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Become a Rock Band rockstar -- like, right now photo

So yeah, obviously we're all excited about Rock Band, duh. Are you really excited? Wanna get your hands on it now, before anyone else -- and be on national television?

The tender dreams of hilariously ironic rock superstardom that you lovingly cultivated in your living room while you became better than anyone else you know at Guitar Hero can actually be a reality. That is, if you're made of awesome at rhythm games.

Interested? Hit the jump for a special message from VH1. 

Attention, masters of guitar-playing video games! Can you push buttons rhythmically while rocking out? Can you shake your ass while keeping the beat? Are you totally stoked to get your hands on Rock Band before anyone else does?

VH1 is casting a four-person Rock Band rock band who just happens to be the GREATEST ROCK BAND OF ALL TIME. They may play Rock Band instruments, but they’re the biggest band in the entire world. They’re “Rock Band Band” and they’re bigger than Led Zeppelin, more popular than the Stones, and harder rocking than Sabbath. We need a guitarist, a bass player, a drummer and a singer who can wail. We’re making a five-act mockumentary. If you get the part, you’ll be on VH1, VH1 Classic, and all over the internets. It’s a sweet gig, and you’ll be paid.

We’re looking for people who are incredibly proficient at rock&roll-based video games. But we’re also looking for people with performance chops – improv experience or other comedic skills are a plus. Potential rock stars must be available for several days of shooting in New York City towards the end of September. Actors may also be required to perform two live “gigs” in November.

Ideally, we are looking for actors/gamers/improv artists to fill the following roles:

  • A) Guitarist: 15-17 guy (or looks it), nerdy, incendiary guitar player. Needs to excel at in-game guitar playing
  • B) Bassist: 25-35 chick, mousy with a sexy side, Needs to excel at in-game bass playing (similar to guitar playing), comfortable with being sensual
  • C) Drummer: 35-45 dude, overweight and schlubby, jovial. Drum experience a plus; actual drummers will be able to learn how to play “Rock Band” drums.
  • D) Singer: 30-40 – absolutely gorgeous guy. Needs to be able to ACTUALLY SING WELL (and sing a variety of rock songs and styles)
  • E) Miscellaneous: Anyone who has amazing music-based videogame skills AND performance/improv or singing chops.

We are open to ANYONE who has music-based videogame skills AND performance (or singing) chops. Please send a photo of yourself (snapshots okay) and a link to any supporting video evidence of your awesomeness (youtube, myspace, etc) and your contact information, along with a brief paragraph explaining why you’d like to try out for “Rock Band Band” to rockbandvideo@yahoo.com asap (by Sunday, September 9th at the very latest).

Please specify which role you’re like to be considered for, or if you don’t fit into a pre-determined category (that’s okay!)

 
Srsly guys, go for it!  

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Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:15
Professor Pew
@badgorilla: it's great that you go to places like this first. It shows that you at least know where to find gamers. If you do end up using actors in the show thought, it will look fake as hell. And the internets will know it because it's out there now ;)
So please don't use actors, stick with gamers and their little behaviorisms and maybe I'll even watch it. Just don't like, make it into The Real World: Rock Band or Laguna Rock Band Beach. If it turns out great, and the Band needs to tour in Amsterdam for learning to do drugs like a rockstar, I'll be available as eurotrash guide.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:17
Snaileb
bhive01's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:19
bhive01
The big question is... Do real gamers make for good TV?
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:20
badgorilla
@Professor Pew: I would be uber-happy to cast this thing with gamers. I just want the internets to love us. We loves us some gamers and their behaviorisms. It won't be a faux-reality show, I promise. Just a faux-documentary. Think "Spinal Tap" or "The Rutles." We will absolutely take you up on your Amsterdam expertise when we go on a World Tour. Or, at least, I will.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:21
RICHARD BLOCKER
Forth wall, dvddesign, FORTH WALL!!!!!

I see teh suck all over this project.

RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:25
RICHARD BLOCKER
You too snaileb
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:26
BluDesign
The fourth wall is that one behind me in the picture. It's well in check.
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:47
Tino
Badgorilla Pandaface: You've got a winnar, right here. Expect my audition thingy in within 2 days. So what are you casting other than the 4 players? Roadies? Manager? Guy on the couch?
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:50
BahamutZero
groupies, martino. you're a shoo-in
Papapishu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:57
Papapishu
Leigh, we're so fucking doing this. Like, now.

