For those of you that like their Rock Band 3 with a lot of Aqua Net, this is the week for you as legendary rock band, Def Leppard, makes a return trip to the franchise with a six track pack.  The DLC pack includes many of the band’s greatest hits, including such titles as “Rock of Ages”, “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Photograph” to name a few.  All six of the tracks in the DLC pack also include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass tracks for an extra price.  About the only down side is that a couple of the tracks are Live versions, which I am never a fan of, as they tend to take weird twists away from the original recording.

All tracks can be purchased separately for 200 Wii Points, 160 MS Points or $1.99 depending on platform or can be bought at a discount in one bundle for 1000 Wii Points, 800 MS Points or $9.99 based on platform.

Check the jump for the full track listing and European pricing.

DEF LEPPARD BRINGS AN OUTSTANDING 6-PACK TO ROCK BAND THIS TUESDAY!
IN A ROCK BAND FIRST, ALL 6 TRACKS HAVE PRO GUITAR UPGRADES AVAILABLE

Cambridge, Mass. – August 5^th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 6-pack of tracks from rock icons Def Leppard will be available beginning August 9^th in the Rock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and Wii^™.

Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 3,000* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii
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 9^th, 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 in Europe on PlayStation®3 system August 10^th)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Def Leppard Pack 01” and 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 Pack 01”
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (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. **

*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.

Website Links:
For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website
Def Leppard Website

Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play.

The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library. The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.

Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 3 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. 

This week in Rock Band 3, we get an eclectic mix of rap, funk and R&B for those that own a set of plastic instruments and Rock Band 3.  First off is a mix of old and new Beastie Boys, with “No Sleep Til Brooklyn” from the License to Ill album, and “Make Some Noise” off of their new album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.  If the Beastie Boys are not your thing, we also have a track from the Godfather of Soul, James Brown with his hit, “Super Bad 1&2″.  Rounding out the mix is a track from Rufus and Chaka Khan with “Tell Me Something Good”, and Heart returning to the fold with “Barracuda”.

Tracks will cost you 200 Wii Points, $1.99 or 160 MS Points depending on the platform of choice.  As with all other Rock Band 3 tracks, you do need a full copy of the game to play the DLC tracks and Pro Guitar and Pro Bass tracks are available for several of the tracks above for a premium price.  Check out the particulars on the releases in the presser below.

SINGLES FROM BEASTIE BOYS, HEART, JAMES BROWN AND RUFUS (FT CHAKA KHAN) LAND IN THE ROCK BAND MUSIC STORE

Cambridge, Mass. – July 29^th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that 5 singles from the Beastie Boys, Heart, James Brown and Rufus will be available beginning August 2nd in the Rock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and Wii^™. 
 
Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 3,000* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.
 
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii
This week, the Rock Band DLC release features funk, Hip Hop, and Classic Rock with 4 amazing artists. Beastie Boys kick things off with the lead single off of their 2011 release Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, “Make Some Noise” and one of their breakout rock party anthems – “No Sleep till Brooklyn”.
 
From the world of funk, Rock Band fans get a one-two punch! Rufus (ft Chaka Khan) delivers the grooves with “Tell Me Something Good”. The Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown, picks up the tempo with the inimitable “Super Bad, Pts. 1 & 2”.
 
Lastly, Heart’s “Barracuda” arrives in the Rock Band Music Store. A frequent request on RockBand.com, this track features an optional Pro Guitar upgrade, letting you learn the galloping riff to the 1977 classic.
 
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 2^nd , 2011):

• Beastie Boys – “Make Some Noise”
• Beastie Boys – “No Sleep till Brooklyn”
• Heart – “Barracuda”^X
• James Brown– “Super Bad, Pts. 1 & 2”^X
• Rufus (ft. Chaka Khan) – “Tell Me Something Good ”

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:
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (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
 
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system August 3^rd)
 
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
 
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.
 
Website Links:
Rock Band Website
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 
 
The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band 3 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. 

It seems strange to think that the legendary rock band Yes, has never shown up in a Rock Band game up to this point in time.  That oversight has been rectified this week by the people at Harmonix, as a new five track pack from Yes will be available for Rock Band 3 next Tuesday.

The track pack leads off with one of their bigger hits, “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, but also includes other hits like “South Side of the Sky” and “I’ve Seen All Good People”.  Both the Lonely Heart and Good People tracks will have pro guitar and pro bass tracks available for $0.99, 100 Wii Points or 80 MS Points depending on platform.

