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Rush's 2112 coming to Rock Band DLC next week

Wed, Dec 28, 2011@11:46AM | comments removed/disabled

The Rock Band website announced this morning that Rush's 2112 would be released as a download for the Rock Band video game next week, confirming rumors from earlier this month:

Rush’s ambitious seven-part suite “2112” will come to the Rock Band Music Store to ring in 2012!

In 1976, legendary Canadian rock trio Rush released their groundbreaking fourth studio album, 2112. With its opening track – a 20-minute, seven-part suite known as “2112” – Rush painted a picture of a sci-fi world in the midst of a revolution, controlled by technology. An alternate take of this epic suite, largely considered one of the most important pieces in progressive rock, comes to Rock Band just in time for the New Year.

“2112” will be offered as three separate playable packages: one combines “Overture” and “The Temple of Syrinx”; the second features “Discovery” and “Presentation”; and the final track brings “Oracle: The Dream,” “Soliloquy,” and “Grand Finale.”

Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players have the option to purchase the single Rush “2112” pack, which features all three of the above tracks, as well as one, 20-minute marathon medley of all seven parts of the suite, exclusively available in this special pack. Additionally, as a bonus, players who purchase the pack will receive Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades for all three packages, as well as a Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade for the medley for free! ...

For all the details along with a preview video check out the Rock Band website, and discuss it on the Rock Band forum. Rush's 2112 was the centerpiece of last year's Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and several other Rush tracks have been made available for both Rock Band and Guitar Hero games over the past few years. And just a couple weeks ago a Rush 3-pack was released for the game which included The Spirit of Radio, Fly By Night and Caravan. Thanks to USB Connector for the heads up.

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