Shackler's Revenge Discussion

[FunkyMonkey]

First Taste of Guns N Roses Chinese Democracy Ready For Debut

by Paul Cashmere - September 13 2008

The Chinese Democracy roll-out will begin on Sunday (September 14). As of tomorrow, the first taste of the album will be released as part of Rock Band 2.

?Shackler?s Revenge? will be the first officially released Guns ?N Roses song since ?Oh My God? from 1999?s ?End of Days? soundtrack.

?Shackler?s Revenge? is one of 84 tracks to feature on the game Rock Band 2. While most of the songs featured in the game are previously released, Guns ?N Roses are using the gamers audience to introduce themselves back into the world with their new music.

It is the beginning of what is expected to be a series of announcements about Guns ?N Roses, the main point being that the album will be finally released and before Christmas.

Axl Rose has delayed the release of this album for more than a decade. However, in recent months, a leak of demos from the album was circulated on the Internet, which lead to the arrest of the poster.

While the leak was 100% illegal and infringed the rights of the band, it did create a new interest in the title.

By getting the album out in November, Guns ?N Roses will have a chance to claw back some of the control of the distribution and finally put this long overdue release in the hands of the fans.

http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=6277

[w.axl.rose]

didn't check if this was posted yet, but IGN.com gave shackler's a review:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/909/909661p1.html

This is the new Guns N' Roses, deal with it or get off the planet.

 

i can't wait to unlock SR. I think im half ways through the game and i still haven't gotten the song 

[gunns1]

awesome song but how the hell are they gunna pull it off live?

soooo many vocal layers....

thats actually a good point,
didn't think of that...

mabye it might be like the omg perofrmace at rir with the aid of pitman?

[GNRFAN20]

three vocal layers low middle high

[Jim Bob]

Its a kickass song     Not as radio friendly as Better, so its an interesting choice for a 1st single, if it is to be the 1st.   Great for a game like Rock Band.. theres something about the song that makes it perfect for the game, but I can't put my finger on it..      The song is taking a clear step away from the classic gnr catalogue and telling the world that this is what Guns N Fuckin Roses is about now.   No turning back!

If Shackler was looking for Revenge, I believe he was successful.   

[GNR4L]

I just heard it and WOW !!!! first 15 sec doesn't sound like Guns N' Roses at all then you hear that all to familiar voice of Axl Rose.  That hook man in the song is a catchy one I can't stop singing it.  GnR really out done themselves, that one reviewer was right you could dance to this song its so awesome.  Love the solo's its so new and refreshing Axl's hard work is paying off this album is going to be spectacular !!!

[Bruno Poeys]

It is the beginning of what is expected to be a series of announcements about Guns ?N Roses, the main point being that the album will be finally released and before Christmas.

THAT'S FUCKING GREAT. I really hope these guys are right...

[grog mug]

Just seeing that line is sending chills up and down my spine....man they need to announce it!!

[GNRFAN20]

Shackler=Axl

Im gunna pull the triggah and blow them all away 

[kaasupoltin]

I always wondered what I'll do when the moment comes, and I still don't know what I should do. I'm just waiting Not many hours to go. Great reviews posted here, thank you guys!

[gunns1]

let the countdown begin...

[kaasupoltin]

By the way, I've been away for a little so is there any new info about a single/iTunes -release? Guess no, but I gotta ask anyway

[jazjme]

This tune rocks so hard, and I love the reviews of it, and cant wait till, it has been unleashed . And more importantly I cant wait to support the band, and have a product in my hands. I really hope that it gets the promotion , via radio ect, and available to buy as a DL, or cd single, What ever , just let the ball keep rolling up the hill, with the momentum. So we can take a wild ride!

[Annie]

great review!

A fist in the face of expectations and doomy naysayers; all waiting, teeth glaring, in the lobby of the jungle for the Lion King and his comrades to finally emerge from the shadows with that damn Democracy.

Looks like Annie isn't the only one to compare Axl to a lion 

[FunkyMonkey]

Spike TV and MTV Games are Getting the Band Back Together to Celebrate the Release of Rock Band 2(TM)

'30 Minutes To Midnight: Spike's Countdown to Rock Band 2' Premieres Saturday, September 13 at 11:30 PM, ET Special Features Appearances By Rock Band 2 Artists Judas Priest, Cheap Trick and Disturbed, plus Exclusive News on downloadable album content coming to Rock Band 2 next week!

NEW YORK, Sept 12, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- MTV Games and Spike TV are teaming up to ring in one of the year's most anticipated releases with "30 Minutes To Midnight: Spike's Countdown to Rock Band 2(TM)." Hosted by Geoff Keighley of Game Trailers TV and emanating in New York City, the action starts at 11:30 PM, ET/PT.

Keighley will be joined by the 3 top bands on the Xbox 360 Rock Band leaderboard, as well as Rock Band players with truly amazing skills -- including one that can play all four Rock Band instruments at once. Featured artists on Rock Band 2 including Judas Priest, Cheap Trick and Disturbed join the celebration and ask bands to show off their video game musical talents in the various "Rock Band Challenges," such as playing through a song completely from memory with no notes on screen. Find out which user band is crowned as the best Rock Band band in the nation!

In addition, 30 Minutes To Midnight will exclusively reveal news on the first Rock Band 2 downloadable album content when Keighley travels to Harmonix in Boston to meet with the creators of the ultimate music game.

The award-winning Rock Band 2 standalone software will make its debut on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on Sunday, September 14, 2008 with an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 standalone wireless drums and guitars will also arrive at retail later in the week. In addition, look for the epic Rock Band 2 TV commercial featuring AC/DC's rock anthem "Let There Be Rock" that premiered during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at www.rockband2.com.

Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks.

SOURCE Spike TV

[Scabbie]

Its a great rocker to welcome back GNR. Glad it was this and not a ballad.

Love the guitar (note...please bring back Buckethead at some point if only for a few live shows..) and there's a bridge part mid way through that I like.

Not sure how you would make a video to this song

[Voodoochild]

Love the guitar (note...please bring back Buckethead at some point if only for a few live shows..)

If your talking about the solo, its actually Bumblefoot.

[Verse Chorus Verse]

Its a great rocker to welcome back GNR. Glad it was this and not a ballad.

Love the guitar (note...please bring back Buckethead at some point if only for a few live shows..) and there's a bridge part mid way through that I like.

Not sure how you would make a video to this song

The video could be a bit like a scene from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back.

Axl does nothing but find people who bash him online, and go to their houses and kill them. It would fit with the "Blow them all away" line... 

[GNR4L]

Its a great rocker to welcome back GNR. Glad it was this and not a ballad.

Love the guitar (note...please bring back Buckethead at some point if only for a few live shows..) and there's a bridge part mid way through that I like.

Not sure how you would make a video to this song

The video could be a bit like a scene from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back.

Axl does nothing but find people who bash him online, and go to their houses and kill them. It would fit with the "Blow them all away" line... 

Or do a type of you could be mine video of some guy named shackler and he goes around in the video and destroys things.

[GnR-NOW]

What does anyone thing about the sound quality of the song?  Will it be like Oh, My God or will it sound more mastered and polished ?