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


Man, that was disappointing.
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/26/2007 23:03
topgeargorilla
I've just decided that I want "Santeria" by Sublime in Rock Band.

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

What were we talking about?
slee's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/26/2007 23:45
slee
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 - Comment posted on 09/26/2007 23:55
God Len
I'm never leaving my house again
m3ds's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 00:14
m3ds
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.
10BobMarleys's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 00:17
10BobMarleys
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?
J03yyz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 00:21
J03yyz
i hate that dog...
but it does have a predator mouth...
i wonder if it also has a shoulder plasma cannon
momiji58's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 00:25
momiji58
Good lord, what an ugly dog. And it DOES look like a predator.
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 00:42
Tino
That dog looks like predator. (as mentioned) Thats insane.
liqideos's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 00:50
liqideos
@TheMartino

PREDATOR! Oh snaps!

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

That’s why I love you guys.
Amayirot Akago's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 06:31
Amayirot Akago
I LOL'd so hard at that picture.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 07:07
Mxyzptlk
PUPPY HATE ORANGE BALLS!
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 08:58
Tino
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.
Brad Rice's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 09:00
Brad Rice
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.
brotherkirk's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 09:12
brotherkirk
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.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 10:36
Necros
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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