List of songs in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is the third release in the Guitar Hero series of music video games. This game is the first in the series to be developed by Neversoft, and was distributed by RedOctane and Activision. The game was released on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 game consoles, and also for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh personal computers.
Guitar Hero III features 73 songs on the game's media; this includes the 39 single-player songs, three "Boss Battle" songs, six co-op career exclusive songs, and 25 bonus songs. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions support downloadable content in the form of new songs for the game. As of September 12, 2008, there are 59 songs available as downloadable content for both platforms, bringing the total number of available songs for these versions to 132. Four downloadable songs were only available for a limited time. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions each had an exclusive song.
Game disc songs
Main setlist
Guitar Hero III features 73 songs spread across both the Solo and Co-Op Career modes.[1] These songs are arranged in eight sequential tiers based on their relative difficulty. The player(s) must complete some or all of the songs in one tier (based on the career difficulty selected), including the Encore, to access the next one. During the Solo Career mode, the player will also encounter three Boss Battles, a new mode introduced in Guitar Hero III, at the ends of three tiers as listed below, prior to performing the Encore song. The player must attempt the Boss Battle three times, but after the third time the player has the option of passing the Boss Battle in order to continue progression in the game. However, this option is only available for the first two boss battles (Slash and Tom Morello). In Co-Op Career mode, the players only perform the first six tiers, do not encounter any Boss Battles, and have different Encore songs from the Solo Career mode.[2]
Once a tier is open at any difficulty level, all songs except the Encores and Boss Battle songs become available for all other game modes; the Encore songs become available once they are completed. The three Boss Battle songs are not playable outside of Solo Career mode. However, these songs were available as free downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game. All songs (except Boss Battles) can be unlocked for all modes through special cheat codes for the game, as to, for example, allow a solo player to access the Co-Op Encore songs without having to play through Co-Op mode.[2]
Being based on the same engine as the seventh generation versions of Guitar Hero III, Guitar Hero Arcade features a set of 50 songs chosen from the main, bonus and downloadable content lists.
| Year | Song title | Artist | Genre | Master recording? | Solo tier | Co-op tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "3's & 7's" | Queens of the Stone Age | Hard Rock | Yesi | 7. Live in Japan | 5. Jailhouse Rock |
| 2007 | "Anarchy in the U.K."d | Sex Pistols | Punk | Yesae | 4. European Invasion | 3. Over Night Success |
| 1977 | "Barracuda"d | Heart | Classic Rock | Nog | 2. Your First Real Gig | 1. Getting a Band Together |
| 2004 | "Before I Forget" | Slipknot | Metal | Yes | 7. Live in Japan | – |
| 1970 | "Black Magic Woman"d | Santana | Blues Rock | Nof | 6. Hottest Band on Earth | 4. Getting the Band Back Together |
| 1992 | "Black Sunshine"d | White Zombie | Metal | Nof | 6. Hottest Band on Earth | 5. Jailhouse Rock |
| 1996 | "Bulls on Parade"d | Rage Against the Machine | Nu Metal | Yes | 2. Your First Real Gig Encore | 1. Getting a Band Together |
| 1993 | "Cherub Rock"d | The Smashing Pumpkins | Alternative | Yes | 6. Hottest Band on Earth | 4. Getting the Band Back Together |
| 1972 | "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll"d | Blue Öyster Cult | Classic Rock | Nog | – | 4. Getting the Band Back Together Encore |
| 1990 | "Cliffs of Dover"d | Eric Johnson | Rock | Nof | 8. Battle for Your Soul | – |
| 2007 | "Cult of Personality"de | Living Colour | Rock | Yesa | 7. Live in Japan Encore | 6. Battle for Your Souls |
