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Rock Band gets R.E.M.'s 'Orange Crush,' some bonus content revealed photo

In the latest Rock Band preview over at IGN (who are apparently playing this game more than we are, thank you very much Harmonix/Electronic Arts), it has been revealed that the R.E.M. track, "Orange Crush," will be playable. Additionally, folks over at the official Rock Band forums (who are not playing the game, just talking about it ... a lot) have poked around the Internet and uncovered a few unannounced bands and tracks. 

On their official site, Christian metal band Flyleaf had apparently let slip that their single, "I'm So Sick," would appear as an unlockable song in the game. It seems someone jumped the gun, as the post quickly disappeared; once again, Internet cheetahs were able to snag the slippery text, reprinting it on the game's official forums.

But there's even more Rock Band track news slipping through the Internet's cracks today. In a MySpace bulletin, Anarchy Club singer/guitarist Keith Smith revealed that a track from their new E.P. will appear in Rock Band. Smith (who also a Harmonix employee) also reveals that previous Guitar Hero unlockable favorite bands like Bang Camaro, Freezepop, Acrobrats, and Vagiant will appear in Rock Band as well.

On another note, if you were one of the few people who had a mini-heart attack at Amazon's little practical joke (where they changed Rock Band's release date to August of 2008!), never fear. Harmonix reps assure us that the game is still very much on track for a November release date.

[Thanks, Xzyliac!]


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taumpytears's Avatar
taumpytears at 09/26/2007 23:01
That is one pissed off dog...
Magesx's Avatar
Magesx at 09/26/2007 23:03
I saw some footage of Rock Band today.


Man, that was disappointing.
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topgeargorilla at 09/26/2007 23:03
I've just decided that I want "Santeria" by Sublime in Rock Band.

Ye or nay?
Artadius's Avatar
Artadius at 09/26/2007 23:04
HAHAHA, holy shit at the pic.
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Cheeburga at 09/26/2007 23:05
Fuck yes, I love Bang Camaro.
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Wedge at 09/26/2007 23:06
Acrobrats, fuck yeah!
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Spykron at 09/26/2007 23:06
i can honestly say thats the best picture ive seen all month.
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 09/26/2007 23:14
I got my spine
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Churchhills Dog at 09/26/2007 23:37
Lookit' dem CHOPPAS!
Topher Cantler's Avatar
Topher Cantler at 09/26/2007 23:42
HOLY FUCKING CRAP LOOK AT THAT DOG.

What were we talking about?
slee's Avatar
slee at 09/26/2007 23:45
Looks like one of those HULK dogs!!!!!! hahah Also R.E.M. FTW!!!!!! I Loves me some R.E.M. ahh the funny thing is almost every song they have for RockBand I suggested!!!! No kidding I just hope they pull through with The Kinks My Sharona!
God Len's Avatar
God Len at 09/26/2007 23:55
I'm never leaving my house again
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m3ds at 09/27/2007 00:14
It took me around 5 minutes to get around to reading the article just because I was captivated by that picture. The dog just doesn't seem natural, like watching a car crash or something.
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10BobMarleys at 09/27/2007 00:17
I want Slipknot to make to switch too. Sure, i'tll be fun in guitar hero 3, but wouldn't you like to hear your mum sing Slipknot?
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J03yyz at 09/27/2007 00:21
i hate that dog...
but it does have a predator mouth...
i wonder if it also has a shoulder plasma cannon
momiji58's Avatar
momiji58 at 09/27/2007 00:25
Good lord, what an ugly dog. And it DOES look like a predator.
Tino's Avatar
Tino at 09/27/2007 00:42
That dog looks like predator. (as mentioned) Thats insane.
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liqideos at 09/27/2007 00:50
@TheMartino

PREDATOR! Oh snaps!

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SourGr8pes at 09/27/2007 01:31
That's a dog...? Well at least he has some damn healthy gums.
The Grudge's Avatar
The Grudge at 09/27/2007 01:56
Remember to spade or neuter your pets, or this beast will eat them.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 09/27/2007 03:56
Wow...that pic — like so many others on this website — is disturbing.

That’s why I love you guys.
Amayirot Akago's Avatar
Amayirot Akago at 09/27/2007 06:31
I LOL'd so hard at that picture.
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Mxyzptlk at 09/27/2007 07:07
PUPPY HATE ORANGE BALLS!
Tino's Avatar
Tino at 09/27/2007 08:58
Oh, yeah. Freezepop. HELL YES. As far as I know their song "Brain Power" is going to be the track in Rock Band. I heard them perform it live. It was amazing.
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Brad Rice at 09/27/2007 09:00
Nick, please tell me you aren't going to have that dog at the Destructoid office. If we are, we've got to keep it caged, and only release it when unwanted developers come by.
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brotherkirk at 09/27/2007 09:12
What the--Flyleaf is Christian? Sneaky!
Also, that dog is a dead ringer for not only the Predator, but the gargoyle/watchdogs of Gozer in Ghostbusters.
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Necros at 09/27/2007 10:36
FREEZEPOP! I wonder what song they're putting in, or if it's another new one. The one thing I wish Rock Band would get that it doesn't is a keyboard controller that would lead into some fun synth rock.
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