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Did Metallica Sell Out the “Rock Band” Arena? New Single Rumored to Be Premiering Via Video Game

11/28/07, 10:57 am EST


First, it was Paul McCartney’s Memory Almost Full and Starbucks. Then it was Prince releasing his then-new single “Guitar” via Verizon phones. The Eagles followed that by offering their new album Long Road Out of Eden sorta-exclusively through Wal-Mart. Now, Metallica may have struck up a deal to debut the first single from their upcoming new album through the video game Rock Band. MTV Senior Vice President of home entertainment Paul DeGooyer, whose cable network collaborated with video game company Harmonix on Rock Band, talked to the Rocky Mountain News concerning debuting new music through the highly anticipated title. “There are a couple of things we’ve committed to, one of them with Metallica for example,” DeGooyer said. “They’ve reserved the right to give us their first single from their new album for the game.” Meaning the first time you hear the new Metallica single, it may likely be through tinny television speakers as four novice musicians keep score while banging away at plastic instruments. It’s refreshing to know that MTV will actually screen new music; it just won’t be on their channel. While the thought of being able to “play” the Metallica song may appeal to fans who can afford all that hardware, it shuns a much larger population of listeners who likely never even heard of Rock Band. We predict Metallica fans are gonna find alternate means of getting their hands on the track if it comes out first via video game … or at least invest in some really nice speakers for their TV.

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mike | 4/14/2008, 12:57 am EST

yeah

Stephen | 3/7/2008, 3:06 pm EST

Ah forgive and forget. Besides, the single will be coming out on the radio as well. Mid may is the rumour as reported today on a local radio station. For those who own RockBand, Its just an extra bonus to an already great game.I disagree with the statement they’re alienating some of their fans. In fact they may actually reach a new fan base in the younger generation who may not appreciate the older Metallica. I’ll judge Metallica when I hear the new song.

scottrose | 2/19/2008, 3:59 pm EST

Metallica is by far the best band ever!!! Noone comes close! I would have to say that all of you who hate on them should go back and get the Poison & GnR stuff you posers! Metallica will rule 4ever. Sorry wimps!

scottrose | 2/19/2008, 3:59 pm EST

Metallica is by far the best band ever!!! Noone comes close! I would have to say that all of you who hate on them should go back and get the Poison & GnR stuff you posers! Metallica will rule 4ever. Sorry wimps!

Andrew Strong | 2/15/2008, 1:57 pm EST

Metallica started this thing called melodic thrash metal. They went through a materialistic phase where they sucked. Now their older and very wealthy. So its time to show the world why they are the greatest addition to rock music in the last 3 decades!! LLM!

MetalDeathMusic | 1/19/2008, 4:46 am EST

Wow, your a load of jerks who dog on metallica because you can’t write a worth while rock album. Hell you problem can’t even play an instrument let alone be that big. And the term sell out is obsolete. Metallica has never sold out by being original and not writing what the fans WANT to hear. Oh and they’ve been “Selling Out” Arena’s for what 20 years now? how many stages have you played?

Tek | 1/14/2008, 1:19 am EST

This isn’t true. The single will debut at RADIO. Not on Rock Band. It may make its way to Rock Band later but it will not debut on Rock Band. I work at WB and asked about this specifically on Friday. It was an idea their management had but it’s not happening now.

dahmi | 12/30/2007, 3:43 pm EST

Screw everyone who talks shit about Metallica.

Hands down, best band ever.

Looking forward to whatever you release, cause I know it’s gonna be awesome.

Greens | 12/19/2007, 8:50 pm EST

It’s not about them ’selling out’. It’s about how much they (mostly Lars) cried, pissed, and moaned about how metallica would never sell out. It’s about the hypocrisy. Originally Metallica would let people record their shows and trade their music at will and preached anti-establishment. And to tell you the truth the other band members really don’t qualify, but Lars, for the love of god, just take a Valium and play your drums and enjoy your music. Your Hippocratic righteousness is just a downer. So, yes, releasing a track for rock band definitely qualifies for ’sell out’ no one can possibly argue that. And I love it. I want more music for that game. There needs to be thousands of songs to choose from. I hope more bands step up.

