Rock Band 3 (International)

Hey gang. Thanks to everyone for your patience while all the Community / PR folks were out in LA for E3. We're all back in the office now so we'll be able to devote a lot more attention to discussions on the forums.

As HMXcj mentioned in an earlier post, this is the first we've heard of any plans to discontinue the Squier. We've reached out to Fender (who is handling all the production and distribution of this hardware) for more info and we'll follow up here as soon as we get the full scoop from them.

Initial responses from our contacts at Fender indicate that the Squier has not been discontinued at this time, so there may be some confusion at the retail level. There are still Squiers in the retail channel and MadCatz is still producing Mustangs, so there is still plenty of support for Pro Guitar and Pro mode as a whole. We don't have any plans to discontinue support for Pro Guitar DLC, and there are still charts being authored months out for upcoming releases.

Since there hasn't been any official announcement regarding the status of the Squier, we're looking for any and all details regarding where this info is coming from. It appears to to be coming from the retail side, so if anyone has been told that the Squier is being discontinued please PM me the name of the retailer, the location, the name of the agent you spoke with, the date, etc. Any info would be helpful to forward along to Fender so we can get some clarity as soon as possible.

Thanks again to everyone for sitting tight while we wrapped E3. We'll post more info as soon as we have it.

This Sweepstakes is open only to natural persons who are residents of one of the 50 States of the United States of America or the District of Columbia.

Fresh tracks from White Zombie are creeping towards the Rock Band Music Store on October 25th, kicking into overdrive with “Thunder Kiss ’65,” from the band’s 1992 major label debut, La Sexorcisto: Devil Music, Vol. 1. White Zombie fans can also pick up “Super-Charger Heaven” – known to many as “Devilman” due to the song’s repeating, hard-driving chorus – from 1995’s Astro-Creep: 2000.

“Living Dead Girl,” from Rob Zombie’s 1998 solo debut Hellbilly Deluxe, and “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” from British rockers The Darkness round out next week’s killer selection of rock n’ roll perfect for any Halloween Rock Band celebration!

As always, songs available as downloadable content for Rock Band 3 feature five-button guitar and bass parts, drums, Pro Drums, and keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable. Some songs also feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades available for an additional $0.99 upgrade download.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii™ and PlayStation®3 system (October 25th, 2011):
• The Darkness – “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” X
• Rob Zombie – “Living Dead Girl”
• White Zombie – “Thunder Kiss ‘65”
• White Zombie – “Super-Charger Heaven” X

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system October 26th)

In today's RBN release on Xbox 360, the Rock Band Network authors are bringing you alternative, rock, prog, punk, pop-rock, metal, pop/dance/electronic, inspirational, novelty, and other (experimental) songs. That's 10 different genres! If you ate that many cookies, you'd ruin your supper! Plus, we announce 5 more songs coming out next week on the PS3.

Xbox 360 RBN Releases for Thursday, 10/20/2011

Alternative
Brad Gerke - "Of Dirt You Were Made..." (80 MSP)

Inspirational
Denbigh Cherry - "He Is Good" (160 MSP)
Denbigh Cherry - "My God Is There Controlling" (160 MSP)
Goliath Down - "Crazy Idea" (160 MSP)

Metal
All Shall Perish - "Never... Again (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Dance Gavin Dance - "Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex" (160 MSP)

Novelty
Freen in Green - "Grocery Party" (80 MSP)

Other
Coelacanths - "Coelacanths" (80 MSP)

Pop/Dance/Electronic
Magnus 'SoulEye' Pålsson - "Paced Energy" (80 MSP)

Pop-Rock
Analogue Revolution feat. The Chance Sisters - "Looking (Foot in Your Mouth)" (80 MSP)

Prog
Mystakin - "The End of Progress" (80 MSP)

Punk
Single White Infidel - "For God or Country" (80 MSP)

Rock
Free Spirit - "Easy Days" (160 MSP)

PS3 RBN Releases for Tuesday, 10/25/2011 (North America) and Wednesday, 10/26/2011 (Europe)

Pierce the Veil - "Caraphernelia" ($1.99) - Alternative
Thomas Walker - "Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie)" ($0.99) - Classical
The Limousines - "Very Busy People" ($1.99) - Pop/Dance/Electronic
Free Spirit - "Moonlight Ride" ($1.99) - Rock
Amberian Dawn - "Willow of Tears" ($1.99) - Metal