Calling out Harmonix

[Wesley_Willis]

Ok the Dead pack was a change of pace from the repetitive bands we've been getting for a while....but then we're right back to Boston, back to the old repetitive ways. Which means the boards are going to go right back to the repetitive ways of complaining about how we're getting the same bands for DLC, and how we've YET to receive not even a smidgen of word from Harmonix about any sort of progress concerning bands the majority of people want to see in this game (for that list see the constantly updating thread about requesting bands for the game). I believe Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Tool lead that list (or at least are in the top 5). Rage Against the Machine is up there too. My problem with how this whole ordeal has gone is, before there is a Thrash Pack, before there are 99 cents singles, before we get STP Pack 4...there should be SOMETHING concerning the top bands we all want. I don't know why they aren't there now, all I want to know is WHY they aren't there now, if there are any plans for the above named bands, Floyd, Tom Petty, and a huge number of other great bands that don't have any representation in the greatest music game to date, and if there are, what sort of progress is being made for this. I find it unacceptible to just not post about this topic that so many people are clamoring for news about with the underlying factor being "there's nothing to report". If that's the case, UPDATE US AND SAY THAT. If these bands aren't even being discussed at the office, please just post and say so instead of stringing us along every week with no update on future DLC endeavors other than the weekly DLC that is announced 4-6 days before it's released. Let us know what is on the horizon too, what bands have agreed to have their music released, etc. I think that's at the very least fair. Some people have the attitude of "Harmonix is trying...you don't have to purchase the DLC, no one is making you etc." That is exactly the problem...I'm tired of not having anything to purchase. If I were in the minority I would be making this argument about Airbourne or some other band I like that isn't in the mainstream yet...but the numbers show the vast majority of the people on here according to that thread (which I didn't take the time to post in here) agree with me. I'm really shocked that Harmonix hasn't stepped up and addressed this yet. I can only play War Pigs, El Scorcho and Syncronicity so many times week after week along with the main set list before I grow tired of the game and move on to something else. The time frame for songs by these bands being released, or at least news being released about them is key, because (and I'm not saying a majority) a LOT of people are going to move onto other games once they grow tired of the same old songs with no real news about if those bands are even going to see the light of day in the game. So Harmonix this is a call out to you to step up, if you really do read these boards, and give us an update on the bands we really want to hear about....the AC/DC's, Zeppelin, Tool, RATM, and other bands we're really eagerly awaiting to play on this great game you have released.

[o1skinneej]

Paragraphs?

[DSOTM]

tl;dr
ffffffffffffffffffff

[Tralfmadorian]

Wall of Text crits

/life

Seriously though, I've got a great idea... let's complain about the DLC. That'll show Harmonix!

[DSOTM]

im guessing youre complaining about how harmonix isnt doing what you want them to

[ASPSAX]

Nobody in their right mind will read all of that text, especially because it's just one long complaint.

[NX013]

Yea, lets get the 3 people in the forum who hate boston to make a huge complaint thread! /sarcasm

[Fatal_T]

I tried to read that, really I did...OWWWWW. Punctuation and paragraphs would help you out. That whole stream of consciousness thing doesn't work.

I guess you don't like the DLC? Sorry for you. I'm stoked.

EDIT: OK I managed to read it - you're upset that the most requested bands haven't made it to DLC and you find it unacceptable that Harmonix is not telling us what's coming in the pipeline. You've downloaded maybe 4 songs and are getting bored. If Harmonix doesn't come clean about what they have planned people will stop playing.

Hmm...Maybe you should try to broaden your horizons just a little bit there, and reduce your expectations. I'm still waiting for Harmonix to announce KISS Alive! as the first double album DLC, but I'm not whining (yet, anway).

[sillystou]

I'm sorry, but I haven't had the patience to read all of that :p

[Meldlm]

Paragraphs?

They are your friend!

[SuperGM007]

why don't u try some of these songs that are available some of them are fun. You can't please everyone any content is fine by me.

[DeathShrike]

Yes, why isn't Harmonix appealing SOLELY to the lowest common denominator? What is WRONG with them? I'm glad someone finally had the stones to post complaints about the DLC!

[SlowGears]

Yea, lets get the 3 people in the forum who hate boston to make a huge complaint thread! /sarcasm

Any one that hates Boston is a Nazi ;)

[BloodClot]

Wall of Text crits

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HAHA!!!

:D

Reminds me so much of my WoW days.
"TIME FOR FUN!"
"You no take Candle"

[o1skinneej]

Yes, why isn't Harmonix appealing SOLELY to the lowest common denominator? What is WRONG with them? I'm glad someone finally had the stones to post complaints about the DLC!

Wait, people complain about DLC all the ti.......OH, I get it! That's hilarious:D

[DSOTM]

Any one that hates Boston is a Nazi ;)

hell i bet even nazis like boston

[DeathShrike]

hell i bet even nazis like boston

Oh, I'm POSITIVE Nazis like Boston.

[Bowiefanperson]

In my opinion we have been getting some diverse stuff. Just be patient and a pack u want will come.

[bonethug0108]

This guy is obviously wanting just one thing:

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showpost.php?p=267367&postcount=216

and that is the bands he wants.

First he complains about the quality of dlc, and then about repeating bands in this thread. In the first post he actually wanted some repeat bands.

Some people.:p

[lucifer vandross]

Okay i read something about STP pack 4, but the game came with one song and there were two single serve songs. did i really miss 3 packs? I mean 12 songs, that's almost a full album.

since we are complaining about DLC though, I mean what's up with offering it every week and trying to put out a little for everyone? They need to do it like once a month and only offer the same 4 bands every month. um do i really need to say that's sarcasm?

[rgdrafting]

When I see a wall of text like that, I can almost physically smell the smoke from all the flamage!

Good job OP, it's guys like you that bring out the arsonist in all of us!

[noobert]

dude boston is an awesome band. eventually, theyll get around to newer bands but boston definitely deserves its own pack in the game

[gsu_paintballer]

Yes, why isn't Harmonix appealing SOLELY to the lowest common denominator? What is WRONG with them? I'm glad someone finally had the stones to post complaints about the DLC!

Now now, maybe there are more people that want something besides classics. Am I complaining? Not a bit! This has REALLY expanded my musical horizons. I would have never listened to Boston or STP before this game, but I will now.

I like the classic stuff, but modern isnt bad either.

HOWEVER, I am GRATEFUL for the tons of choices we have.

[DSOTM]

man all this talk of walls of text makes me want to listen to the wall
brb

[sillystou]

Good job OP, it's guys like you that bring out the arsonist in all of us!

