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Video: The making of Guitar Hero Metallica

By GamePro Staff
March 24, 2009 07:48 AM PST
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Go behind-the-scenes with three new documentaries that lift the lid on the Metallica version of Guitar Hero.

PRESS RELEASE -- Activision has released three new mini video documentaries ("Into the Game", "The Game" and "The Music") that focus on the making of Guitar Hero Metallica. The videos feature spot interviews with the band who discuss their involvement with the game, how Guitar Hero is helping their music reach a new audience, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the motion-capture and facial-scanning process.

"Ride the Lightning" with musical icons Metallica and 21 other rockin' acts in an all new Guitar Hero experience - Guitar Hero Metallica. 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 the guitar controller, rip on the drum kit controller 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 legendary artists personally selected by the band, such as Bob Seger AND The Silver Bullet Band, Alice In Chains, System of A Down, 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.

Guitar Hero Metallica is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The Wii home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation?2 computer entertainment system versions are being developed by Budcat. The game is rated 12+ by the BBFC. For more information on Guitar Hero Metallica, please visit guitarhero.com.