Country music is coming to Rock Band

Country has some ass kickin guitar in it. Listen to Brad Paisley on the guitar. I only have Guitar Hero, which says nothing about being genre specific. Bring on the DLC to guitar hero!

"Ideally we'll have all the various sub genres that people are clamoring for (hardcore punk, goth, ska, etc) eventually. We haven't shut the door on anything."

I won't believe the goth part until I have the tracks on my console. And then I may still not believe it.

I think its a good idea. Sure, its not for everyone, but that's why its being offered as DLC.

From a business standpoint its not bad either. Country music is the 2nd best-selling genre behind Rock music, so why not try to tap into that demographic.

And just out of curiousity...what is Goth music? I know I'm an old fogey, but when I was young Goth was just a fashion/social statement.

http://encarta.msn.com/media_701500349_761551614_-1_1/music_sales_in_the_united_states_by_genre.html

Sugarland is a good country duo, hope they have some DLC. They did a song with bon jovi that would probably go on.

Ugh, country. One of the few genres I loathe.

Right next to this modern shit rap and hip-hop.

Don't forget the blue jeans!

I do not care much for country, but would love to see some Willy Nelson! That would actually consume some MS space bucks of mine!

Needs moar boot-scootin'-boogie

I'm fine with this, so long as the 20 free songs aren't country downloads.

nooooooooooooooooooooooo

As long as it's some classic stuff, not the new garbage. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, etc.

My girlfriend would really love some Elvis stuff, but I don't see that happening any time soon. Suspicious Minds would be pretty fun to play at a party, though.

ewww.....please, no country! Exactly why it's ROCK Band. Let's keep it that way. Either release a new version that has just country, or let all the country be DLC. I'd hate to buy the actual game and see country on the disc.

COUNTRY!?!?! WHERE'S THE F%#KIN' DEATH METAL!?!?!

yay with country finally a reason for cowbell!

my fav country song from Kazakastan "Throw Jew Down Well". great success!

Rock Band's like an orgy. The more, the merrier.

And, like an orgy, if you don't like any one in particular, there's plenty more to choose from.

Ya see!? gotomann00 and wargamer17 know what I'm talkin' about! Let's see some more At the Gates, Morbid Angel, Hate Eternal, Suffocation, Cannibal f%#kin' Corpse, Dying Fetus, Dethklok, Decapitated, Deicide, Devourment, and if you really want to get technical, how'bout some NECROPHAGIST!!! That'll make your fingers fall off!

Obligatory country music joke:

You know what you get when you play country music backwards?

You get your wife back, your job back, your truck back, your house back, your dog back...

It's hard to find really good Country music, as most of them are just adhering to annoying, antiquated stereotypes, but good country music does exist. Union Station is probably my favorite Country group, but there are others worth your time. I guess that's really up to each person to decide what they believe good Country is. As a musician, I've grown to hate some music I used to love and to love music I used to hate. I hear much more than a certain syle of music. I can hear the skill involved. I even respect some who aren't as technical but they know what sounds good and it doesn't all sound the same. Anyway, if you need any good gateway music into Country, Band of Horses, Blur, Third Day, Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker and Jonhnny Cash are all there to meet you half way along with pretty much any southern rock band. Heck, even Maylene and the Sons of Disaster has some country influences. It helps to have a healthy appreciation for all styles, so you don't get stuck in a rut and become bored with your music collection and you can entertain about any visitor. It's also more fun to put your MP3 player on shuffle when you have more variety. Choose your music wisely.

(PS - I listen to everything from classical to hardcore, so I am by no means a cheerleader for Country music. Just thought I would clear that up.)

I already can't stand all the "southern rock" tracks, mostly because they came with the game and cannot be deleted the way DLC can be. I really hope the country doesn't take over and get mainlined into the next game. If you want it, please keep it strictly optional! :P

bring on some III

his new album is quite good...I'd buy it as DLC

What I really would like in Rock Band (2) or Guitar Hero is DLC for the upcoming Holiday Season. I would love to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra make it into a DLC for either and would most definitely buy it.

For those who think "Orchestra" because it is in the name of "Trans-siberian Orchestra" check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE1jzZ-om9c

It's not an orchestra per-say. Also note that ex Megadeth guitarist Al Pitrelli is part of it.

And of course I chose a video game related video.

put this song on there:

Run With All You've Got by Jon Black

that's country music.

Is this a joke? i really dont want to offend anyone, but country music sends shivers down my spine. ughhhh ughhh damn i almost vomited.

Wow, I didn't know people were so picky about dlc. When it comes to music tolerance, I guess I'm above average.

Plebeians.

This isn't a Country group, but I'd like to see them get some more recognition in the States.
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the 20 free dlc tracks have been announced. im stoked on the between the buried and me song. i found the dlc list at ign and i dont know where to send tips to so ya, you'll be able to find the list.

What a waste of time and effort. No thank you.

Please make this a standalone disc so as not to sully my rock band DLC.

Some Hank III would be amazing. I'll take some Cash too. Other than that...hope they don't go overboard.

I do not like country music, but I do welcome the addition of different types of music. There are only so man 80s hair bands that need to put into the game. Different people like different types of music. Smart move by Harmonix.

NooOoooOoo!

pass

CASH CASH CASH! Who cares if it get released as DLC? If you don't want, don't buy it! Simple really!