Ain't that the truth! He's just teasing us! How can we NOT do anything about it :p

[bonethug0108]

I'm sorry for sounding like a complainer but the batches after the first couple of weeks of DLC (Metallica, Police, Sabbath etc) have been pretty second tier quality. Where is Tool? Where is AC/DC? Where is Zeppelin for crying out loud? More Kiss, some Green Day, ANYTHING other than Blink 182 or Oasis or whatever it is they're putting out. I'm hoping they have some big plans coming up over the next couple of months. A Tool pack would change my tune on the matter (and by Tool I mean master tracks). I mean they could charge a dollar extra premium for packs by any one of the bands I just mentioned and they would be the best selling pack to date, I guarantee it. Seriously this is just to say that, there are seriously a hundred thousand great songs out there from several hundred bands that are NOT in Rock Band that need to be. You could release awesome DLC packs every week for 4 years if you wanted to support the game that long and still not even crack half of that library. Please guys step it up and give us some quality DLC in February and beyond.

Does the bolded part sound familar?;)


...and how we've YET to receive not even a smidgen of word from Harmonix about any sort of progress concerning bands the majority of people want to see in this game (for that list see the constantly updating thread about requesting bands for the game). I believe Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Tool lead that list (or at least are in the top 5)...

[yelladog32]

There is something called a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Look it up... :p

[rgdrafting]

man all this talk of walls of text makes me want to listen to the wall
brb

LOL-
How appropriate!

BTW, what's wrong with Peter...he looks - 'more horizontal' than I remember?

[weisguy119]

WOT? Wall Of Text. Didn't read. Wouldn't enter topic again. Summarizing is your friend.

[dmay504]

i'm not complaining...finally something i'm gonna d/l

[Highlandlassie1]

The Boston pack is the direction this game needs to be heading in.
90% of the folks seem happy about it.

I refuse to subject myself to the awkward style your post is formatted, or actually, not formatted in, so wont read more than the first 2 lines.

Use your return key once in a while.

[HMXJohnlok]

I can say that almost without exception, we would like to see all of those groups in the game as well. We haven't ruled anything out - we just can't talk about the specifics behind any of our licensing attempts. As it is, we can only announce DLC a few days in advance, since deals can be so tricky.

[Nilsen581]

Same bands...

WHO CARES?

As long as their bands like Boston...


I mean jeez...

I'm disappointed that they haven't gotten Zep or Floyd or The Beatles...

but who knows, they've probably tried.

this is the best DLC pack so far and I don't think anything other than "The Big 3" could top it.

[DSOTM]

Same bands...

WHO CARES?

As long as their bands like Boston...


I mean jeez...

I'm disappointed that they haven't gotten Zep or Floyd or The Beatles...

but who knows, they've probably tried.

this is the best DLC pack so far and I don't think anything other than "The Big 3" could top it.

i agree with this post

[Nilsen581]

I'm just hoping Harmonix discovers "Back Door Slam"

3 20 year old kids, who rock harder than any other band out there today.


Their lead guitarist has been called a guitar god/legend in training.

[rgdrafting]

I can say that almost without exception, we would like to see all of those groups in the game as well. We haven't ruled anything out - we just can't talk about the specifics behind any of our licensing attempts. As it is, we can only announce DLC a few days in advance, since deals can be so tricky.

Official HMX responses show up in the weirdest places. Not that I/we don't appreciate getting the occasional 'official word'....just seems like an odd thread to see it in.

It does give a warm-fuzzy feeling to know that they really are observing what we say though!

[Wheezy]

Ok the Dead pack was a change of pace from the repetitive bands we've been getting for a while....but then we're right back to Boston, back to the old repetitive ways. Which means the boards are going to go right back to the repetitive ways of complaining about how we're getting the same bands for DLC, and how we've YET to receive not even a smidgen of word from Harmonix about any sort of progress concerning bands the majority of people want to see in this game (for that list see the constantly updating thread about requesting bands for the game). I believe Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Tool lead that list (or at least are in the top 5). Rage Against the Machine is up there too. My problem with how this whole ordeal has gone is, before there is a Thrash Pack, before there are 99 cents singles, before we get STP Pack 4...there should be SOMETHING concerning the top bands we all want. I don't know why they aren't there now, all I want to know is WHY they aren't there now, if there are any plans for the above named bands, Floyd, Tom Petty, and a huge number of other great bands that don't have any representation in the greatest music game to date, and if there are, what sort of progress is being made for this. I find it unacceptible to just not post about this topic that so many people are clamoring for news about with the underlying factor being "there's nothing to report". If that's the case, UPDATE US AND SAY THAT. If these bands aren't even being discussed at the office, please just post and say so instead of stringing us along every week with no update on future DLC endeavors other than the weekly DLC that is announced 4-6 days before it's released. Let us know what is on the horizon too, what bands have agreed to have their music released, etc. I think that's at the very least fair. Some people have the attitude of "Harmonix is trying...you don't have to purchase the DLC, no one is making you etc." That is exactly the problem...I'm tired of not having anything to purchase. If I were in the minority I would be making this argument about Airbourne or some other band I like that isn't in the mainstream yet...but the numbers show the vast majority of the people on here according to that thread (which I didn't take the time to post in here) agree with me. I'm really shocked that Harmonix hasn't stepped up and addressed this yet. I can only play War Pigs, El Scorcho and Syncronicity so many times week after week along with the main set list before I grow tired of the game and move on to something else. The time frame for songs by these bands being released, or at least news being released about them is key, because (and I'm not saying a majority) a LOT of people are going to move onto other games once they grow tired of the same old songs with no real news about if those bands are even going to see the light of day in the game. So Harmonix this is a call out to you to step up, if you really do read these boards, and give us an update on the bands we really want to hear about....the AC/DC's, Zeppelin, Tool, RATM, and other bands we're really eagerly awaiting to play on this great game you have released.
You can find the "Tab" button above the "Caps Lock" button on the left-hand side of the keyboard. From there, you're on your way to creating paragraphs! Until then, I won't read any of your stupid rant. :rolleyes:

[Tralfmadorian]

HMX pretty much made a permanent fan out of me the day they released the Metallica pack. Major kudos to them for going the right direction and getting classic 'tallica instead of gunning for the younger crowd with "Nu-Metallica" selections.

The second i saw "Ride the Lightning" up there, my eyes turned to hearts.

<3 HMX

[Wesley_Willis]

Look I'm not asking them to work magic if there's nothing there to work. I'm just tired of there being nothing said that I have seen in the announcement forums about the big time bands out there that aren't getting any releases. I realize they could be working on them, but for the ones that they haven't negotiated a deal with, haven't spoken to, or even contacted or been contacted by yet...if it's a big name, just come out and say it. That would put an end to all of the "Why aren't there any <insert band name here> Songs on Rockband???" posts. I know there's the stradegy to keep people wondering and hopefully keep them playing waiting for those songs out there, but I don't really consider that ethical and I think the people who've devoted their time and money to the game who are fans of big bands that aren't in the game, deserve some answers. I"m not saying they deserve the SONGS...but I think it's fair to say that I and anyone else in that boat deserve some answers. I'm a huge Tool fan and I would like to know officially if there are any plans in the near future of releasing any of their songs on DLC. If there aren't that's fine. I'm not going to return the game and get all pissed. What I am aggrivated about is the fact that I've heard nothing, one way or the other about if there will, in the near future or ever for that matter, be Tool DLC. For my $170 plus what I've already spent on DLC to try to tide me over until something I REALLY want comes out...I want to know if that something is even ever going to come out. That way I know if there are no plans for it...I can finish enjoying what I have, know there's nothing more for me to get, and move onto something else when I'm finished.

