Rock Band Track Packs (called Song Packs in Europe and Australia)[1] are a series of supplemental media discs for the Rock Band series of music video games. The packs are developed by Harmonix Music Systems and Demiurge Studios (earlier packs were developed with Pi Studios), and distributed by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. Harmonix has announced they will release additional discs, containing new songs not in the original release that have been made available through downloadable content. The track packs are fully functional stand alone games and do not require separate Rock Band titles to play.[2] However, on consoles that support downloadable content, the songs from these packs can be integrated with other Rock Band titles.
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Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 1
| Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 1 | |
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 Wii version cover |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix Music Systems, Pi Studios Q Entertainment (Japan) |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Distributor(s) | EA Distribution |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Wii |
| Release date(s) | PlayStation 2, Wii NA July 15, 2008 PAL December 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T |
| Media | DVD (PS2), Wii Optical Disc (Wii) |
| Input methods | Guitar controller, drum controller, USB microphone, gamepad |
"Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 1" was released for the Wii and PlayStation 2 on July 15, 2008. The addition was announced on May 5, 2008.[3] This disc contains 20 songs previously released as downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 .[2][4] As there are only 20 songs, all tracks have been re-arranged into "Stages" instead of Tiers, with four "Stages" in total. The following songs are featured on this track pack:[4]
| Song title | Artist | Decade | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| "All the Small Things" | Blink-182 | 1990s | Punk |
| "Buddy Holly" | Weezer | 1990s | Alternative |
| "Calling Dr. Love" | Kiss | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Crushcrushcrush" | Paramore | 2000s | Pop/Rock |
| "Die, All Right!" | The Hives | 2000s | Punk |
| "Gimme Three Steps" | Lynyrd Skynyrd | 1970s | Southern Rock |
| "Interstate Love Song" | Stone Temple Pilots | 1990s | Rock |
| "Joker & the Thief" | Wolfmother | 2000s | Rock |
| "Little Sister" | Queens of the Stone Age | 2000s | Alternative |
| "Live Forever" | Oasis | 1990s | Rock |
| "March of the Pigs" | Nine Inch Nails | 1990s | Rock |
| "Moonage Daydream" | David Bowie | 1970s | Glam |
| "More Than a Feeling" | Boston | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Move Along" | The All-American Rejects | 2000s | Emo |
| "Siva" | Smashing Pumpkins | 1990s | Alternative |
| "Synchronicity II" | The Police | 1980s | Pop/Rock |
| "Teenage Lobotomy" | Ramones | 1970s | Punk |
| "The Kill" | 30 Seconds to Mars | 2000s | Emo |
| "Truckin'" | Grateful Dead | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "We Care a Lot" | Faith No More | 1980s | Rock |
AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack
| AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack | |
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 AC/DC Live Cover art |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix Music Systems, Pi Studios |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Distributor(s) | EA Distribution |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii |
| Release date(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2[5] NA November 2, 2008 EU December 19, 2008 Wii[5] NA November 16, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T |
| Media | Blu-ray Disc (PS3), DVD (360, PS2), Wii Optical Disc (Wii) |
| Input methods | Guitar controller, drum controller, USB microphone, gamepad |
AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack was announced on September 29, 2008, and was released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on November 2nd. The Wii version was released on November 16, 2008. The pack contains all 18 tracks from AC/DC's album Live at Donington. The game, through pre-existing licensing deals that AC/DC has with the retail chains,[6] is only available at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club.[7] This exclusivity agreement will only be applicable in the United States, and will end November 4, 2009 when GameStop will begin selling new copies of the game for $20.[8] Each copy of the track pack includes a code that can be redeemed online to allow Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners to download the content to their console for use in other Rock Band titles. The game can also be played as a standalone title, including a number of Achievements for Xbox 360 owners, but otherwise does not feature many of the gameplay elements of the full Rock Band titles, such as character creation or customization, online play, or a World Tour mode.[6] The track pack retails for $30 for the PS2 version and $40 for other consoles.[5][7] The Guitar Hero guitar for Wii is compatible with this game. Harmonix has confirmed that the songs will remain exclusive to the disc release, citing AC/DC's preference to sell their music as full albums instead of singles. They have not ruled out releasing the content in the future should the band's views change.[9]
