The anticipation was palpable, the rumors were swirling, and the excitement was reaching fever pitch. Guitar Hero fans were eagerly awaiting the full song list for the next installment in the franchise, Guitar Hero 5. Finally, after much speculation and fervent online discussions, the complete tracklist was unveiled, promising a diverse and exhilarating musical journey. This wasn’t just a collection of songs; it was a carefully curated selection designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of musical tastes, cementing Guitar Hero 5 as a standout title in the rhythm game genre.
Guitar Hero 5 delivered an impressive setlist spanning decades and genres. From classic rock anthems to modern alternative hits, the game offered something for every guitar enthusiast. Players could shred along to iconic tracks like “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down, experience the progressive rock mastery of “Judith” by A Perfect Circle, and embrace the punk energy of AFI’s “Medicate.” The inclusion of Arctic Monkeys’ “Brianstorm” and Attack! Attack! UK’s “You and Me” brought contemporary rock sounds into the mix, while Band Of Horses’ “Cigarettes, Wedding Bands” provided a touch of indie rock flair.
The tracklist wasn’t afraid to venture into different musical territories. Beastie Boys’ “Gratitude” injected hip-hop flavor, Beck’s “Gamma Ray” added alternative funk, and Billy Idol’s “Dancing with Myself” brought the new wave vibes. Classic rock was heavily represented with Billy Squier’s “Lonely is the Night,” Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love A Bad Name,” and Bob Dylan’s timeless “All Along the Watchtower.” Punk rock found its place with Blink-182’s “The Rock Show” and Face To Face’s “Disconnected,” while Blur’s iconic “Song 2” provided a Britpop anthem.
Guitar Hero 5 also showcased heavier sounds, appealing to fans of metal and hard rock. Children Of Bodom’s “Done With Everything, Die For Nothing” offered a taste of extreme metal, Darkest Hour’s “Demon(s)” delivered metalcore intensity, and Deep Purple’s “Woman From Tokyo (’99 Remix)” brought classic hard rock power. For those seeking alternative rock staples, Bush’s “Comedown,” Garbage’s “Only Happy When It Rains,” and Jimmy Eat World’s “Bleed American” were standout inclusions.
The diversity continued with funk, blues, and pop influences. Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing” showcased masterful guitar work, Elton John’s “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” brought piano rock energy, and Gorillaz’ “Feel Good Inc.” blended alternative and hip-hop elements. Classic rock icons like Iggy Pop with “Lust For Life,” Iron Maiden with “2 Minutes to Midnight,” and Kiss with “Shout it Out Loud” further solidified the game’s rock credentials.
Guitar Hero 5 didn’t shy away from including legendary artists and unexpected gems. Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” added a country-rock crossover, King Crimson’s “21st Century Schizoid Man” brought progressive rock complexity, and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Lithium” delivered grunge anthems. Queen & David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” offered a collaborative masterpiece, The Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil” provided classic rock swagger, and Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” injected soulful funk.
The full tracklist of Guitar Hero 5 demonstrated a commitment to musical variety and quality, offering a rich and engaging experience for players of all tastes. From rock and metal to pop and alternative, the game’s song selection was a major highlight, making it a must-have for rhythm game enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Guitar Hero 5 Full Tracklist:
- 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”