| 2007 | "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" | Steve Ouimette (Inspired by The Charlie Daniels Band) | Speed Metal | Yes | 8. Battle for Your Soul Boss Battle | – |
| 1991 | "Even Flow" | Pearl Jam | Grunge | Yes | 4. European Invasion Encore | – |
| 2007 | "Guitar Battle vs. Slash" | Slash | Rock | Yes | 5. Big House Blues Boss Battle | – |
| 2007 | "Guitar Battle vs. Tom Morello" | Tom Morello | Rock | Yes | 2. Your First Real Gig Boss Battle | – |
| 2004 | "Helicopter"bd | Bloc Party | Alternative | Yes | – | 5. Jailhouse Rock Encore |
| 1980 | "Hit Me with Your Best Shot"d | Pat Benatar | Rock | Nog | 1. Starting Out Small | – |
| 1980 | "Holiday in Cambodia"d | Dead Kennedys | Punk | Nof | 5. Big House Blues | 4. Getting the Band Back Together |
| 2006 | "Knights of Cydonia"d | Muse | Alternative | Yes | 7. Live in Japan | 6. Battle for Your Souls |
| 1990 | "Kool Thing" | Sonic Youth | Alternative | Yes | 4. European Invasion | 2. We Just Wanna Be Famous |
| 1973 | "La Grange"d | ZZ Top | Blues Rock | Nof | 5. Big House Blues | – |
| 2006 | "Lay Down"d | Priestess | Hard Rock | Yes | 3. Making the Video | 3. Over Night Success |
| 2006 | "The Metal"d | Tenacious D | Rock | Yes | 6. Hottest Band on Earth | 5. Jailhouse Rock |
| 2006 | "Miss Murder" | AFI | Punk | Yes | 3. Making the Video | 2. We Just Wanna Be Famous |
| 1970 | "Mississippi Queen"d | Mountain | Hard Rock | Nog | 2. Your First Real Gig | – |
| 2006 | "Monsters"d | Matchbook Romance | Indie Rock | Yes | – | 6. Battle for Your Souls Encore |
| 1994 | "My Name Is Jonas" | Weezer | Alternative | Yes | 4. European Invasion | 5. Jailhouse Rock |
| 1982 | "The Number of the Beast" | Iron Maiden | Metal | Yes | 8. Battle for Your Soul | 6. Battle for Your Souls |
| 1988 | "One"b | Metallica | Metal | Yes | 8. Battle for Your Soul | 6. Battle for Your Souls |
| 1966 | "Paint It Black"dh | The Rolling Stones | Classic Rock | Yes | 3. Making the Video Encore | – |
| 1970 | "Paranoid"d | Black Sabbath | Metal | Nof | 4. European Invasion | 3. Over Night Success |
| 1983 | "Pride and Joy"d | Stevie Ray Vaughan | Blues Rock | Nof | 6. Hottest Band on Earth Encore | – |
| 1986 | "Raining Blood" | Slayer | Metal | Yes | 8. Battle for Your Soul | – |
| 2003 | "Reptilia"d | The Strokes | Indie Rock | Yes | – | 2. We Just Wanna Be Famous Encore |
| 1975 | "Rock and Roll All Nite"d | Kiss | Glam Rock | Nof | 1. Starting Out Small Encore | – |
| 1984 | "Rock You Like a Hurricane"d | Scorpions | Metal | Nog | 5. Big House Blues | – |
| 1994 | "Sabotage"d | Beastie Boys | Hip-Hop | Yes | – | 1. Getting a Band Together Encore |
| 1974 | "Same Old Song and Dance"bd | Aerosmith | Rock | Yes | 5. Big House Blues | 4. Getting the Band Back Together |
| 1972 | "School's Out"d | Alice Cooper | Hard Rock | Nog | 2. Your First Real Gig | 2. We Just Wanna Be Famous |
| 1970 | "The Seeker" | The Who | Classic Rock | Nof | 3. Making the Video | 2. We Just Wanna Be Famous |
| 1975 | "Slow Ride"d | Foghat | Classic Rock | Nof | 1. Starting Out Small | 1. Getting a Band Together |
| 1990 | "Story of My Life" | Social Distortion | Punk | Nof | 1. Starting Out Small | – |
| 2005 | "Stricken"d | Disturbed | Metal | Yes | 7. Live in Japan | – |
| 1991 | "Suck My Kiss" | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Alternative | Yes | – | 3. Over Night Success Encore |
| 1968 | "Sunshine of Your Love"d | Cream | Blues Rock | Nof | 2. Your First Real Gig | – |
| 1987 | "Talk Dirty to Me"d | Poison | Glam Metal | Nog | 1. Starting Out Small | – |
| 1987 | "Welcome to the Jungle" | Guns N' Roses | Hard Rock | Yes | 5. Big House Blues Encore | 3. Over Night Success |
| 2006 | "When You Were Young" | The Killers | Alternative | Yes | 3. Making the Video | 1. Getting a Band Together |
^a This song was re-recorded specifically for Guitar Hero III.[3]
^b Song has a rhythm guitar track instead of a bass guitar co-operative play track.
^c Song has no rhythm guitar or bass guitar track included and, thus, cannot be played in any co-operative mode.
^d This song is featured in the main setlist of Guitar Hero Arcade.
^e This song was re-recorded by the original artist for the game.
