guys like to milk the special edition. Use the hype of the wall tour to sell rockband 3.....use rockband 3 to expose the music to a new generation and sell concert tickets. I got a new word for ya.....synergy....

but hey, at least we get song number 9 by band x, and song 15 by band y, and this and that song from guitar hero 2 that we've played already millions of times...........will the key structures even be any different???

I really feel they could have put some more effort into this song list.........they should ****ing have pink floyd...the fifth highest selling album of all time...the wall....deserves something more then just an regular dlc album release, not a full game release, but something special like i stated....especially when its being performed in its first real world tour, 30 years after its release...which is at the same time that this game comes out!!!!!

[Whizzer191]

I was really hoping for Uprising, since it's in GH6, but I guess I'll get it when the Muse DLC pack is released. Right?

My only real complaint: Burning Down The House is being offered as a pre-order bonus (GameStop) instead of being on the disc. Must play that on drums, but I'm not getting RB3 from GameStop.

Personally, I think 'Uprising' is very much overrated. Muse have much better songs. All exclusive pre-order DLC will eventually come to the store for everyone to enjoy (or rage). It may even be launch DLC, simply free to those who pre-order.


though there definately alot of really good songs, i'm really shocked at the lack of others.

Ok Metallica...thats sort of understandable depending on the agreement they made with GH, but this will be the first rockband game without them....and other artists who have appeared in GH games are in rockband now also (ozzy...) this game should have had master of puppets or welcome home sanitarium.

Whats the issue with Guns and Roses. I mean seriousy. The original Demo for Rockband 1 had welcome to the jungle....it was never put in the game. We get the crap chinese democracy album and nothing else? Look at all the work axl has done with piano's....this should have been a no brainer. I'd rather have november rain then nothing...

i'm not sure if you've heard of this band harmonix, they are called rolling stones. They made alot more songs then gimme shelter

and my god rockband. Pink Floyd.....or at least Roger Waters - The Wall Live should not even be a question!!! I mean roger waters is touring the world doing "The Wall" at the same time as the game is released. Talk about your missed oppertunities for Cross Promotion. He's advertising on facebook. he's trying to reach the young demographic. I'm sure you guys could have easily worked out a deal, put comfortably numb in the game, and released a The Wall Special Edition with special packaging some bs extra's like a picture or some crap, and had a code to download the full album as DLC, (which would be released at the same time or delayed for everyone else to download). maybe even released special instruments. We all know you guys like to milk the special edition. Use the hype of the wall tour to sell rockband 3.....use rockband 3 to expose the music to a new generation and sell concert tickets. I got a new word for ya.....synergy....

but hey, at least we get song number 9 by band x, and song 15 by band y, and this and that song from guitar hero 2 that we've played already millions of times...........will the key structures even be any different???

I really feel they could have put some more effort into this song list.........they should ****ing have pink floyd...the fifth highest selling album of all time...the wall....deserves something more then just an regular dlc album release, not a full game release, but something special like i stated....especially when its being performed in its first real world tour, 30 years after its release...which is at the same time that this game comes out!!!!!

Metallica is not tied to Guitar Hero at all. There was a rumour a few weeks ago that the entirety of Master of Puppets album would come to Rock Band. If so, it would have to come after RB3's release, don't you think? There may be more Metallica eventually.

Pink Floyd is something else. Have you visited the forums the past year? You would know then, that Roger Waters doesn't want anything to do with Rock Band (correct me if I'm wrong). Many people are hoping he will change his mind now, with Pro Mode and all, but all we can do is wait and hope.

Similar things happen with Led Zeppelin.

[Dozer3677]

Rock Band 3: check

Now maybe it is time for some more Beatles DLC.............

[antaneus]

You guys had me sold at Huey Lewis and the News and then you throw in Mana. Man I nearly choked on my bummy bears when I read that. I was always pleased with the range you would give us in new iterations of the game but this is by far the most excited I have been for a bit. If I can get some more Mana and a larger selection of 80's tunes I will be in bliss but this is certainly getting me on my way there. Thank you!

[FujiSkunk]

bummy bears?

[tammossy]

though there definately alot of really good songs, i'm really shocked at the lack of others.

Ok Metallica...thats sort of understandable depending on the agreement they made with GH, but this will be the first rockband game without them....and other artists who have appeared in GH games are in rockband now also (ozzy...) this game should have had master of puppets or welcome home sanitarium.

Whats the issue with Guns and Roses. I mean seriousy. The original Demo for Rockband 1 had welcome to the jungle....it was never put in the game. We get the crap chinese democracy album and nothing else? Look at all the work axl has done with piano's....this should have been a no brainer. I'd rather have november rain then nothing...

i'm not sure if you've heard of this band harmonix, they are called rolling stones. They made alot more songs then gimme shelter

and my god rockband. Pink Floyd.....or at least Roger Waters - The Wall Live should not even be a question!!! I mean roger waters is touring the world doing "The Wall" at the same time as the game is released. Talk about your missed oppertunities for Cross Promotion. He's advertising on facebook. he's trying to reach the young demographic. I'm sure you guys could have easily worked out a deal, put comfortably numb in the game, and released a The Wall Special Edition with special packaging some bs extra's like a picture or some crap, and had a code to download the full album as DLC, (which would be released at the same time or delayed for everyone else to download). maybe even released special instruments. We all know you guys like to milk the special edition. Use the hype of the wall tour to sell rockband 3.....use rockband 3 to expose the music to a new generation and sell concert tickets. I got a new word for ya.....synergy....

but hey, at least we get song number 9 by band x, and song 15 by band y, and this and that song from guitar hero 2 that we've played already millions of times...........will the key structures even be any different???

