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Def Leppard to debut new single in three song Guitar Hero III DLC pack photo

When rockers Def Leppard ran their mouths on Rockline about having three songs in Guitar Hero IV, perhaps they were a bit confused. What they meant to say was "Three of our songs will be available as downloadable content for Guitar Hero III," but since the aging rockers probably have no idea what that means, figured it was an entirely new game.

It's now been revealed that a three-song Def Leppard pack for Guitar Hero III will be available for download on April 24 in the United States, and May 8 in the United Kingdom. The pack will feature the band's new single "Nine Lives" (which, quite randomly, features country singer Tim McGraw) before it hits retail and online. The pack will also feature two Def Leppard classics, "Rock of Ages" and "Photograph." (These are the real reasons you'll want to shell out the dough.) There is currently no word on pricing, but we assume it will be in line with previous Guitar Hero III DLC packs.

This is the first time any band has used videogame downloadable content as a way to getting their new music out first. Harmonix had hinted at this in the past, even insinuating that new Metallica material may appear as DLC before it was available elsewhere. This has yet to come to pass, and now Guitar Hero III has Def Leppard and Journey. The rock is strong with Activision, indeed.

[Via Def Leppard UK]








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Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 14:10
Qraze
if this was for rock band i wonder if people would try to play with arm. (sorry folks, someone was gonna say it) #1_in_the_hood_G!!
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 14:11
Qraze
with one arm i mean. sorry
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 14:16
Wedge
Somehow I really doubt anyone wants to hear new Def Leppard. Or old for that matter.
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 14:18
Wexx
psh, old people, not being saavy with these new-fangled vidya games.
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 14:19
F Whipple
This is nice
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 14:29
MrSadistic
Def Leppard isn't my cup of tea. It is pretty spiffy that they're debuting their new single on GH III first though.
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 16:20
Jaren Face
"and Journey".

I still pray every night for Separate Ways to find itself into Rock Band.

As for Def Leppard's GHIII DLC, I just have to see first how the notecharts play out. But, I do like the idea of new songs being debuted through DLC, seems really cool.
Teen Idol's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 16:43
Teen Idol
Def Leppard?!
Jeez...
grrza's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 17:16
grrza
lame music is laaaaaaame.


(quite literally i suppose...)
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 18:48
parrothead
I am just waiting for the Keytar Peripheral that comes out when Journey's Separate Ways makes its way on Rock Band.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 19:25
Sharpless
The drummer from Def Leppard's only got one arm, the drummer from Def Leppard's only got one arm, etc., etc.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 21:16
Xzyliac
Def Leopard and Journey blow. Sorry but it had to be said.

And with that said can I please, for the love of God, get some Stones. GHIII DLC still hasn't quite hooked me. I was hyped for Velvet Revolver but that quickly faded.
Bioautographical's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/12/2008 22:54
Bioautographical
FUKKEN LEPPARD!

Woooooooooooo! \m/
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/13/2008 04:05
Bob Muir
I could see some more bands doing this as well; wasn't Metallica supposed to release a new single for Guitar Hero III?
dephect's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/13/2008 13:31
dephect
NO, NEVER... EVER, NEVEREVERNEVER DOWNLOAD METALLICA, NEVER... EVEEEEEEEER..........
(napster, why oh why... )
0bshaky's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/13/2008 13:40
0bshaky
The reason this has like 15 comments so far is: 1) Def Leppard is too old for the ppl that visit this website. 2)Def Leppard is too old for the core audience of Guitar Hero. 3) Def Leppard has always and will continue to suck balls.
Jarmer's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/13/2008 14:49
Jarmer
^ agree with 1 and 2. but for number 3: YOU SIR ARE WRONG! Photograph and Rock of Ages are classics. If you don't like them, well, then go back to your emo rock.
donblack11's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 16:53
donblack11
I could see some more bands doing this as well; wasn't Metallica supposed to release a new single for Guitar Hero III?

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