Guitar Hero 2 Official Set List Released 72
willith writes "IGN has posted the official list, straight from RedOctane, of the 40 licensed tracks in Guitar Hero 2. There's a great mix of songs, running the list from 'stuff my parents like' (Allman Brothers) to 'music that kills' (Megadeth). You can get an early start with the GH2 playable demo in this month's Official Playstation Magazine, which contains four songs (Strutter, You Really Got Me, YYZ, and Shout at the Devil). For those about to rock, we salute you!" If some of the songs on the list are making you scratch your head, a helpful gent online has put together YouTube clips of the set list.
nice list (Score:2)
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Re:nice list (Score:5, Insightful)
God, I'll never forget the day that abomination of an album came out. I popped it into the CD player, listened to about 6 tracks and immediately returned it to the store. The one band I *NEVER* thought would sell out had released an album of songs with controversy-free meaningless lyrics, cut to radio time, with Bob Rock producing. And, if that wasn't bad enough, a FUCKING BALLAD! I could almost deal with them cutting their hair and not trashing as hard, but a FUCKING BALLAD?!?!
I left metal behind that day. If Metallica could sell out, anyone could.
-Eric
Re:nice list (Score:5, Funny)
two words (Score:1)
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I'm almost glad he died, so he didn't have to live to see it.
-Eric
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Ride the Lightning and Call of Ktulu I also like, for a data point. Some of Master of Puppets.
But no, you're right. Clearly this album which many people liked was actually terrible.
Re: a ballad, what is Fade to Black?
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Many people like Britney Spears too. Many people are fucking stupid.
A thrash song with a slow opening.
-Eric
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Freebird (Score:4, Insightful)
I think it's the final song of Guitar Hero 2 because it's meant to be a 10-minute endurance marathon. If they don't increase the difficulty of the solos, I'm guessing they'll at least spruce them up with some really challenging key combos. When people talk about GH2, it'll be like, "I know a guy who actually finished Freebird on Expert!"
Obligatory WAITING quote... (Score:1)
"That's like being the smartest kid with down's syndrome!"
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Until you get to the solo, that is.
If you can play that, we should talk man. Let's put out a record.
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Re:The List - Text Mode! (Score:3, Informative)
1. Opening Licks
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Danzig - Mother
Cheap Trick - Surrender
Wolfmother - Woman
Spinal Tap - Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight
2. Amp-Warmers
Kiss - Strutter
Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box
Police - Message in a Bottle
Van Halen - You Really Got Me
Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son
3. String-Snappers
Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
Alice in Chains - Them Bones
Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy
Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys
Black Sabbath - War Pigs
4. Thrash and Burn
Warrant - Cherry Pie
Butthole
Spinal Tap??? (Score:2)
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Sure, sure, maybe they're one of the most over-rated bands lately (given their last 3+ albums), but why isn't Metallica on this list? Did Lars reject the idea of putting their music on a game due to his 'copyright' stance?
I really was hoping to see Master of Puppets, Orion, One, Call of Kuthul(sp?), Ride the Lighting, 4 Horseman, or basically any song off Master of Puppets, Ride the Lighting, And Justice for All, or Kill them All. As long as it wasn't Enter Sandman.
'm still very happy with this list an
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If I recall correctly, Metallica thought that the game had no "artistic integrity" and blah blah blah. It is likely that they had no idea what they were rejecting. They probably said the same thing the second time around.
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me! (Score:2, Interesting)
I wonder how (if?) they're going to censor the lyrics [lyricsdepot.com] at the end of "Killing in the Name Of".
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Another reason I won't get the sequel. (Score:4, Insightful)
Censorship of music, Wal-Mart style, means you don't get my money.
Re:Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! (Score:3, Insightful)
So, why did you censor the lyrics?
This is the fucking internet, dude.
Re:Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! (Score:5, Funny)
My mom might be reading.
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Re:Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! (Score:1)
Of course, if all you can stomach is bland pop music, then maybe this game isn't the best for you anyway.
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Or have DHS ban it for revealing secret radio transmissions of an international airport?
W
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F*** yourself (Score:2)
Not only would it be a good exercise for the censorship department, the second half of the song would cause severe finger injuries to many players.