[o1skinneej]

Jesus, why would someone quote the whole thing again. It makes my eyes hurt!

More?!?!?

Also, the biggest Tool fans on all of the boards are pretty sure that they would never license their music for these games, according to what I've read. So blame Tool, not Harmonix.

[lucifer vandross]

You can find the "Tab" button above the "Caps Lock" button on the left-hand side of the keyboard. From there, you're on your way to creating paragraphs! Until then, I won't read any of your stupid rant. :rolleyes:


shhhh don't tell him where the caps lock key is.

[DSOTM]

Look I'm not asking them to work magic if there's nothing there to work. I'm just tired of there being nothing said that I have seen in the announcement forums about the big time bands out there that aren't getting any releases. I realize they could be working on them, but for the ones that they haven't negotiated a deal with, haven't spoken to, or even contacted or been contacted by yet...if it's a big name, just come out and say it. That would put an end to all of the "Why aren't there any <insert band name here> Songs on Rockband???" posts. I know there's the stradgey to keep people wondering and hopefully keep them playing waiting for those songs out there, but I don't really consider that ethical and I think the people who've devoted their time and money to the game who are fans of big bands that aren't in the game, deserve some answers. I"m not saying they deserve the SONGS...but I think it's fair to say that I and anyone else in that boat deserve some answers. I'm a huge Tool fan and I would like to know officially if there are any plans in the near future of releasing any of their songs on DLC. If there aren't that's fine. I'm not going to return the game and get all pissed. What I am aggrivated about is the fact that I've heard nothing, one way or the other about if there will, in the near future or ever for that matter, be Tool DLC. For my $170 plus what I've already spent on DLC to try to tide me over until something I REALLY want comes out...I want to know if that something is even ever going to come out. That way I know if there are no plans for it...I can finish enjoying what I have, know there's nothing more for me to get, and move onto something else when I'm finished.


I can say that almost without exception, we would like to see all of those groups in the game as well. We haven't ruled anything out - we just can't talk about the specifics behind any of our licensing attempts. As it is, we can only announce DLC a few days in advance, since deals can be so tricky.

words so the post can go through

[LinkStrifeLeonhart]

I think that if Harmonix could talk about those issues, they would. I'm not too sure on it, though.

[barber78]

i stopped reading at :same old repetetive bands, same old complaining on the forums.....lol. you are the 1st one i have heard complaining about this pack. honestly.

[Michura]

I have hated pretty much all the DLC's for the last few months but music is just a matter of taste. So while it is tempting to whine, cry and complain, I know it isn't going to do me any good. I still appreciate that DLC's come out weekly. If I have been waiting for months to get DLC's I actually want when they come out every week, I could just imagine how long it would take if they came out every month or something like that.

It's rather funny that people are complaining that they are being given the option to buy something. It's certainly better than not being given the option at all.

[bonethug0108]

I realize they could be working on them, but for the ones that they haven't negotiated a deal with, haven't spoken to, or even contacted or been contacted by yet...if it's a big name, just come out and say it.

They said they won't do that because it would ruin the chance of changing their minds in the future.

Think of it this way: you are a major band but don't feel comfortable licensing a song to a video game. That video game tells everyone that you don't want to put any songs into the game. Then many of your fans get mad at you for your refusal. Then you get mad at the video game for making your fans mad at you.

It creates a bad situation. Plus, later down the line the band might see that the game is a good way to expose their music to many new people and gain many new fans.

In short, it would be a lose/lose situation if they just tell everyone what bands said no.

[HMXJohnlok]

Look I'm not asking them to work magic if there's nothing there to work. I'm just tired of there being nothing said that I have seen in the announcement forums about the big time bands out there that aren't getting any releases. I realize they could be working on them, but for the ones that they haven't negotiated a deal with, haven't spoken to, or even contacted or been contacted by yet...if it's a big name, just come out and say it. That would put an end to all of the "Why aren't there any <insert band name here> Songs on Rockband???" posts.

I know there's the stradegy to keep people wondering and hopefully keep them playing waiting for those songs out there, but I don't really consider that ethical and I think the people who've devoted their time and money to the game who are fans of big bands that aren't in the game, deserve some answers. I"m not saying they deserve the SONGS...but I think it's fair to say that I and anyone else in that boat deserve some answers.

I'm a huge Tool fan and I would like to know officially if there are any plans in the near future of releasing any of their songs on DLC. If there aren't that's fine. I'm not going to return the game and get all pissed. What I am aggrivated about is the fact that I've heard nothing, one way or the other about if there will, in the near future or ever for that matter, be Tool DLC.

For my $170 plus what I've already spent on DLC to try to tide me over until something I REALLY want comes out...I want to know if that something is even ever going to come out. That way I know if there are no plans for it...I can finish enjoying what I have, know there's nothing more for me to get, and move onto something else when I'm finished.

Please try to format your posts a little. It will make your posts much easier to read, and much better received by the community-at-large! Like so!

:)

[BloodClot]

Look I'm not asking them to work magic if there's nothing there to work. I'm just tired of there being nothing said that I have seen in the announcement forums about the big time bands out there that aren't getting any releases. I realize they could be working on them, but for the ones that they haven't negotiated a deal with, haven't spoken to, or even contacted or been contacted by yet...if it's a big name, just come out and say it. That would put an end to all of the "Why aren't there any <insert band name here> Songs on Rockband???" posts. I know there's the stradegy to keep people wondering and hopefully keep them playing waiting for those songs out there, but I don't really consider that ethical and I think the people who've devoted their time and money to the game who are fans of big bands that aren't in the game, deserve some answers. I"m not saying they deserve the SONGS...but I think it's fair to say that I and anyone else in that boat deserve some answers. I'm a huge Tool fan and I would like to know officially if there are any plans in the near future of releasing any of their songs on DLC. If there aren't that's fine. I'm not going to return the game and get all pissed. What I am aggrivated about is the fact that I've heard nothing, one way or the other about if there will, in the near future or ever for that matter, be Tool DLC. For my $170 plus what I've already spent on DLC to try to tide me over until something I REALLY want comes out...I want to know if that something is even ever going to come out. That way I know if there are no plans for it...I can finish enjoying what I have, know there's nothing more for me to get, and move onto something else when I'm finished.


Dear WoT guy,

Ouch, that hurts my head!

