When Guitar Hero World Tour burst onto consoles in 2008, it wasn’t just another sequel; it was a revolution. Expanding beyond just guitars, this iteration, often referred to as Guitar Hero 4, threw drums, vocals, and even a music creation studio into the mix, promising the ultimate band experience. But at its heart, like any Guitar Hero title, was the soundtrack – the lifeblood that fueled countless hours of rocking out. The Guitar Hero 4 Soundtrack was a meticulously curated collection of rock anthems and guitar-driven masterpieces, designed to test your fret-shredding skills and immerse you in the world of rock music.
The game boasted an impressive tracklist of 86 songs, spanning genres and decades, ensuring there was something for every rock fan. From the hard-hitting riffs of Metallica and Black Label Society to the iconic melodies of Bon Jovi and Fleetwood Mac, the Guitar Hero 4 soundtrack was a musical journey. Bands like Nirvana, Blink-182, No Doubt, and many more contributed to this diverse collection, making it a standout in the series. While players initially had access to downloadable content to further expand their song libraries, these packs are no longer available, making the original tracklist even more cherished by fans today.
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Dive into the Guitar Hero World Tour Song List
The Guitar Hero 4 soundtrack reads like a who’s who of rock history. Whether you were a fan of classic rock anthems or the energy of punk rock, the game delivered. Here’s a detailed look at the songs that made up this unforgettable soundtrack:
- Airbourne—“Too Much Too Young”
- The Allman Brothers Band—“Ramblin’ Man”
- Anouk—“Good God”
- The Answer—“Never Too Late”
- At the Drive-In—“One-Armed Scissor”
- Beastie Boys—“No Sleep Till Brooklyn”
- Beatsteaks—“Hail to the Freaks”
- Billy Idol—“Rebel Yell”
- Black Label Society—“Stillborn”
- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club—”Weapon of Choice”
- Blink-182—“Dammit”
- Blondie—“One Way or Another”
- Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band—“Hollywood Nights”
- Bon Jovi—“Livin’ on a Prayer”
- Bullet for My Valentine—“Scream Aim Fire”
- Coldplay—“Shiver”
- Creedence Clearwater Revival—“Up Around the Bend”
- The Cult—“Love Removal Machine”
- Dinosaur Jr.—“Feel the Pain”
- The Doors—“Love Me Two Times”
- Dream Theater—–“Pull Me Under”
- The Eagles—“Hotel California”
- The Enemy—“Aggro”
- Filter—“Hey Man, Nice Shot”
- Fleetwood Mac—“Go Your Own Way”
- Foo Fighters—“Everlong”
- The Guess Who—“American Woman”
- Hush Puppies—“You’re Gonna Say Yeah!”
- Interpol—“Obstacle 1”
- Jane’s Addiction—“Mountain Song”
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience—“Purple Haze (Live)”
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience—“The Wind Cries Mary”
- Jimmy Eat World—“The Middle”
- Joe Satriani—“Satch Boogie”
- Kent—“VinterNoll2”
- Korn—“Freak on a Leash”
- Lacuna Coil—“Our Truth”
- Lenny Kravitz—“Are You Gonna Go My Way”
- Linkin Park—“What I’ve Done”
- The Living End—“Prisoner of Society”
- Los Lobos—“La Bamba”
- Lost Prophets—“Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)”
- Lynyrd Skynyrd—“Sweet Home Alabama (Live)”
- Mars Volta—“L’Via L’Viaquez”
- MC5’s Wayne Kramer—“Kick Out the Jams”
- Metallica—“Trapped Under Ice”
- Michael Jackson—“Beat It”
- Modest Mouse—“Float On”
- Motörhead—“Overkill”
- Muse—“Assassin”
- Negramaro—“Nuvole e Lenzuola”
- Nirvana—“About a Girl (Unplugged)”
- No Doubt—“Spiderwebs”
- NOFX—“Soul Doubt”
- Oasis—“Some Might Say”
- Ozzy Osbourne—“Crazy Train”
- Ozzy Osbourne—“Mr. Crowley”
- Paramore—“Misery Business”
- Pat Benatar—“Heartbreaker”
- Radio Futura—“Escuela De Calor”
- R.E.M.—“The One I Love”
- Rise Against—“Re-Education Through Labor”
- Sex Pistols—“Pretty Vacant”
- Silversun Pickups—“Lazy Eye”
- Smashing Pumpkins—“Today”
- Steely Dan—“Do It Again”
- Steve Miller Band—“The Joker”
- Sting—“Demolition Man (Live)”
- The Stone Roses—“Love Spreads”
- Stuck in the Sound—”Toy Boy”
- Sublime—“Santeria”
- Survivor—“Eye of the Tiger”
- System of a Down—“B.Y.O.B.”
- Ted Nugent—“Stranglehold”
- Ted Nugent—”Ted Nugent Guitar Duel”
- 30 Seconds to Mars—“The Kill”
- Tokio Hotel—“Monsoon”
- Tool—“Parabola”
- Tool—“Schism”
- Tool—“Vicarious”
- 311—“Beautiful Disaster”
- Trust—“Antisocial”
- Van Halen—”Hot for Teacher”
- Willie Nelson—“On the Road Again”
- Wings—“Band on the Run”
- Zakk Wylde—”Zakk Wylde Guitar Duel”
In conclusion, the Guitar Hero 4 soundtrack was more than just a collection of songs; it was a carefully assembled playlist that defined the game and provided the backdrop for countless virtual rock careers. It cemented Guitar Hero World Tour as a must-have for music game enthusiasts and rock fans alike, and its impact on the series and the genre is still felt today.
