Rock Band

Has anyone done the math lately on how many songs Harmonix has to release each and every week in order to hit their stated goal of having 500 songs out by the end of the year?  It’s a pretty big number and this week gets us another 10 songs.  Three different 3-packs from the Dead Kennedys, Misson of Burma, and the Century Media Girls of Metal pack which includes two by Lacuna Coil.  Also available is an on-the-cheap single from Crooked X.  Check out DLC Central for a listen and look at the... Read Full Story

Harmonix has announced the latest addition to its selection of downloadable albums: The Colour and the Shape, the Foo Fighters’ hit 1997 effort which features hit singles “Monkey Wrench” and “My Hero.” If you have only the original Rock Band, you’ll be missing out on ”Everlong” which is already on the disc for Rock Band 2.  For a list of all the songs on the album, and to hear previews of the songs, head over to RockGamer.com’s DLC Central where we’ve got them on tap. (...) Read the rest of... Read Full Story

RockGamer had previously reported that we would have an Election Week special from Rock Band in the form of downloadable content from the Presidents of the United States.  Well on top of that, PLUS the twenty free songs that you can download next week, Harmonix has thrown in two extra singles for a triple play.  For only 99¢ (80 XBox pts) you can also download new tracks from Hinder and Fallout Boy. (...) Read the rest of Rock Band DLC: Week of 11/4, Presidents of the US, Hinder, Fallout Boy... Read Full Story

We’re still waiting for an official confirmation from Harmonix, but if this article on IGN is accurate, next week will see the release of seven brand-spanking new single tracks for you to choose from!  (And from four different artists to boot!)  Without further adieu, here’s what you can add to your DLC roster next week: “Hong Kong Gardens” - Siouxsie & The Banshees “Kiss Them For Me” - Siouxsie & The Banshees “Killing Jar” - Siouxsie & The Banshees “Dammit” - Blink-182 “Melatonin... Read Full Story

Downloadable content has been a critical part of the Rock Band plan seemingly from day one, but what's one to do if they don't have an internet connection, or the console they're playing Rock Band on doesn't support DLC? Enter the Rock Band Track Pack, the second volume of which Harmonix has revealed the details for. Similar to the first Track Pack, Volume 2 will offer a mix of songs that have previously been available as DLC in a standalone, disc-based package. This time around, though, it's... Read Full Story