^f This song was covered by WaveGroup.
^g This song was covered by Stephen (Steve) Ouimette.
^h This song's Bass or Rhythm chart is hidden; it can only be accessed in Co-Op mode.
^i This song is an unreleased version.
Bonus songs
All but one of the bonus songs are purchased in the in-game store using the virtual money earned through the Career modes of the game.[1] The exception, "Through the Fire and Flames" by DragonForce, is unlocked after the player completes the solo Career mode on any difficulty, and can be played during the credits, though is not required (but the player cannot exit during the sequence).[2] The song cannot be failed while being played during the credits.
| Year | Song title | Artist | Master recording? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Avalancha"cd | Héroes del Silencio | Yes |
| 2006 | "Can't Be Saved" | Senses Fail | Yes |
| 2006 | "Closer"d | Lacuna Coil | Yes |
| 2006 | "Don't Hold Back"d | The Sleeping | Yes |
| 2007 | "Down 'n Dirty" | L.A. Slum Lords | Yes |
| 2005 | "F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X." | The Fall of Troy | Yes |
| 2005 | "Generation Rock" | Revolverheld | Yes |
| 2006 | "Go That Far"c | Bret Michaels Band | Yes |
| 1988 | "Hier kommt Alex" | Die Toten Hosen | Yes |
| 2005 | "I'm in the Band" | Hellacopters | Yes |
| 2007 | "Impulse" | An Endless Sporadic | Yes |
| 2006 | "In Love" | Scouts of St. Sebastian | Yes |
| 2006 | "In the Belly of a Shark"d | Gallows | Yes |
| 2007 | "Mauvais Garçon" | Naast | Yes |
| 2007 | "Metal Heavy Lady" | Lions | Yes |
| 2003 | "Minus Celsius" | Backyard Babies | Yes |
| 2006 | "My Curse" | Killswitch Engage | Yes |
| 2007 | "Nothing for Me Here" | Dope | Yes |
| 2006 | "Prayer of the Refugee" | Rise Against | Yes |
| 2004 | "Radio Song" | Superbus | Yes |
| 2007 | "Ruby" | Kaiser Chiefs | Yes |
| 1989 | "She Bangs the Drums"d | The Stone Roses | Nof |
| 2006 | "Take This Life"d | In Flames | Yes |
| 2006 | "The Way It Ends" | Prototype | Yes |
| 2006 | "Through the Fire and Flames"c | DragonForce | Yes |
^c Song has a rhythm guitar track instead of a bass guitar co-operative play track.
^d This song is featured in the main setlist of Guitar Hero Arcade.
^f This song was covered by WaveGroup.
Downloadable songs
Both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 version of Guitar Hero III feature the ability to download additional songs from the consoles' respective online stores. Most songs must be purchased in "track packs" of three and cannot be purchased individually while only some songs are available as "singles." There are a number of free songs available. The downloadable songs have been released on the same day on both the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Store, with five exceptions. Besides the two console-exclusive songs, the three songs from the Companion Pack were not released for the PlayStation 3 until August 7, 2008. The two console-exclusive songs come from console-exclusive games. The "Halo Theme" is from the Halo series (Xbox exclusive)and is only available for the Xbox 360 version and "The End Begins" is from the God of War series (PlayStation exclusive)and is only available for the PlayStation 3 version. (Note that these packs are no longer available for download)
| Year | Song title | Artist | Master recording? | Release date | Single / Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Carcinogen Crush" | AFI | Yes | Oct. 31, 2007 | Companion Pack[4][5][6][7] |
| 2007 | "Tina" | Flyleaf | Yes | Oct. 31, 2007 | Companion Pack |
| 2007 | "Putting Holes in Happiness (Nick Zinner Remix)" | Marilyn Manson | Yes | Oct. 31, 2007 | Companion Pack |
| 2002 | "All My Life" | Foo Fighters | Yes | Nov. 8, 2007 | Foo Fighters Pack[8][9][10] |
| 2007 | "The Pretender"c | Foo Fighters | Yes | Nov. 8, 2007 | Foo Fighters Pack |
| 1995 | "This Is a Call"j | Foo Fighters | Yes | Nov. 8, 2007 | Foo Fighters Pack |