TullyHazy | 12/17/2007, 12:22 pm EST

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TullyHazy | 12/9/2007, 6:08 am EST

I’d prefer reading in my native language, because my knowledge of your languange is no so well. But it was interesting!

Dan The Metal Man | 12/7/2007, 9:04 am EST

it’s a great idea for an epic band.

Dan The Metal Man | 12/7/2007, 8:55 am EST

Fuck All Ya’ll Who say metallica sold out just cuz they put a shitload of good songs on one cd. metallica is king of all metal and will be for ever.

Metallica 4 ever | 11/30/2007, 10:22 am EST

Metallica 4 ever

Bukowski | 11/29/2007, 5:39 pm EST

. . . and Lars Ulrich can’t time an egg, much less a rock band. My 9 year old niece with her starter drums could knock you on your ass! She’s good. She’s learning from the best: me!

Lars, you’re a fuckin’ loud mouth clown. You should be happy that people steal your music. That means at least some people still listen.

Alex Van Halen, now that’s a world class rock drummer. The man deserves his well-overdue props!!!

Bukowski | 11/29/2007, 5:33 pm EST

Yeah right. I prefer death to Metallica. They used to be something. Now they’re like the WWE wrestlers of rock.

Dellegrazio | 11/29/2007, 4:54 pm EST

All hail the mighty metallica!!
Can’t touch them-don’t even try.
metallica till death!!

Destructor | 11/29/2007, 1:35 pm EST

Man Metallica is awesome. People that dog them out for selling out here have to dog out SLAYER, Slipknot, Disturbed, In Flames, Killswitch Enagage, White Zombie, Lamb of God, and others cuz ALL of those bands are on Guitar Hero games. So end it already and play the game if you want and don’t if you don’t. Jeez! Personally I’m very interested in what Metallica unleashes next!

schultz | 11/29/2007, 1:17 pm EST

Is it me, or does James look like the Grinch?

SHONEY | 11/29/2007, 10:55 am EST

i think its an awesome idea, most people have surround sound, rock band is on a few different entertainment systems, everyone has “youtube” and u know it’ll be on there the second its out, so what the hell, there doin somethin new and somethin cool. and hopefully this new cd is a mix of the old school stuff and “load”

Hank Chinaski | 11/29/2007, 9:01 am EST

Sell Out? Sold Out? This band was over a loooonnng time ago! The last thing they did that was any good was “And Justice For All”!

norm | 11/29/2007, 7:52 am EST

The industry is in such disarray that bands have no choice but to find alternate means of reaching their fans and/or prospective fans. All bets are off and the term “sell-out” is even more moronic than it was 30 years ago when it was a concept fostered by punks who couldn’t play guitar and no one wanted to buy their crap anyway.

Jaymz | 11/28/2007, 10:05 pm EST

I think its fake…

Gonzo Serj | 11/28/2007, 10:02 pm EST

I don’t give a damn how they release their new single or how much money it makes them…this is a great band who hopefully has their crap together and will put out a great album

jay-z is a bum | 11/28/2007, 3:31 pm EST

it is a smart move of supply and demand. of course they know they have more fans who listen to the radio then own a x-box.

but it will get people talking about the single anyway building hype. plus we do have this thing called the internet that does leak whole albums…

Dr. Chicken | 11/28/2007, 2:30 pm EST

The spiralling suckfest continues! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse! James, what do you have to say? “Fire, baaad!”

Dennis A. | 11/28/2007, 2:15 pm EST

I have high hopes and low expectations. But wow… James looks old.

CLIFF LIVES | 11/28/2007, 1:06 pm EST

Sellouticca. I guess Lars needs more designer underwear. These chumps died when they ran out of Mustaine riffs and Burton bass lines. LONG LIVE UNDERGROUND METAL.

Jughead | 11/28/2007, 1:01 pm EST

Metallica going for those extra bucks. What’s next? Metallica letting BMW use another single for a tv commercial? I wouldn’t be surprised. Money money money!

dumdumboy | 11/28/2007, 11:52 am EST

Whoooooo CARES?!

SLAYER!

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