Rock Band 3 Features, Setlist, and More!
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You asked for it! Here's your first glimpse at the new features, songs, and instruments for Rock Band 3! This game has mind-blowing new modes and instruments - including Pro Mode and a keyboard peripheral! - and more music than any other music game. Let's get right into it:

New style of Rock Band 3 characters
The Music:
Rock Band 3 will have an incredible 83-song setlist, as well as support for the over 1,500 existing Rock Band tracks (Rock Band and Rock Band 2 discs, DLC, track packs, AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack, LEGO Rock Band, and Green Day: Rock Band). The setlist contains songs from some of the best bands from around the world, including bands that have never appeared in a music game! Don't think it stops there - the regular weekly DLC releases will continue after Rock Band 3's release.
Today we're announcing a handful of the 83 on-disc tracks for Rock Band 3, spanning five decades:
2000s:
- Metric - "Combat Baby"
- Rilo Kiley - "Portions for Foxes"
- Them Crooked Vultures - "Dead End Friends"
- The Vines - "Get Free"
- The White Stripes - "The Hardest Button to Button"
- Phoenix - "Lasso"
- Ida Maria - "Oh My God"
- Juanes - "Me Enamora"
1990s:
- Jane's Addiction - "Been Caught Stealing"
- Stone Temple Pilots - "Plush"
- Smash Mouth - "Walkin' on the Sun"
- Spacehog - "In the Meantime"
1980s:
- Dio - "Rainbow in the Dark"
- Huey Lewis and the News - "The Power of Love"
- Joan Jett - "I Love Rock and Roll"
- Night Ranger - "Sister Christian"
- Whitesnake - "Here I Go Again"
- The Cure - "Just Like Heaven"
- Ozzy Osbourne - "Crazy Train"
1970s:
- Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"
1960s:
- Jimi Hendrix - "Crosstown Traffic"
- The Doors - "Break On Through"
Rock Band 3 also includes an improved Music Library, allowing players to create and save setlists, and share them with friends, both in-game and right here on RockBand.com. Song filtering will make it easier to find the tracks you want to play. You can also hide the songs you don't want to play, and seek out new songs using a built-in song recommendation system based on personal preferences.

Rock Band 3 drummer
The Instruments:
In addition to the plastic guitars, bass, drums, and vocals you're used to, now you can jam on a couple of new instruments. Play vocal harmonies with up to three players like you did in The Beatles: Rock Band. And for the first time ever you'll also be able to play using a keyboard peripheral! The band has gotten bigger - playing with all available instruments, you and six friends can all rock at the same time. Rock Band parties will never be the same.

Keyboards in Rock Band 3
If you're ready to take the next step in music gaming, check out Rock Band 3's Pro Mode. Ever had someone ask you why you play plastic guitar instead of learning a real instrument? Now you can tell them you ARE learning a real instrument. Rock Band 3 empowers players to develop actual musical skills through the fun of Rock Band Pro gameplay. Start at Easy and work your way up through Expert on three different Pro Modes, just like you did with the plastic guitars and plastic drums.
- Pro Drums supports three expansion cymbals, with gameplay differentiation between toms and cymbals.
- Pro Keys features pitch-accurate keyboard performance across a two-octave range, displayed on an easy-to-read keyboard track.
- Pro Guitar features notated guitar and bass performances, available for play with either the new Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar simulated guitar controller from Mad Catz or the Rock Band 3 Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar real guitar/controller hybrid. The Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster is a fully functional, full-sized, six-string electric guitar that also functions as a game controller that Fender and Harmonix have teamed up to develop.
All Pro Modes include tutorials and a difficulty progression from Easy through Expert, giving you the chance to learn at your own speed. And if you're not ready to take that leap - or you just don't want to buy another instrument peripheral - Rock Band 3 will be compatible with all Rock Band and The Beatles: Rock Band peripherals, as well as most third-party controllers.
New Gameplay:
Party Mode: Get the party started faster and keep it going all night! Party Shuffle lets you start the game immediately, while persistent drop-in/drop-out lets players take turns (or take a break!) without interrupting the flow of play. You'll also be able to choose (or change!) your difficulty on any gameplay screen - including mid-song.

Rock Band 3 gameplay
Career Mode: If a more long-term play is your style, get ready for over 700 goals and rewards, with seamless leaderboard integration, for a deep campaign experience.
Social Networking: Rock Band 3 adds social networking tools so you can interact with friends and fellow Rock Band rockers using Facebook, Twitter, and more.
