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Brett Milano
'70s Hard Rock DLC
Deep Purple, The James Gang and Jethro Tull bring more '70s hard rock to Rock Band while Snow Patrol satisfies modern music fans. Read full post
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Not So Specuial Contest Winner
Aaaaannnnnd thhhhhhheeeeee wiiiiiiiiiinnnnneeeeerrrrr issssssss . . . Read full post
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Roy Orbison DLC Pack
Rock Band players can now rock through six songs from legendary singer Roy Orbison. Read full post
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CISCO PRESENTS: ROCK BAND CHAPTER 4
A look at our Chinese connection, this chapter reveals why the guitars look so good. Read full post
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Hitting the Studio: How Not to Get Nervous When They Press “Record”
When you make your first trip to the recording studio, there is just one thing you need to keep in mind: what you’re about to do could go down in music history, make or break your band, and change or ruin your life forever. Okay, now relax and have fun! Read full post
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Not So Special Contest - Ends 12/29/08 12AM ET
So you were too goofy, geeky or just plain ordinary-looking to win any of our previous contests? Not to worry: Rock Band is for everybody, and now it’s your turn to get the glory. Read full post
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Role Model Contest Winner
AND THE WINNER IS . . . Read full post
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Holiday Pack and Foo Fighters Pack
The holidays are here and so are the Foo Fighters. Read full post
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Rock Band presents: The Great Role Model Challenge - Ends 12/21/08 12AM ET
For our latest photo contest, we’re shooting the works: We invite you to pick any musician with a song on Rock Band and do your impression of that artist. Anyone is fair game as long as they have a song in the game, even one of those lesser-known DLC bands. Become your role model and you shall be rewarded! Read full post
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Bandmate Contest Winner
And the winner is, drum roll please . . . Read full post
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Cisco Presents: Rock Band Chapter 2
So how exactly do you manufacture a million virtual drum sets? We found out so you don’t have to. Read full post
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Bandmate Drummer Contest - Ends 12/13/08 12 AM ET
With your help we’re assembling the all-time killer Rock Band band. Now it’s time to fill that all-important drum slot. We invite you to show us the essence of a rock’n’roll drummer, with all the wildness and sheer energy that would entail. Don’t hold yourself back, just make sure not to injure the photographer! Read full post
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Country Pack DLC
Country music DLC finally comes to Rock Band with Brooks & Dunn, the Dixie Chicks and more. Read full post
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Unleashing the Fury with Yngwie Malmsteen!
So you thought that “Caprici di Diablo” was impossible to play? Well, you’re right: Even the man who wrote the tune finds it a challenge to play on a real guitar. The king of the shredders gives us the lowdown on his three new DLC tracks and more in this exclusive interview. Read full post
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Mad Catz M.I.C. Contest Winner
Without further ado, or a don't . . . Read full post
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HMX First Records Story
You always wonder about your coworkers’ formative musical experiences, especially in an outfit like this one. With that in mind, we posted an informal in-house poll, asking Harmonix folks about their first records, tapes and/or CDs. We were sure we’d find out that our brilliant colleagues were dreaming up music games in the womb, sneaking into CBGB at the age of ten, and absorbing the whole of music history. Read full post
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Mad Catz M.I.C. Contest - Ends 12/7/08 12AM ET
This week’s contest prize is the coveted Mad Catz M.I.C. (Microphone with Integrated Controller), but we’re going to make you work for it. Read full post
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Give Thanks Winner
And the winning turkey is... Read full post
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Give Thanks Contest - Ends 11/30/08 12 AM ET
Time to show us your Thanksgiving snapshots. Show us your family sharing a Rock Band moment before or after turkey dinner…The more generations represented, the better. Having Grandma sing “Calling Dr. Love” won’t guarantee you a win, but it wouldn’t hurt.. Read full post
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Buddy Holly Contest Winner
What did we ever do to these guys that got them so wired up? Read full post
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Buddy Holly Contest - Ends 11/23/08 12 AM ET
You did so well in our “Down With the Sickness” contest that really impressed and frankly, a littlle scared. So this week we shift gears and throw you one of the nicest songs we’ve got: Weezer’s “Buddy Holly”. You don’t have to look like Buddy Holly or even Rivers Cuomo—Just turn loose you inner nerd and show us how to play this one with the appropriate style. Read full post
