SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 02, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Known for their exhilarating live performances and unique blend of rock music styles, British trio Muse is returning to Guitar Hero for an encore performance with the release of a three track downloadable song pack for Activision Inc.'s (Nasdaq:ATVI) Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
Featuring the rousing hits "Exo-Politics" and "Supermassive Black Hole" from the band's critically acclaimed album Black Holes and Revelations, and "Stockholm Syndrome" from their multi-platinum record Absolution, the Muse track pack will be available for Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and in the PLAYSTATIONStore for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system on May 8, 2008.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offers the ultimate rock experience with new wireless guitars, freshly added content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer modes allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true rock status as they riff through a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by legendary artists such as Aerosmith, Guns 'N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam, as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is now available and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.