For Sony PS3, PS2; Nintendo Wii; Microsoft Xbox 360
Rock Band 2 this September will unveil the second phase of the platform that forever changed the face of music games. The nation of fans who became living-room superstars with the original release of Rock Band can now expect to find even more of the features that hooked them on the game.
More Music: An all-new, all-master soundtrack of classic songs spanning 40 years of rock'n'roll history.
More Instruments: Rock Band 2 features newly designed guitar and drum peripherals, with spiffier detail and a more realistic playing experience. These are all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments.
More Online Options: New ways to connect with other Rock Band players from across your street and around the world.
Full backwards compatibility: Any downloadable songs you've bought since Rock Band's original release will automatically join your Rock Band 2 songlist.
Rock Band was the first music game to introduce multiple instruments and co-operative gameplay. Rock Band 2 will take the experience to new levels, allowing greater connectivity and more ways for players to get immersed in rock life. And of course, Rock Band's unequalled library of downloadable songs will only grow in weeks to come. From heavy metal to classic rock to essential punk, Rock Band 2 will offer a generation of rockers a new way to experience the music they love.
Rock Band 2 Wireless Guitar and Drum Kits (standalone)
The OzSpot #35: Rock Band Beatles, R18 ratings and avoiding the zombie apocalypse (cnet.com.au)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:11:41 -0800
The GameSpot AU crew is back again with another jam-packed episode of The OzSpot. This week we remix Rock Band Beatles, talk impending R18+ public consultation, and give practical tips for escaping the zombie apocalypse. Stay safe, win prizes, tune in now! U2 warn fans against buying bogus tour tickets - Thaindian.com
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:53:00 -0800
London, January 9 (ANI): Irish rock band U2 have cautioned their fans that some fraudsters are selling bogus tickets for their concerts, to be staged as part of a purported summer tour. The Beautiful Day hitmakers, whose new album New Line on the ... The OzSpot #31: Silent Hill: Homecoming, Rock Band in Australia and Gears of War 2 (cnet.com.au)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:26:40 -0800
Join Randy, Dan, Koz, and Laura as they examine the banning of Silent Hill: Homecoming, Rock Band's November 12 Aussie release date, and the first chapter of Gears of War 2. We've also got a a brand-spanking new competition for you all. Be sure to tune in! Next on stage: You - Corpus Christi Caller
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:17:00 -0800
Thanks to the current wave of musical games, you can have your guests singing all night long. For "American Idol" wannabes, there are karaoke games like Sony's "SingStar." For those of us who can't carry a tune, there are instrumental games like ... 2 arrested in burglary at Gregg Allman's Ga. home - Columbia Missourian
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:03:00 -0800
SAVANNAH, Ga. Gregg Allman almost had a few less silver dollars after someone broke into his southeast Georgia home and stole a coin collection, knives and unreleased concert recordings, police said. The Allman Brothers Band singer and keyboardist ... A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Soft ’n’ Roll - New York Times
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:50:47 -0800
A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Soft ’n’ Roll New York Times, United States - 3 hours ago The band members said it was the first song they had written as a group, though perhaps Mr. Rich and Mr. DuBose were there in spirit: at moments the two ...
Punk, funk and disco - Corpus Christi Caller
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:42:00 -0800
Nico Vega is among the bands performing Thursday at House of Rock for the Hell on Heels tour, which also includes Von Iva, Semi-Precious Weapons and This Years Fashion. CORPUS CHRISTI — The name Von Iva may not register yet on your pop culture ... First Official Rock Band 2 Wii Storage Details (1up.com)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:40:42 -0800
Burned for the second time by the lack of downloadable content in their faux band game of choice, owners of the Wii version of Rock Band 2 might be curious to see what developer Harmonix has in store for them at CES this year. Ars Technica poked around the annual electronics trade show and discovered a few of the company's plans, including the officially licensed storage device for ... First Official Rock Band 2 Wii Storage Details - 1UP.com
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:19:41 -0800
Nadjia at the North Gate - Baton Rouge Advocate
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:12:00 -0800
Some bands choose to make music for fame and fortune, while others -- like Baton Rouge-based band Nadjia -- love to create an experience that pushes the musical envelope. Band members Mark Williams (vocals), Chris Deaton (keyboards), Jeff Smith ... Pop and Rock Listings - New York Times
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:18 -0800
Pop and Rock Listings New York Times, United States - 9 hours ago (Amanda Petrusich) CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN (Friday and Saturday) Yet another alternative-rock band to reunite in the new millennium (it temporarily disbanded ...
'Rock Band 2' Gets Its Own Memory Card G4 TV, CA - Jan 7, 2009 This is bound to cause as much confusion as the "Works on Playstation 3" on some Blu-Rays. i dont see how this would help sales since it will probly lead to ...
No Rock Band 3 in 2009 (Ferrago)
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:19:29 -0800
Beatles title the focus for Harmonix Speaking at a Billboard Digital Music Live keynote during this year's CES, Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos has said that Rock Band fans shouldn't expect a third entry in the series this year, his studio instead dedicating themselves to the new Beatles game confirmed last October. "Creative energy" is being poured into the new Beatles offering, a large ... SanDisk Extends Gaming Experience With 2GB Rock Band 2 SD Card (Centre Daily Times)
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:11:07 -0800
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced a 2-gigabyte (GB) 2 Rock Band 2 SD ™ gaming card, significantly increasing the storage capacity available to gamers using the Nintendo ® Wii ™ console. This memory boost enables users to conveniently store additional content without worrying about running out of space. SanDisk Extends Gaming Experience With 2GB Rock Band 2 SD Card (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:46:00 -0800
LAS VEGAS----SanDisk Corporation today announced a 2-gigabyte 2 Rock Band 2 SD™ gaming card, significantly increasing the storage capacity available to gamers using the Nintendo® Wii™ console. SanDisk releases 2GB Rock Band 2 SD card for all your downloadable content (Engadget)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:29:25 -0800
Okay, so we were actually pretty stoked about SanDisk's 16GB Ultra microSDHC / M2 cards , but this is just laughable. In fact, we just had to pass it along for the image alone. For those who don't understand that any SD card will work in your Wii, the 2GB Rock Band 2 Secure Digital card will reportedly hold up to 75 downloadable songs -- or 2GB of anything, actually. For those in love ... SanDisk Announces Rock Band 2 Wii Card (PC Magazine)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:23:38 -0800
And Wii do, too. The Rock Band franchise shows no signs of stopping, and SanDisk is jumping on the juggernaut with branded SD storage cards for Nintendo's leading game console. Impression: Rock Band 2 vs. Guitar Hero: World Tour - Examiner.com
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:07:45 -0800
For those about to rock: AC/DC salutes you - Beaver County Times
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:07:00 -0800
It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. For AC/DC, the trip took 35 years before the band reached rock’s pinnacle. Now, there’s no bigger band in the world, considering: * AC/DC’s new album, “Black Ice,” debuted at No. 1 ... Band enjoys ‘sharing the love of God’ - Daily Mountain Eagle Online
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:55:00 -0800
Seventh Day Slumber will be performing at Blooming Grove Baptist Church in Curry tonight at 7 p.m. The band includes Jasper native Jeremy Holderfield (top left). Other members of the band are Joseph Rojas, Joshua Schwartz and Ray Fryoux. Photo ... "Rock Band," "Guitar Hero" battle doesn't seem to have a loser - Seattle Times
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:19:00 -0800
"Rock Band's" fans say the title has the clear advantage because of the amount of content available for download. The American people had an important and historic decision to make this holiday season: "Guitar Hero World Tour" or "Rock Band 2"? Here ...