Sincerely,
BloodClot

[o1skinneej]

Please try to format your posts a little. It will make your posts much easier to read, and much better received by the community-at-large! Like so!

:)

Apparently there is a nice way to say it.

[barber78]

that DOES look better. but still too much for me to read when my brain is so wired for tuesday's pack!!

[rgdrafting]

Sh*t the bed, man! We really want to take you more serious. If you would just hit your 'enter' key once in a while you'd improve your chances of getting a real discussion going.

Even if it's in all the wrong places, at least people will try to read it. But the 'run-on' sentence/paragraph will get you nowhere.

Seriously, I'm not trying to be a jacka$$...try it!

[Caplet]

Please try to format your posts a little. It will make your posts much easier to read, and much better received by the community-at-large! Like so!

:)

This concludes the class. Remember to do your homework this weekend.

[BloodClot]

Please try to format your posts a little. It will make your posts much easier to read, and much better received by the community-at-large! Like so!

:)

Cool...thanks. :cool:

I will go back and read it now. :D

[DethBoxx]

I think it's fair to say that I and anyone else in that boat deserve some answers. I'm a huge Tool



Please try to format your posts as above and remove non-essential words, like so.

Hehe J/K sorry couldn't resist.

[mct685]

The reason they aren't revealing much is because of everyone continuously bringing up Who's Next and Nevermind.

[defmonkey]

Please try to format your posts a little. It will make your posts much easier to read, and much better received by the community-at-large! Like so!

:)

Wait... Did he just get paragraphOWNED?

[rune2004]

I don't understand complaining about DLC. My way of dealing with DLC I don't like? I don't do the DL part. I'd rather not have all the bands I like coming out every week. Just don't buy the DLC and wait for something you like to buy instead of being upset that your favorite band doesn't have DLC yet.

[o1skinneej]

Please try to format your posts as above and remove non-essential words, like so.

Hehe J/K sorry couldn't resist.

That's just plain funny.

[mmiranda119]

Now the question is, which will take longer for Harmonix - reading the original post, or securing Led Zeppelin for DLC?

[DeathShrike]

I have seen a lot of douchebags on a lot of forums, but I think this forum may have to take the cake for douchebaggery.

[HMXJohnlok]

I have seen a lot of douchebags on a lot of forums, but I think this forum may have to take the cake for douchebaggery.

People get heated here with the musical arguments, but I've seen way worse. ;)

Also, it's sometimes surprising (or maybe it isn't surprising?) how much can be solved with a civil word and some understanding.

[mct685]

People get heated here with the musical arguments, but I've seen way worse. ;)

YouTube is the worst.

[rgdrafting]

I have seen a lot of douchebags on a lot of forums, but I think this forum may have to take the cake for douchebaggery.

Yeah, but it's all friendly, good-natured douchebaggery!

[bonethug0108]

People get heated here with the musical arguments, but I've seen way worse. ;)

Also, it's sometimes surprising (or maybe it isn't surprising?) how much can be solved with a civil word and some understanding.

Try the madden boards. 2k fans/EA haters just can't help themselves(and I'm am/was a fan of both btw). Though it does go the other way also.

And yes, a well reasoned post can quell an argument, but only as long as the others can be reasoned with.:p

[o1skinneej]

Yeah, but it's all friendly, good-natured douchebaggery!

I agree! Douchebaggerrific!

[Caplet]

Everything you read on the internet is true.

[Steve171]

Oh God, I don't thing even the Mongolians could handle this great wall.

[HyeJinx1984]

While it was a chore to read that wall of text, I feel this guy. One thing I've always wanted from day one was more transparency in terms of which bands are open to this and which aren't. If someone came out and said "You know we'd love GnR, but right now that just doesn't seem possible" then a lot of the flaming would die down.

I have to agree with the sentiment of this guy. I'd like more transparency in terms of what is going on with certain bands.

[NX013]

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THIS is an annoying message to read (and type)

[lawandorder_29]

Oh God, I don't thing even the Mongolians could handle this great wall.

hahahaha laughed my butt off at that one

Reminds me of an awesome South Park episode.

[o1skinneej]

hahahaha laughed my butt off at that one

Reminds me of an awesome South Park episode.

F***ing MONGORIANS!!!!

[dady5000]

hahahaha laughed my butt off at that one

Reminds me of an awesome South Park episode.
Reminds me of a George Carlin joke.

[lawandorder_29]

F***ing MONGORIANS!!!!

http://www.allabout-sp.net/?p=season6/611

I just bought that season and that episode is one of the best

EDIT: wow, way off topic but yeah, the OP needs to learn about paragraphs

[Serj85]

While it was a chore to read that wall of text, I feel this guy. One thing I've always wanted from day one was more transparency in terms of which bands are open to this and which aren't. If someone came out and said "You know we'd love GnR, but right now that just doesn't seem possible" then a lot of the flaming would die down.

I have to agree with the sentiment of this guy. I'd like more transparency in terms of what is going on with certain bands.

I agree with you on this. Now, before i start getting flamed by sayin i some what agree with the original poster, think about this question and hopefully some one could answer this. I understand Harmonix doesnt want to burn bridges and get into legal troubles, but how were they able to let the public know about the upcoming albums (nirvana, the who, metallica) way way way way way in advance (before the game was released) and not tell us what songs they are working on now?

Dont get it twisted and think Im complaining either because Im not. It was just a question that came to me. I love the weekly DLC and next weeks has got to be the best one yet. So anybody care to answer my question? Thanks

[NX013]

We have to remember, Harmonix has DLC set out for months to come, which is why we're still seeing DLC from bands already in the game. Rock Band is like a console, at first the community is skeptical at its full potentional, then by a year or so, the console shows its true potentional.

[DSOTM]

YouTube is the worst.

Youtube's got the biggest idiots in internet. They got people who try to tell you how to live, people who don't even know what sarcasm is, and even most of the people on Youtube believe that "their favorite band is best and no other band is good".
EDIT: you know nvm gaia online is as bad as youtube

[o1skinneej]

I agree with you on this. Now, before i start getting flamed by sayin i some what agree with the original poster, think about this question and hopefully some one could answer this. I understand Harmonix doesnt want to burn bridges and get into legal troubles, but how were they able to let the public know about the upcoming albums (nirvana, the who, metallica) way way way way way in advance (before the game was released) and not tell us what songs they are working on now?

Dont get it twisted and think Im complaining either because Im not. It was just a question that came to me. I love the weekly DLC and next weeks has got to be the best one yet. So anybody care to answer my question? Thanks

It's all a business standpoint. Keep tight-lipped until the product (DLC) is out. This way they can at least avoid the incessant *****ing BEFORE they release, once it drops though....let the *****fest commence. By the way, complaining about DLC is by far the lamest thing written on these forums.

[Coldplayer]

I'm not reading this because of the missing paragraphs.