Look for more for more on the Yes Five Track Pack after the jump.

UNPARALLELED BRITISH PROG ROCK KINGS YES DELIVER STANDOUT ROCK BAND 5 PACK!

  Cambridge, Mass. – July 22nd, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 5 pack from Yes will be available beginning July 26th in the Rock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. 

Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 2,900* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.
 
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii
Fans of amazing progressive rock, powerful vocal hooks and challenging Rock Band gameplay – REJOICE. Yes has returned to the Rock Band platform with a 5-Pack featuring some of their greatest hits.
 
Super intricate and epic tracks like  “Heart of the Sunrise”, “Starship Trooper” and “South Side of the Sky” kick off the pack with winding multi-minute polyrhythmic sets of unique instrumentation and powerful melodies. The pack also features the band at their most straightforward and rocking, with “I’ve Seen All Good People and “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, rounding out this very solid 5 pack. For fans of any instrument, the tracks are amazing; for fans of keyboard gameplay, the entire pack is a must!
 
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 (July 26th, 2011):

• Yes – “Heart of the Sunrise”
• Yes – “I’ve Seen All Good People”X
• Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart”X
• Yes – “South Side of the Sky”
• Yes – “Starship Trooper” 

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Yes Pack 01” and 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:
$8.99, £4.39 UK, €6.59 EU (680 Microsoft Points, 900 Wii Points) for “Yes Pack 01”
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (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. **
 
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.
 
Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
 
Rock Band Website
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 
 
The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band3and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. 

Harmonix is set to release a trio of new tracks for Dance Central that will get your feet moving in July.  First up is one of the songs that defined my childhood, and that would be “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force, a great tune using a dance infused backing track from Kraftwerk.  Next up is “Break My Heart” by Taio Cruz, a huge hit for him off of his 2009 album, “Rokstarr”.  Lastly is a track from Trey Songz called, “Say Aah”, which I can safely say I have not heard, but the kids seem to love it.

All of these tracks can be had for 240 MS Points and contain move charts and step by step charts for learning the tracks front to back.  Of course, a full copy of Dance Central is required, and the title is exclusive to Kinect.  Yes, I am sure you all know that, but there will be that one person that downloads the track and then comes back and wants to sue us for not disclosing all the important info.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING WITH NEW DANCE CENTRAL ROUTINES.
HITS FROM TAIO CRUZ, TREY SONGZ AND AFRIKA BAMBAATAA DROP TOMORROW!

Cambridge, Mass. – July 18, 2011 – Harmonix today confirmed that songs from Taio Cruz, Trey Songz and Afrika Bambaataa will drop on July 19^th for download from the in-game store and on Xbox LIVE® for Dance Central™, the first controller-free, body-tracking, fully immersive dance video game, exclusively for Kinect™ for Xbox 360®. As announced at E3, these tracks will also be compatible with the recently revealed Dance Central 2, the sequel to the best selling dance game on Kinect, dropping later this fall.
 
Free from any controller, Dance Central™, a top selling game for Kinect for Xbox 360, features fun choreography and authentic routines for beginners and experts alike of all ages to master, alongside a killer 32-song on-disc soundtrack that spans a great sampling of pop, funk, hip-hop, Latin and R&B artists, including Cascada, Kool & The Gang, Kylie Minogue, Salt-N-Pepa, Nelly Furtado, Christina Milian and more. To view the full Dance Central set list plus add-on content already available, click here.
 
Dance Central’s downloadable content delivers fresh music and new choreography and routines on Easy, Medium and Hard difficulties in Break It Down, Perform It! and Dance Battle modes that will keep the dance floor rocking.
 
Dance Central DLC Additions for Xbox 360
“Planet Rock” is a seminal dance track from Afrkia Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic force. Originally dropped in 1982, “Planet Rock” helped expand hip hop and dance music in their formative stages, developing the electro style and earning this song a place on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 
 
“Break Your Heart”was the lead single off of UK artist Taio Cruz’s second studio album, Rokstarr. The infectious pop hit peaked at No. 1 in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada and has dominated US airwaves since its release in 2009.
 
Rounding out this batch of Dance Central add-on content is “Say Aah” from American R&B star Trey Songz. From Trey Songz’ 3^rd album, Ready, released in 2010, “Say Aah” been certified platinum and is sure to get you up and dancing this July.
 