| Song title | Decade | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| "Back in Black" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Fire Your Guns" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Heatseeker" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Hells Bells" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "High Voltage" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Highway to Hell" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Jailbreak" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Let There Be Rock" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Moneytalks" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Shoot to Thrill" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "T.N.T." (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "The Jack" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Thunderstruck" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "Whole Lotta Rosie" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
| "You Shook Me All Night Long" (Live) | 1990s | Classic Rock |
Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2
| Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 | |
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 Xbox 360 version cover |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix Music Systems, Pi Studios |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Distributor(s) | EA Distribution |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii |
| Release date(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii[10] NA November 18, 2008 EU April 19, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T |
| Media | Blu-Ray (PS3), DVD (360, PS2), Wii Optical Disc (Wii) |
| Input methods | Guitar controller, drum controller, USB microphone, gamepad |
Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 is an expansion disc for the Rock Band series featuring 20 master recordings previously released as downloadable content on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network Store. Unlike the first expansion, Vol. 2 is available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as well as the Wii and PlayStation 2. Much like the AC/DC Live pack, the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions also include a code to download the songs to a hard drive for use in other Rock Band games.[11][12][13] The following songs are included on the game disc:[11]
| Song title | Artist | Decade | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Afterlife" | Avenged Sevenfold | 2000s | Metal |
| "Call Me" | Blondie | 1980s | Pop/Rock |
| "El Scorcho" | Weezer | 1990s | Alternative |
| "Girl U Want" | Devo | 2000s | New Wave |
| "Girls Who Play Guitars" | Maxïmo Park | 2000s | Pop/Rock |
| "Indestructible" | Disturbed | 2000s | Nu-Metal |
| "It Hurts" | Angels & Airwaves | 2000s | Alternative |
| "Just What I Needed" | The Cars | 1970s | Rock |
| "Message in a Bottle" | The Police | 1970s | Rock |
| "Monkey Gone to Heaven" | Pixies | 1980s | Alternative |
| "Rio" | Duran Duran | 1980s | Pop/Rock |
| "Saints of Los Angeles" | Mötley Crüe | 2000s | Rock |
| "Simple Man" | Lynyrd Skynyrd | 1970s | Southern Rock |
| "Snow ((Hey Oh))" | Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2000s | Rock |
| "The Perfect Drug" | Nine Inch Nails | 1990s | Rock |
| "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" | Fall Out Boy | 2000s | Pop/Rock |
| "Time Is Running Out" | Papa Roach | 2000s | Alternative |
| "Why Do You Love Me?" | Garbage | 2000s | Pop/Rock |
| "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" | Judas Priest | 1980s | Metal |
| "Zero" | Smashing Pumpkins | 1990s | Alternative |
Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock
| Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock | |
|---|---|
 PS3 version cover |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix Music Systems |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Distributor(s) | EA Distribution |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii |
| Release date(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii NA May 19, 2009 [14] |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T |
| Media | Blu-Ray (PS3), DVD (360, PS2), Wii Optical Disc (Wii) |
| Input methods | Guitar controller, drum controller, USB microphone, gamepad |
Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock is an expansion disc for the Rock Band series featuring 20 master recordings previously released as downloadable content on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network Store. The pack is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PlayStation 2. The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions also include a code to export the songs to a hard drive for use in other Rock Band games.[14] The Track Pack can also be played as a standalone game for all systems in the same manner as the AC/DC Live and Track Pack Vol. 2,[14] and is also the first Rock Band Track Pack on Wii to be fully compatible with all Guitar Hero instruments.
