Guitar Hero: Metallica confirmed for Q1, 2009

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http://www.gamespot.com/news/6191921.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;1

Earlier this year, Activision unveiled Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the first installment in its billion-dollar rhythm series based entirely on a band. No sooner had the publisher announced the deal than speculation began to spread about what the second band-based Guitar Hero game would be. Along with Van Halen, the most mentioned group was Metallica, the legendary San Francisco Bay Area heavy-metal quartet.

Time to ride the royalty lightning!

Now, talk of Guitar Hero: Metallica is no longer a case of wishful thinking or idle speculation--it's fact. When sifting through a SEC filing of Activision's over the weekend, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Edward Woo--associate of the highly visible Michael Pachter--uncovered a gem when the Santa Monica, California-based publisher discussed its upcoming game slate.

"In fiscal 2009, we plan to publish Guitar Hero: On Tour for the NDS; Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Metallica, and Guitar Hero IV across multiple platforms," the company said in its report. Activision's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2009, which means that the game will likely follow the holiday release of Guitar Hero: World Tour (nee Guitar Hero 4).

Guitar Hero: Metallica will be the first time a game based on the multiplatinum-selling band--which has become only slightly less famous for its antipiracy efforts as its musical achievements--has made it to retail. However, it is the second such game to be announced. In 2003, Vivendi Games--which will soon merge with Activision--struck a deal to create a vehicular combat game inspired by Metallica's music. Unconfirmed reports stated that the project had been quietly canceled in 2005.
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Normally, I'd complain it's mostly restricted to one band. Buuuut...
 
Fr0dus Maximus said:
Why don't they just release a Guitar Hero for certain rock genres? I would totally buy a Power Metal Guitar Hero.
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...Less cash-in?
 
If this is $60, like Aerosmith, it isn't really worth it, IMO.

Fr0dus Maximus said:
Why don't they just release a Guitar Hero for certain rock genres? I would totally buy a Power Metal Guitar Hero.
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That would be IMPOSSIBLE!!! :lol
 
Homicidal Cherry53 said:
If this is $60, like Aerosmith, it isn't really worth it, IMO.
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GET OUT!! >:( :p

Fr0dus Maximus said:
Why don't they just release a Guitar Hero for certain rock genres? I would totally buy a Power Metal Guitar Hero.
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For the love of God, no. Better just a Metal Guitar Hero.
 
Why cant they make and extend Guitar Hero into other genres of music. What if someone doenst desire to play to the music of Aerosmith of Metallica but still wants to experience the great joy of guitar hero, I have always wanted to play and this announcement just turns me further away, ALL of the GH games have had the same problem, not featuring an expansive number of songs, and only seeming to cater to the same music genre.
 
I hope this doesn't require the stupid perephrials for GH4... I just want a Guitar.

But freakin METALLICA!!! That's sweet. :D
 
Starrynite said:
Why cant they make and extend Guitar Hero into other genres of music. What if someone doenst desire to play to the music of Aerosmith of Metallica but still wants to experience the great joy of guitar hero, I have always wanted to play and this announcement just turns me further away, ALL of the GH games have had the same problem, not featuring an expansive number of songs, and only seeming to cater to the same music genre.
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Because Rock and Metal are the more popular genres as far as Guitar is concerned. A lot of people would love to be rock stars and wish they had created those awesome songs. It's all about money. It also sells the most.

As much as I would love an acoustic version of Guitar Hero, I know it's not going to happen.

And if you don't like Metallica, at least the earlier years, get better taste in music... just kidding....kinda... :p
 
If only the world werent only concerned with profit and making money, I think a few of my ideas for a "Guitar Hero" of sorts would be amazing and stuff.
 
Starrynite said:
If only the world werent only concerned with profit and making money, I think a few of my ideas for a "Guitar Hero" of sorts would be amazing and stuff.
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What are some of your ideas?
CreepinDeth said:
As much as I would love an acoustic version of Guitar Hero, I know it's not going to happen.
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That would be cool and nice change of pace.
 
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