Guitar Hero 3 Soundtrack has exclusive 360 Content

[bapenguin]

Redoctane/Activision has just sent out a press release stating that the official Guitar Hero 3 Soundtrack CD will contain 3 unreleased tracks exclusive to the Xbox 360 version of the game.

The exclusive tracks are "Carcinogen Crush" from AFI, "Tina" from Flyleaf and a remix of Marilyn Manson's "Putting Holes In Happiness" by Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

The tracks themselves will be available as a download via Xbox Live with a code that's included with the CD.

I wonder why they wouldn't make these songs available for anyone?

[bapenguin]

MORE THAN A VIDEOGAME SOUNDTRACK - GUITAR HERO® III: LEGENDS OF ROCK COMPANION PACK BREAKS THROUGH WITH PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONGS EXCLUSIVE TO XBOX 360

SANTA MONICA, CA - October 16, 2007 - Music and videogames take the next step in the digital revolution with expansion songs included with a game's soundtrack CD for the first time. Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock Companion Pack (Interscope Records), to be released on October 23, 2007, features not only the key songs on Activision's Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock, available October 28, 2007, but also exclusive access to more gameplay with three previously unreleased expansion songs to play with Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock for Xbox 360.

Included in each Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Companion Pack is a unique code users may input at www.interscope.com/guitarherocode to receive a unique Xbox Live code. Users may then input the Xbox Live code into their Xbox 360 console when logged into Xbox Live, to download the expansion songs. Xbox Live codes are expected to be available when Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock launches on October 28.
The three expansion tracks are "Carcinogen Crush" from AFI (from an EP due in December), "Tina" from Flyleaf and a remix of Marilyn Manson's "Putting Holes In Happiness" by Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The latter two recordings also are heard on the soundtrack CD, along with AFI's "Miss Murder," Sonic Youth's "Kool Thing," Queens Of The Stone Age's "3's And 7's," Smashing Pumpkins' "Cherub Rock," Velvet Revolver's "Slither," Living Colour's "Cult Of Personality," Rise Against's "Prayer Of The Refugee," the Guitar Hero rendition of "Devil Went Down To Georgia" by Steve Ouimette and the game's intro by Slash, who is also a character in the game.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will include explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. While continuing to retain all the key features from their prior legendary performances, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the most popular rock songs ever recorded.

For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform, including exclusive Gibson Guitar's Les Paul model for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(tm) home video game system from Nintendo, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. PlayStation®2 gamers will also get to shred on a new exclusive shape, Gibson's Kramer guitar, popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics and construction for furious finger fretting.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, published by RedOctane® and developed by Neversoft, is rated 'T' for Teen by the ESRB. For more information about the Guitar Hero franchise, please visit the dedicated community site: www.guitarhero.com.

[kokyunage]

I wonder why they wouldn't make these songs available for anyone?

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[UnderHero5]

Hmm. I've been considering getting the 360 version, now that I own one.
I was previously going to just stick with the PS2 version, since I already have the guitar, and it would save me the monies. Now I'm thinking about DLC and whatnot, though.

Decisions, decisions.

[Crimson]

Potentially adding yet another layer of $$$ to this exclusive... While at Circuit City this morning to take advantage of the B1G1 free HD-DVD/ BluRay glitch, the guy behind the register was taking out the display posters for the GH3 Soundtrack. On there it displayed that this Soundtrack was a CC exclusive! How great is that! Marketing $$$ FTW!

[Wraith]

The tracks themselves will be available as a download via Xbox Live with a code that's included with the CD.

I wonder why they wouldn't make these songs available for anyone?I suppose Microsoft's footing the bill for these tracks (in whole or in part), as an incentive to purchase the 360 version.

And I suppose they're on Live rather than on the game disc to get more 360 owners into the Marketplace. (Or it was a late addition and just easier to add that way.)

[Morangie]

Hmm. I've been considering getting the 360 version, now that I own one.
I was previously going to just stick with the PS2 version, since I already have the guitar, and it would save me the monies. Now I'm thinking about DLC and whatnot, though.

Decisions, decisions.
Don't get the 360 version for DLC unless you like hugely overcharged prices. Activision already know they can charge 500 points for packs of three songs, I see no reason for them to change it for GH3.