I really feel they could have put some more effort into this song list.........they should ****ing have pink floyd...the fifth highest selling album of all time...the wall....deserves something more then just an regular dlc album release, not a full game release, but something special like i stated....especially when its being performed in its first real world tour, 30 years after its release...which is at the same time that this game comes out!!!!!

..............the anger runs strong in this one......

[MattyT]

..............the anger runs strong in this one......

...so does the lack of understanding the difficulty of licensing certain artists. It's not like Pink Floyd has been bothering Harmonix for months to get their music into RB3, and Harmonix said, "No, we'd rather have some Iranian band (Hypernova) instead."

I like the overall variety in origin/location and difficulty in the Setlist.

I think it represents a good starting point in RB's forward goal of more international focused content.

[bengino]

I do like the way you guys approach everything in your announcements Harmonix, never afraid to go in a different direction to give us something else to talk about.

Now as for my opinion on this setlist.

There are some songs that i've been craving for a long time finally making their way to the platform of choice (IMO of course), while other songs just leave me scratching my head as to how they make a good choice for this particular platform at all (mostly looking at Amy Winehouse personally, but hey that might be just me). I know i'll be shelling out the money for the game and the guitar, eventually the keyboard if i feel so inclined to do so, but this will refresh a game that is still a blast for me to play. All and all, i just can't wait to get my hands on this game, at least i have found someone else that has a common interest in this game in my area that i can actually jam with for awhile so i'm sure we'll both get tons of enjoyment out of this bad boy.

Thank you Harmonix.... oh and lookit i'm posting in announcements!!! SWEETNESS!

[Nyhusern]

Hahaha now that was awesome! I only have two things to say "The Irony" xD

[Darkness.Gouki]

Ok Metallica...thats sort of understandable depending on the agreement they made with GH, but this will be the first rockband game without them....and other artists who have appeared in GH games are in rockband now also (ozzy...) this game should have had master of puppets or welcome home sanitarium.

Or just the whole album!! Orion please! ^_^ ANY Metallica album would be good now that I think about it...Kill 'Em All, Ride The Lightning...I'm sure the "Black Album" would do killer in sales.


Whats the issue with Guns and Roses. I mean seriousy. The original Demo for Rockband 1 had welcome to the jungle....it was never put in the game. We get the crap chinese democracy album and nothing else? Look at all the work axl has done with piano's....this should have been a no brainer. I'd rather have november rain then nothing...


I second November Rain. AWESOME song.

In the end we might have some surprises for after RB 3 comes out...who knows if they are saving some of these for DL or something after the release. Could be that they want strong stuff to back up the game later, since all DLC is going to be used in RB 3 from here on out.

[jwebb1970]

Interesting story on one of RB3's tracks - "Outer Space" by The Muffs.

I'm assuming this is not "spoiler" info - but the RB3 track will NOT be the album version featured on 1997's Happy Birthday to Me.

Apparently, the HMX team spent some time trying to track down the masters for this one. Turns out Warner Bros "misplaced" them some years back w/o the band's knowledge. Seems that the masters were checked out of the WB vault to be used for the soundtrack for the film "Father's Day"....and never returned.

HMX seemingly wanted this song in RB3 bad enough that Muffs leader Kim Shattuck went & re-recorded the guitar, bass & vocal parts. She then pasted those tracks onto an existing drum track for the next Muffs record that roughly matched or could be easily edited to fit Outer Space.

So, how do I know this? I know Muffs/Redd Kross drummer Roy McDonald personally, due to the fact that his wife is a decades-long close friend of mine. Roy's wife posted a link to this "leaked" track list on her Facebook page last weekend. Later, we got to talking about how this version of Outer Space ended up in RB3.

I also suggested to Kim Shattuck that she should issue a "Rock Band 3 Mix" of Outer Space as an iTunes single or something. And I am due royalties for the idea, I think. ;)

So yeah - I know a RB3 artist.

[californication]

Epic video

[KEWB]

Or just the whole album!! Orion please! ^_^ ANY pre-LoadMetallica album would be good now that I think about it...

Fixd. I'd prefer RTL or KEA myself. I love MoP and AJFA, and I like TBA too, and they're obviously more popular, but their first two albums are much more thrash oriented. Though I would be very happy to get Sandman back, complete with pro mode (would be a great song for beginning pro guitarists, though the solo might prove a little challenging).