If that's not enough Rock Band 3 info for you, check out the video below from USAToday.com and the accompanying article featuring quotes and information from Rock Band 3 team, including Lead Designer Dan Teasdale, Project Director Daniel Sussman, and Harmonix CEO and Co-Founder Alex Rigopulos.
And that's not all! Stay tuned over the next few weeks and months to get all the details on Rock Band 3, including the rest of the 83-song setlist, more details about Career Mode's goals and rewards, and just how awesome Pro Mode really is. Plus more behind-the-scenes info from the Rock Band 3 design team!
Find Rock Band 3 news how you want to by:
- Bookmarking the Rock Band 3 News page on RockBand.com
- Following @RockBand and Harmonix on Twitter
- Liking Rock Band and Harmonix on Facebook
- Subscribing to the official Harmonix Rock Band Podcast
- Subscribing to the official Harmonix Newsletter by visiting the homepage of RockBand.com and entering your email address




Get ready to rock with the best music school on the planet!




Comments
Atte117...
I think that there should be more 80's hits and other songs that most of the people know. There are too many unknown sogs for me.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Scarser676...
I have one single doubt...
I am an owner of Rock band 2 with 1 Guitar, drums and mic.
I don't want to buy the full package cause here in Mexico the cost would be even higher than the time I bought RB2, But I would be missing a second guitar (expensive to buy alone here) two microphones and the keyboard.
What will RB3 packages come up with?
cause I know of some that bought RB1 and 2 and would only be missing the keyboard and a third microphone.
Also, Pro Mode Guitars and what about Pro Mode Drums? how expensive is all this?
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Scarser676...
I have one single doubt...
I am an owner of Rock band 2 with 1 Guitar, drums and mic.
I don't want to buy the full package cause here in Mexico the cost would be even higher than the time I bought RB2, But I would be missing a second guitar (expensive to buy alone here) two microphones and the keyboard.
What will RB3 packages come up with?
cause I know of some that bought RB1 and 2 and would only be missing the keyboard and a third microphone.
Also, Pro Mode Guitars and what about Pro Mode Drums? how expensive is all this?
Saturday, August 28, 2010
dandelion...
. . .on second thought, that keyboardist does use different synthesizers. so. . . it could have been something else
Thursday, August 26, 2010
dandelion...
I know this is kinda late, but I was wondering if anyone had thought about the official complete product of the keyboard controller (or keytar knowing it'll come with a strap). I just thought it'll be cool if this thing had a joystick or the touch-ribbon pitch bender (you know those things that have the same effect as a whammy bar on a guitar). I admit to being a big fan of DragonForce, Dream Theater, and Linkin Park. And after watching a live performance by Dream Theater, I noticed their keyboardist was using the Korg OASYS which contains both of the features that I mentioned. So what would the final product look like and contain? And what would the effects be like when you deploy overdrive on the keyboard? Perhaps there's only one way to find out. . .
Thursday, August 26, 2010
sainthood1027...
You guys are awesome i can't believe you finally put Tegan and Sara on. Please make a track pack of them. You should put "The Ocean, Don't Rush, On Directing and Back In You Head" if not every song they have is so good. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Aquaflame14...
im sorry i didnt know the entire setlist was released i just looked at it and firebowl your still wrong. this setlist is amazing gh6 its gay get over it if you want people to agree with you go to neversofts froums and complain how gay you think rock band 3 is. but chances are they will still disagree with you
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Aquaflame14...
Firebowl... your aware only like 1/5th of rockband 3s setlist has been announced and the only songs i care about from the "amazing" songs you just listed are love gun and burnin for you... thats it... thats it theres nothing else. from the tiny iota of songs harmonix has said already theres
Them Crooked Vultures - "Dead End Friends"
Jane's Addiction - "Been Caught Stealing"
Stone Temple Pilots - "Plush"
Smash Mouth - "Walkin' on the Sun"
Dio - "Rainbow in the Dark"
Joan Jett - "I Love Rock and Roll"
Ozzy Osbourne - "Crazy Train"
Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Jimi Hendrix - "Crosstown Traffic"
The Doors - "Break On Through
including all the downloads i previously own and games from disc
Rock band 3 delivers in every category and exceeds expectations from everyone.
Guitar hero 6... lars umlaut turns into a f**king pig... thats it... thats the best they got... thats all.
theres no competition at all whatsoever guitar heros days are up theyve slowly killed the franchise. its over
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Birddisease...
lol firebowl, the only songs ive heard of in that list are 2112 and sharp dressed man, neither would be fun to play so im still buying and supporting rock band 3 all the way
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
firebowl99...