[The Great Gatsby]

So here we go again with people bitching about DLC prices. Don't buy them then. Jeez. Quit yer bitch. Some others may not care. And don't forget, work goes into these tracks to make them. Dev costs, QA costs. That shit isn't free, hence why they ain't charging Itunes prices.

[zeonxavier]

What, no guitar style Halo theme for 360 owners? Dang.

[violentp]

And here I thought exclusive content was supposed to encourage me to buy a particular version.

[Furtive]

While I'm not for the convoluted process employed here to get these three bonus tracks I do have to endorse anything that gets Flyleaf a little more exposure. I love those kids.

[violentp]

That shit isn't free, hence why they ain't charging Itunes prices.

Some could argue that point.

[RevGored]

Sweet, only a shitty new Marilyn Manson song that Manson fans don't care about and a couple no-name pop-punk-emo bands, some real 'Guitar Hero' tracks here folks.

[Kamalot]

While at Circuit City this morning to take advantage of the B1G1 free HD-DVD/ BluRay glitch...

Please explain...

[pseudopseudo]

Sweet, only a shitty new Marilyn Manson song that Manson fans don't care about and a couple no-name pop-punk-emo bands, some real 'Guitar Hero' tracks here folks.

AFI isn't really no-name, and Flyleaf isn't a pop-punk-emo band.

And that Manson song is actually pretty good, though I haven't heard this remix.

Troll.

[Kielaran]

Sweet, only a shitty new Marilyn Manson song that Manson fans don't care about and a couple no-name pop-punk-emo bands, some real 'Guitar Hero' tracks here folks.

I definitely wouldnt call them 'no-name'. AFI and Flyleaf may not be played on your pansy, token 'pop and rap' bandwagon stations, but they are at least fairly well known in the new rock genre.

As for the exclusive reason:

The number one answer... Survey Says "Money Briefcase" ding ding ding

[silv]

Don't get the 360 version for DLC unless you like hugely overcharged prices. Activision already know they can charge 500 points for packs of three songs, I see no reason for them to change it for GH3.

I believe it was stated that there would be price parity between the two stores.

[MSUStud911]

I was really hoping they'd somehow work in the Halo theme as a playable bonus track on 360.

[VictorVonViolence]

This is probably to counter-balance the controller being wired. Don't be surprised to see if the ps3 has exclusive songs though.

[Katslover]

This is probably to counter-balance the controller being wired. Don't be surprised to see if the ps3 has exclusive songs though.

This is probably the truth.

[Deunnero]

the B1G1 free HD-DVD/ BluRay glitch,
Please explain...

I looted the following from elsewhere ...

I picked up Knocked Up HD DVD & Ice Age 2 Blu Ray for a total of $30 + tax, then Robocop Blu Ray and Usual Suspects Blu Ray for $30 total. The breakdown was each movie drops to $15. I tried Kingdom of Heaven Blu Ray & Children of Men HD DVD, but it came up regular price. Didn't try $24.99 movies.

Edit: according to cheapassgamer $24.99 movies are also ringing up half price when you buy more than one, and you can get a $29.99 one and a $24.99 one for $27.50.

Something along those lines ... this is for CC online site from what I was able to understand. Could be in-store.

[Darkmatter]

Funny I was at a blockbuster last week and they were trying to tell me that the 360 version was coming with a wireless controller. They also want the FULL price for a downpayment on a preorder.

I actually never picked up GH2 because of school keeping me busy. I'm not sure if I should get GH2 once GH3 comes out since its price should go down or if I should just skip GH2 and go straight to GH3. I'm just wondering if you can own GH3 and have access to all the songs of GH2 without buying both. Of course I am also thinking that I should wait for the wireless... :)

[Primitive Screwhead]

If those are the tracks that are supposed to make me want the 360 version over any other one.

FAIL!

[carnage11]

This is probably to counter-balance the controller being wired. Don't be surprised to see if the ps3 has exclusive songs though.

The 360's GH3 guitar will be wireless. It's the rock band guitar that's wired. Or maybe I have them confused. But I'm pretty sure that's how it is. I was planning on buying GH3 and not Rock Band and that was one of many reasons why.

[Hagetaka]

Sweet, only a shitty new Marilyn Manson song that Manson fans don't care about and a couple no-name pop-punk-emo bands, some real 'Guitar Hero' tracks here folks.

I wouldnt call AFI a no name band. They've been around for a long while. Yet, your point still stands. These are not exactly top-notch songs they are listing there.

