Grammy Award Winners Evanescence Add Three More Tracks to Rock Band!

On April 3rd, “Evanescence Pack 02” will hit the Music Store, bringing three tracks from the popular Grammy-winning rock group to Rock Band!
“Everybody’s Fool,” the fourth single off of the band’s 2003 debut Fallen, leads off the three pack. It’s followed by the emotional “Lithium,” the second single from the band’s 2006 studio album, The Open Door. “What You Want,” the hard-driving opening track from Evanescence’s 2011 self-titled third studio album, rounds out the pack.
These three tracks add to the growing library of songs available on the Rock Band Music Store, with new content being added weekly. “Evanescence Pack 01” is also available, featuring the band’s hits “Bring Me to Life,” “Call Me When You’re Sober,” and “Weight of the World”; “Going Under” is also available via the Rock Band Network.

Available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on April 3rd, 2012

• Evanescence – “Everybody’s Fool” OX
• Evanescence – “Lithium” O
• Evanescence – “What You Want” O

These tracks will be available as Evanescence Pack 02 for $5.49, or as singles for $1.99 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and $2.00 on Wii. Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.
To discuss this DLC, please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forums.

Shinedown Adds Three Hits to Rock Band

Known for their catchy melodies and hard rocking riffs, Florida-based band Shinedown first hit the scene in early-2000s. In 2008, the band’s popularity grew with their successful third album, The Sound of Madness, which produced a string of hit singles. Two of these tracks, “Second Chance” and “The Crow and the Butterfly,” will come to the Rock Band Music Store on Tuesday, March 27th!
Shinedown’s long-awaited fourth studio album, Amaryllis, hits shelves on March 27th. “Bully,” the first single off of the record, has already made its mark on the Billboard charts, and hits the Music Store as part of the “Sounds of Shinedown Pack.”
An optional Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade for “Second Chance,” the band’s most successful single to date, will also be available.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 on March 27th, 2012

• Shinedown – “Second Chance” O X
• Shinedown – “The Crow and the Butterfly” O
• Shinedown – “Bully” O

These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 on March 28th.
"Bully" will be delayed on PS3 in the US and should be available on 4/10. This should not affect the availability of the Shinedown pack on the PS3.
These tracks will be available as "Sounds of Shinedown Pack" for $5.49, or as individual tracks for $1.99 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and $2.00 on Wii. Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song. For more information about Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades, visit our support section. Rock Band 3 Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers.
To discuss this DLC, please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forums.

Men At Work & Santana Bring Hits to Rock Band!

With their catchy hooks and off-beat sense of humor, Australia’s Men at Work became a huge success in the ‘80s. One of their best known tracks, “Down Under” – the second single from 1981’s Business as Usual – became a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard charts in the year of its release. The Aussie band found similar success with 1983’s album Cargo, and their second single off the record, “Overkill.” Both tracks come to the Rock Band Music Store on March 20th.
Finding his first success in the late ‘60s, guitarist Carlos Santana is nothing short of a legend. His band Santana returned to mainstream success in 1999 with their album, Supernatural, thanks in no small part to the hit single “Smooth.” A collaboration with Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas, the single rocketed to the top of worldwide charts, and won three Grammy Awards, including one for “Song of the Year.” This certified platinum single comes to Rock Band next week, with an optional Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 on March 20th, 2012

• Men at Work – “Down Under” O
• Men at Work – “Overkill” O
• Santana – “Smooth” O X

These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 on March 21st.
These tracks will be available individually for $1.99 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and $2.00 on Wii. Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song. For more information about Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades, visit our support section. Rock Band 3 Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers.
To discuss this DLC, please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forums.

Three Days Grace Makes Their Rock Band Debut!

Award-winning Canadian alternative rock group Three Days Grace makes their debut in Rock Band on March 13th with a three-pack of their biggest hits! Three Days Grace is one of the top-requested artists on the Rock Band Dashboard Facebook App Community Wishlist.
“Three Days Grace Pack 01” kicks off with the band’s debut single, “I Hate Everything About You,” from their 2003 self-titled record. The pack is rounded out by “The Good Life,” the second single off the band’s Life Starts Now from 2009, and its smash hit “Pain” from 2006’s One-X.
A Pro Guitar/Bass upgrade will be available for “Pain” for those looking to dive deeper into the music using Rock Band 3’s innovative notated guitar and bass mode with the Fender™ Mustang™ PRO-Guitar™ by Mad Catz®, or the Rock Band 3 Squier® by Fender Stratocaster® Guitar Controller.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 on March 13th, 2012

• Three Days Grace – “I Hate Everything About You”
• Three Days Grace – “The Good Life”
• Three Days Grace – “Pain” O X

These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 on March 14th.
These tracks will be available as Three Days Grace Pack 01 for $5.49, or as single tracks for $1.99 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and $2.00 on Wii. Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.
To discuss this DLC, please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forums.

