While Harmonix and MTV Games initially secured a few downloadable Metallica tracks for Rock Band, Activision has apparently gone a step further in this game of one-upmanship by actually securing the popular metal band for an entire game (similar to the publisher's upcoming Guitar Hero: Aerosmith).
Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Edward Woo found confirmation of the news in one of Activision's SEC filings. "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," Activision stated.
Considering that Activision's fiscal year ends on March 31 and Guitar Hero IV (now called Guitar Hero: World Tour) is planned for this holiday, it would seem like Guitar Hero: Metallica is being primed for release shortly thereafter, likely in Q1 of calendar 2009.
Activision has yet to make a formal announcement about Guitar Hero: Metallica. It'll be interesting to see which songs they select for the multiplatinum-selling band's game. Following the release of the "Black" album, the band's music took a decidedly different tone, which didn't sit well with a number of fans. Furthermore, in light of Guitar Hero: World Tour's additional instruments, will the Metallica game feature support for drums and vocals too? We've pinged Activision to find out, but have yet to hear back.
Thanks to GameSpot for the tip.
Reader Comments (6)
they need to do a guitar hero devoted to Santana.
They need to do one of IRON MAIDEN. That band rules!!!
Yeah metal is awesome but why only metallica? There are plenty of other bands out there that play it just as fast and just as well if not better. Why not a Metal Hero for all the fans of the genre? I would love to see a game with Bodom, Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, and pantera come on guys its about the guitar work not one band.
this game is goin to own. metal pwns the hell outta hard rock, punk rock and alternative rock.
guitar hero seems to be selling out a lot more then before. I mean, back when Harmonix owned it, it was fun and awesome, now it just seems sorta, out of place. Like it shouldn't be Activision run. I think they shouldn't do these stupid band exclusive games. I think they should go back to the roots of it all, with the slighty cartoonish look, and some more hard rock, punk rock, and alternative rock songs. Like the 1st game!
this game is gonna be awesome :D