Interscope Track Pack Hits PS3/360 Guitar Hero III Today

The Interscope Track Pack for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PS3/360) is available now at the Xbox Live! Marketplace and PLAYSTATION Store. It consists of the following:

• "Tina" by Flyleaf
  
• "Carcinogen Crush" by AFI
  
• "Putting Holes In Happiness" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Nick Zinner's remix of the Marilyn Manson original)
  

No confirmation on whether the aforementioned tracks are covers or masters nor pricing details were revealed during the announcement. 

Kotaku's got the official press release.

Dragonforce DLC Pack Coming to Guitar Hero 3

Let's face it. Dragonforce's "Through the Fire and Flames" was THE hardest song originally available on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. If you're itching for more from the band, mark your calendars for August 21st.

1UP has reported that a new Dragonforce DLC Pack will be available on Thursday, August 21st. The band's record label, RoadRunner Records, has revealed the master tracks for the Dragonforce DLC Pack:

• "Heroes of Our Time", the first single off the band's new album Ultra Beatdown)
• "Operation Ground and Pound"
• "Revolution Deathsquad"

No details on pricing...yet. We'll keep you posted!

Tonight's New GH III DLC: Satriani & Vai

GameSpot reports that Activision will release the "Virtuoso Pack" for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The "Virtuoso Pack" includes:

• "Surfing with the Alien" by Joe Satriani (shown right)
  
• "For the Love of God" by Steve Vai
• "Soothsayer" by Buckethead

The "Virtuoso Pack" will be available tonight at the Xbox Live! Marketplace and PLAYSTATION Store.

Activision did not announce pricing nor did they confirm whether or not these songs are covers or master tracks. I guess we'll find out tonight. Rock on!

E308: Upcoming Metallica album as new DLC for Guitar Hero

Red Octane's Kai Huang announced yesterday that new Metallica DLC will be available for Guitar Hero III in celebration of the bands upcoming album, Death Magnetic. On their official site, the band informed fans that the entire album will be available as downloadable content for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

"It's a first in both music and gaming . . . the same day that 'Death Magnetic' hits the streets, you'll be able to download every song from the album for "Guitar Hero III!'"

Metallica has also stated (on their site) that Death Magnetic will be available in Red Octane's upcoming Guitar Hero: World Tour, but no further details have been revealed.

Coldplay DLC on Guitar Hero III This Week

In celebration of their new album release, Activision will release a Coldplay Track Pack on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The pack will include "Violet Hill" from their new album, Viva La Vida and two older tracks, "Yellow" from Parachutes and "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" from A Rush of Blood to the Head. The Coldplay Track Pack will be available on Xbox Live! and te PLAYSTATION Store on Thursday, June 19th. No details on pricing (yet).

Guitar Hero III: Dragonforce 100% on Expert

YouTube user iamchris4life has been uploading videos of his Guitar Hero performances for a while now. It actually came to a point where people were faking videos of him completing Through the Fire and Flames by Dragonforce.

This video is authentic and real. YouTube user iamchris4life has finally reached 100% completetion of Dragonforce's Through the Fire & Flames on the Expert difficulty. This crazy shredder hits every single note to acheive a score of 987,786!

PLAYSTATION Store Releases Free Exclusive God of War Track for Guitar Hero III

This week's PLAYSTATION Store update includes a free exclusive God of War track for the PlayStation 3 version of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. This is a remixed version of the God of War theme song, created especially for Guitar Hero III! Rock on!

Free God of War track coming to PS3 Guitar Hero

Just like 360 owners got a free Halo song, PS3 owners will be getting a free God of War song. I just recieved an email from the PlayStation Underground announcing that on June 5th, a free God of War song will be available for the PlayStation 3 version of Guitar Hero III.