Singles from Everclear, Good Charlotte, and Mastodon Come to Rock Band!

Portland, Oregon rock band Everclear had their first hit with “Santa Monica,” the fourth track off of 1995’s Sparkle and Fade. The track, which found radio popularity despite never officially being released as a single, comes to the Rock Band Music Store complete with a Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade.

“The Anthem,” Good Charlotte’s second single off of their second album, 2002’s The Young and the Hopeless, is also on its way to the Music Store. The catchy, uptempo track was a hit for Good Charlotte, and quickly climbed the charts worldwide.
Since their formation in 2000, Mastodon has won over metal fans and critics with their dense, monstrous sound and complex compositions. In 2011, the band released The Hunter, featuring the Grammy nominated track “Curl of the Burl,” which rounds out a trio of singles slated to hit the Rock Band Music Store on March 6th.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 on March 6th, 2012

• Everclear – “Santa Monica” X
• Good Charlotte – “The Anthem”
• Mastodon – “Curl of the Burl”

These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 on March 7th.
These tracks will be available for $1.99 each on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and $2.00 on Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song. For more information about Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades, visit our support section. Rock Band 3 Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers.
To discuss this DLC, please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forums.

Huey Lewis and the News Bring a Three-Pack to Rock Band!

With nearly 20 top-ten singles under their belt, San Francisco-based rock & rollers Huey Lewis and the News’ remarkable career has spanned more than 30 years. The band made their Rock Band debut with “The Power of Love” on the Rock Band 3 disc, and now three more of the group’s hits are headed to the Music Store on February 28th. “Do You Believe in Love,” from 1982’s Picture This, and the band’s first top ten hit, kicks off the three pack. “The Heart of Rock & Roll” and “I Want a New Drug” – both from their platinum-selling third record, 1983’s Sports – round out this collection of chart-topping hits. All songs will feature support for keyboards, with a Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade available for “I Want a New Drug.”

Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 on February 28th, 2012

• Huey Lewis and the News – “Do You Believe in Love” O
• Huey Lewis and the News – “The Heart of Rock & Roll” O
• Huey Lewis and the News – “I Want a New Drug” X O

These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 on February 29th.These tracks will be available as Huey Lewis and the News Pack 01 for $5.49, or individually for $1.99 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and $2.00 on Wii. Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song. For more information about Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades, visit our support section. Rock Band 3 Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers. To discuss this DLC, please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forums.

Megadeth Returns to Rock Band

For close to 30 years thrash metal pioneers Megadeth have wowed listeners with their brutal yet melodic sound, recording a number of platinum records and selling out arenas worldwide. On February 21st, “Megadeth Pack 01” brings three of the band’s tracks to the Rock Band Music Store.
1992’s Countdown to Extinction was an instant hit, debuting at #2 on the Billboard charts, thanks in part to the strong single “Symphony of Destruction,” the first track in this three pack of headbangers. The second track in the pack is “À Tout le Monde,” from Megadeth’s sixth studio album, 1994’s Youthanasia. This collection is rounded out by “Public Enemy No. 1” from the band’s latest record, 2011’s TH1RT3EN.
"This is an awesome game and fans get to play a cross-section of our best songs ever," said Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. "I am going to have to learn my songs all over again!" These three tracks add to an ever-growing library of Megadeth’s music that's playable in Rock Band; their classic records Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? and Rust in Peace are also available for download in their entirety on the Rock Band Music Store. The band is currently touring North America, headlining the traveling festival Gigantour alongside Motörhead, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 on February 21st, 2012

• Megadeth - "Symphony of Destruction" X
• Megadeth - "À Tout le Monde"
• Megadeth - "Public Enemy No. 1"

These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 on February 22nd.
Tracks will be available for $1.99 each on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 or $2.00 on Wii, and as Megadeth Pack 01 for $5.49. Tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song. For more information about Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades, visit our support section. Rock Band 3 Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers.
To discuss this DLC, please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forums.