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Rumor: Activision Prepping Van Halen Music Game, Band Hero and More for 2009

by Chris Faylor Mar 06, 2009 12:12pm

Guitar Hero publisher Activision has three more unannounced music games planned for 2009, a "source close to the publisher" has allegedly informed Eurogamer.

Hard Rock Van Halen and Band Hero are apparently slated to hit PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii in August and November, respectively. No further details on the games themselves were provided, such as how Band Hero differs from Guitar Hero.

Earlier this year, Activision promised a "major re-stage" of the Guitar Hero franchise with "all new differentiated Guitar Hero products" in the second half of 2009.

The third unannounced game appears to be another Guitar Hero title for the Nintendo DS, which will follow the June-due Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits.

The site further specified that already known efforts Guitar Hero 5 and DJ Hero will arrive in PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii form in October and September, respectively.

Activision has vowed to triple the amount of Guitar Hero releases by 2010. Guitar Hero Metallica arrives on PS3 and Xbox 360 in March, with Wii and PS2 vesions coming later, and Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits will hit the same platforms come June.

[LoungeMachine]

Sure beats the hell out of bothering to record and release new material with Dave.

A band must have their priorities in order, after all.

V$n H$len, LLC

[MUSICMANN]

Sure beats the hell out of bothering to record and release new material with Dave.

A band must have their priorities in order, after all.

V$n H$len, LLC

So how does this equate in your tiny brain, that VH is not gonna record with dave and release a new album. You do know they have a manager that handles all these other trivial things such as this.

Sure does seem like a good way to get VH exposer to a much younger crowd. ACDC just did the same thing and it seems like it has paid off.

[LoungeMachine]

Yeah, um.... it went over your head. No shocker there.



Have you bought your new evh guitar, or the first LP on re-re-released vinyl yet?

[MUSICMANN]

Yeah, um.... it went over your head. No shocker there.



Have you bought your new evh guitar, or the first LP on re-re-released vinyl yet?

Who cares if they want to make money for doing this. As for all the stuff Ed's been selling, for me atleast i won't buy it. I hotrod my own guitars.

For your dumbass comment and attitude. Atleast i wasn't known in highschool for being the meatflute player of the band, like you probably were, jackass.

[LoungeMachine]

Great comeback there, sparky.



What makes you think they're recording new material, mensa?

[LoungeMachine]

And for the record, Guitar Hero and Rockband are the worst things to happen to music since the birth of Samuel Roy Hagar.

My kids learned to play the real thing.

These lame-ass games are counter-intuitive, and make complete morons [adults] think they can play.

But I digress.....

My point [which flew over your head] was that any news coming out of spEDCO, LLC has to do with prying more money out of us for material/gear already purchased 4 times over, instead of going into HIS OWN FUCKING STUDIO and recording the "10 albums worth of material" he's claimed to have had for the last 10 years.

Record? Gee, can't do it. I have to deal with the caterer and the wedding dj, and my bass player has classes until 3pm Mon-Fri.



It's always something.......

[MUSICMANN]

Great comeback there, sparky.



What makes you think they're recording new material, mensa?

Well, if i had to guess. They are not recording anything at this moment but riffs and drums. However, since i know you can copy and paste stuff, not sure if you can actually read. All you have to do is find Ed's latest RS article and hope like the rest of us that everything is on the up and up and a new record and tour will happen.

[MUSICMANN]

And for the record, Guitar Hero and Rockband are the worst things to happen to music since the birth of Samuel Roy Hagar.

My kids learned to play the real thing.

These lame-ass games are counter-intuitive, and make complete morons [adults] think they can play.

But I digress.....

My point [which flew over your head] was that any news coming out of spEDCO, LLC has to do with prying more money out of us for material/gear already purchased 4 times over, instead of going into HIS OWN FUCKING STUDIO and recording the "10 albums worth of material" he's claimed to have had for the last 10 years.

Record? Gee, can't do it. I have to deal with the caterer and the wedding dj, and my bass player has classes until 3pm Mon-Fri.



It's always something.......

It's called life, dipshit, how about get one. VH doesn't owe you anything.