[greenzoid2]

Interesting story on one of RB3's tracks - "Outer Space" by The Muffs.

I'm assuming this is not "spoiler" info - but the RB3 track will NOT be the album version featured on 1997's Happy Birthday to Me.

Apparently, the HMX team spent some time trying to track down the masters for this one. Turns out Warner Bros "misplaced" them some years back w/o the band's knowledge. Seems that the masters were checked out of the WB vault to be used for the soundtrack for the film "Father's Day"....and never returned.

HMX seemingly wanted this song in RB3 bad enough that Muffs leader Kim Shattuck went & re-recorded the guitar, bass & vocal parts. She then pasted those tracks onto an existing drum track for the next Muffs record that roughly matched or could be easily edited to fit Outer Space.

So, how do I know this? I know Muffs/Redd Kross drummer Roy McDonald personally, due to the fact that his wife is a decades-long close friend of mine. Roy's wife posted a link to this "leaked" track list on her Facebook page last weekend. Later, we got to talking about how this version of Outer Space ended up in RB3.

I also suggested to Kim Shattuck that she should issue a "Rock Band 3 Mix" of Outer Space as an iTunes single or something. And I am due royalties for the idea, I think. ;)

So yeah - I know a RB3 artist.

That's pretty cool.

edit: posted in announcements section!

[Charlz4]

Bring on the marketing machine guys :) Not impressed too much by the setlist, but i know the new squier guitar will make up for it...

I expect a lot more from the DLC in the following the release...

[lucashp]

I cried.

[Soxman]

ok the facebook page has 503,697 fans currently. new trailer please :)

[EviladeUK]

I heard Hamronix have charted all the songs this time round, which I think is an interesting choice, as they specialize mainly in meat.

[xRage10]

Epic video, just epic. I'm not impressed by the setlist either, but stuff like the 80's rock is amazing. Gonna love playin' it :)

[zack10house]

ok the facebook page has 503,697 fans currently. new trailer please :)

They already gave the promised video. It was a 40 second Pro keyboard preview

[azcoyotedog]

Every other day, I get an email about this thread: Official Response to the "Leaked" Rock Band 3 Set List . . . why? How do I stop the madness? If I need any info, I'll check the website.... I don't care! lol

[Edgarmcfly]

Hahahaha thank you for the vid HMX

[Chaoslava]

No Foo Fighters - I am disappoint.

[FujiSkunk]

Every other day, I get an email about this thread: Official Response to the "Leaked" Rock Band 3 Set List . . . why? How do I stop the madness? If I need any info, I'll check the website.... I don't care! lol

Check your thread subscriptions in your control panel ("the User CP" link in the upper-left corner when logged into the forums). It sounds like you have it set to give you a notification whenever this thread is updated. You can disable that in the control panel.

[LoopyChew]

Check your thread subscriptions in your control panel ("the User CP" link in the upper-left corner when logged into the forums). It sounds like you have it set to give you a notification whenever this thread is updated. You can disable that in the control panel.

The problem is, you also receive this e-mail when you subscribe for changes in the "Announcements" forum (which is one way of getting a quick update as to what Friday's DLC announcement is). Normally this works because the threads here are moderator-only, but this one particular thread is user-controlled.

[WhizKidRaven]

Could we please lock this thread so that REAL announcements will pop up as the latest thread, not somebody complaining about no more Foo Fighters?

[Tim_Kaine]

All right. You know, I've already e-mail HMX about this, never got a response. Nobody likes to be a stick in the mud, but honestly, I hate this setlist. I really dislike the large majority of the music to be found here. There are two songs that would have made this game a must-buy for me, but now? I don't know.

The first one has been addressed a few times, and that's November Rain. ...really? No November Rain to coincide with the introduction of keyboards to Rock Band 3?

The other one was quasi-approached, but never named. Rise of the Six-String had the right idea when they pulled Layla by Derek and the Dominoes. Eric Clapton, being one of the greatest guitarists of our time, and the piano solo in that song, but it was still overlooked? No, instead of that, we have to deal with Amy Winehouse, Slipknot, and the White Stripes.

I like Queen and the Riverboat Gamblers though. Thanks for that.

[CamoTC]

All right. You know, I've already e-mail HMX about this, never got a response. Nobody likes to be a stick in the mud, but honestly, I hate this setlist. I really dislike the large majority of the music to be found here. There are two songs that would have made this game a must-buy for me, but now? I don't know.

The first one has been addressed a few times, and that's November Rain. ...really? No November Rain to coincide with the introduction of keyboards to Rock Band 3?

The other one was quasi-approached, but never named. Rise of the Six-String had the right idea when they pulled Layla by Derek and the Dominoes. Eric Clapton, being one of the greatest guitarists of our time, and the piano solo in that song, but it was still overlooked? No, instead of that, we have to deal with Amy Winehouse, Slipknot, and the White Stripes.

I like Queen and the Riverboat Gamblers though. Thanks for that.

You e-mailed Harmonix because you didn't like the setlist? How old are you?

Also, Eric Clapton signed exclusively with Power Gig, so there's your answer for that one.