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Down With The Sickness Winner
And the winner is . . . . Read full post
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Pleased to Meet Him: An Interview with Paul Westerberg
Brett chats with the former Replacements leader about his Rock Band 2 song "Alex Chilton," and more. Read full post
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"Down With The Sickness" Pose Contest
This week we challenge you to show us the proper attitude for playing a specific Rock Band song. And we’re jumping right in at the deep end: The song is “Down With the Sickness.” We dare you to show us—within the bounds of decency of course—the proper look and attitude for playing this lilting number. Read full post
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Presidential Contest Winner
The results are in, the people have spoken; you showed US who you want. Read full post
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Carrying On With KANSAS
There’s nothing like a prog-rock classic to give your playing skills a workout. If you’ve played “Carry On Wayward Son” you probably came away with new appreciation for Kansas’ skills, especially those tricky drum parts and death defying vocals. Read full post
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Presidential Rock Band
Time to celebrate Election Day, Rock Band style. Your mission this week (after you vote, of course) is to show what your favorite president—or favorite person who should be President—would look like playing Rock Band. Get creative with your costuming and make your voice heard. The parameters for “people who should be President” are up to you—Just remember that Lemmy and Neil Peart aren’t US citizens! Read full post
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Bassist Instincts Contest Winner
We challenged you to show us your best bass face, and you whipped up your most brooding, plastic guitar playing possible. Read full post
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Bassist Instincts Contest
So you always lose the “bass-off” when you play with your friends? Now’s the time to get even! We invite you to show us the best and most rocking bass-player look you’ve got. Read full post
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AC/DC Show Us Your Angus Winner
We asked you to show us your best Angus Young, and you brought out your plastic guitars and best sneers. Read full post
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CANADA CALLING: A Talk with Carl Newman of the New Pornographers
Whether or not you know what an arpeggiated diminished triad is, you may be glad to know you’ve been playing one—that is, if you’ve played the New Pornographers’ “Electric Version” on Rock Band. Lovers of pure pop were amazed and impressed when this song made it onto our tracklist. Giddy and harmony-driven, it’s one of the most classic pop tracks in the game, and an especially tough one to sing—Shimmering harmonies like the ones Carl Newman and Neko Case sing don’t come along everyday. Read full post
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Show Us Your Angus!
Want to score some cool AC/DC swag? Enter our Angus Young Look-A-Like Contest! Read full post
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Nikki Sixx Interview, Part II
In honor of Motley Crue’s Dr. Feelgood hitting as DLC, we’re proud to present part II of last September’s interview with bassist Nikki Sixx. Read full post
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Chili Peppers History 101: The Lowdown on Blood Sugar Sex Magik Read full post
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Double Interview Day: Megadeth and Airbourne
We talk with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and Ryan O’Keeffe of Airbourne. Read full post
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Rock Band 2 TV Spot
Rock Band 2 debuted yesterday on XBox 360! Read full post
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Nikki Sixx Gives Us The Dirt
Mötley Crüe Bassist Talks With Harmonix Editor Brett Milano. Read full post
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Rush Interview Part Two
Harmonix writer Brett Milano gets the history from Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush. Read full post
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Rock Band Says: We're All Devo!
Devo Founder Jerry Casale Talks With Harmonix Editor Brett Milano. Read full post
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Harmonix Editor Brett Milano Talks to Dream Theater Drummer Mike Portnoy
An interview with prog-rock band Dream Theater's drummer Mike Portnoy Read full post
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Cruefest Pack DLC!
Three more tracks from this summer's Cruefest - Motley Crue, Sixx A.M., and Buckcherry, plus two new System of a Down tracks Read full post
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More Rock Stars at Harmonix!
Rock Band leaderboard dominators Die! In A Fire visit the Harmonix office. Read full post
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More Nine Inch Nails DLC! New Shinedown DLC!
More NiN DLC, plus new Shinedown DLC Read full post
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A Crash Course in The Who
The Who package is the most DLC we've ever offered at one time. Read full post
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We Hung Out With Rush!
