The anticipation was palpable, and the rumors were swirling. Guitar Hero fans were eager to know: what songs would make the cut for Guitar Hero 5? Finally, the complete tracklist has been officially unveiled, promising a diverse and exciting collection of music for players to shred to. For those ready to rock, Guitar Hero 5 songs span genres and generations, ensuring there’s something for every music lover to enjoy.
The Definitive Guitar Hero 5 Song List: From Rock Anthems to Modern Hits
Get ready to explore the expansive setlist of Songs In Guitar Hero 5. This iteration boasts an impressive range of artists, from classic rock legends to alternative icons and modern rock heroes. Whether you’re a fan of blistering guitar solos, catchy pop-rock tunes, or heavier metal riffs, Guitar Hero 5 delivers a comprehensive musical experience.
Here’s the full official tracklist, packed with songs ready to challenge your fretboard skills:
- 3 Doors Down – “Kryptonite”
- A Perfect Circle – “Judith”
- AFI – “Medicate”
- Arctic Monkeys – “Brianstorm”
- Attack! Attack! UK – “You and Me”
- Band Of Horses – “Cigarettes, Wedding Bands”
- Beastie Boys – “Gratitude”
- Beck – “Gamma Ray”
- Billy Idol – “Dancing with Myself”
- Billy Squier – “Lonely is the Night”
- Blink-182 – “The Rock Show”
- Blur – “Song 2”
- Bob Dylan – “All Along the Watchtower”
- Bon Jovi – “You Give Love A Bad Name”
- Brand New – “Sowing Season”
- Bush – “Comedown”
- Children Of Bodom – “Done With Everything, Die For Nothing”
- Coldplay – “In My Place”
- Darker My Love – “Blue Day”
- Darkest Hour – “Demon(s)”
- David Bowie – “Fame”
- Deep Purple – “Woman From Tokyo (’99 Remix)”
- Dire Straits – “Sultans of Swing”
- Duran Duran – “Hungry Like The Wolf”
- Eagles Of Death Metal – “Wannabe in L.A.”
- Elliott Smith – “L.A.”
- Elton John – “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting”
- Face To Face – “Disconnected”
- Garbage – “Only Happy When It Rains”
- Gorillaz – “Feel Good Inc.”
- Gov’t Mule – “Streamline Woman”
- Grand Funk Railroad – “We’re an American Band”
- Iggy Pop – “Lust For Life”
- Iron Maiden – “2 Minutes to Midnight”
- Jeff Beck – “Scatterbrain”
- Jimmy Eat World – “Bleed American”
- John Mellencamp – “Hurts So Good”
- Johnny Cash – “Ring of Fire”
- Kaiser Chiefs – “Never Miss a Beat”
- King Crimson – “21st Century Schizoid Man”
- Kings Of Leon – “Sex on Fire”
- Kiss – “Shout it Out Loud”
- Love and Rockets – “Mirror People”
- Megadeth – “Sweating Bullets”
- Mötley Crüe – “Looks That Kill”
- Muse – “Plug in Baby”
- My Morning Jacket – “One Big Holiday”
- Nirvana – “Lithium”
- Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
- No Doubt – “Ex-Girlfriend”
- Peter Frampton – “Do You Feel Like We Do (Live)”
- Public Enemy Featuring Zakk Wylde – “Bring the Noise 20xx”
- Queen & David Bowie – “Under Pressure”
- Queens Of The Stone Age – “Make it With Chu”
- Rammstein – “Du Hast”
- Rose Hill Drive – “Sneak Out”
- Rush – “The Spirit of Radio (Live, 2008)”
- Santana – “No One To Depend On (Live)”
- Scars On Broadway – “They Say”
- Screaming Trees – “Nearly Lost You”
- Smashing Pumpkins – “Bullet With Butterfly Wings”
- Sonic Youth – “Incinerate”
- Spacehog – “In the Meantime”
- Stevie Wonder – “Superstition”
- Sublime – “What I Got”
- Sunny Day Real Estate – “Seven”
- T. Rex – “20th Century Boy”
- The Bronx – “Six Days a Week”
- The Derek Trucks Band – “Younk Funk”
- The Duke Spirit – “Send a Little Love Token”
- The Killers – “All the Pretty Faces”
- The Police – “So Lonely”
- The Raconteurs – “Steady As She Goes”
- The Rolling Stones – “Sympathy for the Devil”
- The Sword – “Maiden, Mother & Crone”
- The White Stripes – “Blue Orchid”
- Thin Lizzy – “Jailbreak”
- Thrice – “Deadbolt”
- Tom Petty – “Runnin’ Down a Dream”
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “American Girl”
- TV On The Radio – “Wolf Like Me”
- Vampire Weekend – “A-Punk”
- Weezer – “Why Bother?”
- Wild Cherry – “Play That Funky Music”
- Wolfmother – “Back Round”
Iconic Artists and Playable Characters
Beyond the impressive song selection, Guitar Hero 5 upped the ante by featuring playable characters based on real-life music icons. Players could step into the digital shoes of:
- Matt Bellamy (Muse): Experience the stage presence of Muse’s frontman.
- Johnny Cash: The legendary “Man in Black” brings his distinctive style to the game.
- Kurt Cobain (Nirvana): Rock out as the iconic voice of a generation.
- Shirley Manson (Garbage): Take the stage with Garbage’s powerful lead vocalist.
These additions added another layer of immersion for fans, allowing them to connect with their favorite artists in a whole new way within the songs of Guitar Hero 5.
Get Ready to Rock to These Guitar Hero 5 Tracks
With such a vast and varied list of songs in Guitar Hero 5, players were guaranteed countless hours of rocking entertainment. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, the tracklist delivered something for every taste. Dust off your plastic guitars, gather your friends, and prepare to dive into the ultimate Guitar Hero 5 experience. The stage is set, the songs are locked in – are you ready to become a Guitar Hero legend?
