Rock Band 4 expansion Rock Band Rivals is more than just an excuse to issue new hardware.
]]>Harmonix has entered into a new publishing deal with PDP, having recently dropped Mad Catz.
]]>Rock Band 4 has a big month ahead.
]]>This week's Rock Band 4 DLC is pretty on brand.
]]>Mad Catz is making heavy staff cuts and restructuring in the wake of missed targets.
]]>Mad Catz looks to be on the rocks.
]]>New content for Rock Band 4 is ready for your wailing and thrashing and whatever else you do when playing the music game.
]]>Rock Band 4's promised January patch has been delayed, but totally dope Psychonauts gear is happening sooner to make up for it.
]]>Everyone everywhere can now bring their Rock Band 3 favourites into Rock Band 4.
]]>Rock Band 4 developer Harmonix will continue to add features via free updates as we move into 2016, but can't make any promises about online multiplayer.
]]>Rock Band 4's DLC library grows with another collection of charting favourites.
]]>Are you a Rock Band master? Not any more.
]]>Rock Band is coming to Oculus Rift, somehow.
]]>Rock Band 4 takes a tour through the Billboard charts this week.
]]>Rock Band 4 is hot for teacher.
]]>This week's Rock Band 4 DLC includes INXS and Depeche Mode.
]]>Rock Band 4 is terrific fun, but suffers from rough edges and tightened belts.
]]>A number of staff at Rock Band 4 developer Harmonix have apparently been leaving positive reviews for their own game on Amazon.
]]>Rock Band 4 owners will be able to import content from previous games - eventually.
]]>You know what they say: you can never have too much Aerosmith. Probably someone said that sometime. At least once.
]]>New tracks from Alabama Shakes, Breaking Benjamin, Death From Above 1979 and The Pretty Reckless are headed to the Rock Band 4 Music Store, and folks who are interested in the new Pro-Cymbals expansion kit can pre-order those from today.
]]>Rock Band 4 invites you to be Electric.
]]>The reviews for the rebooted Rock Band game have gone live. Do they go up to 11?
]]>You can now start transferring your stored Rock Band DLC tracks in preparation for Rock Band 4, but you should know it will take you a while to do it.
]]>That's two more than the PS Store pre-order, but which set list is for you?
]]>R.E.M., Mumford and Sons and Imagine Dragons are among the latest Rock Band 4 setlist reveals.
]]>Rock Band 4 acknowledges the wonderful diversity of humanity with a free-for-all on cosmetic items.
]]>The Xbox One version of Rock Band 4 will be priced higher than $60 because it allows players to keep using their existing kits.
]]>Van Halen's music will be featured in Rock Band 4 for the first time in series history.
]]>Rock Band fans tossing up between platforms will want to read this.
]]>Rock Band 4 will feature some all time classic songs as well as a few newer favourites.
]]>Harmonix has revealed the first 6 tracks for Rockband 4. Is your favourite on the list?
]]>Rock Band 4 will more closely emulate the feeling of being a real musician with some neat personalisation touches.
]]>Harmonix has announced that those looking to export their song collection from Green Day: Rock Band into Rock Band 3 can only do so until the end of the month.
]]>Guitar Hero. Tony Hawk. Is Activision leading us back to the good old days, the bad old days - or into the future?
]]>Rock Band 4 will be technically better looking than many other new-gen games because it is the best franchise ever.
]]>Rock Band 4 instruments won't be covered in exciting new things, so you may as well hold onto your old ones if you have them.
]]>We ask the Rock Band 4 team why there's no PC or keyboard support, what happened to The Beatles, and most importantly, can we sing Boyfriend?
]]>Rock Band 4 has been a long time coming, and Harmonix is as excited as we are. Or it would be, if that were possible.
]]>Harmonix has lifted the lid on the long-rumoured Rock Band 4, stating it will support 2,168 previously released tracks and last-gen instruments on PS4 and Xbox One.
]]>A report from Bloomberg states a new Rock Band game is in the works for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
]]>Rock Band developer Harmonix has announced another round of DLC for the previously dormant music game, adding to our suspicions that the franchise is making a comeback.
]]>A Rock Band survey has been released by Harmonix, and it asks participants a myriad of questions ranging from the importance of online multiplayer to backwards compatibility for DLC and instruments.
]]>Harmonix will release a couple of new DLC songs for Rock Band after 21 months of recess.
]]>Rock Band has been on hiatus for just long enough for us to forget we own a stack of plastic instruments. Come on Harmonix; it's time for a comeback tour.
