Brutal Legend is all set to hit the gaming scene in North America and Europe in October 2009. This action-adventure game boasts of numerous songs from the metal genre. GameDaily reveals the official setlist of the game which includes more than 100 songs that heated up the metal music scene. .
Being a headbanger’s dream come true, Brutal Legend features the likes of Black Sabbath, Motley Crue, Dragonforce and many more. The title features star Jack Black who is Eddie Riggs, the hero of the game. His intention is to save the world by utilizing the power of rock. Gamers can watch out for some great appearances by music legends Rob Halford from Judas Priest’s, Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford and Lemmy Kilmister from the band Motorhead. The game includes a free-roaming universe which depicts the darkness and mysticism of a scene plucked out from an Iron Maiden album cover.
“This soundtrack took years to put together as we wanted to represent every genre of Metal, and also have the perfect music for every epic moment in the game. It’s designed to be loved by Metal fans, and for those who are not, it will either convert them or make their heads explode … or both,” commented Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions development studio.
Emily Ridgeway Brutal Legend’s music director further states, “What can I say? It’s metal. It’s the best. It’ll kick your f****** teeth in.”
The pumping soundtrack includes Deadly Sinners and Destroy the Orcs by 3 Inches of Blood, Fast As A Shark- Accept, Angel Witch- Angel Witch and Metal Thrashing Mad- Anthrax. The list also comprises of March of the Crabs and Tag Team by Anvil, Sulpher Injection- Apostasy, A Serpentine Grave- Bishop of Hexen, Children of the Grave, Symptom of the Universe and Never Say Die by Black Sabbath, Cry of the Banshee and Drink the Blood of the Priest by Brocas Helm, Breadfan and Zoom Club by Budgie and Witches by Candlemass.
The game’s soundtrack also consists of No Love Lost- Carcass, Nightstalker- Cloven Hoof, Angels Don’t Kill- Children of Bodom, Skeleton on your Shoulder- Coroner, Her Ghost in the Fog- Cradle of Filth, Queen of the Masquerade- Crimson Glory, Insomnia-Dark Fortress, Cathode Ray Sunshine- Dark Tranquility and Blitzkrieg- Deathstars. Others include Rock of Ages- Def Leppard, Mermaider- Dethklok, Am I Evil?- Diamond Head and Progenies of the Great Apocalypse- Dimmu Borgir.
The rest of the acclaimed list includes:
- Dokken – Mr. Scary
Dragonforce – Through the Fire and Flames
Emperor – Thus Spake The Nightspirit
Enslaved – Frost
Enslaved – Loke
Firehouse – Overnight Sensation
Girlschool – Bomber
Iced Earth – When the Night Falls
Iced Earth – Pure Evil
In Flames – Goliaths Disarm Their Davids
Judas Priest – Battle Hymn
Judas Priest – The Hellion/Electric Eye
Judas Priest – Leather Rebel
Judas Priest – One Shot At Glory
Judas Priest – Painkiller
Kabbage Boy – Girlfriend
KMFDM – Free Your Hate
KMFDM – Rip The System
King Diamond – Cremation
King Diamond – Welcome Home
Kiss – God of Thunder
Lita Ford – Betrayal
Marilyn Manson – Beautiful People
Manowar – Die For Metal
Manowar – The Dawn Of Battle
Mastodon – Crack the Skye
Mastodon – Oblivion Instrumental
Megadeath – High Speed Dirt
Megadeath – Tornado of Souls
Metal Church – Metal Church
Michael Schenker – Group Assault Attack
Ministry – Stigmata
Ministry – Thieves
Mirrorthrone – So Frail
Motley Crue – Dr. Feelgood
Motley Crue – Kickstart My Heart
Motley Crue – Live Wire
Motorhead – Back at the Funny Farm
Motorhead – In the Black
Motorhead – Marching Off to War
Motorhead – We Are the Road Crew
Nitro – Machine Gun Eddie
Omen – The Axeman
Ostrogoth – Queen of Desire
Overkill – World of Hurt
Ozzy Osbourne – Believer
Ozzy Osbourne – Mr. Crowley
Ozzy Osbourne – Diary of a Madman
Prong – Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck
Quiet Riot – The Wild and the Young
Racer X – Technical Difficulties
Racer X – Y.R.O.
Ratt – Lay It Down
Riot – Road Racin
Riot – Narita
Riot – Swords and Tequila
Rob Zombie – Superbeast
Rotting Christ – Ad Notics
Running Wild – Riding the Storm
Sanctuary – Battle Angels
Savatage – Hall of the Mountain King
Saxon – Wheels of Steel
Scorpions – Blackout
Scorpions – Holiday
Skeletonwitch – Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery
Skid Row – Youth Gone Wild
Slayer – Metal Storm/Face The Slayer
Slough Feg – Warriors Dawn
Static-X – Love Dump
Tenacious D – Master Exploder
Tenacious D – The Metal
Testament – For The Glory Of
Testament – More Than Meets The Eye
Tvangeste – Birth of the Hero
UFO – Rock Bottom
Whitesnake – Still of the Night
Wrath of Killenstein – Ignisis Dance
Brutal Legend is expected to release on October 13 and can be played on the PS3 and Xbox 360. The price of the title is still under wraps.