But I also want something different now, I didn't buy one song in March, which is really sad. So please HMX, give us Alternative/Indie music in April.

[Tralfmadorian]

I'm not reading this because of the missing paragraphs.

But I also want something different now, I didn't buy one song in March, which is really sad. So please HMX, give us Alternative/Indie music in April.

Dig the sig. I would die if Sigur Ros was in Rock Band...

I don't even care that the songs wouldn't be fun.

[barber78]

I'm not reading this because of the missing paragraphs.

But I also want something different now, I didn't buy one song in March, which is really sad. So please HMX, give us Alternative/Indie music in April.

Something different? this upcoming pack is the only repeat band for the month. and its arguably one of the best rock bands of all time, so I think they deserve more than 1 song in rock band. Although i agree with some alternative please.

[Infidel]

There is something called a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Look it up... :p

Somebody said it before I did....

Yeah...firstly, they are looking at all possibilities. If you think someone at Harmonix is going to see this post and think

"Oh...Led Zeppelin in Rock Band? I had NEVER thought of that. That's just...that's just crazy enough to work...hey Sean, call up whoever owns the rights to Led Zeppelin's catalogue." Then Sean would say, "I read Wesley Willis' post half an hour ago, so I called them up already and closed the deal over the phone. the DLC should be ready for release in a few minutes, seeing as making these songs is just a matter of pressing a button."

...then you are pretty naive. Led Zeppelin are notoriously protective of their song rights, and I believe Stairway is still the most expensive song in the world to license. AC/DC is pretty protective too, but in different ways (they still have no Best Of or Greatest Hits compilation, despite having enough hits to fill three CDs).

But there's also the issue that it's only trouble for Harmonix to start jabbering on about what's in the works until things are confirmed. First is the Non-Disclosure agreements yelladog mentioned. Bands (or owners of the rights to music) don't want rumors of deals floating around until a deal is made, for many reasons. Alot of actors have said in interviews that they were in talks to be in certain big budget movies when they we not supposed to disclose it, and they lost any chance of getting the role when they let it slip.

But the biggest thing I have to say is, look at the threads about the DLC...this is not like the Thrash pack where most people were disappointed, most people are calling this the best pack ever. The Boston self-titled debut album (off which all 6 songs in the pack are from) is certified 17 times platinum. Only 10 albums have ever gotten higher than that. To be fair, both Zep and AC/DC have albums in those top 10, but Boston is a very popular band and that album is one of classic rock's best. Boston songs are both poppy/melodic and offer technical challenges for all 4 instruments (I have many singing friends that say Foreplay/Longtime is the hardest song in the game to sing).

In conclusion, you are a fool.

[Apples]

Without fully appreciating what's going on, I find this thread interesting.

I understand you're calling someone out, but why? If you're calling them out about a defective keyboard, you'll need to take that up with Logitech or Microsoft directly.

[bonethug0108]

Without fully appreciating what's going on, I find this thread interesting.

I understand you're calling someone out, but why? If you're calling them out about a defective keyboard, you'll need to take that up with Logitech or Microsoft directly.

In other words, complain to the bands that aren't letting their music be licensed.;)

It's not harmonix's fault.

[darknessmoon]

Wall of Text crits

/life

Seriously though, I've got a great idea... let's complain about the DLC. That'll show Harmonix!

Lololololol!


I have seen a lot of douchebags on a lot of forums, but I think this forum may have to take the cake for douchebaggery.

Have you been to the Halo 3 forums on Bungie.net?

[DSOTM]

Have you been to the Halo 3 forums on Bungie.net?

Man, the fact that those guys were so biased and complained over and over again about the same stuff made me spam the forum until I got banned.

[Eman311]

Boston is the **** and not a single person should be complaining about it. I am DEFINITELY downloading that entire pack.

[VelvetDown27]

It's not that simple. You can't just say, "I want this song" and you will have it. It has to do with licensing. Have you ever thought that either Zepellin or AC/DC don't want their songs to be in Guitar Hero or RB?

[Eman311]

It's not that simple. You can't just say, "I want this song" and you will have it. It has to do with licensing. Have you ever thought that either Zepellin or AC/DC don't want their songs to be in Guitar Hero or RB?
did you actually read that?

[RockBandRocker]

O.K. That was a waste of space and time.

That thread is just another complaint. Look, you all got your damn Thrash pack last week, so let us classic rock lovers enjoy what Harmonix is offering us this week.

I have not purchased 4 DLC songs (the Thrash and "Beethoven's C***"), and I have plenty of songs to keep me going through the week. Maybe the OP should go see a voodoo priestess to give him a potion to help him acquire some musical taste :p

Anyway, good job Harmonix. :) You keep representing different genres/artists well week to week. You also have way better DLC than that other rock game ;)

[smeeguel]

Formatting does, wonders for! Readability...

[gocryemokid]

any one who doesn't want this pack should crawl back to the sound-deprived rock they live under.

we've been asking for more classic rock and we got it.

[bmore007]

Holy wall of text that just talks in circles.

[NX013]

Ok kids todays word of the week is Wall Of Text, whenever someone posts it this entire week, SCREAM REALLY LOUD!!!

[Wolvklawz]

I know Harmonix is just as anxious to give us all of those bands you mentioned. Lets think about this logically though. When they started making music and the decision was made about weekly DLC (thankyou btw), to ensure it took place they had to start with what bands they had signed. It's obvious that for awhile to start with, we would get packs from the groups that were already in the game because those were the original bands to sign. That DLC was probably made before and after the game came out.

Now we are like 4-5 months into the game. There was this huge "leak" of what music was coming. Although I don't doubt those songs will appear, but Harmonix is probably doing 2 things in spite of that leak. One mixing it up because they want the surprise to be just that, a surprise. Second because "we" as a community are complaining non stop about what is being made available.

So every week its something differen't, if you notice the trend now, it isn't 3-4 weeks straight of bands allready present in the game. The last 3 weeks we have seen 7 new bands which their music has not been present. Now on the 4th week we get a Boston pack. Understand that this is probably the original DLC because "Boston" was on board day 1, Tom Petty was not. I am sure "Mr" Petty wants us dancing with Mary Jane, but realize that he got in line a little late.

Harmonix said DLC every week, we all said BS. They delivered bravo. We now expect it every week, wallets open in hopes of something you like. In 3 weeks we have gotten Thrash, some modern rock that isn't that bad, the dead made an appearance etc. 40 years were spread out there right?

Its coming, we have no idea but it is coming. Right now Harmonix has charts showing the revenue, those bands that have their stuff available on DLC, are getting paid. They are getting their name out in the open. Harmonix probably has a team of lawyers right now that they have to pay to handle all the bands that are probably coming to them and not the other way around. But we also need to respect and understand that the bands like Boston were here first, that stuff is ready to come out the door. The "repeat" band syndrome has drastically slowed down in pace. Be patient and let Harmonix do their thing. None of us believed they could, well they did now let them have their glory and "Trust" them. It will come.