]]>The guy who beat Dark Souls using a Rock Band controller has triumphed over the second game too, and has more bold plans in mind.
]]>You think your Dark Souls skills are tight? You've got nothing on this chap.
]]>A survey from Harmonix has surfaced and it's asking participants whether they would be interested in Rock Band being released on current-gen consoles.
]]>Rock Band isn't dead; it's just gone to bed. Also, it's not Activision's fault it's taking a nap, apparently.
]]>Those hoping Harmonix would eventually revisit Rock Band and Dance Central may eventually get their wish. Like the old man on the cart in Monty Python's Holy Grail, the franchises aren't quite dead just yet.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Rock Band has brought gamers together in the name of music since 2007. VG247's Dave Cook spoke with Harmonix devs Greg LoPiccolo and Daniel Sussman about the origin, evolution and future of the franchise.
]]>Harmonix has warned that some downloadable tracks may disappear from the Rock Band store as long-standing license agreements expire, with some Metallica tracks already pulled.
]]>Harmonix has said its Rock Band and Dance Central website servers have suffered an "apparent attack," and registered users will need to change their passwords just to be safe.
]]>Don McLean's American Pie has arrived in the Rock Band store, marking the end of an era - specifically, the era in which Harmonix released new content for its ground-breaking series of co-op music games.
]]>During a PAX East panel yesterday, Harmonix revealed that Rock Band users have downloaded 130 million songs for their living room gigs, a figure which is up from 100 million in 2011.
]]>Harmonix named Don McLean's American Pie will be the last track added to the Rock Band library, on April 2. Harmonix announced the swansong at its PAX East party today, as reported by Polygon. The developer announced its intention to cease releasing new DLC last month, and after 275 weeks and more than 4,000 tracks, it's hard to complain.
]]>Rock Band 3 tracks for next week have been announced, and those in the mood for some “Jungle Boogie,” can download the popular disco hit from Kool & the Gang along with Shinedown’s “Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom),” and Tears for Fears' preeminent 80s hit, “Shout.” Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade will be available for the Kool & the Gang Track. Each song will run you the usual and will be made available Xbox 360, Wii, and PS3 March 19. PSn users in Europe will get the tracks March 20.
]]>Rock Band 3 is getting tracks from All-American Rejects, Blink-182, and Red Hot Chili Peppers next week.Previously available through Rock Band Blitz, the tracks are: Kids in the Street, Always, and Give It Away, respectively. Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade will be available for the RHCP track. The tracks will run you the usual, and will release March 5 on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, and on PS3 in Europe March 6.
]]>Rock Band DLC updates will end this April, heralding the franchise's relegation to history as Harmonix moves on to new projects.
]]>Rock Band 3 tracks for next week will be brought to you courtesy of Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, and Fallout Boy. The tracks consist of"One Week", "Shine, and "A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More ‘Touch Me", respectively. Each song will run you the usual, and will release on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 February 19. European PSN users can pick up the tracks on February 20.
]]>Rock Band 3 players will get new tracks next week just in time for Valentines Day. Imagine the dreamy look in your lover's eyes as you croon Extreme's “More Than Words” or REO Speedwagon's "Keep on Loving You". Or, in the event you are going through a bit of a rough patch, you can always wail Nazareth's “Love Hurts” or be a bit bitchy with club staple “Tainted Love” from Soft Cell. Then, there's always Peter Cetera's “Glory of Love”. But I can't imagine any situation which would call for someone singing a track from the The Karate Kid 2 soundtrack. Different strokes, I guess. Anyway, the tunes will be available for the usual price on PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 February 12 and through PSN in Europe on February 13.
]]>Rock Band 3 will be getting tracks from Iron Maiden, Great White, Queen, and Avenged Sevenfold next week. Originally released through Rock Band Blitz the tracks include: Avenged Sevenfold's "So Far Away,” Great White’s “Once Bitten Twice Shy,” Iron Maiden’s “The Wicker Man,” and Queen’s “Death on Two Legs.” A Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade will be made available for the Iron Maiden track. The DLC will land on February 5 on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, with PSN users in Europe getting the content the following day. Each track will run you the usual.
]]>Can you scream like Steven Tyler? If you are a Rock Band 3 player, you're about to find, because six Aerosmith tracks land next week on the Rock Band Store. The tracks will run you the usual and consist of: Walk this Way, Sweet Emotion, Back in the Saddle, Dream On (Live), Legendary Child, and Lover Alot. The songs will be made available on PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 January 29, and in Europe through PSN on Jamuary 30. Hit up the Rock Band Blog for more information.