| 2007 | "She Builds Quick Machines" | Velvet Revolver | Yes | Nov. 8, 2007 | Velvet Revolver Pack[8][9][10] |
| 2004 | "Slither" | Velvet Revolver | Yes | Nov. 8, 2007 | Velvet Revolver Pack |
| 2007 | "Messages" | Velvet Revolver | Yes | Nov. 8, 2007 | Velvet Revolver Pack |
| 2007 | "Tom Morello Guitar Battle"c | Tom Morello | Yes | Nov. 15, 2007 | Boss Battle Packh[11][12][13] |
| 2007 | "Slash Guitar Battle"c | Slash | Yes | Nov. 15, 2007 | Boss Battle Packh |
| 2007 | "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"c | Steve Ouimette Inspired by the Charlie Daniels Band | Yes | Nov. 15, 2007 | Boss Battle Packh |
| 2004 | "Halo Theme MJOLNIR Mix"ce | O'Donnell/Salvatori/Vai | Yes | Nov. 22, 2007e | Singleh[14] |
| 2007 | "Ernten Was Wir Säen" | Die Fantastischen Vier | Yes | Dec. 20, 2007 | Single[15][16] |
| 1996 | "So Payaso"c | Extremoduro | Yes | Dec. 20, 2007 | Single[15] |
| 1980 | "Antisocial" | Trust | Yes | Dec. 20, 2007 | Single[15] |
| 2007 | "We Three Kings"c | Steve Ouimette | Yes | Dec. 20, 2007 | Singleh[15][17] |
| 2007 | "Pretty Handsome Awkward"j | The Used | Yes | Dec. 20, 2007 | Warner/Reprise Track Pack[16][18] |
| 2007 | "No More Sorrow"j | Linkin Park | Yes | Dec. 20, 2007 | Warner/Reprise Track Pack |
| 2006 | "Sleeping Giant"j | Mastodon | Yes | Dec. 20, 2007 | Warner/Reprise Track Pack |
| 1980 | "Any Way You Want It" | Journey | Yes | Jan. 24, 2008 | Classic Rock Track Pack[19] |
| 1981 | "Jukebox Hero"j | Foreigner | Yes | Jan. 24, 2008 | Classic Rock Track Pack |
| 1976 | "Peace of Mind"j | Boston | Yes | Jan. 24, 2008 | Classic Rock Track Pack |
| 2007 | "Dream On" | Aerosmith | Yesa | Feb. 16, 2008g | Single[20] |
| 1996 | "Excuse Me Mr." | No Doubt | Yes | Feb. 28, 2008 | No Doubt Track Pack[21] |
| 1996 | "Don't Speak" | No Doubt | Yes | Feb. 28, 2008 | No Doubt Track Pack |
| 1996 | "Sunday Morning" | No Doubt | Yes | Feb. 28, 2008 | No Doubt Track Pack |
| 2007 | "The Arsonist"j | Thrice | Yes | Mar. 6, 2008 | Modern Metal Track Pack[22] |
| 2006 | "Hole in the Earth"j | Deftones | Yes | Mar. 6, 2008 | Modern Metal Track Pack |
| 2007 | "Almost Easy"j | Avenged Sevenfold | Yes | Mar. 6, 2008 | Modern Metal Track Pack |
| 2007 | "Famous For Nothing" | Dropkick Murphys | Yes | Mar. 13, 2008g | Dropkick Murphys Track Packh[22][23] |
| 2007 | "(F)lannigan's Ball" | Dropkick Murphys | Yes | Mar. 13, 2008g | Dropkick Murphys Track Packh |
| 2007 | "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya" | Dropkick Murphys | Yes | Mar. 13, 2008g | Dropkick Murphys Track Packh |
| 2008 | "Nine Lives" | Def Leppard | Yes | Apr. 24, 2008 | Def Leppard Track Pack[24] |
| 1983 | "Rock of Ages" (Live) | Def Leppard | Yes | Apr. 24, 2008 | Def Leppard Track Pack |
| 1983 | "Photograph" (Live) | Def Leppard | Yes | Apr. 24, 2008 | Def Leppard Track Pack |
| 2006 | "Exo-Politics" | Muse | Yes | May 8, 2008 | Muse Track Pack[25] |
| 2006 | "Supermassive Black Hole" | Muse | Yes | May 8, 2008 | Muse Track Pack |
| 2003 | "Stockholm Syndrome" | Muse | Yes | May 8, 2008 | Muse Track Pack |
| 2008 | "(We Are) The Road Crew"a | Motörhead | Yes | June 5, 2008 | Motörhead Track Pack[26] |
| 2008 | "Stay Clean"a | Motörhead | Yes | June 5, 2008 | Motörhead Track Pack |
| 2008 | "Motorhead"aj | Motörhead | Yes | June 5, 2008 | Motörhead Track Pack |
| 2008 | "The End Begins (to Rock)" | God of War II | Yes | June 7, 2008f | Singleh[27] |
| 2006 | "Shoot the Runner" | Kasabian | Yes | June 12, 2008 | Isle of Wight Festival Track Pack[28] |
| 2004 | "I Predict a Riot" | Kaiser Chiefs | Yes | June 12, 2008 | Isle of Wight Festival Track Pack |
| 2008 | "Problems" (Live at Brixton) | Sex Pistols | Yes | June 12, 2008 | Isle of Wight Festival Track Pack |
| 2008 | "Violet Hill" | Coldplay | Yes | June 19, 2008 | Coldplay Track Pack[29] |
| 2000 | "Yellow"j | Coldplay | Yes | June 19, 2008 | Coldplay Track Pack |