Available on Xbox 360 (July 19):

• Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force – “Planet Rock (Original 12” Version)
• Taio Cruz – “Break Your Heart”
• Trey Songz feat Fabolous – “Say Aah”

Already available on Xbox 360: 

• Amerie – “Heard ‘Em All”
• The Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
• Blur – “Boys & Girls”
• Cameo – “Word Up!”
• Chic – “Le Freak”
• Dem Franchize Boyz – “Lean wit It, Rock wit It”
• Fatboy Slim – “Weapon of Choice”
• Fergie feat. will.i.am – “Fergalicious”
• Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl”
• Janet Jackson – “Control”
• Justice – “D.A.N.C.E.”
• Keri Hilson – “Turnin Me On”
• Lady Sovereign – “I Got You Dancing”
• Missy Elliott – “We Run This”
• N.E.R.D. (featuring Lee Harvey and Vita) – “Lapdance”
• Ne-Yo – “Because of You”
• Paula Abdul – “Straight Up”
• Rick James – “Super Freak”
• Rihanna – “Disturbia”
• Sean Paul – “Temperature”
• Snow – “Informer”
• Tag Team – “Whoomp! (There It Is)”
• Tone Lōc – “Wild Thing”

 
Price: 240 Microsoft Pointsper song
 
** Dates for Dance Central game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
 
Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
Dance Central website
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
Dance Centralis rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.
 
Follow Dance Central on Twitter http://twitter.com/dance_central and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/dancecentralgame.

© 2011 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Dance Central and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. Dance Central developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner. 

This week for Rock Band 3, Soundgarden has returned for an encore apperance with six new tracks for you to rock out with in the game.  The six tracks in the download pack cover the early points in Soundgarden’s career with two tracks coming off the BadMotorFinger album, two from Superunknown and two from Down on the Upside.

Three of the new tracks will be available with pro-guitar and pro-bass tracks for an additional $0.99, 100 Wii Points or 80 MS Points depending on platform, and the entire track bundle can be had for $9.99, 1000 Wii Points or 800 MS Points again, depending on platform.

Hit the jump for all the tracks and more with the presser below.

SOUNDGARDEN MAKE THEIR TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO ROCK BAND!
6-PACK OF HITS CELEBRATES THEIR 2011 TOUR

Cambridge, Mass. – July 15th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 6 pack from Soundgarden will be available beginning July 19^th in theRock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and Wii^™. 
 
Rock Bandprovides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 2900* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.
 
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii
This Tuesday, the seminal grunge masters make their way back to the Rock Band platform with a celebratory 6-pack of hits from across the band’s legendary career.  “Outshined” and “Rusty Cage” kick off the pack, both hailing from the band’s 1991 record Badmotorfinger. From Superunknown, the band’s influential 1994 classic, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, Rock Band fans will be able to rock out to “Fell on Black Days” and “The Day I Tried to Live”. Rounding out the pack are two standout tracks from the band’s 1996 record Down on the Upside, “Blow Up the Outside World” and “Burden in My Hand”.
 
The band is currently on tour and recording a new album. For details and dates, head to www.soundgardenworld.com
 
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.
 
Additionally, a Pro Guitar upgrade for the previously released Soundgarden single “Pretty Noose” also arrives to the Rock Band store this week!
 
Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (July 19^th, 2011): 

• Soundgarden – “Blow Up the Outside World”
• Soundgarden – “Burden in My Hand”^X
• Soundgarden – “Fell on Black Days”
• Soundgarden – “Outshined”^X
• Soundgarden – “Rusty Cage”
• Soundgarden – “The Day I Tried to Live”^X

 
Pro Guitar Additions for Legacy Songs:

• Soundgarden – “Pretty Noose”

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system July 20th)
 
These tracks will be available for purchase as “Celebrating Soundgarden On Tour 2011” pack and 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 “Celebrating Soundgarden On Tour 2011” pack
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (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. **
 
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.
 
Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
 
Rock Band Website
Soundgarden World
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 
 
The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band 3 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

This week, Harmonix has brought us a great 1980′s music anthem that sparked more than one question about its true meaning, and that would be the Frankie Goes To Hollywood hit, “Relax (Come Fighting)”.  Along with Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Rock Band fans will also get access to a new track from Erasure as well as two tracks from P.O.D.  Also, one of the tracks from P.O.D., “Boom”, will support pro guitar and pro bass for a little extra.

Check out the full list as well as pricing options for each of the three platforms after the jump.

