Guitar Hero: Metallica Wii

Review

Clearly the best artist-specific Guitar Hero yet, Metallica captures the intensity and pace of one of the most influential bands in history. It's a no-brainer for purchase if you're already a Guitar Hero fan, and looks sure to become a party favourite amongst those who appreciate extremely loud music.
Reviewed on PlayStation 3
 
9.0 / 10
"Hardcore!"
 

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Screenshots too.
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Activision release two more.
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Mercyful Fate featured with Metallica.

New Guitar Hero Metallica trailer released

NEWS by Dan Cheer 17 Mar 2009, 9:33 am
 
New Guitar Hero Metallica trailer released

Activision have released the fourth trailer for Guitar Hero: Metallica, their latest addition to the Guitar Hero franchise due at the end of May.

You can download this trailer from GP Downloads (175MB), and don't forget to check out our hands on preview from last week. We've also attached some new screenshots below;

 

Guitar Hero Metallica videos available

NEWS by Dan Cheer 4 Mar 2009, 10:07 am

Activision have released two more trailers for Guitar Hero Metallica, their standalone expansion to Guitar Hero World Tour due out towards the end of May.

You can download the King Diamond (186MB) and Lemmy (149MB) trailers from GP Downloads. For more information about Guitar Hero Metallica, head over to the official site.

 

King Diamond gets Guitar Hero gig

NEWS by Dan Cheer 25 Feb 2009, 10:12 am

Having united forces with rock ‘n’ roll legends Metallica for encore performances and recordings throughout the years, heavy metal vocalist and Mercyful Fate frontman King Diamond will take to the cyber-stage with Metallica this autumn in Activision’s Guitar Hero Metallica.

Fans will have the opportunity to perform with the digital King Diamond during “Evil.” The song, which originally was recorded in 1983 and is one of the Mercyful Fate songs that comprise Metallica’s “Mercyful Fate” medley, was re-recorded by four of the five original band members for Guitar Hero Metallica.

The recording session was overseen by guitarist Hank Shermann in the band’s native Denmark; after which King Diamond laid down his vocals in Dallas, Texas, and mixed the song with J.T. Longoria.

 

New Guitar Hero Metallica screens available

NEWS by Dan Cheer 17 Feb 2009, 10:21 am
 
New Guitar Hero Metallica screens available

Activision have released a new round of screenshots for the upcoming Guitar Hero Metallica, due to be released for Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii around the end of March in North America.

In Guitar Hero Metallica you'll be able to enter the world of Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo and experience the intensity and skill of one of the greatest bands of all time. Shred on guitar, rip on drums and wail on the mic to a set list featuring over 45 explosive hits from Metallica’s illustrious career and a wide variety of other artists personally selected by the band, such as Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters and Queen.

Fans will be able to rock as Metallica while performing in venues reminiscent of the band’s epic album covers, themes from their music and real world locales. Check out the screenshots below;

 
 
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Guitar Hero: Metallica Box Shot
RRP: $119.99
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Release Date
29 May 2009
Genre
Party Games
Classification
Mature Audience
 
 
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