Aerosmith to become Guitar Heroes

"Love in an Elevator" rockers will get their very own installment in the popular franchise, set to be released in June.

Months after the cat first got out of the bag, Activision today confirmed Aerosmith will be the first band to get a Guitar Hero game all to themselves. Titled, unsurprisingly, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the game is the first of the upcoming editions in the rhythm series promised during Activision's investor call last week to become reality.

The years of drug abuse took their toll on the Toxic Twins.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith will follow the career of the band, from its first gig to playing packed out stadiums at the height of its fame and will feature a bounty of classic Aerosmith tracks, along with tracks from bands and artists that have performed with Aerosmith or were an inspiration to the band.

Real-life Aerosmith guitar legend Joe Perry commented, "It's great for rock since the record companies are struggling to make sense of how things are changing. Fans want to get and experience music in new formats--and there are going to be some of them who will play the game, then pick up the guitar for real and start bands."

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock owners will be able to download the Aerosmith track "Dream On" for the game for free to celebrate the upcoming game's release. It will be available for free on both Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network between February 16 and 18.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is coming to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 2. Neversoft is developing the PS3 and 360 versions, Vicarious Visions the Wii version, and Budcat the PS2 version. The game is expected to launch this June.

481 Comments

  • Toggy20

    Posted Mar 24, 2008 6:13 am GMT

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  • Toggy20

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 9:11 pm GMT

    AC/DC,Eagles,April Wine,Boston,Guns and Roses,Ozzy etc... Yet again I'll say it won more Time,"Bring on the Rockin' Roll&The New $Toy'z$ with them."By Toy'z I mean all the Guitars,Amps,Drums,Bring the Brand Names and everything thats Rock and Roll!

  • Nannael

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 8:00 pm GMT

    I don't really think it should be Aerosmith. They had good music but not exactly the strongest guitar licks. I think it should be Guitar Hero: Led Zeppelin because Jimmy Page did alot of intense and different music styles and if Rock Band did it it would have to be Rock Band: The Who.

  • newfg311

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 7:44 pm GMT

    seems kinda stupid if you ask me....how about they finally get Maynard to allow them to use Tool in some of these games, that would be incredible

  • zeekx

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 3:12 pm GMT

    Aerosmith sucks majorly. Guys must have been reliving the glory days on some acid when they came up this crap idea. Then again Activision never really was a good company.

  • Toggy20

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 7:09 pm GMT

    Aerosmith Are Rock Gods,First Slash and Bret Michaels in Guitar Hero 3 and Now Aero Smith too Become Guitar Heroes in there own game."Sweet" Keep them Coming.....
    Who is Next After all this?Bring on the Rockin' Roll&The New $Toy'z$ with them.

  • mrvercetti91

    Posted Mar 9, 2008 12:30 pm GMT

    this would only be awesome if they released a few other gh: band games at the same time... just to be fair, to get people to stop b!tching and for an awesome variety

  • KoGfullmetal980

    Posted Mar 9, 2008 8:40 am GMT

    Dude, this will be a RENT ONLY game for me, it's just that...idk Aerosmith is not for me. Yeah, i know other bands will be on it...but i'll wait for GHIV to spend my money on...whenever that comes out.

  • solidusScott

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 12:06 pm GMT

    I see this as a cheap way to increase song sales for the band and a cheap way for Activision to cash in on an already lucrative franchise. They could of done all this over content download.

  • killpop13

    Posted Mar 5, 2008 5:38 pm GMT

    ya i am sorry to say this but very few of u got this artical it is not just aerosmith it is bands that they toured with and some that inspired them so ya it is not just them to clear it up for some of u

  • SpideR_CentS

    Posted Mar 5, 2008 11:00 am GMT

    I would rather have Guns n Roses, Rage, Disturbed, a host of others, but hey, the more songs the better

  • IOwnsGh2

    Posted Mar 4, 2008 3:31 pm GMT

    Common people. Actually read it! Its not just aerosmith... " Aerosmith tracks, along with tracks from bands and artists that have performed with Aerosmith or were an inspiration to the band. " Did you guys see that?? Aerosmith toured with metalica, guns n roses, acdc, some led zepplin and many classic rock bands. Dont just expect to see aerosmith...

  • Moony101

    Posted Mar 2, 2008 11:21 am GMT

    It's limiting for sure, and Aerosmith had a couple great songs, but I wouldn't pay 50 or 60 bucks for it! The guys making the games have to know that not every single person on the planet is rich and carries around stacks of money. GH3 had some good songs, and so will this one, but it has no comparison to the prices the companies are throwing out.

  • JohnLuke132

    Posted Feb 28, 2008 5:00 pm GMT

    they should make it zeppelin or AC/DC.these guys are cool but not legendary

  • Reaper1117

    Posted Feb 28, 2008 8:00 am GMT

    I won't be getting this mainly for the fact that there is no variety in the songs, its all aerosmith. I like them, but when I'm playing Guitar Hero, or Rock band, or even Elite Beat Agents, I want different artists to keep me on my toes. Besides this is just an expansion pack it seems, basically Guitar Hero Encore: Aerosmith. We all know how bad Rock the 80's was right.

