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Rumortoid: Survey leaks celebs and artists info for Guitar Hero: World Tour photo

Are there no secrets? A recent survey on Guitar Hero: World Tour leaked to Kotaku has dropped a bomb of information on some celebrities and artists that may appear in the game when it hits shelves later this year. 

According to the survey, songs by artists like Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, System of a Down, Ozzy Osbourne, Interpol, Muse, and Tool will appear in the title. Additionally, the survey mentions that multiple songs by single artists along with dedicated venues are a possibility. But it doesn't stop there -- in addition to being able to create your own rockers, the game may also include playable characters like Sting, Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent, Jimi Hendrix, Travis Baker, Paramore's Hayley Williams, Zak Wylde, and the previously rumored Billy Corgan. 

I'm exhausted just writing about this stuff; it's clear that Activision is going balls-to-the-wall when it comes to picking up high-profile, recognizable artists and songs for World Tour. Activision's obvious push to capitalize on the mainstream success of the Guitar Hero franchise doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. If these leaks turn out to be legit (and all signs really seem to point to "yes"), it's hard to imagine World Tour not being a blockbuster this Fall. 

The full text of the survey can be found after the jump. Also, don't miss parts one and two of our first-look preview of Guitar Hero: World Tour.

In this new Guitar Hero game, join up with your band mates to form the ultimate super group and rock your way to the top. Shred on lead, rhythm, or bass guitar (three options on one guitar controller), rip on drums, or belt it out on the mic as you rock together on the greatest classic, modern, alternative, pop, and metal hits. 85 songs by artists including Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, System of a Down, Ozzy Osbourne, Interpol, Muse, Tool (at least three songs and a dedicated venue), and dozens more come together to form the coolest set list ever. You can even play as your favorite rock star, choosing from characters like Sting, Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent, Billy Corgan, Jimi Hendrix, Travis Barker, Hayley Williams, and Zak Wylde. If none of these are your style, then you can create your own character, including character construction, instrument creation, band logos and album covers. Then take it to a whole new level by jumping into a fully-integrated recording studio to lay down, upload, and share custom tracks online – for virtually unlimited rock. This game features the most authentic instrument peripherals on the market, including an all-new wireless guitar controller with the first-ever touch-sensitive neck slide, dedicated Star Power button, and ability to palm-mute. Also, the new killer wireless drums have ultra-quiet pressure-sensitive pads, raised cymbals, and are easy to set up and take down. Or, use the microphone to become the ultimate frontman. This new Guitar Hero game lets you rock together and rock for all.

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35 comments | showing # 1 to 35

MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 14:55
MrSadistic
STOP TEMPTING ME GH! I TOLD YOU BEFORE, IT'S OVER BETWEEN US!
Poopface Morty's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 14:57
Poopface Morty
Good thing it took EA/Harmonix to up the ante the first time, so Guitar Hero can sweep in after the fact and try to improve on their success. The only thing noteworthy to me in that list is that there is going to be some Tool, and I'm not even that big a fan.

I still have no desire to get this game. I have all the Rock Band peripherals as it is, and I really don't need all of that shit again for a different title of the same genre. I would rather wait to see how Rock Band 2 is going to capitalize on what Guitar Hero WT had done, much like how GHWT capitalized on what Rock Band has done. That, and especially as expensive as everything else is right now. Too late Guitar Hero.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:00
covah
The chick from paramore? Are you fucking kidding me? Oh yeah cus we all want to play as a chick who writes about highschool as if she was a 15 year old on her period.

kill me.
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:01
pendelton21
If Hayley, Jimi, and The Nuge are in this game, I will loose my shit and pick it up on release day.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:03
Sharpless
Dude, you couldn't have picked a more recognizable person for the header image? I actually had to read the article in order to figure out who the chick was!

This doesn't really interest me, but I can't deny it would be hilarious to play as Ted Nugent.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:03
DaedHead8
Yeah but are they working on their note chart writing skills? Because we all know the real reason GH3 < Rockband, the note charts.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:04
Nick Chester
@sharpless:

I picked the image because she's not recognizable. We're so different here at Destructoid.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:15
Scrixx
I got dibs as playing as Hayley :]
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:20
Anus Mcphanus
I thought the image was recognizable. Paramore are pretty big these days
EX35's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:29
EX35
I already said I want to get this game from the very beginning. Besides, my walls are empty, and instead of posters, might as well hang all the guitars I have. Heh.

Seriously though, I don't care how much space I have to make, I'm getting this game, along with Rock Band...and Rock Band 2.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:39
Corak
Still not interested, if you are able to play the entire game on the GH3 guitar and don't need any other peripherals I'll get it, otherwise I'm definatly passing. One toy guitar is enough for me, if I had kids or my friends were over every day I'd consider it, but as that's not the case, its a pass.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 15:50
Sharpless
@Nick
But you had so many options available to you, based on Sting's inclusion alone! You could've used this:

!!!

