Making its debut in 1982 on Survivor’s third album, this song was also used as the theme for Rocky 3, which gave it even more acclaim. If you’re gonna have a glam-tock song be part of the Guitar Hero setlist, this is it. No matter how many times you hear it, you just can’t help to shred with Brian May’s unforgettable lead lines throughout the song. One can’t deny that Queen continued to go higher and further in the charts with every single they released, and this song was no exception. If you’ve ever played it in Guitar Hero, I wouldn’t be surprised if you ended up slouching on your couch while playing out to Don Felder & Joe Walsh’s joint guitar solo. This song was simply timeless.ġ977’s ‘Hotel California’: a song that would go on inspire many poems, films and articles surrounding sociology and perceptions of life. Whether you were listening to the radio or managed to make it to one of Bon Jovi’s many gigs, the song was a beloved favourite by both the band and fans alike. There was just something so magnetic about the way Jon Bon Jovi belted out this song, that made you want to sing along. Sometimes, you just need music to do the talking for you.
This song was originally a story about a girl and a need for positive affirmation, it became the song that was played from every home, car and party around the world. When many young people needed a voice, Jimmy Eat World was there. If we’re gonna talk about the “anthems of a generation”, ‘The Middle’ was just that. From Taylor Hawkin’s relentless skills on the drums, to Grohl’s soul-splitting vocals and guttural guitar tones, this is a song that has gone down in history. Years after the release, Run-DMC said it was “a beautiful thing” when it was used in one of the trailers for Guitar Hero.Ĭoming out of his days with Nirvana, Dave Grohl formed the three-piece band to continue on his journey of producing solid, rock music. In 1986, Run-DMC re-interpolated this Aerosmith classic with Steven Tyler and Joy Perry on vocals and lead guitar, eventually becoming a huge breakthrough moment for hip-hop as it received radio play across both rap and rock stations. Aerosmith (feat Run DMC) – ‘Walk This Way’ And it continues to be the tune that draws a crowd, wherever it’s played.ĩ. There was just something about Slash’s famous lead-line that grabbed your attention from the minute the song began (even though it was originally used it as a warm-up exercise). If you didn’t know any better, you would’ve sworn they were straight out of the classic era of rock. The track was punchy, funky and just made you wanna rock-out while listening to it.
After all, who wouldn’t wanna be part of a chart-topping Aussie rock band… even if just for a minute!įrom the early-2000s, we’ve got Franz Ferdinand’s indie classic ‘Take Me Out’. With the band’s timeless sound, you’d be sure to keep this on your Guitar Hero playlist.
Jet crashed onto the local alternative-rock scene with this breakout single, which was voted the “most Australian song of all time” by Triple M’s Ozziest 100 charts.
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From the soaring vocals of Justin Hawkins and more glittering guitars, this song was full of passion-filled nostalgic that could’ve potentially made bands like Queen blush (but more on Queen later). If glam-rock is your thing, than you would’ve been chuffed with The Darkness’ 2003 epic, ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’. The Darkness – ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’ In ‘All The Small Things’, they talk about the little things in life that seem to matter and those that don’t, Tom Delonge mentioning “I remember thinking, ‘The label’s gonna want a song for the radio – so here’s one,’” and their fans loved them for it.ġ3. The song was “…growing up in the suburbs, going to parties and hanging out with our friends, and causing trouble.” as told by lead singer/guitarist Deryck Whimbley.īlink 182 were synonymous with teenage-angst and telling society where to go. The intent of this track was strong and one that spoke to the masses, and the response was relentless, which quickly became a hit for the punk-scene. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the original release of Guitar Hero, we’re taking a trek down memory lane and revisiting 15 of the game’s greatest tracks to re-live our rock star fantasies just one last time. Words by Bradley Bridgens Let’s face it: as kids, we all dreamt about being a rock star.īack in November 2005, those dreams came true in the form of Guitar Hero: a gaming revolution that allowed punters to live our all their musical fantasies, with its iconic controller, unique gameplay and wonderful assortment of songs solidifying the title as an all-time classic.
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