  • XxHammerFallxX

    Posted Feb 22, 2008 11:10 am GMT

    I love the approach of Aerosmith. a lot of ppl find it limiting (ex: see every single fcking comment lol)
    but i am a fan of aerosmith. I wouldnt get tired of it. theres a lot of great songs by them. but if they were to forget about walk this way or jaded i might kill em

  • majorshooter

    Posted Feb 21, 2008 5:06 pm GMT

    SWEEET I CANT WAIT!!

  • LittleDuck

    Posted Feb 21, 2008 2:28 pm GMT

    I
    want
    this
    game

  • nickwh

    Posted Feb 21, 2008 7:08 am GMT

    This looks pretty cool, I just hope they don't make the game cost $50. They prabably will though. If they keep doing these band special guitar heroes I hope they make a Guns N' Roses one.

  • ChickenHounk911

    Posted Feb 20, 2008 1:11 pm GMT

    This should have been dowloadable content ONLY. No use releasing a full game for one band. This should have sold as a downloadable pack a la "full album downloads" for Rock Band.

  • smoresvscoco

    Posted Feb 20, 2008 10:04 am GMT

    this looks cool but im not a huge fan of aerosmith. like LordGavo said i would like to see a guitar hero:metallica.

  • mwapple_basic

    Posted Feb 20, 2008 5:32 am GMT

    Where's my Guitar Hero:U2/ Rock Band U2?

  • iJosh

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:57 pm GMT

    I don't think Aerosmith will be the only band in the game...check this out from the press release: "As fans progress through their careers in the game, they can rock out to scores of Aerosmith's greatest hits, as well as songs from celebrated artists that the band has either performed with or has been inspired by in some way."

    There might be bonus songs from other bands, maybe that opened for Aerosmith or maybe that inspired them...that leaves it wide open for quite a few bands!

  • LordGavo

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 7:00 pm GMT

    Good idea, but being limited to one band (Aerosmith?!) seems kind of a rip off if they sell it at full price. Now GH Metallica...

  • Phmall_Phill

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 4:35 pm GMT

    If you people are just buying the game for the music in the game, that's pretty dumb. THink about it most of the music in those games are crap anyway, so why're you arguing over Aerosmith? If you ask me, it's nothing but an improvement.

    Dire Straits should be in Guitar Hero, but you don't see me arguing about that.

  • ScottyMC69

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 4:20 pm GMT

    The idea of a one-band game does seem rather limiting. Yes, it has other bands on there, but indeed the focus is on the "star" of this show. I would think that this would get boring really quickly unless the person was a die-hard fan who just can't get enough Aerosmith. Personally, I think this is a bad move. I agree that it would be better as a down-loadable add-on or expansion pack. It just doesn't seem like it would sell as many units as they are anticipating because they are overestimating the market for the appeal of one band. Also, to continue this model with other bands, the band would have to have the long-time popularity, continuity, and extensive catalog of Aerosmith, which is a rare band indeed; only the Rolling Stones immediately come to mind.

  • The_Praetor

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 4:20 pm GMT

    I do think the one band thing is strange. Particularly Aerosmith. There are so many other bands that have fantastic libraries that you could rock out to.

    Uh, Led Zeppelin anybody?

    Nontheless, I think it unwise to focus on one band. Even if it WERE Led Zeppelin.

  • caossbr

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 3:13 pm GMT

    MAYBE this game you will use drum and mic like rock band

  • breakdown84

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 1:55 pm GMT

    Eh, I'm not sure if this is such a good idea, one band only? We shall have too wait and see. In the meantime, after the game is released, I'd like to see some or all of the tracks in this game featured as DLC for Guitar Hero III for those of us who enjoy some aerosmith but prefer a nice variety. Anybody agree with me?

  • shawnd0517

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:37 am GMT

    This isn't a bad idea, but you can't expect to sell it at FULL PRICE! That's ridiculous! Especially for Aerosmith, who have only had maybe 3 ACTUAL rock songs come out since the 70's.

  • BLKCrystilMage

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:36 am GMT

    You guys really seem to like calling each other ten year olds.

  • DarkoAvenged

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:11 am GMT

    This is by far the stupidest idea for a game I've ever seen. I love guitar hero just for the fact that they introduce new music to people that would have never heard these bands on there own. Also the fact that the songs are all challenging picking the songs with the best most creative riffs and solos. Seriously who is this going to sell too, old people (i'm 25 so its not just 10 yearolds complaining).... who is seriously excited to play all Aerosmith songs. Granted that I hate Aerosmith and think they are just cheesy pop rock. Even if it was a band that I loved to death I want diversity. This game is going to be as bad as that 80's version that they released most likely worse. Good job at sucking Guitar Hero, Rock Band already went to way of making POP music, to appease the morons that think they know what rock is. Oh well may the corporate hands strangle you till your dead, they should call this installment POP HERO. F-ing lame.