Part One of a two-part interview with Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Read full post
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Judas Priest Interview
Harmonix writer interviews Judas Priest's Glenn Tipton and Rob Halford. Read full post
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Much Ado About "Doolittle"
Harmonix writer Brett Milano chats with Frank Black of The Pixies. Read full post
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Jimmy Buffett Interview
Harmonix writer Brett Milano chats with the mayor of Margaritaville Read full post
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Offspring, Avenged Sevenfold & Crooked X DLC
Three DLC tracks featuring brand new singles Read full post
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MTV2 DLC
MTV2 picks the new Rock Band DLC Read full post
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Jimmy Buffett & Disturbed DLC
A DLC release that couldn't be more polarized - laid-back Jimmy Buffet and hard rock Disturbed Read full post
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Earth, Wind & Centaur Interview
Harmonix writer Brett Milano chats with Earth, Wind & Centaur, a Rock Band Leaderboard-dominating band. Read full post
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"The Cars": A View From the Wheel
Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes takes Harmonix editor Brett Milano out for a spin. Read full post
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Behind the Legend of Sailor Jerry
How did the legendary tattoo artist Sailor Jerry wind up in Rock Band? Read full post
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Euro DLC
Tracks from the European version of Rock Band are now available as US DLC. Read full post
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Blondie, The Clash & Sonic Youth DLC
Each of this week’s three DLC songs marked the first time that a great punk-inspired band got a taste of mainstream success. Read full post
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New Orleans Rock Blog
Harmonix writer Brett Milano checks out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Read full post
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs, FOB, Angels & Airwaves DLC
Three new awesome DLC tracks Read full post
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Motherhips DLC Interview
Indie DLC tracks from the Mother Hips Read full post
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Judas Priest DLC
A classic Judas Priest album is now available for DLC. Read full post
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Classic Rock DLC
Three iconic tracks from The Police, Blondie and Lynyrd Skynyrd are now available for DLC. Read full post
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Ernie Boch & The Automatics - Music Drives Us
Harmonix works with Music Drives Us, a foundation set up by Boston automotive king Ernie Boch, Jr. Read full post
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Bang Camaro, Freezepop & Count Zero DLC
Three new DLC songs from Harmonix bands Read full post
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Inside Trent Reznor's Sanctum
A behind-the-scenes look at Trent Reznor through the eyes of Brian Viglione, drummer for the Dresden Dolls. Read full post
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DLC Special: All the Dirt on Boston's First Album
Behind the scenes stories about Boston's first album, which will be available as Rock Band's first full-album DLC Read full post
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Meet Fred Schneider: B-52's Fronman, New Wave Legend, and Lousy Rock Band Player!
Harmonix editor Brett Milano speaks with Fred Schneider of the B-52's. Read full post
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Rock Band In-Game Store Released!
Buy your DLC from the first-ever in-game store on XBox 360. Read full post
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Earache Thrash Pack DLC
Three new DLC tracks from thrash metal label Earache. Read full post
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Serj Tankian, Paramore & Black Tide DLC
Three brand new tracks for DLC from bands at South By Southwest. Read full post
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Grateful Dead DLC
Six Grateful Dead tracks available for Rock Band play Read full post
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Ten Weird Moments in Nine Inch Nails History
Trent Reznor has had some weird moments in NiN long history. Read full post
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NIN DLC
Three NIN songs downloadable for Rock Band Read full post
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In Memory of Scot Halpin...(Who?!)
The Who fan that played drums with the band for one night passed away. Read full post
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Weezer, Garbage & STP DLC
Get "El Scorcho," "Sex Type Thing" and "Why Do You Love Me" for Rock Band. Read full post
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Band of Horses Interview
Harmonix editor Brett Milano talks to Taylor Ramsay of Band of Horses. Read full post
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Inside Rock Band's Sonic Secrets
Harmonix' audio director Eric Brosius explains how a song goes from audio master to Rock Band-playable. Read full post
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Ten of the All-Time Weirdest Grammy Moments
It wouldn’t be the Grammy Awards without a couple moments that leave you scratching your head. Read full post
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The Police, Clash & Ramones DLC
Three punk rock tracks to rock your Rock Band. Read full post
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B-52's, Kiss & Faith No More DLC
Three more songs to add to your Rock Band collection. Read full post
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Smashing Pumpkins, Rush & Coheed & Cambria DLC
Encore! Three new tracks from bands already included in Rock Band. Read full post
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Oasis DLC Available Today!
Get three songs from British rock band Oasis to play in Rock Band. Read full post
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The Monkees, Blink 182 & Sweet DLC
Three new songs available for download to play in Rock Band. Read full post
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Battle of the Lyrics
Hendrix didn't sing "'Scuse me while I kiss this guy." Read full post
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A Salute to Athens, GA
Athens, GA is home to a diverse group of musicians - from the B-52's to Drive-By Truckers to Widespread Panic. Read full post
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STP, Hives & Iron Maiden DLC
It’s an encore week here at Rock Band, as we present newly-mined DLC tracks by three bands whose songs you loved to play as part of the original game pack. Read full post
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Regis' Wig & Other Rock Band Appearances
Lots of Rock Band love from Conan, Carson and Regis. Read full post
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Great Releases of 2007
Amy Winehouse's release from rehab, Paul McCartney's release from Heather, and some actual CD releases. Read full post
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The Internet Vs. Zeppelin Bootlegs
Zeppelin bootlegs from the latest tour appear online. Read full post
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Death of High Fidelity?
Very interesting article in this week’s Rolling Stone about ‘the Death of High Fidelity.” Read full post
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes & Rush DLC
It’s all-Southern rock this week, featuring two classic Dixie bands and one from the Southern part of Canada. Read full post
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