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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)
Gig roundup: I'm Not a Pilot continues to soar (OnMilwaukee.com)
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:15:40 -0800
Ever since Milwaukee rock outfit I'm Not a Pilot released its debut CD back in June, the band has become more active than ever on the local club scene. The band -- which includes Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellist Peter Thomas -- performs Saturday, Dec. 5 with Chicago's Jeanna Salzer Band and Identity Crises Inc. UK PS3/360 Charts: Week Ending 28th Nov - TheSixthAxis
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:08:00 -0800
Need For Speed: Shift still in the top 10 on both platforms! With The Saboteur and Avatar out soon, it will be interesting to see who can hold on. LEGO Rock Band is out this week; will it even appear? Chad Ochocinco Braves Black Friday for Snuggie, Soap - FanHouse (blog)
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:03:59 -0800
Chad Ochocinco Braves Black Friday for Snuggie, Soap FanHouse (blog) This time it wasn't rockband2 that prompted Chad to brave the crowds. Nope, this time it was the Snuggie. Seriously. Also on the Black Friday must-have ...
Tom Petty releases 'Live Anthology' disc set - KTVZ.com
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:01:00 -0800
There are no overdubs, and the notorious perfectionist can now see why his hard-driven mates were "a good little rock 'n' roll band." Petty, who said the process was like looking at a family photo album, talks about how watching three films a day ... Tom Petty releases `Live Anthology' disc set - Merced Sun-Star
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:47:00 -0800
LOS ANGELES -- Tom Petty has grown up, but not too much. The 59-year-old spent a year going through thousands of hours of live concert recordings covering Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' tours across three decades. The result is "The Live Anthology ... Black Friday Draws Traffic - RetailWire (registration)
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:45:00 -0800
Black Friday Draws Traffic RetailWire (registration) It also offered a chance to win a $200 shopping spree and a free Rock Band guitar with a purchase of Rock Band 2 software. The Sports Authority opened at ...
Daily State of the Markets: Who's Next? - StreetInsider.com
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:40:00 -0800
... tempting to work this morning’s missive around the title of one of the greatest rock albums of my generation – especially since the NFL announced Thursday that Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey’s little band ... are up about 2 points, while ... Cyber Monday deals for Amazon - Gaming Target
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:33:29 -0800
Black Friday Draws Traffic - Retail Wire
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:32:00 -0800
Black Friday incentives ranged from blockbuster deals on limited items, 20% to 33% off coupons, and "Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off"' promotions on select merchandise to sweepstakes and cash cards for spending over a certain amount. NRF's Black Friday ... Rob Zombie Discusses "Hellbilly Deluxe 2" And His Upcoming Movie ... - Metal Underground
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:04:00 -0800
Without question one of the most iconic names in the rock and metal scene, Rob Zombie has had a huge impact on the musical landscape. Between working with the legendary White Zombie, moving on to a successful solo career, directing gore-heavy horror ... Lexington's pro basketball team makes debut - Lexington Herald-Leader
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:04:00 -0800
Music from the Central Kentucky rock band Swing Street blared, 14 scantily clad cheerleaders shook their pompoms and eager fans noisily waited for Lexington's latest entertainment option. The event Sunday afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park's indoor ... Jay-Z, Strokes, Pink For Isle Of Wight Fest - Billboard Business News
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:57:00 -0800
Jay-Z, the Strokes and Pink are among the first acts confirmed to play the 2010 Isle of Wight festival, held June 11-13 at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Jay-Z will headline the main stage on Friday June 11 with New York City alt ... Apple's iPhone arrives in tech-savvy South Korea - Morning Times
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:42:00 -0800
Tech-savvy South Koreans began getting their coveted iPhones on Saturday amid fanfare and expectations the communication and entertainment device will shake up a local mobile market dominated by domestic giants Samsung and LG. Hundreds of customers ... Sage-2009 New Discoveries in BGG - Stockhouse
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:14:00 -0800
Sage Gold (TSX VENTURE: SGX) is pleased to announce that its extensive exploration activities in 2009 in the Beardmore-Geraldton Gold Camp (BGG), has yielded new surface discoveries of gold (Au), silver (Ag), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), nickel (Ni ... Rock 'n' roll is shaking up holiday sales (The Washington Times)
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:08:58 -0800
Rockin' around the retail tree. Whether listening to a digitally remastered Beatles CD, shopping for Guitar Hero, purchasing a drum set or enrolling your teen in a rock-band music class, you're in a groove that is good - for the economy. Parents are being drawn toward all things rock 'n' roll-related, and some economists say that can only help Christmas sales for key products within the ... Pro basketball team gets a glittery Lexington intro (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:51:07 -0800
Music from the Central Kentucky rock band Swing Street blared, 14 scantily clad cheerleaders shook t Lakeview band lineup rocks to the top (Wairarapa Times-Age)
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:18:01 -0800
They came, they rocked, they conquered. The eight members of Lakeview School's rock band JAMATTAC were yesterday joking Lakeview was now Wairarapa's new "School of Rock" after they won the "Rock 2 Roslyn" Battle of the Bands contest at Palmerston North's Roslyn School on Thursday. Lego Rock Band (Xbox 360) (DVD Talk)
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:42:32 -0800
Rent It I still remember the reaction to the original Lego Star Wars. It was, if I recall, rather derisive. Combining Star Wars and Lego? Why bother? But the game turned out to be not just addicting fun, but also the best Star Wars game in years. It was so good, in fact, that we got a sequel (two if you count the Complete Saga set), and several more high-profile Lego games, including Batman ... Over 1,000 Songs Now Available For Rock Band Platform (GameInfoWire)
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:12:19 -0800
To date, Rock Band fans have downloaded more than 60 million songs from the Rock Band Music Store. Over 1000 Songs Now Available For Rock Band Platform - Gameinfowire.com
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:06:13 -0800
Over 1000 Songs Now Available For Rock Band Platform Gameinfowire.com Rock Band delivers content in a variety of unique ways. Fans can access content included on the disc of Rock Band 2 and export other discs into their music ...
Rock Band now playing at Old Navy (Adrenaline Vault)
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:06:00 -0800
MTV Games has decided to make holiday shopping fun for the entire family by offering in-store Rock Band kiosks, merchandise and special promotions at Old Navy stores this weekend. The chain unveiled the kiosks in close to 700 stores in the United States and Canada, and they will be featured throughout the holiday season, giving [...] Rock Band updates for the week of 12/1 - Neoseeker
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:52:33 -0800
News: Rock Band library swells to 1000 songs (Eurogamer)
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:24:09 -0800
Plus: create-and-share Network in 2010. There are now over 1000 songs to download for Rock Band, thanks to the updates offered weekly since the series launched in late 2006. In the summer of 2007 the promise of new songs was frequently newsworthy. This is the 105th week-and-counting of this rigorous schedule. In all that time over 60 million songs have been downloaded. Tracks cost a quid ... Rock Band Music Library Tops 1,000 Total Songs (IGN PS2)
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0800
Rock Band 2 (PS2) Over 60 million downloads spread over 390 different bands. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Bringing Six Pack to Rock Band 2 - 411mania.com
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:03 -0800