Updated 7/2
Apples NOTE: This thread is completely 100% speculation and conjecture. Do not believe a single word of it unless an HMX-tagged employee confirms it. Having said that, it is an interesting collection of unofficial possibilities.
Or, in the words of an HMX Staffer:
As always, we'll say something officially if we officially have something to say.
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=61
Announced by Harmonix (sort of)
Songs
Grateful Dead (18 songs, six released) – Added 9/5/2007
-Alabama Getaway (In Hacked List)
-Uncle John's Band
-Touch of Grey
http://yahoo.usatoday.com/tech/gamin...nd_N.htm?csp=1
Albums
Nevermind – Nirvana (most of songs listed in Hacked file)
We were able to get the whole of “Nevermind” from Nirvana Added 11/9/2007
http://interviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/...-Interview/p1/
More Albums on the way :
We’ve also got some other exciting albums in the … I can tell you that there some really classic metal in there.– Hair Bands included - added 6/9/2008
http://gamersyde.com/news_6611_en.html
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Metallica
Career spanning songs from the band. 15-18 songs (three released)
Upcoming single off new Metallica album dated Nov 17, 2007
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdail...ia-video-game/
The announcement of Guitar Hero Metallica "doesn't change our plans" in relation to the developer's announcement from Summer of last year.
http://kotaku.com/5012823/guitar-her...ck-bands-plans
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Unannounced
ALBUMS
Rush – Moving Pictures (from Game Informer Issue 183, July 2008 – Added 6/9/2008
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309870
SONGS AND PACKS
Metal Pack(formerly Mar 25th, announced through OXM) – added 1/13/2008
-Fuel –Metallica
-Wraithchild -Iron Maiden
-Supernaut -Black Sabbath
all three songs were listed in hacked file
Lost in the Supermarket – Clash – This song was mentioned in an interview as a great option for a non-mainstream song that is perfect for Rock Band by DeGooyer – 1/17/2008
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/846/846387p1.html
Rolling Stones (Two songs from Hacked File) – added 2/13/2008
-(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction -Rolling Stones
-Brown Sugar -Rolling Stones
http://rockband.scorehero.com/forum/...t=4829&start=0
Offspring has announced the release of Hammerhead on their website along with a list of additional songs that are going to be released – added 6/18/08
“Come Out And Play [Keep ‘Em Separated]“
“Self Esteem“
“Gone Away“
“All I Want“
“Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)“
”The Kids Aren‘t Alright
http://www.offspring.com/cgi-bin/Web...&newsID=762151
Other substantial rumors/events:
The life section blogs hint we will get another B-52's song
” Also, psst: It wouldn’t be too farfetched to expect another B52’s classic to show up as DLC in the not-too-distant” – 3/24/2008
http://www.rockband.com/blog/entry/253524
MC Chris had a now deleted post on his message boards that he would have an unnamed song on RB in August. 4/26/2008
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46575
Devo to have a trio of songs in Rock Band. “Through Being Cool” was re-recorded, by Devo, for the game: added 5/23/08
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/23/de...-about-whip-i/
Def Leppard “And with Leppard songs expected on new versions of the video games Guitar Hero and Rock Band..” – added 4/10/2008
http://consolehero.com/2008/04/10/de...-band-as-well/
Pennywise’s Dragge said they have a song on RB, but they don’t. Maybe there is one on the way?:5/19/2008
http://www.rockbandmods.net/news/pen...g-to-rock-band
According to a file found at PartnerNet, an Xbox Live test site, there are two packs ready to come out, one called “Get Stoned” and the other called “90’s Rock”, posted dated 4/8/2008 with rumor of Judas Priest and Blondie which came true.