I am not suprised in the least that they did this. Isnt this -- at least in part -- why they have Live! ?

[rein]

I love me some Flyleaf. I did found it odd that they went from describing themselves as "Christian" rock to "positive influence" rock as they gained in popularity. I guess some of their songs are not fitting in the Christian genre anymore.

[VictorVonViolence]

The 360's GH3 guitar will be wireless. It's the rock band guitar that's wired. Or maybe I have them confused. But I'm pretty sure that's how it is. I was planning on buying GH3 and not Rock Band and that was one of many reasons why.

Neg, only the wii and ps3 versions will be wireless. That being said, it's not gonna be bluetooth so perhaps it will be a blessing.

[Heretic Machine]

Flyleaf... really? A Christian rock band in a Guitar Hero game? Hell, a knock-off Christian rock band, they sound just like Evanescence; which in turn sounds far too much like Nightwish. Great exclusive content there... *yawn*

[UnderHero5]

Neg, only the wii and ps3 versions will be wireless. That being said, it's not gonna be bluetooth so perhaps it will be a blessing.

No, you're wrong. He was correct (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/21/red-octane-confirms-gh-iii-xbox-wireless-guitar-same-price-as-ps/).

Rock Band is the one with wires. GH3 is wireless.

[VictorVonViolence]

No, you're wrong. He was correct (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/21/red-octane-confirms-gh-iii-xbox-wireless-guitar-same-price-as-ps/).

Rock Band is the one with wires. GH3 is wireless.

I've never been so happy about being wrong in my life. Thanks Underhero

[Zero]

I love me some Flyleaf. I did found it odd that they went from describing themselves as "Christian" rock to "positive influence" rock as they gained in popularity. I guess some of their songs are not fitting in the Christian genre anymore.
Nah, I think it's because Christian rock has some negative connetations to it. It's like Creed trying to be sneaky Christians.

[pseudopseudo]

Flyleaf... really? A Christian rock band in a Guitar Hero game? Hell, a knock-off Christian rock band, they sound just like Evanescence; which in turn sounds far too much like Nightwish. Great exclusive content there... *yawn*

Knock-off? I mean, there are similarities, but they definitely sound a LOT different than Evanescence. Shit, to me, the only thing that really sounds the same at all is the fact that they're both fronted by females.

I've never heard Amy Lee do a growl-scream, so there's one huge difference, already.

[RevGored]

AFI isn't really no-name, and Flyleaf isn't a pop-punk-emo band.

And that Manson song is actually pretty good, though I haven't heard this remix.

Troll.

Not trolling, just stating fact. AFI used to be a 'me too' punk rock band, and when that didn't pay the bills, they became a 'me too' pop-punk-emo band.

Flyleaf is radio trash.

The new Manson album is fucking garbage, and if you ask any fan over the age of 25, they'll probably call him a pop-punk-emo 'me too' as well. His entire new shtick is possibly the worst of all his 'acts', and that's really saying something, considering every iteration of Manson since Antichrist has been pretty much based around whatever girl he's fucking at the time. Don't believe it? Take a look at his thematics since ACS and it will come to you, if you've got the time.

And yes, it is a terrible song. He has become pretty much what he was railing against all those years. He's just parroting another musical style to 'get his message' out there, whereas, at least in the past, he had some strokes of originality every once in awhile.

[rein]

Not trolling, just stating fact. AFI used to be a 'me too' punk rock band, and when that didn't pay the bills, they became a 'me too' pop-punk-emo band.

Flyleaf is radio trash.

The new Manson album is fucking garbage, and if you ask any fan over the age of 25, they'll probably call him a pop-punk-emo 'me too' as well. His entire new shtick is possibly the worst of all his 'acts', and that's really saying something, considering every iteration of Manson since Antichrist has been pretty much based around whatever girl he's fucking at the time. Don't believe it? Take a look at his thematics since ACS and it will come to you, if you've got the time.

And yes, it is a terrible song. He has become pretty much what he was railing against all those years. He's just parroting another musical style to 'get his message' out there, whereas, at least in the past, he had some strokes of originality every once in awhile.
Fact? Please enlighten us Rev. What should we be listening to? What isn't radio trash? I want to be cool too. ;)

[violentp]

Not trolling, just stating fact. AFI used to be a 'me too' punk rock band, and when that didn't pay the bills, they became a 'me too' pop-punk-emo band.