NYC can't handle mah mothafuckin' chicken walkin' yo!
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 15:58
badgorilla
@TheMartino: I'll be casting some other, non Rock Band roles: band manager, roadie, fan club prez, groupie (we call them "Bandies"), obsessive zine writer, high school music teacher, ex-girlfriend, etc. I'll most likely use actor-types for those roles since they don't need / won't need to know how to play the game.
physicalred's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:01
physicalred
I'll be sending an email for the guitarist position. I pretty much fit the description to a 't'. I have a few queries about how the audition process goes, if you'd be so dear to clear them up badgorilla.
After we send the email, are we contacted shortly after the deadline about auditions?
I'm making a video tomorrow of myself, sort of like a casting tape, playing Guitar Hero and rock tomfoolery. What are you looking for exactly? I was planing on rocking out, showing my skills, and how comfortable I am in front of a camera. Is this a good plan?
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:06
badgorilla
@physicalred:
Yes, if we like what we see, we'll be in touch about arranging an appointment for an audition (in Manhattan)! that sort of video is wonderful, although if you don't want to go through the effort (or don't have a videocamera), a snapshot and a short, descriptive blurb would be fantastic.
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:06
Tino
Then, hows this?

Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:09
Tino
Sorry bout the double post. Thats not my entry there but I figured everyone was putting up action shots I might as well too. That was the day the original Guitar Hero came out and I had just finished Ziggy Stardust on expert. I needed to pose and look amazing. Oh, it's also a Dtoid reveal. First time my pictures shown up here.
physicalred's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:09
physicalred
Well, I'm borrowing a video camera from a friend tomorrow just so I can make a video, and melt you casting peoples' faces off. Hopefully, it works.
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:09
badgorilla
Rockin'! Send your stuff to rockbandvideo@yahoo.com (please) so my casting director has everything in one place.
Lethal Dosage's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:32
Lethal Dosage
A) Guitarist: 15-17 guy (or looks it), nerdy, incendiary guitar player. Needs to excel at in-game guitar playing

What the fuck is that shit? Everyone knows the best GH players are in the 18-29 bracket. The only thing some emo 15-17 year old male can play is My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy.

I declare shenanigans on VH1, and their shitty attempt at another reality show. >:O
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:34
Tino
Hey now, come on, they said it was merely a suggestion. I'm 22 but I'm totally going to audition for guitarist. See picture above. I'm a natural.
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:38
badgorilla
@LethalDosage: anyone who's got skills is encouraged to audition. this isn't a reality show. it's essentially a longform series of interstitials promoting "rock band."
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:43
Tino
I wouldn't be worried about this sucking if VH1 picks Destructoid members for every position.

Badgorilla: Are you putting this same notice on similar websites or did Destructoid grab the exclusive?
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:44
badgorilla
@TheMartino: Leigh's my girl, yo.
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:48
Tino
@BadgorillaPandaface: Thats what I like to hear.
HighVoltage's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:51
HighVoltage
Why did I have to be a guy born in 1986? Bastards.
jeffk6's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:55
jeffk6
gay if you ask me all the want is good looking people to get ratings
physicalred's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 16:57
physicalred
What will the audition and shooting schedule be?
I'm from Toronto and I'm wondering what my travel plans should be IF I get an audition. How will the casted actors be contacted? Is it in the same few day period? And is the inability to pay for housing and travel expenses only for auditions or also for those casted? Because it would be pretty expensive to stay at a hotel for a week, unless the pay for the job is really good.
Gone2Plaid's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:01
Gone2Plaid
If NYC isn't that accessible to us should we audition anyway just in case we're that awesome, that we don't need to be auditioned?
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:12
badgorilla
Alas, we're a non-union production and actors will only be paid for the days we're shooting them. so we can't pay for travel or housing. everyone (even those who are THAT awesome) will need to be able to be in NYC for the days that we're shooting. ie, you'll need to be able to work as a local in NYC or the surrounding environs (easily commutable distance).
bottled dark's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:43
bottled dark
lol

"we need a fat drummer."
Gone2Plaid's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:55
Gone2Plaid
@PandaDirectorLady

Sorry I should've been more clear. I realized I made a badly worded post just after I clicked "Add Comment"

Anyway, what I really meant to ask is there a chance that we can be cast straight from the video/e-mail? I don't want to fly out there just to audition then be turned down.
Lethal Dosage's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:57
Lethal Dosage
Oh come on. It's VH1, and they're taking auditions with suggested prerequisites that echo that of a contestant on a ridiculously awful reality show.

