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Rock Band Music Store update next week

Posted on June 10, 2011 by (@NE_Brian) in News, Wii

Cambridge, Mass. – June 10, 2011– Harmonix today announced that singles from A-Ha, Avenged Sevenfold, Live and Chumbawamba will be available beginning June 10 in theRock Band 3Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

Rock Bandprovides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 2,800* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’sgigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.

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A host of great singles are headed to Rock Band fans next week! Two singles fromfan favorites Avenged Sevenfold – “Unholy Confessions” and “Welcome to the Family” arrive, complementing the 8 existing A7X songs currently available for the Rock Band platform. The band is currently on a worldwide tour in support of their 2010 release, Nightmare, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Tour dates and more are available on www.avengedsevenfold.com.

Also on the way are 80s classic “Take On Me” by A-Ha and the ever anthemic “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba, both marking the first appearance for each band. 90s alt rockers Live round out the week with their hits “I Alone” and “Lightning Crashes”, yet another Rock Band debut.

As always, songs available as downloadable content for Rock Band 3 feature five-button guitar and bass parts, drums, Pro Drums, and keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable. Some songs also feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades available for an additional $0.99 upgrade download.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (June 14):
A-Ha – “Take On Me”X
Avenged Sevenfold – “Unholy Confessions” X
Avenged Sevenfold – “Welcome to the Family”
Chumbawamba – “Tubthumping”
Live – “I Alone”X
Live – “Lightning Crashes”
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system June 15)

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price:
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.

Source: Harmonix PR

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