Next week's Rock Band tracks: The Killers, Soundgarden

The coming week in Rock Band downloadable content will see new Killers and Yngwie Malmsteen track packs as well as some singles from Soundgarden and Lamb of God

November 21, 2008 - 01:30PM CT - by Frank Caron

Rock Band tracks: Dead Kennedys, Mission of Burma

This week in Rock Band downloadable content, the Dead Kennedys and Mission of Burma tangle with Century Media Girls of Metal and Crooked X.

November 18, 2008 - 12:41PM CT - by Frank Caron

Foo Fighters "Colour and Shape" album hits Rock Band Tuesday

The Foo Fighters hit album "The Colour and Shape" is coming to Rock Band this week. Dave Grohl not included.

November 10, 2008 - 02:07PM CT - by Frank Caron

Gene Simmons guitar controller on the way

Gene Simmons is bringing his own controller to the worlds of Rock Band and Guitar Hero.

November 10, 2008 - 01:09PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Activision lost out on Beatles because of "inflexibility"

According to reports, Activision lost out on the rights to the Beatles because of its CEO's "inflexibility" when it comes to licensed music.

November 03, 2008 - 11:57AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Use the Rock Band USB drum kit with your Mac

Learn how to hook up the USB drum kit from Rock Band to your Mac and actually use it to make music. This is the first time we have seen such a thing used with a Mac, and with GarageBand, no less.

October 29, 2008 - 03:21PM CT - by Jeff Smykil

Seven new Nirvana tracks come to Rock Band

Rock Band tracks incoming, and they are all wearing flannel. Seven more Nirvana tracks to be released next week.

October 17, 2008 - 03:06PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Mötley Crüe brings hair-metal masterpiece to Rock Band

Mötley Crüe comes screeching onto Rock Band, bringing one of the best hair metal albums of all time: Dr. Feelgood.

October 14, 2008 - 10:10AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Your virtual band made real with Rock Band T-shirts, figures

Your virtual band in Rock Band 2 no longer needs to sell virtual merch. You can now make shirts, buttons, and even action figures of your virtual self.

October 07, 2008 - 11:03AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Rocking out with a pair of full-size Rock Band guitars

With Rock Band and Guitar Hero playing nice on the controller front, gamers may be more likely to spend on quality instruments. Ars rocks out with two full-sized, premium guitars for the games, and gives our verdict.

October 05, 2008 - 06:10PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

AC/DC brings expansion pack to Rock Band, via Walmart

AC/DC is coming to Rock Band in a big way with a stand-alone expansion sold exclusive through Walmart. Don't worry: the tracks are all great and you can use them in Rock Band 1 or 2. This is made of win.

September 30, 2008 - 09:20AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Rejoice, your Guitar Hero guitars now work on PS3 Rock Band

A new patch for Rock Band fixes some downloadable content... and adds support of Guitar Hero 3 peripherals. Awesome.

September 12, 2008 - 02:23PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Colbert comes to Rock Band

Baby Bear has arrived: Colbert has hit Rock Band in a big way, with his 1986 love song "Charlene (I'm Right Behind You)" now available for free.

September 11, 2008 - 12:35PM CT - by Frank Caron

Rock Band update: All That Remains brings the metal

All That Remains rocks a solo set this week in Rock Band content with a three-track pack.

September 09, 2008 - 12:02PM CT - by Frank Caron

Bring your Rock Band library into Rock Band 2... for $5

Rock Band 1 songs can now be transferred onto Rock Band 2, for a price. $5 is what it will cost to pay off the license-holders to allow their songs to be used in the second game, with some notable holdouts.

September 04, 2008 - 02:00PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Rock Band update: '80s invasion with Devo, Duran Duran

Devo, Duran Duran, and The Janitors debut on Rock Band this week in an '80s explosion, with crazy hair and neon in abundance.

August 19, 2008 - 09:20AM CT - by Frank Caron

Rock Band tracks bring the metal with Airbourne, Megadeth

There are multitudes of metal murder music updates this week as Rock Band gets a spoonful of Megadeth, Airbourne, and more.

August 12, 2008 - 09:02AM CT - by Frank Caron

Warner Music to rhythm games: pay up or the music gets it!

Warner Music Group boss Edgar Bronfman said yesterday that music labels aren't "real" partners in the rhythm game market yet. Unless Warner sees more cash, it will be "hesitant" to license further tracks to Guitar Hero or Rock Band.

August 07, 2008 - 10:36AM CT - by Nate Anderson

Rock Band tracks: System of a Down and Crüe

System of a Down make there debut this week, joined by tracks from Mötley Crüe, Sixx AM, and Buckcherry.

August 05, 2008 - 12:12PM CT - by Andrew Webster

$180 for a Guitar Hero controller? Here's the Starpex

A new contender for craziest rhythm game accessory has entered the ring: say hello to the $180 Starpex guitar for the PS2 and PS3.

July 31, 2008 - 12:15PM CT - by Ben Kuchera