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gen...topic=42464312
These titles were noticed during a commercial on MTV for the MTV2 Pack, images were captured added 6/11/2008
Machine Head – Aesthetics of Hate
Avenged Sevenfold – Afterlife – released 6/17 with “Critical Acclaim”
Nirvana – Breed
Nine Inch Nails – Burn
http://rockband.scorehero.com/forum/...er=asc&start=0
The Beatles - According to a article in the Financial Times both RB and GH are in talks with The Beatles management. Added 6/23/08
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c53ca940-4...0779fd2ac.html
Opiate for the Masses – Burn you Down – announced by band at concert? Added 6/25/08
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58344
Rigopulos and Egozy won't reveal their next act, other than to admit they're trying to land songs from bands like the Beatles, U2 and Springsteen added 6/30
http://www.newsweek.com/id/134023/page/3
Motley Crue – Kickstart My Heart – First paragraph says song is earmarked for RB along with “Saints of LA”. 4/16/2008
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Rock Band 2
Released September for 360, no date on others
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080630/D91KC5180.html
Notes from article:
-If you've already downloaded a song for the original "Rock Band it will immediately be loaded into your "Rock Band 2" song list without needing to be repurchased or re-download.
- The second edition will feature a playlist of over 80 songs - all master recordings
- Harmonix will unleash a collection of new instrument-shaped controllers, including a sturdier drum kit and a Fender Stratocaster reproduction guitar lined with faux wood-grain buttons.
-MTV Games and Harmonix plan to announce additional "Rock Band 2" details - including the game's playlist - at the E3 Media and Business Summit in July. MTV executive Toffler hinted that "Rock Band 2" will be expanding upon idea of what it means to play online as well eventually broadening the musical genres of available downloadable content.
-"I believe we're going to see global online competitions where bands performing throughout the world will compete against each other," said Toffler. "I'm personally excited to open up the genres of music to country, hip-hop and R&B. We've just scratched the surface, really."
Notes from
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/885/885168p1.html
-We've even added some cool new features that let you play your DLC in different ways, which I think people will be very excited to get their hands on.
-One of our new ways of experiencing your music library has something targeted explicitly towards players that want to sing and play guitar.
-New modes, including way to transition from Expert to real instruments
New additions to World Tour mode are said to include online play, the recording of music videos and hiring of staff members. ...New features include Battle of the Bands as well as a drum trainer mode.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/15/su...-drum-trainer/
According to OXM’s (#86) rumor mole, the RB2 will be software only update with major star power and something special for 360 owners. Added 6/25/2008
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58175
SONGS
Testament will have two songs in RB2 – Added 5/7/2008
-Souls of Black
-Electric Crown
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...wsitemID=96532
Sublime will have song(s) in Rock Band 2 – added 5/13/2008
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49516
Bad Religion’s Sorrow – added 5/20/2008
http://www.rockbandmods.net/news/bad...-in-rock-band2
Turbonegro, from Scandinavia, will have a song in Rock Band 2 – added 6/12/2008
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/s...65&newsLang=en
Cake – in an e-mail their manager said they have a song in RB2
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showp...&postcount=167
AC/DC may sign up with RB or GH (OXM #85 from the Rumor Mole section) – added 5/29/2008
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52743 Then AC/DC was listed in a survey from HMX
http://kotaku.com/5020463/rock-band-...dc-survey-says
On G4 they showed a screenshot of RB2 with the following songs listed. Two of the songs are in RB now so its uncertain if these extra songs are RB2 or RB songs, but check out the thread for a discussion of the screenshot.
Panic Attack - (I'm guessing) Finger Eleven
Chop Suey - System of a Down
Give It Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Kids in America - Kim Wilde
Ace of Spades - Motorhead
Hello There - Cheap Trick
Any Way You Want It - Journey
Pinball Wizard - The Who
http://rockband.scorehero.com/forum/...ic.php?t=10929
Miscellaneous
The instantly recognizable cigar-box shape of Bo Diddley's classic instrument will be featured in "Rock Band 2."
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BAQS11227R.DTL
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Rumors that haven’t happened
Songs that have been rumored, but seem to have been cut
Received Your Letter -Schnitzer? (in hacked files)
-L'Aventurier - Indochine (French, mentioned at a Play.com PAL event, not released)
-Shadow World -The Haunted (formerly part of Thrash pack, replaced by D.O.A.)
-Misery Business - Paramore (likely replaced by Crushcrushcrush)
-Shooting Star -Bad Company(formerly Mar 11th??, announced through OXM, replaced by Blondie)
-Pinball Wizard -The Who (song title in hacked list, but not part of The Who pack)
Current Rumors and (un)announcments
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