So, that has nothing to do what I'm talkin' bout
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
ElSwiveo...
firebowl eminence front has been out for like two years on the RB store
Monday, August 23, 2010
Boghog...
I want some alestorm songs on rb3 that would be awesome :)
Monday, August 23, 2010
Boghog...
I want some alestorm songs on rb3 that would be awesome :)
Monday, August 23, 2010
Boghog...
I want some alestorm songs on rb3 that would be awesome :)
Monday, August 23, 2010
firebowl99...
This shows that Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock has a way better setlist
Monday, August 23, 2010
firebowl99...
Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock has "Children Of The Grave", "Burnin' For You", "Money For Nothing", "Dance, Dance", "2112", "Love Gun", "Uprising", "Rockin' In The Free World", "Cherry Bomb", "We're Not Gonna Take It", and "Sharp Dressed Man".
Rock Band 3 has none of these.
Monday, August 23, 2010
P-r-i-c-e...
i really want them to add George Harrison's Wah Wah & What is life, these songs really make me feel better after a hard day at work.
Monday, August 23, 2010
grimblue...
will there be all 5 members on stage when we start play or are you always going to be down a guitarist of bassist?
Monday, August 23, 2010
lanes8...
this has a much better setlist than GH: WoR!
they do have Eminence Front and Baba O'Riley but its on DLC
Monday, August 23, 2010
firebowl99...
If they have a keyboard controller for this game, there needs to be a Journey songs in it, and better who songs like Eminence Front and Baba O' Riley.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
firebowl99...
I think Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock has a better setlist than this game. If the people at harmonix or the company who makes this game, if some of those songs we're on this game, i'd buy it for sure.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
firebowl99...
But if you guys want to see the full setlist for Rock Band 3, go to wikipedia and seach Rock Band 3. The whole entire setlist is there.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
firebowl99...
No "Seperate Ways (Worlds Apart)", No "Runaway", and no "Eminence Front". I ain't gonna buy this one.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
PhoenixRising94...
am I the only one who thinks Korn should be on Rockband
Sunday, August 22, 2010
gollyimgully1...
if were going to add a keyboard, and harmonies. we have to put ABBA on this. it would be perfect. an don't stop me now by queen.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
ShadowArcy...
I am so sad now....
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Dthorn912...
Please let there be more Rush!!!!! it doesnt matter what song just anything! but defiantly add Yes Roundabout!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
despitechains...
how about these songs
the pixies-where is my mind
nirvana-you know your right
seether-broken
mudhoney-this gift
the melvins-easy as it was
foo fighters-let it die
nirvana-lake fire (mtv live)
sex pistols-anarchy- in the uk
velvet revolver-slither
nirvana-been son
sex pistols-god save the queen
seether-fallen
creed-higher
creed-with arms wide open
alice in chains-rain when i die
alice in chains-sick man
the melvins-snake appeal
the melvins-now a limo
alice in chains-junk head
alice in chains-would?
nirvana-where did you sleep last night? (mtv live)
seether-walk away from the sun
seether-fake it
nirvana-marigold
Sunday, August 22, 2010
V_Watson...
songs i think should be added to the list are
Jimmy Eat World-Hear You Me
Paramore-When It Rains
Linkin Park-Numb/ In the End/ Hands Held High
Marianas Trench-Cross My Heart
anything by You Me At Six
most of these songs use keyboard, and i think they'd be awesome to play. can't wait for RB 3!!!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
St4RKilleR...
what?!?!?! they include a keyboard and NO POWER METAL SONGS?!?!?! omg, buy cancelled ¬¬
Saturday, August 21, 2010
xDPWxTwitch...
74.Them Crooked Vultures – "Dead End Friends"
75.Tokio Hotel – "Humanoid"
76.Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – "I Need to Know"
77.The Vines – "Get Free"
78.War – "Low Rider"
79.Warren Zevon – "Werewolves of London"
80.The White Stripes – "The Hardest Button to Button"
81.Whitesnake – "Here I Go Again"
82.The Who – "I Can See for Miles"
83.Yes – "Roundabout"
Saturday, August 21, 2010
xDPWxTwitch...
