I got more points for putting a rubber band on my whammy bar then playing Number of the Beast That is not right Edit: according to scorehero, 750k in singleplayer is possible on... TTFAF-do really good. Max possible score is like 992,000 DWDTG- same as above. Max possible score is 893,00 EWWS-fc, perfect sp, max possible score is 766,000

Q: How many GH games can Activision release in one year? A: So far, four http://www.gamespot.com/news/6191921.html Earlier this year, Activision unveiled Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the first installment in its billion-dollar rhythm series based entirely on a band. No sooner had the publisher announced the deal than speculation began to spread about what the second band-based Guitar Hero game would be. Along with Van Halen, the most mentioned group was Metallica, the legendary San Francisco Bay Area heavy-metal quartet. Time to ride the royalty lightning! Now, talk of Guitar Hero: Metallica is no longer a case of wishful thinking or idle speculation--it's fact. When sifting through an SEC filing of Activision's over the weekend, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Edward Woo--associate of the highly visible Michael Pachter--uncovered a gem in the section where the Santa Monica, California-based publisher discussed its upcoming game slate. "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," the company said in its report. Activision's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2009, which means that the game will likely follow the holiday release of Guitar Hero: World Tour (nee Guitar Hero 4). Guitar Hero: Metallica will be the first time a game based on the multiplatinum-selling band--which has become only slightly less famous for its antipiracy efforts as its musical achievements--has made it to retail. However, it is the second such game to be announced. In 2003, Vivendi Games--which will soon merge with Activision--struck a deal to create a vehicular combat game inspired by Metallica's music. Unconfirmed reports stated that the project had been quietly canceled in 2005.

Hmm. So far Metallica's done quite well playing both Guitar Hero and Rock Band against each other; I was convinced they were quite content with Rock Band, as their DLC pack was one of the highest-bought ones, but a full version of GH in their name would probably do even better. So much for Master of Puppets as a download RB album. I admit I'm actually really interested, especially if the tracklist ends up golden and people who pick up Aerosmith and GHIV have better impressions of the notecharts. EDIT: But on the other hand, does this mean GH Metallica is going to be a "Guitar Hero game" (as in two-player guitar and rhythm/bass) or "Guitar Hero World Tour game" (as in four instruments)? And if it's only a two-player affair, what will GH World Tour users do with all their instruments?

Interesting. I may actually buy that. RB has been teasing Metallica fans for too long with no newer (puppets ->) album songs being released for a while. Puppets is when a lot people I know really started to get into it, and of those who play RB, it's what they're all waiting for. Unless Metallica signed an exclusivity agreement (doubtful) they could be working with HMX to release another pack of songs before this game comes out, or the same day, or whatever.

Well, Guitar Hero Metallica doesn't necessarily mean we won't see them in Rock Band again, but it certainly is possible. Still, oy. Way to simultaneously oversaturate the market and limit your audience. I want variety in my music games, dammit.

I can't see Metallica going exclusive. That DLC pack probably made a lot of money. Edit: Variety is exactly why I'll never buy either one band game.

While I'll be, at very most, renting GH: Aerosmith, I think a GH: Metallica may just be awesome enough to get a sale from me. It does really depend specifically on which songs they choose, but I'm sure it could be freaking awesome.

Heh, I came to post this exact same news. And it's funny, I'm completely ambilent towards GH Aerosmith, but just the idea of playing with Metallica sounds fun to me. Spoiler: show spoiler hide spoiler Cliff Burton as a secret character maybe?

That explains the comment from Lars in an interview I read recently - he was asked GH or Rock Band, and without elaborating just said "Guitar Hero." I thought it was odd, seeing as how he's the drummer and GH doesn't have drums, but now I get it, he was just answering with the name of who gave him a check last.

Heh, I came to post this exact same news. And it's funny, I'm completely ambilent towards GH Aerosmith, but just the idea of playing with Metallica sounds fun to me. Spoiler: show spoiler hide spoiler Cliff Burton as a secret character maybe? I don't think the band would allow it.

That explains the comment from Lars in an interview I read recently - he was asked GH or Rock Band, and without elaborating just said "Guitar Hero." I thought it was odd, seeing as how he's the drummer and GH doesn't have drums, but now I get it, he was just answering with the name of who gave him a check last. It could be that, just as GH:A is a spin-off of Guitar Hero III, GH:Metallica could be based off of World Tour. Still, four fucking games in less than a year? Give me a break. Literally.

I remember people making jokes way back about how Activision/Neversoft will try and churn a GH out each year, much like Tony Hawk. Seems they've surpassed even our wild expectations.

If GH:Metallica doesn't have drums or vocals, I wouldn't be surprised if we all of a sudden start seeing Drum/Vocal Hero games. It's cool that we're getting a Metallica focused game, but at the same time.... another damn Guitar Hero game? So soon after GHWT? Activision sure wasn't kidding when they said they wanted at least 30+ SKUs for GH for next year. At this rate, not only will they kill the franchise, they might end up killing the genre entirely.

I remember people making jokes way back about how Activision/Neversoft will try and churn a GH out each year, much like Tony Hawk. Seems they've surpassed even our wild expectations. This is only the beginning.

I joked about it with a friend when I said Activision was all like "oh fuck Rock Band beat us to it...oh yeah?! We'll take the whole genre down with us!" Seeing this news about four GH games in one year, three of them mostly cross-platform...I just don't know what to think about this franchise anymore. Guitar Hero got me. It got me to drive home after work everyday and rock out until midnight. Then Rock Band did it (and still does depending on who is over). Not knocking Aerosmith or Metallica, but I don't think they need to have an entire game based around them. And yeah, how is GH:Metallica going to work with the dead bassist and the Napster-PR fiasco?

They got a new bassist, you know. Then replaced that one. Cliff didn't die yesterday.

Good god, I don't know which of the following best illustrates my feelings towards Acivision/Neversoft over this new announcment: or all I know is this is getting a little ridiculous.

They got a new bassist, you know. Then replaced that one. Cliff didn't die yesterday. I know this. I'm referring to how GH: Aerosmith is going by how they started and so on regarding the setlists. I'm wondering if they pull it off in the same way with Metallica. Hence a joke.

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What really bothers me about this announcement and the recent announcements is it ruins a lot of the excitement I use to have for the franchise. I remember when GHIII was about to release, I was so pumped for it. Nowadays, with each announcement, I"m just like 'meh'.

Heh, I came to post this exact same news. And it's funny, I'm completely ambilent towards GH Aerosmith, but just the idea of playing with Metallica sounds fun to me. Spoiler: show spoiler hide spoiler Cliff Burton as a secret character maybe? I don't think the band would allow it. Zombie Cliff Burton then?

I don't care what anyone says, GH: Metallica is what I NEED. Will buy, no question about it. Metallica is easily one of my favourite bands, and having an entire game to them is really appealing to me. Also, there's bound to be some AWESOME bands they throw in every tier or so. I bet we'll see a lot of stuff they covered on Garage Inc, like Diamond Head. So yeah. Awesome.

How about Dave Mustaine unlockable? Yes? No? Hair?

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How about Dave Mustaine unlockable? Yes? No? Hair? Hair.