| 2002 | "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" | Coldplay | Yes | June 19, 2008 | Coldplay Track Pack |
| 2008 | "I Am Murloc" | L70ETC | Yes | June 26, 2008 | Singleh[30][31] |
| 1986 | "Top Gun Anthem" | Steve Ouimette[32] i | Yes | July 3, 2008 | Singleh[33] |
| 1987 | "Surfing with the Alien"j | Joe Satriani | Yes | July 24, 2008 | Guitar Virtuoso Track Pack[34] |
| 1990 | "For the Love of God"j | Steve Vai | Yes | July 24, 2008 | Guitar Virtuoso Track Pack |
| 2006 | "Soothsayer" | Buckethead | Yes | July 24, 2008 | Guitar Virtuoso Track Pack |
| 2006 | "Operation Ground and Pound"c | DragonForce | Yes | Aug. 21, 2008 | DragonForce Track Pack[35] |
| 2006 | "Revolution Deathsquad"c | DragonForce | Yes | Aug. 21, 2008 | DragonForce Track Pack |
| 2008 | "Heroes of Our Time"c | DragonForce | Yes | Aug. 21, 2008 | DragonForce Track Pack |
| 2008 | "That Was Just Your Life" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic[36][37][38] |
| 2008 | "The End of the Line" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "Broken, Beat & Scarred" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "The Day That Never Comes" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "All Nightmare Long" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "Cyanide" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "The Unforgiven III" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "The Judas Kiss" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "Suicide & Redemption J.H." | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "Suicide & Redemption K.H." | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
| 2008 | "My Apocalypse" | Metallica | Yes | Sept. 12, 2008 | Death Magnetic |
^a This song was re-recorded specifically for Guitar Hero III.[20][26]
^c Song has a rhythm guitar track instead of a bass guitar co-operative play track.
^e This song is exclusive to Xbox 360 users.[14]
^f This song is exclusive to PlayStation 3 users.[27]
^g This song is no longer available for download.[20]
^h This song is available at no cost.[11][12][13][14][15][17][22][23][27][30][31]
^i This song does not specify the artist in-game, however, the correct artist is noted.[32]
^j This song is featured in the main setlist of Guitar Hero Arcade.
Soundtrack CD
| Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Companion Pack | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | October 23, 2007 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 42:10 |
| Label | Interscope |
| Producer | Tim Riley, Steve Sherr, Tony Seyler |
A special soundtrack CD titled Guitar Hero: Legends of Rock Companion Pack was released as part of the promotion for the game's release. The CD has songs that are included on the game disc, as well as two of the three songs from the "Companion Pack", and one from the Velvet Revolver pack.[7][39]
A special code is packaged with the CD that allows Xbox 360 users to download the "Companion Pack" on Xbox Live Marketplace for free. The song pack was exclusive to the Xbox 360 and was only obtainable by using the code that came with the CD.[39] On August 7, 2008, the song pack was made available to all on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Guitar Hero III Intro" (Slash) | 1:04 |
| 2. | "Cherub Rock" (The Smashing Pumpkins) | 4:57 |
| 3. | "3's & 7's" (Queens of the Stone Age) | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Miss Murder" (AFI) | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Slither" (Velvet Revolver) | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Kool Thing" (Sonic Youth) | 4:05 |
| 7. | "Cult of Personality_(song)" (Living Colour) | 4:53 |
| 8. | "Putting Holes in Happiness (Nick Zinner Remix)" (Marilyn Manson) | 3:42 |
| 9. | "Tina" (Flyleaf) | 2:31 |
| 10. | "Prayer of the Refugee" (Rise Against) | 3:19 |
| 11. | "The Devil Went Down to Georgia (Guitar Hero Original)" (Steve Ouimette) | 6:15 |
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