Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich recently told KBS Radio why the band decided to offer its music on Guitar Hero while denying it to Rock Band. Ulrich's somewhat cryptic reasoning: "We had to make a decision, and it was one or the other, and we felt that Guitar Hero were more suited for what we were looking for. They were ready to step up on a number of fronts and it's been great." Ulrich did not elaborate on how exactly Activision "stepped up," though he does mention the rumors of a Metallica themed Guitar Hero. Ulrich did not confirm such a game was in the works, instead saying "who knows what's gonna lurk next year, but it's pretty exciting."So, Activision stepped up and Guitar Hero was more suited to what Metallica was looking for. Somehow we get the feeling that Activision stepped up with a suitcase full of money, which is exactly what Metallica was looking for.
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10-23-2008 @ 12:32PM
Tony said...
"They paid us more."
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10-23-2008 @ 8:13PM
Wayne said...
"And we don't need to get haircuts? Done deal!"
10-23-2008 @ 8:37PM
maxdense said...
Exactly.
10-23-2008 @ 12:39PM
DBoyFlex said...
Yep. Honestly, wouldn't a game showcasing the whole band be more suited to Metallica? I mean, good vocals, drumming, and guitar? Duh. GH offers (in the past) guitar. Obviously it was money.
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10-23-2008 @ 12:47PM
Syniz said...
Rumors? Sorry but Guitar Hero: Metallica is official
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rEH4QK833oU
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10-23-2008 @ 12:50PM
ObiBen said...
I bet Activision finally bought him that gold plated shark tank bar for his pool that he always wanted.
http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/103759/?tag=Lars+Ulrich
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10-23-2008 @ 12:55PM
koehler83 said...
I love how idiotic the anti-GH sentiment can be.
Let me get this straight, if RB: Metallica came out as a stand-alone game (Just like AC/DC!) which you'd still have to pay full retail price for.. somehow it would be an awesome game?
Yet, with the GH name, it's garbage. Great logic there.
The game is stand-alone. It supports every instrument peripheral out there, including your RB instruments if you prefer. It has all 3 instruments + Vocals, as RB does.
WHAT THE FUCK IS THE DIFFERENCE?!
Oh.. because Guitar Hero didnt come out on Xbox first like Rock Band 2 did. They didnt give platform exclusivity in Europe for a year. Oh I see. Well that is completely relevant. Just because Activision doesnt publically felate Microsoft doesnt make them a shit developer. It certainly doesnt make RB any better than GH. Though I suppose on this site, it does.
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10-23-2008 @ 1:21PM
tabicat said...
I'm a big RB fan (and I dislike GH), but I'll be the first to admit that the AC/DC Rock Band game is stupid. Fortunately, I don't like AC/DC or Metallica that much, so I don't have any problem with refusing to purchase these products. I just think that band-specific versions of GH and RB are stupid and should be avoided.
10-23-2008 @ 1:37PM
Kid Chemical said...
I do find it deliciously ironic that you accuse of Activision of not "publically felat(ing) Microsoft". How did the Call of Duty betas treat you? Because, as a PS3 owner, they weren't so good for me.
10-23-2008 @ 2:02PM
Kizzle said...
Christ, you are dumb. GH dug their own grave with force-bundled DLC and exorbitant prices, not to mention "fixing" gameplay that wasn't broken with bullshit like power-ups and boss battles. You GH apologists are so full of shit, you act like everyone is coming down on your game for no reason. Activision/RO brought it on themselves. Will they get it right this time? Maybe, since they are copying the superior game instead of trying to get overly "creative" like last time.
"Let me get this straight, if RB: Metallica came out as a stand-alone game (Just like AC/DC!) which you'd still have to pay full retail price for.. somehow it would be an awesome game?"
The bands are to blame for the "greed" here - the quotes from the AC/DC guitarist about their release ("we don't want people to only hear singles") is almost as stomach-turning as Lars' bullshit. The reason Rock Band is better is that, aside from AC/DC, Harmonix has done a fantastic job with their content. Guitar Hero is just adding another gallon of shit to their already substantial pile with this Metallica nonsense.
10-23-2008 @ 2:47PM
Paul said...
yeah koehler you pretty got owned by Kizzle. by the way i own guitar hero 2 with guitar, guitar hero 3 with guitar as well as both rock band will all the rock band 1 insturments and i think rock band is far superior. i like them both but simply rock band is better for all the reasons Kizzle mentioned.
10-23-2008 @ 12:58PM
antvent85 said...
Who is he kidding? He knows exactly how they stepped up! Lars is all about the cash
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10-23-2008 @ 6:09PM
offday said...
He's also all about being a huge douche.
10-23-2008 @ 1:00PM
NoVA said...
Of course there is going to be Guitar Hero:Metallica, and yes, it will be all instruments. Duh.
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10-23-2008 @ 1:01PM
dunnypop said...
I dont' think I'm going to buy all these stand alone games. Rock Band 2 is more than enough fake music playing for me.
I love Metallica, but seriously... how much fake guitar / bass can one person play?
I think this game trend is going to die very quickly now.
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10-23-2008 @ 1:13PM
Xanto said...
Music games have become more popular than sports games, it won't die out anytime soon.
10-23-2008 @ 1:10PM
x silence x said...
They can keep their new shit for all I care.
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10-23-2008 @ 1:16PM
The True Gamer said...
I remember when Metallica was good. Before they sold out to the man.
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10-23-2008 @ 4:27PM
InvisiMan said...
LOL... yeah, I was a kid when they were "good" and I'm almost 30 now ;)
10-23-2008 @ 1:19PM
Mr. Nosuch said...
I, for one, am happy that Guitar Hero has an exclusive lock on Metallica. They can have them. One less band I would rather not hear to clog up the DLC channel for Rock Band.
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