SINGLES FROM P.O.D., FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD AND ERASURE ON THEIR WAY TO ROCK BAND

Cambridge, Mass. – July 8, 2011– Harmonix today announced that singles from P.O.D., Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Erasure will be available beginning July 12th in theRock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and Wii^™. 
 
Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 2,800* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.
 
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii
 
The hits keep coming and the Rock Band Catalog keeps getting more and more variety! This week, stand out tracks from rockers P.O.D. mark their return to Rock Band. “Youth of the Nation” and “Boom”, which features a pro guitar upgrade, crash into the store. On the other side of the pond, two stand out UK synth-pop tracks make their way into the catalog: “A Little Respect” by Erasure and “Relax (Come Fighting)” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
 
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 (July 12):

• Erasure – “A Little Respect”
• Frankie Goes to Hollywood – “Relax (Come Fighting)”
• P.O.D. – “Boom” ^X
• P.O.D. – “Youth of the Nation”

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:

• $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. **
 
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.
 
Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
Rock Band Website
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 
 
The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Bandlibrary. The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band3and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

This week will bring the debut of Bruno Mars to the Rock Band store, while Rise Against returns with several more tracks to add to their catalog.

Bruno Mars has become a big time star with several hits that I seem to hear constantly on the radio when I actually decide to turn it on in the car.  Surprisingly, his tracks are hitting Rock Band 3 instead of Singstar, but my son won’t care as long as he gets to sing Grenade.   Along with Grenade, Bruno Mars adds “Just the Way You Are” and “Marry You”.

Rise Agaisnt already has a few songs available on Rock Band 3, and have added three more with this latest DLC update.  Joining Rock Band 3 on June 7th, will be “Audience of One”, “Help is on the Way” and “The Good Left Undone”.

Check the presser below for more on pricing and a couple of legacy tracks that are getting pro-guitar and bass added to them as well.

Bruno Mars Makes His Rock Band Debut & Rise Against Adds Three More Songs

Cambridge, Mass. – June 3, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a three pack of songs from Bruno Mars and a three pack of songs from Rise Against will be available beginning June 7 in theRock Band 3Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and Wii^™. 
 
Rock Bandprovides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 2,700* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’sgigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.
 
Rock BandDLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii
Bruno Mars makes his Rock Band debut next week with a three pack of songs from his platinum debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. The pack will feature “Grenade”, “Marry You” and the GRAMMY Award-winning “Just the Way You Are”.
 
Next week also marks the return of Rise Against to the Rock Band catalog, bringing a three pack featuring “Audience of One”, “Help Is on the Way” and “The Good Left Undone”. Pro Upgrades are available for both “Audience of One” and “The Good Left Undone”. Rise Against released their sixth studio album Endgame earlier this year. The band just got off a six week headlining tour and this fall will support the Foo Fighters for part of their US Tour. For more information and dates visit www.riseagainst.com.
 
In addition, Harmonix is also releasing Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades for two back-catalog songs – “Kickstart My Heart” from Mötley Crüe and “Even Flow” from Pearl Jam. Fans who have already downloaded those songs will be able to purchase a simple upgrade that will allow them to play Pro Guitar and Pro Bass on those songs in Rock Band 3. For fans that haven’t yet purchased those songs – this is a great opportunity to do so!
 
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 (June 7):

• Bruno Mars – “Grenade”
• Bruno Mars – “Just the Way You Are”
• Bruno Mars – “Marry You”
• Rise Against – “Audience of One”X
• Rise Against – “Help Is on the Way”
• Rise Against – “The Good Left Undone”X

 Pro Guitar/Bass Additions for Legacy Songs:

• Mötley Crüe – “Kickstart My Heart”
• Pearl Jam – “Even Flow”

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system June
 
These tracks will be available for purchase as “Bruno Mars Pack 01”, “Rise Against Pack 02” and 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: 
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (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
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points) for Bruno Mars Pack 01
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points) for Rise Against Pack 02
 
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
 
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.
 
Website Links:
Rock Band Website
 
Rock Band 3is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 
 
The Rock BandMusic Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Bandlibrary.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band3and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Rock Band goes to a single artist this week, as they celebrate a man that has spent 40 years in the music industry.  Yes, the great Ozzy Osbourne gets his own week for Rock Band 3 downloads with eight DLC tracks.  Harmonix looked to Ozzy for DLC, because it is the 30th anniversary of two of his biggest hit albums, “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman”.  Both albums have been digitally remastered and repacked into a special release, and the eight tracks come from the remastered edition.