]]>Four tracks originally released for Rock Band Blitz will land on the Rock Band Music Store next week. Tracks are: Soundgarden’s “Spoonman,” Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality,” Quiet Riot’s “Bang Your Head (Metal Health),” and Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”. The tracks will run you the usual, and Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades will be available for the Soundgarden and Living Colour tracks.
]]>Tracks previously available through Rock Band Blitz will be made available for Rock Band 3 next week. Content includes the Foster The People Pack 01 which bundles “Pumped Up Kicks”, “Helena Beat” and “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)”. Other tracks to be made available include "These Days" from Foo Fighters, and "Moves like Jagger" from Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera. Each will be available for PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on January 8, and on PS3 in Europe on January 9. Pricing and more information can be found via the Rock Band Blog.
]]>The Rock Band franchise is turning five, and Harmonix celebrating the anniversary with the release of six singles spanning six decades of music.
]]>Kenny Loggins movie title tracks and a bevy of Green Day tunes are heading to Rock Band 3 next week. Kenny Loggins tracks "I’m Alright" from Caddyshack, and “Footloose,” from, well, Footloose, will be available alongside tracks previously only available as part of the Green Day: Rock Band disc.
]]>Sublime tracks will be available as part of the Sublime Pack 01 for Rock Band 3 next week. The tracks are: What I Got, Santeria and Wrong Way. Each features support for keyboard, and Santeria also features support for Pro Guitar. The tracks will be made available on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 on October 30 and UK users can download the tracks on PSN the following day, October 31. Each will run you the the usual price.
]]>Rock Band 3 is getting three new tracks next week, courtesy of A Flock of Seagulls and Billy Squier. The tracks are: I ran (So Far Away), The Stroke and Everybody Wants you, respectively. All support keyboards, and The Stroke has Pro Guitar and Bass options. The DLC will be made available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PS3 on October 9. UK PS3 users will get the tracks on October 10.
]]>Rock Band World, a new full-featured companion application for Rock Band 3 and Rock Band Blitz, has been announced by Harmonix.
]]>Rock Band 3 will be getting another taste of The Black Keys next week with downloadable tracks Tighten Up, Howlin’ for You, and Lonely Boy. All tracks contain keyboard support while the later track also includes Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions. Each track will run you the usual, or you can get them via a pack for $5.49. The Black Keys tracks will release on PSN, Wii, and XBL August 21, while European PSN users will get the tracks on August 22.
]]>Rock Band 3 will be the recipient of three new tracks next week from Foreigner and Nightwish.
]]>Harmonix has announced an eclectic mix of tracks will be available for Rock Band 3 next week. The tracks are rom Whitesnake's Still of the Night, Cutting Crew's (I Just) Dies in Your Arms, and Hoobastank's Crawling in the Dark. The tracks can be yours com August 7, and all contain keyboard support, and the Cutting Crew single contains Pro Guitar and Bass options. The tracks will land in Europe for PSN August 8. Maybe I can finally get my Mom to play RB3 with me if I pick up the Whitesnake track. She had the hots for David Coverdale when I was a kid. Might still. I'll have to ask.
]]>EA has announced it will remove both Rock Band and Rock Band Reloaded from the App Store next week on July 31. Users can re-install purchases if synched to iCloud, and users will still be able to play the titles locally. The games are being pulled due to the licensing agreement with Harmonix ending. Thanks, EG.
]]>Harmonix has announced singles from The All-American Rejects, Mudvayne, and Rise Against will be released for Rock Band 3 next week. The tracks will run you the usual, plus an additional amount for tracks with Pro Guitar and Bass upgrades on PS3, 360, and Wii. Here's what will be available: The All-American Rejects – “Gonzo”; Mudvayne – “Happy?”; Rise Against – “Satellite”. The tracks will be available on July 3, unless you are a PS3 user in Europe, in which case you can download them on July 4.
]]>Harmonix has announced tracks from five-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood will land on the Rock Band store next week for Rock Band 3. Called the Carrie Underwood Pack 01, tracks include Before He Cheats, Cowboy Casanova, and Good Girl. The first two offerings contain keyboard support, while the later has the option of added Pro Guitar and Bass upgrades. The tracks will run you the usual, and will be available for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii June 26.
]]>Harmonix has announced tracks from Cracker, Florence + the Machine, and Midnight Oil will be released for Rock Band 3 next week, June 5. Tracks from the aforementioned artists are: Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now), Dog Days are Over, and Power and the Passion, respectively. Each track will run you the usual on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. Pro Guitar and keyboard information can be found through the Rock Band Blog.