[LoungeMachine]

. VH doesn't owe you anything.

Never said they did, fuckstump.

I merely pointed out the obvious, which usually flies over your head.

Carry on.

[MUSICMANN]

Never said they did, fuckstump.

I merely pointed out the obvious, which usually flies over your head.

Carry on.

Is that all you gonna keep coming back with. Who gives a flying fuck, except you, that Ed keeps selling refried shit. He and the rest of VH will record and tour when they want, in their timeline not yours.

You gotta cut the guy some slack. He went through some hard years and it now seems like he's finally on the right track.

The only thing we agree on is how fucked up Guiter Hero and Rock Band is to today's youth. They should be learning the real thing, not that.

[LoungeMachine]

Is that all you gonna keep coming back with. Who gives a flying fuck, except you, that Ed keeps selling refried shit. .

Yeah, it's just me, brighteyes.

Shows how much you know about the people on this board.

Many care, and I've been one of the many saying "who cares" about if/when they ever record again. I was simply pointing out that instead of recording, we get more product. God, you're thick.

But you carry on with your bad self. You really seem to have your finger on the pulse of camp spED.

Many of us have cut him plenty of slack. But this is the same fuckup who couldn't make it to the Hall of Fame, or even through the last tour without "health issues" [read: bottle flu] cropping up.

CVH is dead. But I caught them live in their prime more than once, so I'm not too concerned.

I'd like to see Dave go do something on his own again, though. Before it becomes too late. Waiting on spED can be a death sentence.

AND, I'd really LOVE to see Dave test spED's "you can't be in 2 bands at the same time" rule.

[Panamark]

Explains where those recent master tracks come from...

Look for these on the game. (If you are into it)

Runnin with the Devil
Hot For Teacher.

Theres master tracks for guitar, drums and vocals out there
already.

[LoungeMachine]

[

. No further details on the games themselves were provided, such as how Band Hero differs from Guitar Hero.

.

I'm going to step out on a limb here, and speculate that Band Hero differs from Guitar Hero in that Band Hero has bass, drums, and vox, while Guitar Hero has Banjo and the Recorder

Just a guess, though.

[LoungeMachine]

Explains where those recent master tracks come from...

Look for these on the game. (If you are into it)

Runnin with the Devil
Hot For Teacher.

Theres master tracks for guitar, drums and vocals out there
already.

Imagine anybody over the age of 2 not being able to get 100% correct on the bass track for RWTD

EPIC FAIL

[MUSICMANN]

Yeah, it's just me, brighteyes.

Shows how much you know about the people on this board.

Many care, and I've been one of the many saying "who cares" about if/when they ever record again. I was simply pointing out that instead of recording, we get more product. God, you're thick.

But you carry on with your bad self. You really seem to have your finger on the pulse of camp spED.

Many of us have cut him plenty of slack. But this is the same fuckup who couldn't make it to the Hall of Fame, or even through the last tour without "health issues" [read: bottle flu] cropping up.

CVH is dead. But I caught them live in their prime more than once, so I'm not too concerned.

I'd like to see Dave go do something on his own again, though. Before it becomes too late. Waiting on spED can be a death sentence.

AND, I'd really LOVE to see Dave test spED's "you can't be in 2 bands at the same time" rule.

I don't have knowledge on what is going on within VH more than anyone else does smartass. I also couldn't care less if Ed decided to sell his 5150 pattern underware.

In my opinion, Dave without VH was nothing more than a glam 80's rocker, as VH without Dave was a sappy Air Supply wanna be. Togeither they rule, apart they sucked.

Dave is VH and he knows all to well, that's were the money dwells. He's not gonna go against that.

As for me being thick, that's what your old lady thought as well. She got tired of playing the pencil dick game.

[LoungeMachine]

I don't have knowledge .

We know.

In my opinion, Dave without VH was nothing more than a glam 80's rocker,

You're a moron.

As for me being thick, that's what your old lady thought as well. She got tired of playing the pencil dick game.

Ah, the old "I fucked your wife" comeback. How original. I'm sure if you saw her, you'd want to. But alas, she has no interest in stool-pushers such as yourself. Sorry.



