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Like the other band-centric games, Guitar Hero: Van Halen includes 25 songs from the band Van Halen, including 3 guitar solos by Eddie Van Halen, in addition to 19 guest acts such as [[Blink-182]], [[Foo Fighters]], The Offspring and Queens of the Stone Age.
 
Like the other band-centric games, Guitar Hero: Van Halen includes 25 songs from the band Van Halen, including 3 guitar solos by Eddie Van Halen, in addition to 19 guest acts such as [[Blink-182]], [[Foo Fighters]], The Offspring and Queens of the Stone Age.
==Group Members==
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== Group Members ==
 
Van Halen band members
 
Van Halen band members
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*[[David Lee Roth]] – lead vocals (1974-1985, 1999-2001, 2006-Present)
 
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*[[Eddie Van Halen]] – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1974-2001, 2003-2005, 2006-Present)
David Lee Roth <span style="font-size:14px;">– lead vocals</span>
 
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*[[Wolfgang Van Halen]] – bass, backing vocals (2006-Present)
 
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*[[Alex Van Halen]] – drums (1974-2001, 2003-2005, 2006-Present)
<span style="font-size:14px;">Eddie Van Halen </span><span style="font-size:14px;">– guitar, backing vocals</span>
 
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Former Members
 
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*[[Michael Anthony]] - bass, backing vocals (1974-2001, 2003-2005)
<span style="font-size:14px;">Wolfgang Van Halen </span><span style="font-size:14px;">– bass, backing vocals</span>
 
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*[[Sammy Hagar]] - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1985-1996, 2003-2005)
 
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*[[Gary Cherone]] - lead vocals (1996-1999)
<span style="font-size:14px;">Alex Van Halen </span><span style="font-size:14px;">– drums</span>
 
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 23:45, 15 July 2018

Guitar Hero: Van Halen is the third band-specific rhythm video game in the Guitar Hero series. As with the previous games Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and Guitar Hero: Metallica, the game features 25 songs from Van Halen along with additional songs from selected artists that inspired and have worked with the group. The game was released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii systems on December 22, 2009. Neversoft and Budcat Creations developed the game, and it is be distributed by Activision.

File:E3 09: Here's a look at Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Development

While the game was formally announced by Activision on May 7, 2009, several sources reported earlier that Van Halen was in development. USK, the German software ratings board, posted a content rating for a Van Halen-based game in the series, GameStop temporarily listed the game for pre-order during the month of April, and a list of Xbox 360 Achievements was posted to the Internet in early May. Activision currently will not publicly speak of the game which is odd because a lot of people all ready have it.

Gameplay

'Guitar Hero: Van Halen is similar to the preceding band-centric game, Guitar Hero: Metallica, featuring support for four players in a single band on lead and bass guitar, drums, and vocals. The game will not feature the additions that will be present in Guitar Hero 5, such as drop-in/drop-out play.

Only the current members of the band—Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen—are playable avatars in the game for the Van Halen songs; former band members Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone will not be included. The band will be represented by their current looks, but by completing challenges in the game, players can unlock their older appearances, with long hair, etc. User-created characters will be used to play non-Van Halen songs in the game.

Soundtrack

Main article: Setlist in Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Like the other band-centric games, Guitar Hero: Van Halen includes 25 songs from the band Van Halen, including 3 guitar solos by Eddie Van Halen, in addition to 19 guest acts such as Blink-182, Foo Fighters, The Offspring and Queens of the Stone Age.

Group Members

Van Halen band members

Former Members

  • Michael Anthony - bass, backing vocals (1974-2001, 2003-2005)
  • Sammy Hagar - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1985-1996, 2003-2005)
  • Gary Cherone - lead vocals (1996-1999)

References

  1. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30646432/
  2. http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7908088&style=games&frm=lk_pwradio
  3. http://ps3.ign.com/articles/991/991850p1.html
  4. http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/06/04/guitar-hero-van-halen-trailer-rolls-out-at-e3-expo/
  5. http://www.destructoid.com/esrb-confirms-weezer-s-dope-nose-third-eye-blind-for-gh-van-halen-131697.phtml
  6. http://www.gamedaily.com/games/guitar-hero-van-halen/wii/game-previews/preview/8838/20708/
  7. http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/08/05/exclusive-guitar-hero-van-halen-song-list-and-release-date-revealed/


v · t · eGames of the Guitar Hero series
Console games
Main series games Guitar Hero · Guitar Hero II · Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock · Guitar Hero World Tour · Guitar Hero 5 · Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock · Guitar Hero Live
Expansion games Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s · Guitar Hero: Smash Hits · Band Hero (main page)
Band-centric games Guitar Hero: Aerosmith · Guitar Hero: Metallica · Guitar Hero: Van Halen
Portable games
Guitar Hero: On Tour series Guitar Hero: On Tour · Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades · Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits
Guitar Hero Mobile series Guitar Hero III Mobile · Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass · Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile · Guitar Hero 5 Mobile · Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile: Backstage Pass · Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Mobile
Other games Band Hero (NDS) · Guitar Hero (iOS) · Guitar Hero Live (iOS)
Electronic toys Guitar Hero Carabiner · Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker · Kellogg's Guitar Hero promotional toys · Guitar Hero 2nd Edition Carabiner
Miscellaneous games and apps
Arcade games Guitar Hero Arcade
Cancelled games Guitar Hero 4 (NDS) · Guitar Hero Greatest Hits (NDS) · Guitar Hero 7 · DJ Hero 3D
Companion apps Guitar Hero VIP Pass (X360) · Guitar Hero Live Companion (iOS)
DJ Hero series DJ Hero (Renegade Edition) · DJ Hero Mobile · DJ Hero 2
Bundle packs Guitar Hero I & II Dual Pack (PS2) · Guitar Hero II & Aerosmith Dual Pack (X360) · Guitar Hero: On Tour & On Tour: Decades Box Set (NDS) · Guitar Hero III & Aerosmith Dual Pack (Wii) · Compilation Disc: DJH / BH / GH5 / GH:GH (X360)