Hugh Cornwell has been a staple of the Rock and Roll scene since before the vast majority of Rock Band players learned how to say ‘Peaches’ (The Stangler’s first hit). An illustrious songwriter and never-tiring performer, Hugh Cornwell is a legend.

According to his online biography, Cornwell had “ten hit albums and twenty-one top forty singles” while fronting the incredibly successful UK band The Stranglers.

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“Death Comes” by Inkubus Sukkubus is the sort of song you would hear in your dreams. Right at that indistinguishable point between latent consciousness and the first stage of sleep.

Let yourself become entranced by lead vocalist of Inkubus Sukkubus, Candia, as she weaves a tale of unrequited, yet dangerous love. In her powerful, yet soothing voice, she sings such lyrical wonders as, “Your skin against my lips feels alien to me, a stone with softness yielding unnaturally.”

The “Death Comes” drum track is pretty straight-forward. Its slow rock vibe is accessible to many levels of drum players. So, for those of you dreaming of playing drums for a famous Goth band, get this!

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So far, Damone’s “Roll the Dice” has been one of my favorite RGS songs. Noelle’s honest vocals are fun to sing along to and Mike’s guitar riffs are always entertaining.

There is just something uplifting and poignant about this song. From Noelle’s heartfelt lyrics to the overall build and craftsmanship of the song, “Roll the Dice“ is a team favorite. In the chorus Noelle sings, “Place your bets, roll the dice, don’t dwell on your sacrifice, your winnings start over.” Life truly is an inspiration for this band.

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“Hook, Line & Sinner” by PA-based hardcore group Texas in July is guaranteed to be a hot seller, but (spare me while I make this joke) the drum track for “Hook Line & Sinner” is on fire.

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… but can you do this?

Cetan Clawson can, and “White Heat” will be available for RBN the day the store launches.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so call up The One That Got Away, and rock your way back into his (or her) heart by singing The Gufs’ “Beautiful Disaster.”

Back in October, we announced that veterans of the Wisconsin music scene, The Gufs, were working with RockGamer Studios to bring their music to RBN.

Now, we are excited to announce that the single “Beautiful Disaster” from their 2006 album A Different Sea, has been submitted to RBN for playtesting, and should find its way to the Marketplace in the near future.

Here’s a preview clip to whet your appetite.

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Ballyhoo!’s “Cali Girl” is a song best played around a bonfire in July, or around a fireplace in February…heck Rock Band fans will want to play this song anytime, anywhere. Grab some friends and a few beers (or sodas for you under 21s) and jam out to Ballyhoo!’s feel good reggae-rock tune about a girl who’s “going to California.” “Cali Girl” starts off in true reggae style, but the catchy chorus smacks of punk rock. By the time the second chorus rolls around, everyone in the room will be singing it.

Lead singer Howi Spangler’s vocals are never overly challenging, while the bass charts fall right in the pocket. Both bass and guitar will be entertaining for all levels of players. For Rock Band players who have not played or listened to reggae, ska, or jazz lately, the laid back groove may trip you up.

Here’s a Rock Band Network preview of “Cali Girl”:

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Singers, it’s time to practice those vocal gymnastics! Drummers…steel yourselves!

RockGamer Studios is proud to present a sneak peek at Children of Nova’s “The Complexity of Light”.

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A sneak peek for all of you fans of awesome music. Here’s the first preview footage from Amberian Dawn‘s “River of Tuoni” and Fake Shark-Real Zombie!‘s “Sestri Levante”. Expect both of these to be available later this year when the Rock Band Network launches!

Hello out there! Chris from RockGamer Studios here, with my first post for the site. I’m the resident bass chart author, and have been dabbling a bit in venue design as well, so I’m proud to present the first footage from our forthcoming RBN release of Jonathan Coulton‘s “Creepy Doll”. We’ve got our traditional full band preview video to showcase a little bit of what you can expect in terms of the charting, but we’ve also got a first here; a solo vocals run, captured specifically to showcase the background imagery. For a song as rich in atmosphere as this, the lighting, animations, and camera cuts had to be just so, and hopefully we’ve accomplished that goal here. Take special note of the pulsating lights flicking on and off, throbbing in time to that oh-so-sinister doll’s heartbeart. And if you like what you see, please be sure to mention so in the comment section below!

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