Let's go back to your "I don't have knowledge" That's the smartest thing you've posted here yet.

[MUSICMANN]

We know.






You're a moron.



Ah, the old "I fucked your wife" comeback. How original. I'm sure if you saw her, you'd want to. But alas, she has no interest in stool-pushers such as yourself. Sorry.



Let's go back to your "I don't have knowledge" That's the smartest thing you've posted here yet.

Aw, that's ok LL. It really is ok to display and wear your blue ribbons that you got for being the number one meatflute player throughout the years. It's 2009, nobody is gonna think bad of you. Wait, nobody really thinks of you at all.

[WARF]

No mention of C.C. Deville?!!

[Panamark]

Imagine anybody over the age of 2 not being able to get 100% correct on the bass track for RWTD

EPIC FAIL

Must be a riot hitting the same plastic button
on those plastic guitars, over and over and over...

Someone shoved one of those things in my hand at
a party about a year ago (I was full of piss and
bad manners as usual). I failed miserably.
(It wasnt RWTD, I think it was Sabbath, Iron Man maybe ?)

Yet I could play the same tune correct on an old
untunable, fucked up intonation, bent necked
acoustic, the same night.... I think I could
play iron man without a functional nervous system

I hate how that game is making kids think they
can migrate the controller skills
across to a real guitar.

Im sure they could adapt this shit with a real
guitar (modified with sensors), that would actually teach you.
Now that would be a cool thing to see......

[Julius]

Activision is set to announce a new game franchise, called Meatflute Hero.

Some of the high profile "performers" participating in the game include Elton John, David Bowie and Paul Stanley. Other lesser known masters of the meatflute such as Boy George, Dave Navarro and Gary Cherone have lent their endorsements to the game, according to Activision spokesman Rod Shaft.

"I think it's wonderful the artists themselves have really responded to what we've tried to create here" said Shaft. "We practically had to rip the controller out of Gary Cherone's mouth during the product testing phase."

"He also tried to shove the thing up his ass, but it wasn't designed for that, he got a mild electric shock."

He added, "We apologized and assured him the final retail product would be properly insulated to avoid the danger of electrocution, but he insisted we not change a thing. He was so impressed with our product he took home a half-dozen or so controllers for his friends."

Meatflute Hero will be released on March 31st for Xbox 360, and December 26th for PS3.

[ULTRAMAN VH]

Who cares if they want to make money for doing this. As for all the stuff Ed's been selling, for me atleast i won't buy it. I hotrod my own guitars.

For your dumbass comment and attitude. Atleast i wasn't known in highschool for being the meatflute player of the band, like you probably were, jackass.

Lounge Queen like most liberals, do not believe in Capitalism. It is a sin to make money. Heaven forbid Ed continues to make money off of the legend he and VH created through years of rigorous touring and trying to top the last album to please the fans and stay on top of their game. Gee, there was no pressure on Ed at all during this time. At least the guy and his band didn't fall into obscurity like Dokken and Ratt. I didn't see either of these bands selling out arena's last year. Heaven forbid, he takes some time off after a successful come back tour and witnesses his son graduate. Yeah I think we would all love some new music with VH and Dave. ACDC pulled it off recently, maybe VH can do the same.

[sadaist]

My thoughts on Ed and his constant whoring of gear & such - I would be much more disappointed had he not finally given us the tour with Dave. At least he finally had his ass pried from his home studio and gave the fans that don't buy expensive guitars something they desperately wanted. As far as Guitar Hero...I'm all for it. Exposes the music to an entire new generation of fans. Kids that age are going to play their games regardless if it's a guitar hero or Grand Theft Auto, House Of The Dead, Halo, etc... At least with Guitar Hero they are more likely to physically interact with friends and be exposed to some terrific music without killing, stealing, buying drugs, hookers, killing cops, etc...that many other games involve. BONUS.

All in all, I believe Ed is just feeding the VH beast with the reunion with Dave, tour, new guitar, magazine covers, Guitar Hero, etc....Now when a new album drops, maybe the kids will buy it too. Watch for it to be a special deal at WalMart similar to AC/DC.

AM I WRONG? Fuck, easily could be. I was in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004..........

