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5/15/2009
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Guitar Hero: Metallica - updates for you:

  • European Bundle: There will be an European-exclusive solo guitar game bundle which includes a custom Metallica faceplate with Pushead skull art, the game, and a wireless guitar.

  • International Pre Sale info: Please download this spreadsheet and find your location for the special pre-sale links to purchase your copy of the game today!


  • Europe Release Dates: All of Europe (except for the UK) will be released on 5/22
    UK release date: 5/29

  • PS2: Playstation 2 version released on April 14.
    Order your copy now!


  • 30-Second Commercial Spots Added: A couple of 30-Second TV Commercial Spots have been added to the video page. You can view them at http://www.metallica.com/Media/Video/misc_video.asp?id=25973.


  • NASCAR: Tune in this Sunday, March 29th at 1:30 Eastern Time to the FOX network and watch No. 8 Guitar Hero Metallica Chevrolet driven by Aric Almirola at the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 | Martinsville Speedway.

  • Guitar Hero Skin: An addition has been made to our arsenal of Metalliskinz, which allows you to change the design of Metallica.com to your favorite theme with a new Guitar Hero skin. Check it out using the drop down menu in the right column of the home page.


  • XBOX Demo Available: Gamers itching to get a taste of Guitar Hero Metallica can get a free download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. In the demo, virtual rock stars across the globe can shred, drum and wail to "Sad But True" and "Seek And Destroy," as well as "No Excuses" from Alice In Chains and "Stone Cold Crazy" from Queen, two of our favs. Set in The Forum (Los Angeles), highlighting the new in-the-round stage designs and custom camera angles, players can begin honing their skills in single-player and band Quickplay, head-to-head, Face-Off, Pro Face-Off and Battle gameplay modes.


  • Midnight Openings: The game will be available at midnight from the following GameStop locations - http://www.gamestop.com/gs/content/GHMetallicaMidnightOpenings.pdf.


  • More Videos: We have added three Behind the Scenes videos as well as an advertisement for the Gamestop/Double Bass Pedal promotion. You can view them at http://www.metallica.com/Media/Video/misc_video.asp?id=25973.


  • More Screenshots: Haven't seen enough of Guitar Hero: Metallica? We've added even more screenshots to our Guitar Hero Page. You can view them directly at http://www.metallica.com/page.asp?id=600029.


  • Banners Added: In addition to the Wallpapers and Buddy Icons that were already posted, we've added some Banners that you can put on your personal website so that you can show your love for Guitar Hero: Metallica. You can find them at http://www.metallica.com/page.asp?id=600028


  • Wallpaper Contest: It's time to take that fancy finger work from Guitar Hero, and use it to create a desktop wallpaper in celebration of the upcoming launch of Guitar Hero: Metallica! The Metallica Wallpaper Contest challenges you to create a unique and creative Guitar Hero: Metallica related desktop wallpaper. We'll be providing you a handful of art assests to work with, and the rest is up to you. 15 of the best wallpapers will be chosen by the Guitar Hero Team (made up of members of the Neversoft Team, and the Guitar Hero Community Management Team), and those top 15 wallpapers will be sent off to Metallica, who will judge your art and pick the overall best desktop wallpaper. For more information, visit the Metallica Wallpaper Contest page at http://community.guitarhero.com/forums/66860/forum_topics/1000952.



We've got more Guitar Hero: Metallica bits coming up over the next couple days. Keep an eye on Metallica.com to stay up to date!

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