I need a tinfoil hat.....
Reesie and I were chatting about Rock Band yesterday and the old teenage metal-head in me started talking about how great it would if they started making more old songs available. I specifically mentioned Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast as a song that would be fun in that game.
In reading Xbox Live's Major Nelson's blog today I see this, convincing me that Microsoft is actually scanning my brain:
In reading Xbox Live's Major Nelson's blog today I see this, convincing me that Microsoft is actually scanning my brain:
Rock Band Tracks (Various)
Content: "Number of the Beast"*
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: *"Number of the Beast" is a cover version of a song as made famous by Iron Maiden. PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
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Rock Band rules for availability of old metal songs. They're also going to enter into deals with bands to release new singles exclusively through the game.
I'd love to buy it, but know that it would just sit there and never get played.
I just got the Metallica song pack as well. Ride The Lightning, Blackened and And Justice For All.
A funny side benefit of doing the vocals on the game is that I learn that I really didn't know the lyrics to as many songs as I thought.
It's also a great way for the bands to make money, especially if they negotiate some percentage of the downloadable content sales.