Some of the tracks include “Mr. Crowley”, “Bark at the Moon” and more.  However, in a strange twist, those two tracks along with “Mama, I’m Coming Home” will only be available if you download the full pack.  Otherwise, you only get the five other tracks.

There will also be several tracks that ship with Pro-Guitar and Pro-Bass tracks for an extra $0.99 each.  Hit the press release below for more info on all the tracks and specific platform pricing.

Eight Songs From Ozzy Osbourne Come To Rock Band To Celebrate The 30^th Anniversary Re-Release Of Blizzard Of Ozz And Diary Of A Madman!

 Cambridge, Mass. – May 27, 2011–Harmonix today announced that an eight pack of songs from rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will be available beginning May 31 in theRock Band 3Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and Wii^™. 
 
Rock Bandprovides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 2,700* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’sgigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.
 
Rock BandDLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii
Ozzy Osbourne’s career has spanned four decades, and his music is as relevant today as ever. On any given day, you can hear his music blasting at sporting events, in films, on the radio, in TV commercials, video games or on your MP3 player. Ozzy is not only a legend and an icon, but is a pioneer in his genre of music.  He has helped open the door for countless bands, giving them their first break by taking them on tour or including them on the bill for Ozzfest, his all-day metal festival.   
 
One of the most iconic figures in pop culture, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy winner Ozzy Osbourne has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, approximately 50 million with his seminal metal band Black Sabbath and over 50 million more in his incredible 30 year career as a solo artist.
 
Next week, we’re expanding Ozzy’s Rock Band catalog with an eight-pack of songs celebrating the re-release of Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of A Madman. 2011 marks the 30th Anniversary of Blizzard of Ozz (U.S. release) and Diary of a Madman. Both landmark albums took metal in a new direction in the early 1980s, inspiring future generations of rock bands and fans. The new editions of these Hard Rock Masterpieces showcase Ozzy’s musical collaborations with late guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads. Both Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman have been restored and remastered from the original tapes for these definitive editions. The special 30th Anniversary Deluxe Collector’s Box Set includes both albums on CD & Vinyl, “Ozzy Live” CD (previously unreleased live performances from the Blizzard of Ozz tour), “Thirty Years After The Blizzard” DVD Documentary, 100-page Coffee Table Book, Full-Size Detailed Replica of Ozzy’s Iconic Cross and More. To preorder, please click here.
 
Ozzy Osbourne 8-Pack will include classics from this re-release, including “Mr. Crowley”, “Diary of a Madman” and “Over the Mountain”. Fans who purchase the pack will also be able to play “Bark at the Moon” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home”, both of which are only available as part of the pack, and both of which include built-in Pro Guitar/Bass upgrades.
 
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 have optional feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades available.
 
Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (May 31): 

• “Bark at the Moon” X (available only as part of the 8-pack)
• “Diary of a Madman”
• “Flying High Again”
• “I Don’t Know”
• “Mama, I’m Coming Home” X (available only as part of the 8-pack)
• “Mr. Crowley” X
• “Over the Mountain”
• “Steal Away (The Night)”

  (These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system June 1)
 
These tracks will be available for purchase as “Ozzy Osbourne 8-Pack” and as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” have optional Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions available.
 
Price:
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (200 Wii Points^™) per song
$13.49, £6.69 UK, €9.99 EU (1080 Microsoft Points, 1350 Wii Points) for Ozzy Osbourne 8-Pack
 
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
 
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.
 
Website Links:
Rock BandWebsite
Ozzy Osbourne Website
 
Rock Band 3is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 
 
The Rock BandMusic Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Bandlibrary.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band3and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
 
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo 

The Gaga is making her second invasion into the Rock Band release schedule, with three tracks arriving day and date with her new album.    The main track would be “Born This Way” which came out in February and is on her new album that is coming out next Monday.  Is it me, or does this track sound an awful lot like Madonna’s “Express Yourself”?  Also from Lady Gaga, we have “LoveGame” and “Paparazzi”.

But it is not all dance music this week as we also have two classic tracks from rock band Foreigner.  Foreigner adds “Hot Blooded” and “Urgent” to the mix.

Check the jump for the full presser, pricing and which tracks feature pro-guitar and pro-bass upgrades.

“Born This Way!”, New Single from Lady Gaga, Available Same Day As New Album!

Cambridge, Mass. – May 20, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a three pack of songs from Lady Gaga and two hits from Foreigner will be available beginning May 23 in theRock Band 3Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

Rock Bandprovides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 2,700* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’sgigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.