50.Phoenix – "Lasso"
51.The Police – "Don't Stand So Close to Me"
52.Poni Hoax – "Antibodies"
53.Pretty Girls Make Graves – "Something Bigger, Something Brighter"
54.Primus – "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver"
55.Queen – "Bohemian Rhapsody"
56.Queens of the Stone Age – "No One Knows"
57.Rammstein – "Du Hast"
58.Ramones – "I Wanna Be Sedated"
59.Raveonettes – "Last Dance"
60.Rilo Kiley – "Portions for Foxes"
61.Riverboat Gamblers – "Don't Bury Me... I'm Still Not Dead"
62.Roxette – "The Look"
63.Slipknot – "Before I Forget"
64.Smash Mouth – "Walkin' on the Sun"
65.The Smiths – "Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before"
66.The Sounds – "Living in America"
67.Spacehog – "In the Meantime"
68.Steve Miller Band – "Fly Like an Eagle"
69.Stone Temple Pilots – "Plush"
70.Swingin' Utters – "This Bastard's Life"
71.T. Rex – "20th Century Boy"
72.Tears for Fears – "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"
73.Tegan and Sara – "The Con"
74.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
xDPWxTwitch...
24.Faith No More – "Midlife Crisis"
25.Filter – "Hey Man, Nice Shot"
26.The Flaming Lips – "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1"
27.Foreigner – "Cold as Ice"
28.Golden Earring – "Radar Love"
29.HIM – "Killing Loneliness"
30.Huey Lewis and the News – "The Power of Love"
31.Hypernova – "Viva La Resistance"
32.Ida Maria – "Oh My God"
33.INXS – "Need You Tonight"
34.The J. Geils Band – "Centerfold"
35.James Brown – "I Got You (I Feel Good)"
36.Jane's Addiction – "Been Caught Stealing"
37.The Jimi Hendrix Experience ˆ"Crosstown Traffic"
38.Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – "I Love Rock 'n Roll"
39.John Lennon – "Imagine"
40.Juanes – "Me Enamora"
41.Lynyrd Skynyrd – "Free Bird"
42.Maná – "Oye Mi Amor"
43.Marilyn Manson – "The Beautiful People"
44.Metric – "Combat Baby"
45.The Muffs – "Outer Space"
46.Night Ranger – "Sister Christian"
47.Ozzy Osbourne – "Crazy Train"
48.Paramore – "Misery Business"
49.Phish – "Llama
Saturday, August 21, 2010
xDPWxTwitch...
here are all the songs for rockband 3 so stop all your whinning for songs you want in the game here they are
1.Amy Winehouse – "Rehab"
2.Anthrax – "Caught in a Mosh"
3.At the Drive-In – "One Armed Scissor"
4.Avenged Sevenfold – "Beast And The Harlot"
5.The B-52s – "Rock Lobster"
6.The Beach Boys – "Good Vibrations" (Live)
7.Big Country – "In a Big Country"
8.Blondie – "Heart of Glass"
9.Bob Marley & The Wailers – "Get Up, Stand Up"
10.The Bronx – "False Alarm"
11.Chicago – "25 or 6 to 4"
12.The Cure – "Just Like Heaven"
13.David Bowie – "Space Oddity"
14.Deep Purple – "Smoke on the Water"
15.Def Leppard – "Foolin'"
16.Devo – "Whip It"
17.Dio – "Rainbow in the Dark"
18.Dire Straits – "Walk of Life"
19.The Doobie Brothers – "China Grove"
20.The Doors – "Break On Through (To the Other Side)"
21.Dover – "King George"
22.Echo & the Bunnymen – "The Killing Moon"
23.Elton John – "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"
24.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
despitechains...
how about adding some seether like breakdown or fake it,walk away from the sun broken,plastic man,because of me or more nirvana like you know your right or love buzz or negative creep and the melvins like easy as it was or now a limo,at a crawl any one fo these songs would awesome
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Hellwyrm20...
Dio, Ozzy, The Cure, Queen, The Doors, and more Jimi Hendrix. Awesome job Harmonix.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
itzsean...
You guys should add:
how to save a life by the fray
I ran by a flock of seagulls
Push it to the limit by Paul Engemann
Welcome to the black parade by My Chemical Romance
A little Peace of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold
Her name is Alice by Shinedown
Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Knicks
Lonely Day by System of a Down
Highway to Hell by ACDC but with Bon Scotts voice please
Friday, August 20, 2010
Dominick477...
plese put a metallica, bullet for my valentine and all that remains in it plese!!!!!
songs like:
bullet for my valentine:
tears dont fall
scream aim fire
alone
metallica:
master of puppets
fade to black
the unforgiven III
all that remains:
six
for we are many
this darkend heart
Friday, August 20, 2010
VoiLeipaMestari...
