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Rock Band 2 Free Downloadable Tracks Coming 11/4

Harmonix announces titles and timeline for the 20 promised downloadable songs for Rock Band 2.

By Jeff Gerstmann  |  Oct. 21, 2008

Lesley Roy, relaxing at home.
Lesley Roy, relaxing at home.
If you purchased Rock Band 2, don't forget to look at the back of your manual. That's where you'll find a code... that you can enter on a website... so that you can be sent a download token... for 20 additional tracks for use in Rock Band 2. Harmonix had been keeping quiet about what, exactly, these tracks were going to be and when they were coming.

Well, wonder no more. You'll be able to download these songs as of November 4 on the 360 and PS3. The Wii version will have these downloadables ready at launch.

  • The 88 - "Sons and Daughters" (myspace)
  • Authority Zero - "No Regrets" (video)
  • Between the Buried and Me - "Prequel To The Sequel" (video)
  • The Cab - "Bounce" (live video)
  • The Chevelles - "Get It On" (video)
  • The Cocktail Slippers - "Give It To Me" (You might need to be logged into Facebook to hear this song here)
  • Dealership - "Database Corrupted" (listen)
  • Endeverafter - "I Wanna Be Your Man" (video)
  • The Ghost Hounds - "Ashes To Fire" (!?!?!?)
  • Hollywood Undead - "Young" (song embedded in a youtube clip for no good reason)
  • Kutless - "The Feeling" (again with the song coupled with static shots for a reeeease!)
  • The Len Price 3 - "If I Ain't Got You" (video of a Southern Comfort commercial... classy)
  • Lesley Roy - "I'm Gone, I'm Going" (video featuring both excessive eyeliner and running away with a guitar)
  • Opiate for the Masses - "Burn You Down" (video - also, female bass player alert!)
  • Semi-Precious Weapons - "Magnetic Baby" (video - I bet these guys are fun to see live.)
  • Shaimus - "Like a Fool" (myspace)
  • Thenewno2  - Crazy Tuesday" (clip on official site)
  • Tickle Me Pink - "The Time Is Wrong" (live video)
  • Underoath - "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures" (video)
  • X Japan - "I.V." (video - yeah, sure, why not?)

I'm pretty sure that I'm only familiar with Dealership and The Chevelles. Actually, watching that clip from The Chevelles makes me think that I'm probably confusing them with a different band.
Filed under: Rock Band 2, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
57 Comments
Ouroboroson Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:26 p.m.
Let me be the first to say that I'm happy that these are free because I dont know many people who would pay actual money for this group of songs.  I dont know why they are releasing all indie'ish bands on the heels of World Tour, I would've figured one or two big bands would be included.  I will accept the gracious 20 free songs but I will not be asking for more of them.
ImperiousRixon Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:27 p.m.

...I don't recognize ANY of these...
Thanks, Harmonix... I guess

scurryboton Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:28 p.m.
i like this tracklist. its cool that they arent just putting songs from big established bands into the game. maybe theyll even put something i like in there eventually.
LifeByDegreeson Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:36 p.m.
I recognize the same two bands- and I also could be wrong about The Chevelles. These tracks will probably be hit and miss- much like all the bonus tracks offered in the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games.
I'm a big Indie listener- but I don't think that was really what they were going for- because if they were- there might be a few more of the better known Indie artists/groups/bands on this list.
Player1on Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:37 p.m.
I really can't decide if this is worth the space on my HD. 

Cool that Harmonix is giving out some free sounds though. 
TheHBKon Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:44 p.m.
i dont think i will be cluttering up my Hard drive with this.
Badamon Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:51 p.m.
I just Dugg it at digg.com
Here is the link: http://digg.com/gaming_news/Rock_Band_2_Free_Downloadable_Tracks_Coming_11_4#
GHOSTKILLAon Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:57 p.m.
Thanks for the info Jeff.
padrinoon Oct. 21, 2008 at 11:10 p.m.
I am sure there is a gem or two in there. Still, not many well know bands (for me anyway). Thats cool though. Seems like there is too much metal in RB lately. I am just not a fan.
killzeekon Oct. 21, 2008 at 11:10 p.m.
between the buried and me,Authority Zero and X Japan thats so awesome !!!
Kaidoon Oct. 21, 2008 at 11:43 p.m.
What the hell, right?

It's free.
JuMPon Oct. 21, 2008 at 11:46 p.m.
Prequel to the Sequel? Hell yes, now all they need to do is add the rest of Colors and I'll be so happy.
gigabz666on Oct. 22, 2008 at 12:02 a.m.
X-Japan!? Hell yes!! Ok, they have way better songs, but never thought I would be getting an X Japan song...well...I won't. No idea when it's coming out in the UK, but soon right!?
destruktiveon Oct. 22, 2008 at 12:17 a.m.
Underoath is pretty cool :)  
jarrydon Oct. 22, 2008 at 12:21 a.m.
i think this will be alot like the guitar hero one and two bonus tracks where there will be alot of awesome songs from bands people just havent heard of yet
GeneralBisonon Oct. 22, 2008 at 12:35 a.m.
Oh my god, X Japan. Finally. I've waited for this for a long long time. Hopefully we get more, or whole albums in the future. I will totally sing I.V.
ShadowDoGGon Oct. 22, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.
UK get the same treatment? I hope so
Everyones_A_Criticon Oct. 22, 2008 at 3:15 a.m.
I guess since it's free I can't complain but if they were going the indie route then I would've liked to see another Bang Camaro track.
RHCPfan24on Oct. 22, 2008 at 3:59 a.m.
I don't know anything here.  Maybe thats why they are free. Hopefully they are actually good.
Metal_Gear_Sunnyon Oct. 22, 2008 at 4:12 a.m.
Don't know any of these.
Thanks Harmonix.

Dig Deeper into Rock Band 2

Harmonix, MTV Games, and EA return with the sequel to Rock Band. Rock Band 2 ships with 84 on-disc songs, 20 free downloadable songs, compatibility with all DLC, and the ability to import most songs from the first Rock Band.

US Release Date: Sept. 14, 2008

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