They are working hard for us 5 days a week. There is alot of weeks still left in this year, use your imagination, they are. When they see us crying, they probably just laugh knowing that we know nothing. Patience is key here.

[comedyhour]

I can say that almost without exception, we would like to see all of those groups in the game as well. We haven't ruled anything out - we just can't talk about the specifics behind any of our licensing attempts. As it is, we can only announce DLC a few days in advance, since deals can be so tricky.

i feel bad that the developer even felt a need to respond to this thread...we are offered DLC and then people just complain and complain....

[asalemi]

This is what we have been waiting for --fun songs from a classic Rock Band. I am suprised there are any complaints. I complain my fair share but anyone should like these songs, they are classics and are going to be a really fun time to play with friends

[hodayathink]

I'm not reading this because of the missing paragraphs.

But I also want something different now, I didn't buy one song in March, which is really sad. So please HMX, give us Alternative/Indie music in April.
So the Alternative/Indie in January and February couldn't last you through March?

One of the things that, to me, will be interesting as the months go on, is how many weeks pass between songs from the same genres or time periods. Even though it may feel like longer, it's only been 4 weeks since the last Alternative/Indie DLC (Weezer/STP/Garbage on Feb 18), and next week will make 5. And about 4 weeks before that was the Oasis pack, IIRC. And the pack the week after that was the one that included Smashing Pumpkins And there was a pack in December. Which makes March the only month so far without one. And a pack every 5/6 weeks seems about right for 90s Alternative/Indie music. I think the only genre coming up more often is classic rock (and even that might depend on what you call Classic Rock).

[jeccaneko]

This is what we have been waiting for --fun songs from a classic Rock Band. I am suprised there are any complaints. I complain my fair share but anyone should like these songs, they are classics and are going to be a really fun time to play with friends

Not everyone likes classic rock, or Boston, though.

I personally am not one of those. The classic rock songs end up being some of the most fun for me in Rock Band and I'm really looking forward to this pack.

[NX013]

^ and those people obviously dont own rock band. They probably have that OTHER game

[BIG_RANDOM]

buddy .. Boston is like one of the best bands for this game. Strong vocals, Guitars, and Drums make them ideal for the game. The DLC should be bands that will appeal to a large MAJORITY of players.to be completely honest 3 friends and myself who own this game have all been waiting for either a Boston, Guns N' Roses or Pink Floyd pack to be released and finally got one of the 3, making 4 Boston packs sold within my neighbourhood alone ;)

[surgesnugs]

I'm happy about the announcement and am planning on buying the whole pack, but anyone that's disappointed about this just needs to realize that it was a sure thing that Boston was going to get a song pack at some point, given that they were on the original disc, and that there are some big Boston fans at HMX. So look on the bright side and be happy that the decided to release 6 songs at once, rather than breaking it up over two weeks. I wish they did this with the Police.

[litaljohn]

anyone that's disappointed about this just needs to realize that it was a sure thing that Boston was going to get a song pack at some point, given that they were on the original disc, and that there are some big Boston fans at HMX.

haha yeah that and the 15 million albums of theirs that got sold......

[themightytaco]

I love how people assume that their kind of music is the kind that "everybody" wants. Personally I could care less about AC/DC and I sure as heck wouldn't touch a Tool song with a 10' pole.

Imagine the situation that HMX is in, trying to appease a million people in a game that's probably setting records for the widest age and sex range of players. Personally, I love indie rock and would go ga-ga for an entire New Pornographers pack. Or a Radiohead pack. Or a classic pack of Smiths tunes (my wet dream DLC.) Might not be everybody's cuppa, but I bet there's some folks other than me who would dig it.

I think HMX is doing a pretty good job trying to facilitate a blend of classic rock, metal, new rock, indie rock, 80's retro, etc. to try and keep EVERYBODY as satisfied as they can be.

PLUS don't forget that even if a song rolls around on DLC that you don't like, it doesn't mean that it won't be crazy fun to play. I hate the Grateful Dead, and I mean HATE - but the pack is still a lot of fun. I hated Boston in the 70's and I hate 'em now - but I'll be first in line to download the pack this week, coz I know they'll be great songs to play.

Variety... it ain't a bad thing.

[BigZ7337]

I'm just hoping Harmonix discovers "Back Door Slam"
3 20 year old kids, who rock harder than any other band out there today.
Their lead guitarist has been called a guitar god/legend in training.

Yeah that band is ****ing amazing, I've requested a couple of thier songs, you can hear a mesh of all the greats in his voice and guitar playing. They might be the future of blues/rock.

[ReverseEngineer]

He may make a valid point (again and again and again), but he doesn't seem to realize that HMX is listening. It appears that he thinks Harmonix is ignoring him. Heck, even after a HMX rep posted, he said as much!

I think this game has the best variety of music of the genre. And DLC every week is something that's unheard-of on console games.


^ and those people obviously dont own rock band. They probably have that OTHER game

I have to say, the percentage of songs I find fun versus songs I see as filler is much higher in Rock Band as opposed to that OTHER game. And Harmonix charts them better (which is a matter of opinion, sure, but the charts for Rock Band just make more sense to me...) It's apparent that the game developers at Harmonix are experienced with playing music, and that that other company simply bought a cash cow.

[cruisenatl]

Everything you read on the internet is true.

Except the cake is a lie.


(To keep this On-topic: Love the constantly released content, Harmonix guys. Thanks for doing something every week - even if it doesn't appeal to everyone every week, it still is awesome that you do it.)

[mojodamm]

Get this; Harmonix doesn't owe you, or any one of us, any sort of details on the inner workings of their legal wranglings. The fact that they keep open dialogue with us on these boards is above and beyond what many other developers do, and any little tidbits the devs (and their legal team, I'm assuming) part with is one tidbit more than we're 'owed'. Read the thread; many posters have given good solid reasons behind this silence. It's likely not because they don't want you to know - I'm sure they'd love to be able to post about which artists they consider locked in, but really it's not that simple.

I swear, this over-inflated sense of self-entitlement...

[DeathShrike]

Youtube's got the biggest idiots in internet. They got people who try to tell you how to live, people who don't even know what sarcasm is, and even most of the people on Youtube believe that "their favorite band is best and no other band is good".

Are you from Youtube?

[DSOTM]

Are you from Youtube?

From Youtube? What?
I don't go on Youtube except when somebody sends me a video from there, and whenever I look at the comments it's always some immature bull**** about how the Youtube users are so pissed that everybody isn't exactly the same as them.