Flyleaf is radio trash.

The new Manson album is fucking garbage, and if you ask any fan over the age of 25, they'll probably call him a pop-punk-emo 'me too' as well. His entire new shtick is possibly the worst of all his 'acts', and that's really saying something, considering every iteration of Manson since Antichrist has been pretty much based around whatever girl he's fucking at the time. Don't believe it? Take a look at his thematics since ACS and it will come to you, if you've got the time.

And yes, it is a terrible song. He has become pretty much what he was railing against all those years. He's just parroting another musical style to 'get his message' out there, whereas, at least in the past, he had some strokes of originality every once in awhile.

You're sounding a bit like a fucking parrot yourself there cowboy. A bitter, old, cowboy parrot.

[Ravana]

Well, I can't think of three songs I could care any less about.

However this is still an instant buy on PS2.

[RevGored]

You're sounding a bit like a fucking parrot yourself there cowboy. A bitter, old, cowboy parrot.

I don't even know what this means. I'm in my 20's and recognize dogshit when I hear it, that's all. Not telling you what to listen to, just telling you that, musically, Marilyn Manson has never had talent, just style. And now, he doesn't even have that.

Oh, and those other two throwaway bands aren't even a point of contention. You can call me bitter and old all you want, but in 20 years, will anyone remember any of this shit anyways? Pretty much 90% of any music in any era is forgettable, industry driven garbage, and this era is no different. These guys will make their paycheques and be happy, and I'm not going to tell them not to. But what I'm not going to do is cow-tow to the people that try and insist that a band of mid-to-late-30-somethings catering to early-teenage angst is anything other than that - a paycheque.

[derjester]

The tracks themselves will be available as a download via Xbox Live with a code that's included with the CD.

I wonder why they wouldn't make these songs available for anyone?

There is one code per CD. If you loan the CD and guitar to a friend, or buy it used, no extra content. Pretty smart if you ask me. It's almost an anti-pirate measure.

[KingGorilla]

I am still trying to figure out why the Devil Went Down to Georgia is on there.

[pseudopseudo]

I don't even know what this means. I'm in my 20's and recognize dogshit when I hear it, that's all. Not telling you what to listen to, just telling you that, musically, Marilyn Manson has never had talent, just style. And now, he doesn't even have that.

Oh, and those other two throwaway bands aren't even a point of contention. You can call me bitter and old all you want, but in 20 years, will anyone remember any of this shit anyways? Pretty much 90% of any music in any era is forgettable, industry driven garbage, and this era is no different. These guys will make their paycheques and be happy, and I'm not going to tell them not to. But what I'm not going to do is cow-tow to the people that try and insist that a band of mid-to-late-30-somethings catering to early-teenage angst is anything other than that - a paycheque.

You kind of sound like one of those "the music I listen to makes me cooler than you"-types. (a.k.a. "douchebag") So the bands YOU listen to will be around in 20 years?

[rein]

Oh, and those other two throwaway bands aren't even a point of contention. You can call me bitter and old all you want, but in 20 years, will anyone remember any of this shit anyways? Pretty much 90% of any music in any era is forgettable, industry driven garbage, and this era is no different. These guys will make their paycheques and be happy, and I'm not going to tell them not to. But what I'm not going to do is cow-tow to the people that try and insist that a band of mid-to-late-30-somethings catering to early-teenage angst is anything other than that - a paycheque.

Frankly, I don't care if they are around in 20 years or if I remember them. I'm not trying to fit into a stereo typical cool guy that knows more than everyone else persona. I listen to music for entertainment and at the moment Flyleaf entertains me.

You have a condescending tone in your post and state your opinion of music as fact. Like everyone has to cow-tow to what you like. You can criticize these bands all you want for not being remembered in 20 years but the question is, will anyone remember your post next week?

BTW, you are coming off as a bit emo yourself. Not old punk emo but the cliche, "20 year old I know more than society I'm different" emo.

Edit - Looks like pseudopseudo got the same vibe. Damn I type slow.

[Katslover]

Just thought I would pop back in and say that I have seen evidence that NEITHER Rock Back or Guitar Hero III will ship with a wireless guitar this holiday season. I work in retail, and we get what is called a "playbook" when a big new release is approaching. I was looking over the one for Guitar Hero III and it states a couple of times that there is no wireless guitar for the Xbox 360. At the end of the paperwork it even goes as far to say "There will be no wireless guitar for any guitar game on the Xbox 360 before 2008". Trust me when I say there is a chance this is wrong, but I haven't ever seen false information in these playbooks before. I am just putting this out there, as I feel people have a right to know.

