A few days ago, it had emerged that Tom Morello would appear in GHIII as a villain. Now joining him are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Sex Pistols, who will re-record “Anarchy in the U.K.,” which will feature in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock as a master track.
Overview of Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock:
- Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will include explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.
For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The game will feature a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by such legendary artists as Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. The sequel also will offer a vast array of downloadable content including songs from some of the most popular European bands.
John Lydon said, “Re-recording them (the songs), what a stress you put on us but we rose to the occasion I think…admirably, a bit of anarchy in a video game is alright by me.”
Steve Jones commented, “It was great for Guitar Hero to, in a way, get us back in the studio. I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out but it actually turned out great and I think everyone held their own. I like it (Guitar Hero) because my friends’ kids like it. And I like what kids like.”
Tim Riley is Activision’s worldwide executive of music. He explains, “Guitar Hero fans have been requesting more punk rock in the game since its first iteration. We are pleased that The Sex Pistols went into the studio after 30 years, so that we could have a song from the most renowned punk band of all time in the game.”
Kai Huang, President and Co-founder, RedOctane says, “We are proud to have joined forces with such a legendary and influential band as The Sex Pistols for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. We are very keyed up to partner with them on their 30th Anniversary and expose them to an entirely new generation of fans through the game.”
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock has been developed by Neversoft and will be published by RedOctane. The game will release for the PS2, PS3, Wii and the Xbox 360 later this year. GH III will also come on the PC and the Mac platforms.