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 @ 9:21PM
vidGuy said...
I hope the game tanks.
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10-24-2008 @ 9:25AM
yolarrydabomb said...
I wont buy if even put more cowball into it.
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10-24-2008 @ 11:08AM
Ujn Hunter said...
Another poor decision based on money... Hopefully Tool didn't sell themselves to be GH exclusive... am sad... want Tool Rock Band songs!
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10-24-2008 @ 4:31PM
Chohnson said...
I'm pretty sure Tool will only be on GH. There was an interview on IGN with Adam Jones (Tool guitarist) and he basically said we chose GH because they worked with us and let us choose the style of the venue and how they wanted to be in the game. They are very particular when they license their music.
With the Tool songs, you don't see a band on stage. You see what you would see in the album artwork. Funky colors, pictures, eyes moving around, etc.
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14272830/guitar-hero-world-tour-game-only/videos/ghwt_tool_101608.html
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10-24-2008 @ 4:32PM
Chohnson said...
As for this metallica exclusivity, it just means they got more money from activision. The South Park episode was dead on with some of these bands and how money is the only thing they think about.
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10-25-2008 @ 1:16AM
cocobunny said...
If any of the old RB or GH "instruments" work with the game, then I don't care what brand they are exclusive to. I've been a fan of Metallica's music since I can remember, so this would be a no brainer for me. The only thing that would suck about it is having to switch out your game discs (unless it's like a disc with DLC on it). I just hope they have a really long and ass-kicking set list. I would love some classic Kill 'em All tunes (No Remorse, Metal Milita, The Four Horsemen) and stuff from Ride the Lightning (Fade to Black, Fight Fire With Fire, Creeping Death). And if it isn't compatible with other game controllers, I still have Lightning, Justice, and Blackened as RB DLC anyway.
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10-25-2008 @ 9:29AM
Nick said...
Why don't you guy's start your rockband2fanboy site already? This site is way too biased towards rock band 2. It's getting irritating. I've been a reader on this site for a while but am losing respect by the day. Why even post something like this if all your going to do is bash the game with no proof to backup your claims?
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10-25-2008 @ 10:52PM
African Esok said...
Exclusivity is something that is going to happen no matter what. It just kills me how some of you are actually MAD at the fact that Metallica is getting a stand-alone title. You don't have to like them but you have to admit, Metallica has been rocking for over 20 years and have a helluva library. More people would buy that than AC/DC or Aerosmith. Eventhough Lars is a whore with a constant herpe flare-up, he knows the money from that game will grow on trees and when it falls he will be there with rake in hand.
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