  • nrCooldude

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 9:23 am GMT

    i dont like the one-band-only approach. i mean, yea, aerosmith's great, but just one band in a whole friggin' game? not a very intelligent step by activision. what about the potential customers who dont like aerosmith?

  • wiifan001

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 7:35 am GMT

    Guitar Hero based on just Aerosmith?! AWESOME!!!

  • Nene33

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 5:45 am GMT

    AWESOME, I loved Quest for Fame(1995, the Original GH) for PC, and I can't wait to see a Joe Perry Les Paul controller.

  • Vampire_Turtle

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 3:00 am GMT

    Aerosmith are a good band, but I think a band like Metallica or Nirvana would sell alot more copies. I think this is the right direction for GH games to go, but they just need to be careful of which bands they choose to sell.

    - Vampire Turtle

  • Wakky66

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 10:54 pm GMT

    Hm lets see Guitar Hero is marketed to what 10-20 year olds.

    About 1% out of that 10-20 likes Aerosmith.

    So anyone with an IQ over 5 can see this will not sell.

  • yourbeliefs

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 8:41 pm GMT

    While i am a big Aerosmith fan.. I think I'd prefer this just be like a $20 add-on. I don't want to have to keep buying new GH games for major genre changes....

  • pfcwardog

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 8:10 pm GMT

    I think that it's a good idea, i mean come on it's good for those 10 year old who don't know anything about music, like the one that listen to 30 seconds to Fu** or stuff like that and it's just not gonna be aerosmith songs, there are going to be songs that have inspired the band and from bands that have played with aerosmith. I just hope it's like there're saying here and not just aerosmith songs cause that will be a real piece of Sh**.

  • nintendude009

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 7:16 pm GMT

    Sounds good. I like the idea of single band focus. Now they just need to make a GH or Rock Band game for Queen and U2.

  • WassmannD

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:43 pm GMT

    For all of you who maybe forgot to read the article be for posting it states"and will feature a bounty of classic Aerosmith tracks, along with tracks from bands and artists that have performed with Aerosmith or were an inspiration to the band. " considering thye have released something like 14 albums one can assume there would be 14 co lineing acts as well as14 opeaning acts. And who can say that they dont have 1000000 inspirations. My guess is 2 songs out of every set list will be areosmith origionals and maybe one cover by a more modern band.

  • Packfan104L4

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 3:50 pm GMT

    God, you 10 year olds are so stupid sometimes. Maybe they didn't do Zeppelin since HE DOESN'T LICENSE HIS TRACKS!!!!!!!!!! Get it through your heads that it's not just Activision pulling artists and tracksout of midair.

    Like so many have said before: If you don't like it don't buy it.

    Also if you're 10, you wouldn't know classic rock if it hit you in the face. You think Zep, floyd and hendrix are the only classic rockers. Yea right...

  • TallicaFan2005

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 3:28 pm GMT

    This could be the end for Guitar Hero. Rock Band already destroys it, but Aerosmith? One band? When you get tired of the band the game goes in the trash, and now it's not even a fun party game (who wants to keep the same sound song after song???)

    Rock Band ftw.

  • spike94

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 3:23 pm GMT

    I think it is pretty cool, because Aerosmith is a fantastic rock band. I would have liked to seen Led Zeppelin or Guns 'n Roses instead, but Aerosmith will be awesome. Aside from this game, there will be a Guitar Hero 4 for those of you that did not know that. Have a good one everybody and God bless you all.

  • xxLordDavidxx

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 3:13 pm GMT

    I wanted Guitar Hero 4. Not this.

  • d3r7y

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 1:20 pm GMT

    Is this Guitar Hero's version of the downloadable albums? Hope not? Cause this SuCKS! They couldn't just made this as a downloadable bundle pack? This is almost like that Encores crap they threw at the PS2. Please don't tell me they plan on doing other games with just one main band?

  • ManOfTeal

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 1:16 pm GMT

    It's hardly milking the franchise. It's an Aerosmith lover's dream, if you don't like it, don't buy it. I for one enjoy Guitar Hero, and I enjoy Aerosmith so I will be getting it for my 360 as soon as it is released. I just wish they would release Guitar Hero Rock the 80's edition for the 360.

  • guyguyguy1234

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 12:50 pm GMT

    No. If it was an expansion pack, ok. But just no.

  • iuns

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 12:43 pm GMT

    Milkin the franchise, as per usual

  • SLjimbolian

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 12:37 pm GMT

    Dumb, dumb idea. Would've made more sense if it was an Aerosmith song or two in a normal GH game, but a GH that only features Aerosmith songs? Give me a friggin' break.

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