]]>EA's confirmed it won't kill Rock Band iOS after users were sent a message that said the game would come to an end at the end of this month.
]]>Users who own the Rock Band iOS app have received notice that the game will “no longer be playable” after May 31 via pop up message when loading it up. While EA has yet to officially respond to the matter, and its seems a bit odd that someone would no longer be granted access a purchased game and the purchased DLC, The Guardian notes EA shuttering of the game is "not an isolated example."
]]>Time to get out the spandex and tease your hair to high heaven: Cinderella will make their Rock Band debut next week on April 24. The following tracks can also be purchased in a pack for $5.49: Nobody’s Fool, Shelter Me, and Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone). All contain keyboard support, while the later offering also supports Pro Guitar and Pro Bass. Individual songs will run you $1.99 each with an extra $0.99 for the Pro upgrade on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360.
]]>Harmonix has announced a Slayer three pack will arrive on the store next week for Rock Band 3. The tracks are: Raining Blood, South of Heaven, and Seasons in the Abyss. Raining Blood will have the option of Pro Guitar and Bass. Slayer Pack 01 will run you $5.49 or individually for $1.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3 and $2.00 on Wii.
]]>As promised, Harmonix has unveiled its latest title, the downloadable one-man-band simulator Rock Band Blitz.
]]>Harmonix has said it doesn't have any plans to stop releasing weekly content for Rock Band.
]]>Singles from Everclear, Good Charlotte, and Mastodon will hit Rock Band 3 next week on March 6 for PS3, Wii and Xbox 360.
]]>Rock Band 3 players are sure to be scratching their heads at a couple of the offerings on slate in the Gold Star My Heart Pack next week, starting with one of the "most requested" songs for the series: Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up."
]]>Harmonix has announced Bush tracks will be made available for Rock Band 3 on February 7 for PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. The tracks are from the band's 1994 debut, Sixteen Stone, and the DLC consists of the following tracks: Everything Zen, Comedown, and Machinehead. The tracks will be made available for PS3 the following day in Europe, as part of the weekly PSN update. Each will run you the normal rate, and for an extra $0.99 you can upgrade the song Machinehead to Pro bass and guitar. A track pack will be made available for $5.49.
]]>Harmonix has announced two tracks from The Edgar Winter Group's album, They Only Come Out at Night, and two from Korn will be released for Rock Band 3 next week. The tracks are: Free Ride, Frankenstein, Freak on a Leash, and Falling Away from Me. The former tracks from Winter contain keyboard support, with the later containing Pro Guitar/Pro Bass as well. Each track will run you the usual price on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 come January 17.
]]>Harmonix has announced that a three-pack of Canadian prog-rockers RUSH will be made available on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 December 13. Track include: Fly by Night, Caravan, and The Spirit of Radio (Live). Also to be made available are the singles Rebel Love Song from Black Veil Brides and A Warrior's Call from Volbeat. Each track will run you $1.99, with an additional $0.99 for Pro tracks. More information is available on the Rock Band Blog.
]]>Harmonix has announced that Queen is returning to Rock Band with nine new songs for Rock Band 3.
]]>In a video celebrating the fourth birthday of the Rock band franchise, Harmonix staffers admitted to qualms about going head-to-head with a franchise they'd created.
]]>Little did you know, that all those times you looked at the clock and it was 11:11, the cosmos was preparing itself for the Dragonborn. Because the day of reckoning is now upon us, little else is happening. Regardless, there's still enough to warrant a shorts post.
]]>It's Friday. Good for you, getting ready for the weekend and all that. Have some shorts before you head off.
]]>It's Halloween weekend, and some spooky and not so spooky shorts are posted below.
]]>Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos has said the company is in the process of considering "a pretty dramatic departure," for future iterations of its Rock Band label.
]]>The shorts post is rather long today, so we're going to go ahead and race to the finish with it.
]]>Harmonix has announced that Coldplay will make its bow on Rock Band as DLC in the coming months. Stevie Wonder will also make his debut with the game as DLC, with Breaking Benjamin and Dream Theater making returns. All of the DLC for the aforementioned bands currently remain dateless, with no songs unconfirmed neither.
]]>You didn't think we'd let you get out of here for the weekend without another shorts post did you? What do you take us for? Some sort of benign entity with your best interest at heart? We scoff at you.
]]>It's Friday. Likely, you are screaming whoo-hoo as you run out the door of your office, Costanza-style, to your cars and flying home down the freeway. Celebrate with some shorts before you go.
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