Rock BandDLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii

Born This Way, the second studio album from pop superstar Lady Gaga, hits shelves May 23, and fans can get the first single from the album, also titled “Born This Way”, for Rock Band 3 the same day. “Born This Way”, released in February, is Lady Gaga’s third No. 1 hit. The song debuted within the top five in more than 23 countries around the world. Lady Gaga Pack 02 will also feature “LoveGame” and “Paparazzi” from the singer’s first studio album, 2008’s The Fame. Lady Gaga received six GRAMMY® Award nominations from the album, winning Best Electronic/Dance Album. To catch Lady Gaga in concert, check out her touring schedule here.

Two classic hits from rockers Foreigner are also coming next week – “Hot Blooded” and “Urgent”. “Hot Blooded”, from Foreigner’s second album, Double Vision, reached No. 3 on the Hot 100. “Urgent”, from the album 4, reached No. 2 on the Hot 100. To catch Foreigner in concert, check out their touring schedule here.

We’ll also be releasing Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades next week for two back-catalog songs – “Rooster” from Alice in Chains and “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground” from The White Stripes. Fans who have already downloaded those songs will be able to purchase a simple upgrade that will allow them to play Pro Guitar and Pro Bass on those songs in Rock Band 3. For fans who haven’t yet purchased those songs – this is a great opportunity to do so!

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 (May 23):

Lady Gaga – “Born This Way”

Lady Gaga – “LoveGame”

Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”

Foreigner – “Hot Blooded” X

Foreigner – “Urgent” X

Pro Guitar Additions for Legacy Songs:

Alice in Chains – “Rooster”

The White Stripes – “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground”

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system May 25)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Lady Gaga Pack 02” and 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:

$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song

$2.00USD (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

$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points) for Lady Gaga Pack 02

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

*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.

Website Links:

Rock Band Website

Lady Gaga Website

Foreigner Website

Rock Band 3is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play.

The Rock BandMusic Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Bandlibrary. The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.

Rock Band3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band3and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Well, the 1980′s make a full fledged attack on the Rock Band 3 marketplace this week, with two acts hitting front and center.  So get out your feathered hair, Bugle Boy zipper pants and check for tight cuffs on the legs because it is time to rock 1980′s style.

At the top of the list we have Culture Club putting their hit song, “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” out for your next party night.  We also have perennial 80′s favorite, Loverboy with their hit track, “Working for the Weekend”.

Moving out of the 1980, we have two tracks from the band with their own Ice Cream flavor, Phish with their two hit tracks, “Stash” and “Tweezer”.  Next up is Faith No More with the track, “From Out of Nowhere”.  Lastly we have Stone Temple Pilots with the hit track, “Big Bang Baby”.  Alas, Scott Weiland, cocaine, heiroin and a big time party does not come included with that last track.

Check the presser below for the price point on each platform.  And yes, Rock Band 3 is required to use any of the above mentioned DLC.

SONGS FROM CULTURE CLUB, PHISH, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS AND LOVERBOY’S 80S CLASSIC “WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND” MAKE A JAM-PACKED ROCK BAND 3 DLC WEEK!

Cambridge, Mass. – April 29, 2011 – Harmonix today announced that songs from Culture Club, Loverboy, Phish and Stone Temple Pilots will be available beginning May 3 in the Rock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 800 artists and more than 2,700* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 75 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii

We’re bringing you party fodder for your DLC collection! Next week, “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”, which reached No. 2 in the United States and No. 1 in the United Kingdom and Australia, off the 1982 album Kissing to Be Clever from new wave band Culture Club and “Working for the Weekend”, the 1981 No. 2 hit from Loverboy’s Get Lucky, will both be available for download in the Rock Band 3 Music Store.

Additionally, two songs – “Stash” and “Tweezer” – from jam band Phish’s 1992 album A Picture of Nectar, “From Out of Nowhere” from rockers Faith No More’s 1989 release The Real Thing and “Big Bang Baby” from alternative rockers Stone Temple Pilots’ 1996 release Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop will also be available next week.

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 (May 3):

Culture Club – “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”

Faith No More – “From Out of Nowhere”

Loverboy – “Working for the Weekend” X

Phish – “Stash” X

Phish – “Tweezer”

Stone Temple Pilots – “Big Bang Baby” X

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system May 4)

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:

$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song

$2.00USD (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. **

*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play.

The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library. The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.

Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 3 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.