The following songs are included on the disc:[14]
| Song title | Artist | Decade | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| "All Right Now" | Free | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Baba O'Riley" | The Who | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Bad to the Bone" | George Thorogood & the Destroyers | 1980s | Rock |
| "Behind Blue Eyes" | The Who | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "California Über Alles" | Dead Kennedys | 1980s | Punk |
| "Can't Stand Losing You" | The Police | 1970s | Pop/Rock |
| "Closer to the Heart" | Rush | 1970s | Progressive |
| "Funk #49" | James Gang | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" | Pat Benatar | 1980s | Classic Rock |
| "Holiday in Cambodia" | Dead Kennedys | 1980s | Punk |
| "Hymn 43" | Jethro Tull | 1970s | Progressive |
| "Kiss Them for Me" | Siouxsie & the Banshees | 1990s | Pop/Rock |
| "Let Love Rule" | Lenny Kravitz | 1980s | Rock |
| "Love Spreads" | The Stone Roses | 1990s | Alternative |
| "Peace of Mind" | Boston | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Red Barchetta" | Rush | 1980s | Progressive |
| "Rock and Roll Band" | Boston | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Take the Money and Run" | Steve Miller Band | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "The Joker" | Steve Miller Band | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Truth Hits Everybody" | The Police | 1970s | Rock |
Rock Band Country Track Pack
| Rock Band Country Track Pack | |
|---|---|
 Xbox 360 version cover |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix Music Systems, Demiurge Studios |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Distributor(s) | EA Distribution |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii |
| Release date(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii NA July 21, 2009 [15] |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E10+ |
| Media | Blu-Ray (PS3), DVD (360, PS2), Wii Optical Disc (Wii) |
| Input methods | Guitar controller, drum controller, USB microphone, gamepad |
Harmonix released a fifth track pack for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PlayStation 2.[16] The disc features 21 songs, and for the first time includes songs never before seen in the Rock Band series. These songs were exclusive to Rock Band Country Track Pack for a limited time before being released to the Rock Band Music Store. The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions also include a code to export the songs to a hard drive for use in other Rock Band games. The Track Pack can also be played as a standalone game for all systems in the same manner as the AC/DC Track Pack and Track Pack Vol. 2.[15]
The setlist includes the following songs:[15]
Rock Band Metal Track Pack
| Rock Band Metal Track Pack | |
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 PlayStation 2 version cover |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix Music Systems, Demiurge Studios |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Distributor(s) | EA Distribution |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii |
| Release date(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii NA September 22, 2009 [17] |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T |
| Media | Blu-Ray (PS3), DVD (360) (PS2), Wii Optical Disc (Wii) |
| Input methods | Guitar controller, drum controller, USB microphone, gamepad |
Rock Band Metal Track Pack for the Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 was released on September 22, 2009. The track pack contains 20 songs, featuring a mix of new songs as well as those previously released as downloadable content; new songs are currently exclusive to the track pack for a limited time and will be released later as downloadable content for the Rock Band games. As with previous track packs, Metal Track Pack allows users to download the songs off the disc for use in Rock Band and Rock Band 2.[17]
The following songs are contained on the disc:[17]
| Song title | Artist | Decade | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| "3's and 7's" | Queens of the Stone Age | 2000s | Alternative |
| "Are You Dead Yet?" | Children of Bodom | 2000s | Metal |
| "Blinded by Fear" | At the Gates | 1990s | Metal |
| "Bulls on Parade"b | Rage Against the Machine | 1990s | Alternative |
| "Closer" | Lacuna Coil | 2000s | Metal |
| "D.O.A." | The Haunted | 2000s | Metal |
| "Forever" | In This Moment | 2000s | Metal |
| "Hair of the Dog"b | Nazareth | 1970s | Rock |
| "I Stand Alone" | Godsmack | 2000s | Nu-Metal |
| "Killed by Death '08"b | Motörhead | 1980s | Metal |
| "Laid to Rest" | Lamb of God | 2000s | Metal |
| "Levitate"b | I Mother Earth | 1990s | Alternative |
| "Master of the Universe"b | Hawkwind | 1970s | Rock |
| "Red Devil" | Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force |
2000s | Metal |
| "Screaming for Vengeance" | Judas Priest | 1980s | Metal |
| "Shockwave" | Black Tide | 2000s | Metal |
| "Thrasher" | Evile | 2000s | Metal |
| "Transmaniacon MC"b | Blue Öyster Cult | 1970s | Classic Rock |
| "Two Weeks" | All That Remains | 2000s | Metal |
| "Waking the Demon" | Bullet For My Valentine | 2000s | Metal |
External links
References
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- ^ a b Hatfield, Daemon (2008-05-13). "Rock Band Track Pack Details". IGN. http://wii.ign.com/articles/873/873760p1.html. Retrieved 2008-06-30.
- ^ Hatfield, Daemon (2008-05-05). "New Details Emerge on Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1". IGN. http://wii.ign.com/articles/871/871583p1.html. Retrieved 2008-06-30.
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- ^ a b c "Rock Band Country Track Pack - Full Set List and Details". Harmonix. 2009-06-15. http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146156.
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- ^ a b c "Rock Band Metal Track Pack ships today". Harmonix. 2009-09-22. http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3070645#post3070645.
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