Press Release:

AC/DC comes exclusively to Rock Band beginning this November for the worldwide release of AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band® Track Pack™ by Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).   This exclusive deal with Columbia Records and AC/DC marks the first time ever the band has included an entire album for video game play, with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack allows players to experience this amazing set list with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 or other compatible music game peripherals.  Full of the band’s classic songs, the game will be available exclusively in the U.S. at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club this November as a part of the retailer’s upcoming AC/DC program, and in retailers throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand beginning in early December. 

“When MTV first launched in 1981, we promised that people would ‘never look at music the same way again’ and, with Rock Band, we continue to fulfill this commitment," stated Paul DeGooyer, MTV’s Senior Vice President of Electronic Games & Music.  “We’re excited to be part of AC/DC’s and Columbia’s global plan for the release of their new album, DVD and now, videogame.  Being the first to present these revered songs in interactive form, exclusively on the Rock Band platform is a true honor.  For those about to rock with the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack, we salute you!"

"AC/DC fans can now experience performing live, on stage with the band," said Columbia Records co-Chairman Steve Barnett. "An unforgettable concert is now an ultimate at-home entertainment experience with the AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack." 

AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will feature the master recordings from the best of the band’s live performances. The live recording was specially remixed for Rock Band by Mike Fraser.  The game features 18 tracks, with more than 99 minutes of game play for each instrument:

"Thunderstruck"
"Shoot to Thrill"
"Back in Black"
"Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be"
"Heatseeker"
"Fire Your Guns"
"Jailbreak"
"The Jack"
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
"Moneytalks"
"Hells Bells"
"High Voltage"
"Whole Lotta Rosie"
"You Shook Me All Night Long"
"T.N.T."
"Let There Be Rock”
"Highway To Hell”
"For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”

All tracks from the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will also be available for play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2 [1]  by entering a special export authentication code for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 versions.  As previously announced, AC/DC’s anthem “Let There Be Rock” is featured in Rock Band 2 – the first time the group has been included in a music-based video game. In addition, look for the epic Rock Band 2 TV commercial featuring the studio version of AC/DC’s rock anthem “Let There Be Rock” that premiered during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at www.rockband2.com.

The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be available exclusively at Wal-Mart Stores and Sam’s Club in the U.S. on November 2^nd on XBox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 and on November 16^th for Wii.  Pricing for AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii is $39.88 and $29.88 for the PlayStation 2.   The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will also be available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in early December on XBox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii.  In the UK, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be £29.99 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii and £19.99 for the PlayStation 2.  In the rest of EU, the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be €39.99 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii and €29.99 for the PlayStation 2.  In Australia, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be $49.99 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation, Wii and PlayStation 2.

The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack also marks the first time Wal-Mart has been the exclusive retailer for a music gaming product so unique.  The game will be sold across all Wal-Mart stores and Sam’s Clubs, as well as on www.walmart.com/acdc.  Preorders for the game are now available on this site today.

AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack follows the release of AC/DC’s first album of all-new material in eight years. The album, "Black Ice," features 15 new tracks from brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. "Rock ‘n’ Roll Train," the album’s first single, was released on August 28.  “Black Ice” will also be available in the US exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club retail locations and Web sites Oct. 20 for $11.88, as well as on the band’s Web site, www.acdc.com. 

[1] Online connection and title update required for export of AC/DC LIVE Rock Band™ Track Pack™, as well as most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc, all DLC tracks, packs and albums released to date as well as future DLC releases for play in Rock Band 2.