[Mickey Buns]

Ok the Dead pack was a change of pace from the repetitive bands we've been getting for a while....but then we're right back to Boston, back to the old repetitive ways. Which means the boards are going to go right back to the repetitive ways of complaining about how we're getting the same bands for DLC, and how we've YET to receive not even a smidgen of word from Harmonix about any sort of progress concerning bands the majority of people want to see in this game (for that list see the constantly updating thread about requesting bands for the game). I believe Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Tool lead that list (or at least are in the top 5). Rage Against the Machine is up there too. My problem with how this whole ordeal has gone is, before there is a Thrash Pack, before there are 99 cents singles, before we get STP Pack 4...there should be SOMETHING concerning the top bands we all want. I don't know why they aren't there now, all I want to know is WHY they aren't there now, if there are any plans for the above named bands, Floyd, Tom Petty, and a huge number of other great bands that don't have any representation in the greatest music game to date, and if there are, what sort of progress is being made for this. I find it unacceptible to just not post about this topic that so many people are clamoring for news about with the underlying factor being "there's nothing to report". If that's the case, UPDATE US AND SAY THAT. If these bands aren't even being discussed at the office, please just post and say so instead of stringing us along every week with no update on future DLC endeavors other than the weekly DLC that is announced 4-6 days before it's released. Let us know what is on the horizon too, what bands have agreed to have their music released, etc. I think that's at the very least fair. Some people have the attitude of "Harmonix is trying...you don't have to purchase the DLC, no one is making you etc." That is exactly the problem...I'm tired of not having anything to purchase. If I were in the minority I would be making this argument about Airbourne or some other band I like that isn't in the mainstream yet...but the numbers show the vast majority of the people on here according to that thread (which I didn't take the time to post in here) agree with me. I'm really shocked that Harmonix hasn't stepped up and addressed this yet. I can only play War Pigs, El Scorcho and Syncronicity so many times week after week along with the main set list before I grow tired of the game and move on to something else. The time frame for songs by these bands being released, or at least news being released about them is key, because (and I'm not saying a majority) a LOT of people are going to move onto other games once they grow tired of the same old songs with no real news about if those bands are even going to see the light of day in the game. So Harmonix this is a call out to you to step up, if you really do read these boards, and give us an update on the bands we really want to hear about....the AC/DC's, Zeppelin, Tool, RATM, and other bands we're really eagerly awaiting to play on this great game you have released.


My god it's a post not a freaking novel, shorten it up buddy we get the point.:confused:

[BigZ7337]

I can say that almost without exception, we would like to see all of those groups in the game as well. We haven't ruled anything out - we just can't talk about the specifics behind any of our licensing attempts. As it is, we can only announce DLC a few days in advance, since deals can be so tricky.

I just thought that I would repeat this, as with a population as large as the rock band forums, important posts can be buried under piles of steaming shiit. This is the best answer you can expect to get until they announce the next tuesday's dlc. This answer should be stickied, and every thread with a rockband needs ___________ should have this statement quoted in it.

[keeper_1313]

I will say this thank you HMX!!!! I have seen a few post in a by HMXJOHN in a thread that we new by just reading the main line was doing nothing but bashing their product and work.

It seems to me that your distaste for Boston is in the Minority. Boston is a great band and all the songs are quality masters!!!! Thank You HMX for weekly DLC even if everyone does not like it. If you would like you can play GH and get some DLC every three months!!!!!

[dethklok]

Damn... I HATE PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Broaden your horizons!

I myself are a very diverse person. I listen to EVERYTHING, Metal, Alternative, Glam, Punk... EVERYTHING! I now have 30 songs from the DLC, and that's the music I like, and it's from all ranges of music, if I don't like it, I don't buy it. Just deal with it!

[DSOTM]

Damn... I HATE PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Broaden your horizons!

I myself are a very diverse person. I listen to EVERYTHING, Metal, Alternative, Glam, Punk... EVERYTHING! I now have 30 songs from the DLC, and that's the music I like, and it's from all ranges of music, if I don't like it, I don't buy it. Just deal with it!

So he has to listen to new music? Has it occurred to you that he might not like the DLC? Sure, he shouldn't have made a thread complaining about how Harmonix doesn't cater to his taste in music, but you don't have to go so far as to tell him what he's supposed to listen to.

[AnonymousMonkey]

YouTube is the worst.

I've got a fun game for you. Try to write a comment for a video on youtube that's so stupid, no one would actually believe that it's an honest youtube comment. It's impossible.

Oh also, the OP is an idiot.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2002/20021011h.gif
http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2004/20041103h.jpg
http://www.zefhemel.com/upload/20030707l.jpg

[sumboxcar182]

lol those penny arcade comics were amazing

[DSOTM]

I've got a fun game for you. Try to write a comment for a video on youtube that's so stupid, no one would actually believe that it's an honest youtube comment. It's impossible.

It's the same with videos.

[Al_Dags]

Yes I like variety also. I did not personally enjoy most of the March DLC but understand that everyone has different taste. Now I am not huge Boston fan but I do know all the songs on this pack and I'm very happy to get some new songs to play. I am definitely buying this pack

I'm sure if Harmonix could disclose who they have signed, they would be shouting out loud.

Point is, we get weekly downloads (not like the other vender) as promised and from what I can see (dispite all the DLC hate post) they are trying to please everyone at some point or another.

So, as posted so many times.

Don't like to buy it!

[JediMasterDave]

Why bother to even post that long boring novel. I could only get through
three lines. Come on ... you get 3 songs a week and now and then more.
Yeah there are still bands and songs that I as well as many that are yet
to be in the game but it really is just a matter of time. Would I like an
advanced list of bands that signed? Sure who wouldn't but until its final
and product ready for release anything can change from the artists end.
Don't like it wait till the next week. I don't really listen to the thrash pack
groups but got it since it was different and fun to play. People need to stop
crying just cause their favorite music that they listen to isn't for dlc every week just wait.

[BrutalBrian]

I skimmed a bit and he seemed to say that alot of people are going to be complaining about Boston.

Seems to me from what all I have read, the reaction to the Boston 6-pack has been overwhelmingly POSITIVE! Maybe that's because Boston qualifies as Arena Rock, and Rock is something RB has been seriously lacking?

But that is only my specualtion and nothing more.

All this coming from a guy who downloaded the Thrash pack.

I am excited for Boston's further inclusion in RB.

[StiffKleenex]

You have mental problems man.


Ya mental problems.

[rylin]

Why bother to even post that long boring novel. I could only get through
three lines. Come on ... you get 3 songs a week and now and then more.
Yeah there are still bands and songs that I as well as many that are yet
to be in the game but it really is just a matter of time. Would I like an
advanced list of bands that signed? Sure who wouldn't but until its final
and product ready for release anything can change from the artists end.
Don't like it wait till the next week. I don't really listen to the thrash pack
groups but got it since it was different and fun to play. People need to stop
crying just cause their favorite music that they listen to isn't for dlc every week just wait.


Right back at ya, chum.

