DLC Week of 8/9 Discussion - Def Leppard 6 Pack w/ Pro Upgrades for Every Track!

[Magnet]

One of the most requested bands on RockBand.com, Def Leppard make their first appearance as downloadable content in Rock Band this week, and what an appearance it is! SIX iconic tracks from the 80s superstar group land in the Rock Band Music Store this Tuesday.

With epic guitar parts that helped shape a generation of musicians, it’s no surprise that Harmonix chose to break new ground with Def Leppard, authoring additional Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades for every track in this stellar six pack. Rock Band 3 Pro players will be able to learn their favorite Def Leppard tracks starting this Tuesday!

“We are thrilled to be a part of this Rock Band 6-pack release. It's almost like releasing a new album. We're psyched to be out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii,” added Phil Collen, guitarist for Def Leppard.

The amazing tracks span the Def Leppard catalog, including 1981’s High ‘n’ Dry (“Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”), 1983’s Pyromania (“Photograph”, “Rock of Ages”) and “Undefeated”, a new cut from Def Leppard’s recent album Mirrorball: Live & More. Also from Mirrorball: Live & More are two amazing live versions of mega hits from 1987’s Hysteria, “Animal (Live)” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me (Live)”.

As always, songs available as downloadable content for Rock Band 3 feature five-button guitar and bass parts, drums, Pro Drums, and keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable. Some songs also feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades available for an additional $0.99 upgrade download.


Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (August 9th, 2011):

• Def Leppard – “Animal (Live)” X
• Def Leppard – “Bringin’ on the Heartbreak” X
• Def Leppard – “Photograph” X
• Def Leppard – “Pour Some Sugar on Me (Live)” X
• Def Leppard – “Rock of Ages” X
• Def Leppard – “Undefeated” X

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price:

$9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points, 1000 Wii Points™) for “Def Leppard 01” pack
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

Harmonix is pouring on the Pro upgrades this week!


***HMX EDIT 8/5***

4 of the 6 songs have keys this week. Bringon' on the Heartbreak, Photograph, Rock of Ages and Undefeated should all have keys charted.

[Magnet]

And the RBN releases:

Here's the Rock Band Network songs that hit the 360 in the last week:

Classical

Thomas Walker - "Gymnopédie No. 1 (Satie)" (80 MSP)

Metal

Eminence - "Devil's Boulevard" (160 MSP)
Halcyon Way - "Desecration Day (2x Bass Pedal)" (80 MSP)
Morgawr - "Dawn (Blood Saga I)/Through the Maelström" (80 MSP)
Shakespeare in Hell - "Poor Yorick" (80 MSP)

Novelty

Heywood Banks - "Toast (Live)" (80 MSP)
Psyguy - "Wha-Chow Theme (Feat. ShadyVox)" (80 MSP)

Other

SNMT - "PON DE FIOR" (80 MSP)

Pop/Dance/Electronica

Askari Nari - "Cluster #2" (80 MSP)
Askari Nari - "Reviving a Dead Language" (80 MSP)

Rock

Emery - "The Cheval Glass" (160 MSP)
Free Spirit - "Moonlight Ride" (160 MSP)
Free Spirit - "Shadow of a Man" (160 MSP)
Robin Skouteris - "American Hero vs. Done" (160 MSP)


And here's the RBN songs coming to PS3 on Tuesday, 8/9/2011 (SCEA) and Wednesday, 8/10/2011 (SCEE):

Blessthefall - "What's Left Of Me" ($1.99) - Alternative
Nonpoint - "Miracle" ($1.99) - Rock
Nonpoint - "Crazy" ($1.99) - Rock
Magnus "SoulEye" Pålsson - "Positive Force" ($0.99) - Pop/Dance/Electronic
dB Soundworks - "The Battle of Lil' Slugger (Remix)" ($0.99) - Pop/Dance/Electronic

[LiveHomeVideo]

I can't stop smiling...

[Dogmatic2020]

Wasn't the Queen pack from Nov. the first with all pro upgrades?

[BeyondTheUniverseRBN]

I feel like I already have Photograph because of Pleasure Pleasure. Regardless, Def Leppard is awesome and having them all Pro Guitar tracks is even better!

[dog037]

hmxhenry confirmed it on Twitter. I was a little skeptical when it said first pack with all pro upgrades.

[DanteSparda504]

Nice! I absolutely love that version of Pour Some Sugar on Me. Cannot wait!

[Runesmith]

Absolutely stoked for this. Def Leppard's been one of my most requested bands since RB1 came out. Nice selections, too, and Mirror Ball was a surprisingly good live album considering Joe's voice lacks volume and power now.

[dansolo]

This is such a big deal I'm almost speechless

[atalkingfish]

I'm a fan of Def Leppard. Now, I dunno about RB playability, but I certainly like the band.