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Guitar Hero 5 details leaked

Guitar Hero 5 is coming sooner than you may think. IGN is reporting that an unauthorized Guitar Hero 5 press release was leaked by Activision. While a retraction is expected, Activision made some details available.

First off, don’t worry about all your downloaded content from Guitar Hero World Tour becoming irrelevant; Guitar Hero 5 allows you to integrate anything you have purchased or downloaded previously, and the game’s all new enhancements will insert themselves into your old tracks.

In GH5, you’ll see new game modes like “Party Play” and “RockFest.” The latter is a “comprehensive competitive experience,” offering new head-to-head modes that can be played online or locally. Did a friend just stop by the party? Instead of starting over or waiting for the track to finish, the Party Play mode allows a player to hop-in or out without stopping the song.

Another huge feature is the ability to play with any combination of instruments. That same friend who stopped by doesn’t want to sing? Put him on a second drum kit or a third guitar.

Early news indicates music from 85 bands will appear, with 30 bands making their Guitar Hero debut. Thankfully, all songs will be unlocked right from the start of the game.

Here are the first eight confirmed songs, according to the release.

The Rolling Stones: Sympathy for the Devil
Bob Dylan: All Along The Watchtower
The White Stripes: Blue Orchid
Santana: No One To Depend On (LIVE)
Vampire Weekend: A-Punk
Tom Petty: Runnin Down a Dream
Johnny Cash: Ring of Fire
Kings of Leon: Sex on Fire