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Totally agree.... It's an excellent marking scheme, especially if they're gonna get back into the studio later this year.... Not to turn this into another "What VA would do if he were in charge of VH's marketing" thread....

Check out Youtube and search for the GH "Hot for Teacher" (or is it Rock Band, not sure).... That thing is hard enough for the kids that they appreciate that hey, Van Halen must've been pretty damn good !!!

[LoungeMachine]

Totally agree.... It's an excellent marking scheme, especially if they're gonna get back into the studio later this year.... Not to turn this into another "What VA would do if he were in charge of VH's marketing" thread....

Check out Youtube and search for the GH "Hot for Teacher" (or is it Rock Band, not sure).... That thing is hard enough for the kids that they appreciate that hey, Van Halen must've been pretty damn good !!!

Well VA, I agree with your strategy, however as Account Manager I'd say you screwed the pooch with regards to timing.

IF that was your goal, then you would have NEW product to release to these young, new found fans, right after or during the release of the game.

NOT 2,3 or even 4-5 years later. [this is spED, remember?]

By the time spED gets his shit together, starts pre-production, writes, records, mixes, masters, and releases this new material everyone is so sure is coming, the little "new fans" will have moved onto the next thing.

Their attention spans are that of a dog in the park, afterall. If someone else starts throwing a frisbee, they're gonna go checkk it out.


HAD the release of this game been timed to coincide with new material, and a tour, I'd say you had yourself a successful marketing strategy on your hands.


But let's be honest. 98% of the people who are going to BUY the new disc, are already fans of VH. Unless spED plans on hooking up with Timabalnd ala Chris Cornell

[ThatArtGuy]

I hate how that game is making kids think they
can migrate the controller skills
across to a real guitar.

Im sure they could adapt this shit with a real
guitar (modified with sensors), that would actually teach you.
Now that would be a cool thing to see......

Guitar Rising | Official Site

Game using a real guitar.

TAG

[Sarge]

Guitar Rising | Official Site

Game using a real guitar.

TAG

That is cool.
I hope it gets released...

[hideyoursheep]

And for the record, Guitar Hero and Rockband are the worst things to happen to music since the birth of Samuel Roy Hagar.

My kids learned to play the real thing.

These lame-ass games are counter-intuitive, and make complete morons [adults] think they can play.

Er, I'm more worried about this DJ Hero game...


Does it come with a crack pipe, baggy trousers, 9mm and certified Maury Povich paternety test results?

[Diamondjimi]

Activision is set to announce a new game franchise, called Meatflute Hero.

Some of the high profile "performers" participating in the game include Elton John, David Bowie and Paul Stanley. Other lesser known masters of the meatflute such as Boy George, Dave Navarro and Gary Cherone have lent their endorsements to the game, according to Activision spokesman Rod Shaft.

"I think it's wonderful the artists themselves have really responded to what we've tried to create here" said Shaft. "We practically had to rip the controller out of Gary Cherone's mouth during the product testing phase."

"He also tried to shove the thing up his ass, but it wasn't designed for that, he got a mild electric shock."

He added, "We apologized and assured him the final retail product would be properly insulated to avoid the danger of electrocution, but he insisted we not change a thing. He was so impressed with our product he took home a half-dozen or so controllers for his friends."

Meatflute Hero will be released on March 31st for Xbox 360, and December 26th for PS3.

Fuckin hilarious!

[113]

Dave will never perform solo, or make another solo record!

On the Edward Van Halen scale of right and wrong,

"Dave, you can`t be in two bands"

[binnie]

I have no problem with them doing Guitar Hero - seems logical that Eddie would do it.

It will bring the band some younger fans......

[katie]

About time

[Panamark]

Guitar Rising | Official Site

Game using a real guitar.

TAG

Thats more like it !

The only good thing about the Guitar Hero games is we
will get even more master tracks....
Thay are fun to play along with without the game

[Dr. Love]

I'll get it, I like Guitar Hero.

But fuck, Activision whore their products out like no one else. What REALLY shocks me is that there's no Guitar Hero KISS... seems like a whore-match made in heaven. Or hell.