More people should be appauled. <_<
God Len's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:11
God Len
Lethal Dosage, Everyshow is a reality show... well except for Gurren Lagann; cause no reality can possess a man like kamina.
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:17
Toneman
I'm going for it. I love guitar hero, I'm a voice actor (close enough), AND I have improv experience.
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:17
Tino
Hey, I'll be there for the audition, don't you worry Leigh. So look forward to meeting me.
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:27
GuitarAtomik
If you let me stay at your place in the event that I get a call back Leigh, I'll audition :p
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:28
Professor Pew
TheMartino is a playaplay!
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:45
Tino
I'm harmless!
Papapishu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:45
Papapishu
My attempt. I decided to spike my hair up for the occasion and contort my face in a very constipated punk rock kinda way.



Sidenote, Martino: You look EXACTLY like Lord Regulus. And both of you kids look exactly like Neil Gaiman.

Also, Rawks.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:54
Nick Chester
I am the obvious choice for this. I don't see why we're even promoting this when I've already been chosen for all of the parts.
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 19:17
Neonie
Who decided what a Geourgos guy looks like? How the fuck can you even be judged on that when that's a matter of opinion?
meronkun's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 20:08
meronkun
uhhhh i dont want to be part of this but but -
one or two people can maybe stay at my place or tristan's,if you want. it's in a fun neighborhood. actually it would rock to have weird rock band band band band caster people staying around for a week. we can take you to all sorts of underground rad ny shows while you're here too if you're interested.

--- http://tristanperich.com/ (friend's house)
--- http://myspace.com/loudobjects (my house) --- see we're almost not scary people.

just mail me (Kunal) at meronkun on gmailz if you need a place to stay!
meronkun's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 20:10
meronkun
and i dont care how the industry works or what agents or actors or whatever were, there was only one "suggested" girl on the casting list, and she was "suggested" to be sensual --- i don't have to be a feminist to be angry at that, just a human. so that's why i want nothing to do with the event, but i love destructoid people so you have a place to stay.
IceMax's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 20:19
IceMax
I'm not awesome in gutiar hero/rock band, but I'm pretty decent in DDR. Also, i have a lot of wierd things, and and rather nerdy (don't really look it though). also, i live on LI, so i can get to NYC easily. do i win the misc guy spot?
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 20:22
Sharpless
You know, I have to preface this by saying that I don't mean any personal disrespect to Ms. VH1 Lady. I'm sure I'd kiss you and hug you and call you George if we met, until the restraining order took effect. But, I'm sorry, this just sounds dumb, especially with those pathetic casting call descriptions. I... Okay, I really have nothing even remotely polite to say about this, so I'm going to shut up. I'm sure you're a very nice person and you are pretty and delightful and we would be good friends. Sigh.

I think this post should've been written by someone other than Leigh. This would've gotten destroyed by another, less personally connected Dtoid writer. Good grief, Nex would've pulled a hamstring. Nothing personal, and I'm not saying Leigh lacks "journalistic" integrity, but I'm pretty sure I'm right on this one.

I don't know. This sort of thing just annoys me. I'm sick of lame promotions like this. Kudos to actually looking for real gamers, though. I just see a lot of tools (which are NOT okay, by the way) probably getting in on this, more so than, say, gamers like me. Sorry. *shrug*
God Len's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 20:49
God Len
DAmn it panda lady, why must you offer jobs to people, when they obviously don't need it! Can't you see they don't need any of your hot hot cash and fame? Can't a man check out a website without being offered a job? DAMN THIS WORLD!

Jesus people...
badgorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 23:17
badgorilla
@ meronkun: the ladies are of course encouraged to apply no matter what. i assure you that the casting specs are meant more for the industry castings and not for awesome people like yourself(ves). if you're rad and you can melt my face: for reals, please try out. that's why I wanted to hit Dtoid first: if you're awesome, I want you.
x/o,
badgorilla pandaface director lady.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 23:27
Sharpless
Wait, there's money involved? Fuck it, I'm in!
backseatstuff's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 23:47
backseatstuff
Just wondering if anyone can beat this--
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kRc6T8bMMuE
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2007 00:26
Tino
Pandaface: Should the video be of us or out gameplay skillage?
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2007 01:10
Samit Sarkar
I should probably get around to beating “Free Bird” on expert first, shouldn’t I...
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