Any hope Rock Band owners had about playing some of Michael Jackson's greatest hits will have to put on hold for the time being.

Newly appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of MTV Games Scott Guthrie told IGN in an interview this morning the company hasn't thought about releasing a DLC track pack in light of the artist's recent death.

"There's nothing in the works right now on that," said Guthrie.

Key words being "right now," of course.
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Jun 29, 2009

More Warped Tour Artists Heading to Rock Band

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - More Warped Tour Artists Heading to Rock Band

The Warped Tour is an annual international music and extreme sports festival that began in 1994 and features a diverse line-up of bands, as well as pro-skating and BMX exhibitions. This week, five tracks from Warped Tour artists A Day to Remember, Bad Religion, Chiodos, Escape the Fate and Underoath were made available in the Rock Band Music Store, and next week, three more tracks from Warped Tour artists - Dear and the Headlights, The Devil Wears Prada and Thrice - will be available for download.
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Jun 24, 2009

Rumored PS Store Content for 06/25/09

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Rumored PS Store Content for 06/25/09

PlayStation LifeStyle writes: "This week's update is looking rather barren as far as confirmed content is concerned. Let's hope that we get some surprises."
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Jun 21, 2009

Pepsi Harmonix Rock Band Limited Edition Guitar Giveaway

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"Big thanks to Pepsi and Harmonix for sending us this 1 of 30 limited edition Rock Band guitars designed by artist Matt Moore. Ripten's guitar is the Xbox 360 version and numbered 22 of 30. You can enter to win it below by leaving a comment (one per reader) and telling us why you think you should win. Our editors and myself will review the submissions and pick a winner by midnight next Saturday."
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Jun 19, 2009

Warped Tour Song Packs Coming to Rock Band

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Warped Tour Song Packs Coming to Rock Band

The latest newsletter for the 2009 Warped Tour urges fans to be on the lookout for two new track packs for Rock Band, featuring tour artists The Devil Wears Prada, Bad Religion, and more.
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Jun 19, 2009

AMP ENERGY Reveals Judges For $100,000 Rock Off

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - AMP ENERGY Reveals Judges For $100,000 Rock Off

NextGen Player writes:

"The semi-finals are over, the finals date is set, and on this coming Saturday four Rockband "bands" will compete for the ultimate glory of walking away $100,000 richer.

One of my colleagues commented that real Battle of the Band competitions rarely (if ever) give out so much prize money for the winning band. I guess in our modern gaming-obsessed society it pays to play plastic instrument over, you know, the real thing."
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Jun 12, 2009

Spinal Tap & Evanescence Join Rock Band Line-Up

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Spinal Tap & Evanescence Join Rock Band Line-Up

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a four pack of tracks from icon rock stars Spinal Tap, along with a three pack from Evanescence, will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of Downloadable Content next week for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
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Jun 12, 2009

Rock Band Weekly Releases (6/16 Xbox LIVE, 6/18 PlayStation Network)

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Rock Band Weekly Releases (6/16 Xbox LIVE, 6/18 PlayStation Network)

Two great Rock icons will be heading towards the Rock Band Music Store next week for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Evanescence pack - $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points) or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track
"Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence
"Call Me When You're Sober" by Evanescence
"Weight of the World" by Evanescence

Spinal Tap pack - $6.99 (560 Microsoft Points) or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track.
"Back from the Dead" by Spinal Tap
"Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare" by Spinal Tap
"Saucy Jack" by Spinal Tap
"Warmer Than Hell" by Spinal Tap

The packs will be released Tuesday, June 16th for Xbox Live and on Thursday, June 18th for the PlayStation network.
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Jun 9, 2009

Rock Band: Green Day To be Announced

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Rock Band: Green Day To be Announced

Koku Gamer writes - The first info, straight from the singer Billy Joe from Green Day is that we could be seeing a Rockband: Green Day game announced soon.
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Jun 5, 2009

AMP ENERGY Virtual Rock Bands Compete for Not-So-Virtual $100,000 Prize

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - AMP ENERGY Virtual Rock Bands Compete for Not-So-Virtual $100,000 Prize

NextGen Player writes:

"The AMP ENERGY National Gaming Tour that has been visiting Canadian college campuses since late February is set to rock the Yonge-Dundas Square in downtown Toronto on June 20, 2009. Four Canadian virtual rock bands will live out their rock and roll dreams when they compete in the AMP ENERGY $100,000 Rock Off.