[violentp]

I don't even know what this means. I'm in my 20's and recognize dogshit when I hear it, that's all. Not telling you what to listen to, just telling you that, musically, Marilyn Manson has never had talent, just style. And now, he doesn't even have that.

Oh, and those other two throwaway bands aren't even a point of contention. You can call me bitter and old all you want, but in 20 years, will anyone remember any of this shit anyways? Pretty much 90% of any music in any era is forgettable, industry driven garbage, and this era is no different. These guys will make their paycheques and be happy, and I'm not going to tell them not to. But what I'm not going to do is cow-tow to the people that try and insist that a band of mid-to-late-30-somethings catering to early-teenage angst is anything other than that - a paycheque.

Actually my comment wasn't really about your opinions, I actually agree with 2 of the 3. The Parrot thing, well, that just made me laugh when i wrote it.

[VictorVonViolence]

Just thought I would pop back in and say that I have seen evidence that NEITHER Rock Back or Guitar Hero III will ship with a wireless guitar this holiday season. I work in retail, and we get what is called a "playbook" when a big new release is approaching. I was looking over the one for Guitar Hero III and it states a couple of times that there is no wireless guitar for the Xbox 360. At the end of the paperwork it even goes as far to say "There will be no wireless guitar for any guitar game on the Xbox 360 before 2008". Trust me when I say there is a chance this is wrong, but I haven't ever seen false information in these playbooks before. I am just putting this out there, as I feel people have a right to know.

Check a page back, on red octane's own website they confirm it

Man I'm totally going to spin when I play now, I'll look like the Tazmanian devil with a guitar

[Rock Bandit]

I do believe a smart and extremely handsome member of Evil Avatar already had this story on the front page almost a month ago. (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36554)

[KingGorilla]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FRtkek-Et4

[RevGored]

Frankly, I don't care if they are around in 20 years or if I remember them. I'm not trying to fit into a stereo typical cool guy that knows more than everyone else persona. I listen to music for entertainment and at the moment Flyleaf entertains me.

You have a condescending tone in your post and state your opinion of music as fact. Like everyone has to cow-tow to what you like. You can criticize these bands all you want for not being remembered in 20 years but the question is, will anyone remember your post next week?

BTW, you are coming off as a bit emo yourself. Not old punk emo but the cliche, "20 year old I know more than society I'm different" emo.

Edit - Looks like pseudopseudo got the same vibe. Damn I type slow.

I don't know if listening to music makes you cool or not, but I think that marginalizing yourself by the music you listen to makes you a misguided person. If you are an appreciator of music as an art form, then paycheque bands will probably have the same effect on you that a billboard advertising a Mars bar does - you see it and pretty much ignore it as periphery visual noise.

I'm not trying to sound like a douchbag - if you want to know what bands I listen to so you can tear me apart for liking shitty music, here's my current top 3 - Ween, Nine Inch Nails and Guns n' Roses. It's very obvious that I'm not listening to these bands to get some kind of insight to the universe - I just like their music.

However, when it comes to people trying to justify a paycheque as something other than what it is, it bothers me, because it's not anything but. There are some serious artists out there who will never get recognition as anything but 'old person music'. For an example - a friend of mine works at a local joint that does live shows. 'Bjorn Again', an ABBA tribute band just sold out in one night, whereas the guitar player who played with George Clinton and helped bring up funk and jazz throughout the 70's sold 110 tickets total. Go figure.

Also, as for being '20 and emo', I'm 28 years old, and the fact that you equivocated 'emo' with anything punk at all makes me laugh. I'm not being an asshole to you, but it just sounds like the same argument that my liking of Depeche Mode and Morrisey means I like 'emo' music. When you start tagging music with new made-up labels because it fits better than the old made-up label, it just starts to become a generation trying to justify their own creations by pretending they've been around forever. I also find this difficult to understand, because it's like they're striving for acceptance from an outside source that they so flagrantly deny needing acceptance from.



All that, and the new Manson album sucks shit. Just an FYI ;)

edit - Also, I can't wait to play Devil Went Down to Georgia. Any idea who actually covers it? I doubt it'll be the Charlie Daniels version.