Finally, the track list for Guitar Hero 2 has dropped, and it’s massive! Set to ignite Playstation 2 consoles on November 7th and Xbox 360s in Spring 2007, this sequel promises an even more epic experience than the original. Fans who spent countless hours shredding in the first Guitar Hero will find their prayers answered with a wider range of rock anthems and headbanging classics. Get ready to dive into the full list of songs on Guitar Hero 2 and prepare to rock!
Guitar Hero 2 cover art announcing the complete list of songs for the game
Guitar Hero 2 Tracklist: Are You Ready to Shred?
This Guitar Hero 2 song list is categorized to take you on a journey from opening riffs to face-melting solos. Each tier unlocks more challenging and iconic tracks, ensuring a satisfying progression for every guitarist, whether you’re a novice or a shred master.
Opening Licks
Kick off your setlist with these energetic starters:
- Motley Crue – Shout at the Devil
- Danzig – Mother
- Cheap Trick – Surrender
- Wolfmother – Woman
- Spinal Tap – Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight
Amp-Warmers
Turn up the heat with these recognizable rock staples:
- Kiss – Strutter
- Nirvana – Heart-Shaped Box
- Police – Message in a Bottle
- Van Halen – You Really Got Me
- Kansas – Carry on Wayward Son
String-Snappers
Things are getting heavier! Test your skills with these guitar-driven tracks:
- Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench
- Alice in Chains – Them Bones
- Iggy Pop and the Stooges – Search and Destroy
- Pretenders – Tattooed Love Boys
- Black Sabbath – War Pigs
Thrash and Burn
Crank up the intensity and prepare to thrash with these high-energy anthems:
- Warrant – Cherry Pie
- Butthole Surfers – Who Was in My Room Last Night
- Mathew Sweet – Girlfriend
- Rolling Stones – Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’
- Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine
Return of the Shred
Unleash your inner guitar hero with these tracks designed for serious shredding:
- Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name Of
- Primus – John the Fisherman
- Sword – Freya
- Thin Lizzy – Bad Reputation
- Aerosmith – Last Child
Relentless Riffs
Keep the momentum going with these songs packed with unforgettable riffs:
- Heart – Crazy on You
- Stone Temple Pilots – Tripping on a Hole in a Paper Heart
- Stray Cats – Rock This Town
- Allman Brothers – Jessica
- Jane’s Addiction – Stop
Furious Fretwork
Prepare for some seriously furious fretwork with these challenging tunes:
- Anthrax – Madhouse
- Living End – Carry Me Home
- Lamb of God – Laid to Rest
- Reverend Horton Heat – Psychobilly Freakout
- Rush – YYZ
Face-Melters
The final tier delivers the ultimate face-melting guitar experience:
- Avenged Sevenfold – Beast and the Harlot
- Suicidal Tendencies – Institutionalized
- Dick Dale – Misirlou
- Megadeth – Hangar 18
- Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird
While some iconic bands like Iron Maiden and AC/DC are absent from this initial Guitar Hero 2 list of songs, rumors suggest they might appear as bonus tracks later on. There’s also buzz about Every Time I Die potentially joining the setlist. Regardless, Guitar Hero 2 is shaping up to be a must-have for any rock music fan and rhythm game enthusiast. Get your axe ready and dive into this incredible list of songs on Guitar Hero 2!