The competition, which will award a $100,000 grand prize to the best band, will take place at Yonge-Dundas Square on the main stage of the North by Northeast (NXNE) Music Festival."
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May 28, 2009

Iron Maiden Rock Band DLC

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Iron Maiden Rock Band DLC

12 songs from Iron Maiden coming as DLC, confirmed via the Rock Band Zine. Posted by caliblue15.
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May 28, 2009

Harmonix Hints at Big Announcement on Twitter

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Harmonix Hints at Big Announcement on Twitter

Gamervision writes: "Joining the ever-growing number of developers breaking stories on the micro-blogging social network, the entire Harmonix community hinted at a forthcoming announcement today. Both HarmonixSean and HMXCasey strongly recommended signing up for the Rock Band newsletter over at the Rock Band 2 website. Why? Because something big may or may not be happening!"
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May 27, 2009

Rumored PS Store Content for 05/28/09

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Rumored PS Store Content for 05/28/09

This week will be the last week before the major E3 blowout that we are expecting. Next week you will have things to look forward to such as the SCEA Press Conference, as well as a ton of exclusive trailers direct from E3.
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May 23, 2009

Ministry Make Rock Band Debut

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Ministry Make Rock Band Debut

Ministry and The Zombies hit the Rock Band store next week.
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May 21, 2009

MTV Games Gives You the Chance to Win A Moonman

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - MTV Games Gives You the Chance to Win A Moonman

GamingShogun.com writes: "Today, MTV and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) and Pepsi announced a multi-platform "Drink Up, Rock Out" promotion that will give away thousands of Rock Band® DLC music tracks and games. Music lovers and gamers nationwide will be able to win prizes instantly and will have the opportunity to participate in the first-ever Pepsi Rock Band music video contest..."
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May 15, 2009

Alice Cooper Hitting Rock Band

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Alice Cooper Hitting Rock Band

IncGamers report that six Alice Cooper tracks will be going up on the Rock Band Music Store next week, in addition to three tracks by Taking Back Sunday.
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May 13, 2009

Rumored PS Store Content for 05/14/09

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Rumored PS Store Content for 05/14/09

Confirmed content this week is pretty scarce. However what is confirmed is an exciting offering, mainly due to Zen Pinball. Texas Cheat Em will make the poker fans happy. Of course there is the weekly Rock Band and Guitar Hero DLC to look forward to. We are expecting a PSP game, as Sony makes more PSP games available as a digital download.
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May 13, 2009

Höfner bass guitar controller for Rock Band revealed

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Höfner bass guitar controller for Rock Band revealed

If you're excited for the upcoming release of The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle, then you'll be pleased to hear that you're going to have yet another guitar controller option on your hands. This time, it's a Höfner bass guitar controller.
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May 11, 2009

Rock Band Pearl Jam Coming?

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Rock Band Pearl Jam Coming?

G4TV writes:

Harmonix developer HMXHenry posted a request on the official Rock Band boards for music fans to help contribute to a "forthcoming Rock Band" project involving Pearl Jam.

"We need your help!" reads the request. "Ten Club, MTV Games and Harmonix's Rock Band, and Rhapsody are teaming up to let you, Pearl Jam's biggest fans, help us choose the best versions of Pearl Jam live songs that will be presented for the first-ever fan voted set list for a forthcoming Rock Band project."

Here's what songs you get to choose from, courtesy of the band.
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May 9, 2009

Electronic Arts Summer Release Schedule Revealed

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PS3 - Rock Band 2 - Electronic Arts Summer Release Schedule Revealed

Electronic Theatre has today received an updated release schedule for Electronic Arts' forthcoming videogame titles. Obtained through partners in the independent retail sector, the schedule reveals the intended European release dates for a handful of titles due to arrive on shop shelves throughout both May and June.
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