Re:Great song list but... (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Great song list but... (Score:5, Interesting)
That's right, they explained that in the videos on the origional Guitar Hero. They wanted the real versions but were either turned down flat or the band/artist wanted WAY too much money. That's why they used covers for all songs but the bonus tracks (which were all smaller bands, bands of employees, etc).
Because of the success of Guitar Hero they were able to get the origonals for some songs and that is why some tracks are not covers.
Harmonix didn't have that problem in their previous games (Amplitude and Frequency, both great) because they were made in conjunction with Sony Music and so Sony basically gave them the songs to use (which would be the smart thing to do for a band: free exposure). At least that's what I think was the case.
Re:Great song list but... (Score:5, Funny)
Can't you read the sign?
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I think they did a fantastic job at recreating the songs. Sure, it's not the hardest to tell the difference, but at some points, you do scratch your head.
I think maybe the explined a little bit of the reason behind this on the Games 'bonus' videos?
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Of course they will. Aside from the purely practical/technical reasons, you have to keep in mind that even if you're an astounding guitarist in the most awesome cover band in the world, your performance of a song isn't going to sound exactly like the original. Virtually playing the songs in a video game isn't (and shouldn't) sound exactly like the originals, either. If you want to hear the original songs, t
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That said, Drist is pretty fucking badass
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This has to be a joke (Score:1)
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I've played the demo (Score:3, Informative)
I've played the demo, and the game is just more of the same.
GREATNESS
It was a blast to have new songs to play, and it's quite clear they aren't letting up on the difficulty. The first time I saw a three fingered cord, it threw me for a loop for a second (although I was expecting them), but I managed to nail it. In a later song in the demo though, a string of 'em weren't so kind to me.
Just under a month left. I can't wait.
And I wonder what the bonus songs will be (there are 15 of them).
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No Stairway? (Score:2, Funny)
Please no Stairway! (Score:1)
If you've ever worked at a music shop, there are some songs that you will not be interested in anymore, like Stairway to Heaven, Nothing Else Matters, (ahem)Smoke On The Water, and Iron Man. It's like anyone who has ever picked up a guitar can play the intro riffs--and only the intro riffs--to these songs, so we've heard them a million times and have no desire to hear them yet again.
Yeah, there's totally a reason why there's a "NO Stairway to Heaven" sign in Wayne's World.
Nightwish Crownless (Score:2)
guitarists are a dime a dozen... (Score:1)
seriously, toss in a lot of kiss, iron maiden, rush, etc and you could have a game that lots of kids get into. since there's ratm in this offering, i could see including some neat-o bass pieces from some of the more modern acts as well.
maybe they're afraid of what happens when the drums stop? if you aren't familiar, read the first piece on this pag
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FREE BIRD! (Score:2)
but it's our Favorite! (Score:2)
Pretty soon, it's going to need its own Slashdot section. Over that period, Guitar Hero out-articled Apache (0), BSD (0), Geeks in Space (0), features (0), interviews (0), search (0), linux (2), Apple (5), science (5), IT (11), developers (12), and 6 of the 14 substections of Games.
Still no Iron Maiden...? (Score:1)
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Dream Theater, lawl (Score:2)
Part 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZZM04-ysM7g [youtube.com]
Part 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=eXstvXu5sPs [youtube.com]
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The Sword - Freya (Score:3, Informative)
They sound like early Black Sabbath, but with a Celtic/Viking fantasy theme. And their live act is damn near flawless. They're on tour right now, and if they play anywhere near you, I highly recommend seeing them now while they're still playing smaller venues.
I'm really impressed that they were able to get into something as big as Guitar Hero 2. I have a feeling Freya is going to be a beast to play.
Please, oh PLEASE! (Score:1)
Muse: Hysteria
Blur: Girls and Boys (sweet base line)
Smiths: Barbarism Begins at Home
The Cure: Hot Hot Hot!
Queen/David Bowie: Under Pressure
AC/DC: Back in Black
The Kinks: You Really Got Me
Smashing Pumpkins: Today
Adorable: Homeboy
Ash: Goldfinger
B-52's: Private Idaho
Blondie: Atomic
New Order: Regret
The Bravery: An Honest Mistake
The Cult: Bad Fun
The Hives: Hate to Say I Told You So
INXS: Devil Inside
Pixies:
LOL... just noticed You Really Got Me (Score:1)