The peripheral-centric rhythm genre seems like it's been around for an eternity, doesn't it? In actuality, the genre went from relative obscurity to complete and utter saturation in just five years. From deep beneath a blanket of fake plastic instruments, it can be difficult to see where the innovation is going to come from next -- or, to put it more efficiently, it ...

Harmonix has 'no plans to stop' weekly Rock Band DLC releases
Rock Band Weekly has been in our lives for over four years and the beat will go on. Harmonix told us at GDC 2012 that it has no plans on stopping the weekly release of downloadable tracks for the Rock Band platform. "We've been really pleased with the continued performance of Rock Band downloadable ...
Rock Band Weekly: Everclear, Good Charlotte, Mastodon
Next week's Rock Band DLC tracks are thematically about as disparate as it gets. Featuring songs from rock band Everclear, metal band Mastodon and... um, whatever Good Charlotte was. Pop alternative rock? Anyway, they'll all be available next week. ...
Rock Band Weekly: Huey Lewis and the News
There are few bands who encapsulate the '80s sound quite like Huey Lewis and the News. Not only were they the inspiration for a terrifying American Psycho monologue, but the band is also known to break into your home and sing to you while you're sleeping. [Image: Huey Lewis "Do You Believe in ...
Rock Band Weekly: Megadeth
Next week's Rock Band DLC pack from thrash metal rockers Megadeth may be called "Megadeth Pack 01," but they've been on the store before.. Previously available, full albums include "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?" and "Rust in Peace." ...
Rock Band Weekly: Poison, Mr. Big, Heart, Rick Astley
Tuesday is Valentine's Day, and in addition to being a day full of expectations and guilt, it's now a day where you can be rick-rolled by a damn video game in the sanctity of your own home. The "Gold Star My Heart" Pack drops Tuesday in North America and Wednesday for European PS3 users, and ...
Rock Band Weekly: Tears for Fears, Sum 41
When they weren't shouting it all out or expressing how everybody wants to rule the world, English pop rock band Tears for Fears were wasting our time with "Head Over Heels," available next week as Rock Band DLC. There will also be a pair of tracks from Canadian band Sum 41. ...
Rock Band Weekly: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Next week's Rock Band DLC features a triple-pack from classic American rock troop Creedence Clearwater Revival. Don't panic if these tracks aren't your favorites, because those are likely found in the first CCR pack from 2010. ...
Rock Band Weekly: Korn, The Edgar Winter Group
It would be hard to find two more disparate musical acts to combine into one blast of DLC, seeing how The Edgar Winter Group did everything it could to broaden the horizons of rock music, while Korn has done everything it can to narrow them back down. This week's update includes two iconic ...
Rock Band Weekly: Hall and Oates
Oh, oh here they come, watch out boy, Hall and Oates will chew you up! For those unfamiliar with Hall and Oates, also known as Hall & Oates, they were a "rock and soul" duo that ruled the charts of the early '80s. Three of their best tracks are available as Rock Band DLC next week. ...
Rock Band Weekly: Paramore, Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco and more
Rock Band is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Fueled By Ramen Records with a family pack of its more prominent artists. The spicy, high-sodium bundle includes tracks from Sublime, Travie McCoy, Cobra Starship and more. It will be available through the RB Music Store next week on Xbox 360 and ...
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