@Anus Mcphanus
I don't know who the fuck Paramore is. And I don't think I know a single person who knows who Paramore is. (Not counting internet peoples, that is.)
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 16:02
Nick Chester
They're like, popular with the kids or something.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 16:06
Mxyzptlk
Spoilers - How they got Sting to sign on with GHWT:

Demios's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 16:36
Demios
Getting Tool would be a huge scalp in the battle between the two franchises.

Still though I still sense shenanigans, the playlist surely cant be that good.
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 16:37
njsykora
I'm honestly happy with more Paramore on my games. I like them and if Hayley is a playable character I can just do what I always do when looking at her and pretend its atheistium.
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 17:01
Electro Lemon
Regardless of what Covah said, I fucking love Paramore.

And I'm glad you cropped the image. The bottom half is slightly NSFW :D
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 17:09
Nick Chester
@ Demios:

If you think this rumored soundtrack sounds good, I can safely recommend that you pre-order GH IV. At least, you know, that's what I'd say. But what do I know? :D
JTHomeslice's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 17:17
JTHomeslice
@Sharpless

They are popular with the kids. I see girls wearing their shirts all the time.
Poopface Morty's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 17:38
Poopface Morty
Who the fuck is Paramore? I have never heard of them once. Being the judgmental prick that I am, I am going out on a limb by saying from the picture alone they're probably terrible.

*goes to YouTube to listen to a song of theirs*

No, they're not terrible; they're fucking god awful. Rock Band has Fall Out Boy though, so it's a push.
nanowerx's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 17:38
nanowerx
Fuck, figures Activision would grab Tool before Harmonix did. God dammit, Im done with Guitar Hero, announce Rock Band 2 already!
Milkman519's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 17:45
Milkman519
People seriously don't know who Paramore is? Are you guys seriously that contained to your home that you never even heard of them? I mean, yeah they suck shit out a straw and you're probably lucky. But come on...
Poopface Morty's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 17:57
Poopface Morty
@Milkman

Are you stupid or something? Why the hell would being "contained in home" result in NOT knowing who this shitty band is? I would think people who have way too much time on their hands are the ones who would know. Not all of us stay plastered in front of the idiot box all day, some of us don't even turn on the radio and listen to our own library of music. Every once in a while though, when a band becomes so popular, other people talk about it and you find out about them that way; that hasn't been the case with them.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 18:13
Nick Chester
I'm buying and wearing a Parmamore t-shirt at PAX.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 18:20
Sharpless
Let's put it this way: Remember Nex? Do you know Necros? Yeah, I'm also an indie music fag. :) And for the record, I don't listen to the radio and I don't watch music video channels, so it's extremely unlikely that I've heard of most new popular bands.

Isn't there an editor (or former editor) who really digs that girl? Was it Nex? I forget.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 18:21
Samit Sarkar
God dammit. I want to dislike Guitar Hero: World Tour so badly, but each nugget of info that I hear just makes that harder to do. Thankfully, I’m still not seeing any of my “must-buy” artists — that is, AC/DC, The Beatles, or Led Zeppelin. Still, I believe they’ve already said that GH: WT will have an Eagles song, and that’s pushing me toward buying it...
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 19:02
Jaren Face
Rumors, rumors everywhere. Just when I thought the rumor of AC/DC in RB2 was drool worthy enough, this comes along.

My initial response was WTFing at Jimi Hendrix's inclusion. While a legend, the fact that he's playable screams distasteful to me and is along the lines of 'is nothing sacred anymore'.

...then I shut the hell up when I read Hayley Williams. Her inclusion really sweetens GHWT's whole deal towards me (as sad as that sounds).
Icarus-Rising's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 19:14
Icarus-Rising
Pssst, Covah: On their first CD, she WAS 15. So yeah.
monsterwitglass's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 19:29
monsterwitglass
does that mean Hayley boss battle on singing?

oh man am I screwed then
juggalotus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 19:54
juggalotus
Paramore? WTF?!? Bands like them are the reason I stopped going to Warped Tour. GH should be cool and get Rancid or (but prolly won't happen) NOFX and ditch this radio crap. Better yet, if they put Inasane Clown Posse's Chicken Huntin, I'm stealin the delivery truck before it even gets to the store so i can play it all day long for a year.
VampireChrist's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/28/2008 22:03
VampireChrist
TOOL!?!?
i wanna play as maynard!
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2008 14:34
Dan CiTi
The more Paramore the better.
brandon85's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2008 10:13
brandon85
Seriously? Tool?! The Gods of rock have surely smiled upon us. Now I feel like an idiot for downloading all that rock band dlc. Create a song, wireless padded drums, Tool... FAP
schzimmy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/03/2008 16:12
schzimmy
Hahah FUCK all you, I'm buying this just so I can play as Hayley
I love Paramore so fucking muccchhh!
GnappyAssassin's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2008 13:35
GnappyAssassin
I'm getting it. Sounds like fun.
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