[surgesnugs]

Yes I like variety also. I did not personally enjoy most of the March DLC but understand that everyone has different taste. Now I am not huge Boston fan but I do know all the songs on this pack and I'm very happy to get some new songs to play. I am definitely buying this pack

I'm sure if Harmonix could disclose who they have signed, they would be shouting out loud.

Point is, we get weekly downloads (not like the other vender) as promised and from what I can see (dispite all the DLC hate post) they are trying to please everyone at some point or another.

So, as posted so many times.

Don't like to buy it!

I do agree that it would be nice if HMX could give us a clue whether a band being on the original disc is a good indicator whether they'll get some DLC in the future. I'd really like a RHCP pack at some point.

[NX013]

I have to say HMX has been amazing with variety, Ive bought at least one DLC from each week, cept the thrash pack. And I dont regret buying any of the DLC, in fact the game helped me get into a load of bands.

So instead of wantin to hear the boring old bands youn already know, try out some new bands, Black Tide, the sounds, molly hatchet, outlaws have all become my new favorite bands thanks to RB

[Bobble]

HMX has been amazing thus far, look at the amount of DLC we've gotten over the past 4 months. It's ridiculous how well they've done. They've also given us good variety with everything from Oasis to Metallica. If you don't like a week's DLC, swallow it, I'm sure that no one has liked EVERY SINGLE SONG of EVERY SINGLE WEEK that they've given us 3 or more songs to choose to download.

The beauty of it is, if you play the many songs you DO like and already had on the disc for a week and maybe you get something you like next week. I'm sure HMX knows that AC/DC, Zepp and some other bands are hot business and would obviously be wise to attempt to get them on DLC, but I'm also equally as sure that getting licenses for some of these older bands cannot be the easiest thing in the world. So yeah it'd be nice to know everything that HMX is doing all the time but us PS3 owners, we saw what happened when they did that with the Les Paul patch, we got our hopes up and the Les Paul still doesn't work on the PS3 version of Rock Band, and all it did was get HMX *****ed out. They're wise to keep things quiet, people always prefer to know everything but prefer to be pleasantly surprised as opposed to informed and disappointed.

A lot of us have been playing this style of game since Guitar Hero or sooner, some of us since GH2, the point is that we've gotten more support and DLC in this than any other games combined, GH3 included. If you don't like the DLC, you don't have to buy it, just don't come around saying theres no good DLC considering a lot of us, myself included, love the DLC. Good job HMX.

[amnb]

too much to read from what i get out of it boston sucks and they got it for nothing cause the singer is dead and they will keep posting cheap crap cause they are saving the real songs for part 2

[Wesley_Willis]

Sorry I do tend to be long winded. Basically though, I've read a lot of people complaining about how band A (insert any of several of them) don't have any songs and for Harmonix to release those. That's NOT what I"m asking. I remember back with the PS3 patch about how Harmonix kept us updated with that issue. All I"m asking for is information. If there are or have been negotiations with Zeppelin to release some of their songs or an album: Tell us. If there have been no attempts to contact ZZ Top (just chose a name) about possibly liscensing their song: Tell us. If they are close to finalizing a deal with Megadeth for some future content: Tell us.

[Wesley_Willis]

I realize there are probably some legal issues with releasing information, but I know Harmonix can release some information on the DLC in the coming weeks and months. I just want some kind of update on some of the bigger bands that we've yet to see. I just want more than a couple of days notice ahead of time of what's coming out. Before the game was announced they had info about two full albums as well as several packs that would be available. They can let us know what bands they are currently working on releasing in the near (say up to 2 or 3 months) future so people like me, who want AC/DC (or several others) can know if that's something we can look forward to in the near future or not. I'm growing impatient waiting for any details on these bands and I just want Harmonix to come out with a stance on whether we can look forward to them coming to Rock Band in the near future or not.

[TakeABow]

I can say that almost without exception, we would like to see all of those groups in the game as well. We haven't ruled anything out - we just can't talk about the specifics behind any of our licensing attempts. As it is, we can only announce DLC a few days in advance, since deals can be so tricky.

You are a bigger man than I, I got a headache and stopped reading about ten lines in.

[JimmyRyan]

Lack of interest in broadening musical tastes + lack of understanding of legal/licensing issues for big name bands + too much free time + lack of grammatical skills = this thread.

[ReverseEngineer]

Like the real, dead Wesley Willis, this topic's OP likes to repeat himself. A lot.

[JimmyRyan]

Yeah, but he did Whoop Batman's Ass.

[aLx450]

Paragraphs?

For real heh... No way I'm reading all this lol

[jtrousd]

Still can't believe some guy is complaining about six Boston master tracks. I'd understand if the songs were... well, no, I still wouldn't understand. It's freaking Boston. Greatest DLC ever in my opinion. Beats the snot out of anything I've downloaded since I purchased this game.

Forget Rock Band 2, I feel like I just got it.

[surgesnugs]

Still can't believe some guy is complaining about six Boston master tracks. I'd understand if the songs were... well, no, I still wouldn't understand. It's freaking Boston. Greatest DLC ever in my opinion. Beats the snot out of anything I've downloaded since I purchased this game.

Forget Rock Band 2, I feel like I just got it.

Yeah, that's the thing. If he had written this the week of the SXSW or the Thrash Pack, he may have made a little more sense. Not that I really agree with his point overall anyway, but if you're upset the week six Boston songs are released, prepare to be upset often. This type of music is right in Rock Band's wheelhouse, since it's popular, and has good parts for all instruments.

[ClassicCarraway]

A team of archeologists, psychologists, scholars, and scientists have gathered at the fabled "Great Wall of Text", just recently discovered on the outskirts of the internet, at a small, backwater forum dedicated to the cult of Rock Band. Researchers have tirelessly worked around the clock to determine what possible motivation would spur the creation of the mysterious monosyllabic wall. Finally, after hours of exhaustive study, the team of researchers have come to a final, startling conclusion.....

....the mysterious OP just wants some Tool.

[Colt_Steele]

....the mysterious OP is just a tool.
Fixed. j/k, couldn't resist :o

[FatAbbottX]

I know why they can't tell us this kind of stuff, but I'm mad they aren't telling us! I can't be reasoned with! Talking about a patch is exactly the same as talking about deals with major record labels! Bloop de doop de doo!

As a side note, Brak is about all I can see when I try to picture the OP. Hence the bloop de doop de doo.

[shogun290]

lol but i tried to read it and failed 3 sentences in, god damn ADD.

[NattyLight]

So call them away
call them idiots
it's just a taste
of what's left behind
Yeah, call them out
call them a real bad time
don't talk your ****
stuck on them,
anymore

[Fatal_T]

too much to read from what i get out of it boston sucks and they got it for nothing cause the singer is dead and they will keep posting cheap crap cause they are saving the real songs for part 2

I'm all for freedom of speech, but man - do you spew some garbage!