RB needs Infectous Grooves/Suicida- l- Tendencies/FFDP And Waylander Born to fight would be a fun one and the flute part could be played with keyboards
Friday, August 20, 2010
MythicKiba...
"Paradigm Shift" by Liquid Tension Experiment
Also, will there be a pro bass? As in an actual bass that you play the game with like the Squier.
Friday, August 20, 2010
sgt nsane...
"what doesn't die "
"im the man"
"friggin' in the riggin'"
"nobody knows anything"
by anthrax
"walk" by pantera
metallica and slayer
Thursday, August 19, 2010
A118877...
I would like to play more classic 80's songs on rock band and other hit music.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
firebowl99...
They gotta do something with the rockshop. They aren't many guitars, basses, mics or drum sets to pick from. They need the Gibson Holy V or Cort Gene Simmons Axe Bass. That would be awesome. And other Gibson/ Epiphone Guitars
Song List:
Stairway to Heaven-Led Zeppelin
Seperate Ways (Worlds Apart)-Journey
Eminence Front-The Who
Uprising-Muse
New Year's Day-U2
Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me)-Train
Dream On-Aerosmith
Message In A Bottle-The Police
Black Betty-Ram Jam
Runaway-Bon Jovi
More Than A Feeling-Boston
Paradise City-Guns N' Roses
Jump-Van Halen
Walk This Way-Run DMC featuring Steven Tyler and Joe Perry
Mr. Crowley-Ozzy Osbourne
(We Are) The Roadcrew-Motorh- ead-
Burnin' For You-Blue Oyster Cult
You gotta add these whoever is choosing songs for this game.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sebisman...
DREAM THEATER, PLEASE DREAM THEATER!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
skycastninja...
And to add to what SexyBeast posted: Hells yes we need more stuff to buy in the rock shop--honestly,- we should have much more to choose from in attire for our musicians, better haircuts, a few more facial shapes, and PLEASE remove the stupid-looking characters off the game's list of stand ins (the hillbilly and the old dude in the musician pajamas have GOT to go!)
Sky *Beyond the Wild*
One Rock Nation 4 All
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
skycastninja...
Also in my bucket list:
Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard
Rock of Ages by Def Leppard
Taking Back Control by Sparta
Sacred Lie by Disturbed
Cat's In The Cradle (Ugly Kid Joe Version)
Separate Ways by Journey
Come Original by 311
***bersome by Seven Mary Three
The Smash Album by The Offspring
Freebird by Lynard Skynard (don't tell me GH has the monopoly on this song)
Crazy B**ch by Buckcherry
Lit Up by Buckcherry
Fight For Your Right by the Beastie Boys
CHRISTMAS EVE IN SARAJEVO 12/24 BY TRANSSIBERIAN ORCHESTRA ***I have been waiting YEARS to see this as DLC** This takes 4 guitars and a complete orchestra to perform, don't tell me you can't translate it to a Rock Band track!
"What If I Fell" by Mighty Joe Plum
My Generation
Rollin'
My Way by Limp Bizkit
Falling Away from Me by Korn
MORE METALLICA (OR did GH take that away from Harmonix too?)
I'm sure I can think of more.
SKY *Beyond the Wild*
One Rock Nation 4 All!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
skycastninja...
I'm with Lags30: Why the HECK hasn't Rock Band added "Paradise City" (full version) as DLC or to its games? The vocals are awesome, the guitar solos are madness, the drums are tricky....it's so perfect!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
sexybeast...
It's about time RB 3 is coming out now i hope they address the customizing of the equipment all the way down to the guitar peices even the drums skin color as well the style of the stands including sticks heck every detail of every instument also the customizing of characters from short to tall fat,medium,stoc- ky,tone,thick- & muscular as well being able to put a full body tattoo where front to back can connect especialy the neck & arms also more tattoo designs like more tribal,skulls & dragons plus being able to put designs & decals on shirts,pants & jackets they also need to allow customizing of hair styles oh & a better selection of accessories like glasses,hats,beenies,gloves & arm bands pluss belts but hey it's not like they care wat we've got to say or request all that matters to them is releasing the game they'll probably totaly change this one well if they do i hope it'll be to what i metioned especially a better classic & hard rock list i hope well we'll see if they will.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
ReiFoX...
Another suggest:
A-ha - Take on me
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Masterhand33...
SIGH no primus! im upset about that.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010