Def Leppard Guitar Hero III song pack announced

By Hector Cortez Apr 17, 2008, 22:36 GMT

Def Leppard have partnered with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on a three-song track pack that will give fans an exclusive opportunity to sample the band’s new radio single, Nine Lives.

Def Leppard have partnered with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on a three-song track pack that will give fans an exclusive opportunity to sample the band’s new radio single, “Nine Lives,” five days before their upcoming studio album Songs from the Sparkle Lounge releases on April, 29, 2008.

The single is the result of Def Leppard’s collaboration with Tim McGraw, and will be featured on their upcoming record Songs from the Sparkle Lounge, the band’s first new studio release since 2006’s YEAH.

The track pack also features live versions of “Photograph” and “Rock of Ages,” two of Def Leppard’s chart-toppers from their multi-platinum Pyromania album.

“Being involved with Guitar Hero is very exciting for us and adds a whole new layer of appreciation," says Joe Elliott, lead singer, Def Leppard. "I know from personal experience how much more you get into the music by playing the game - which is why we were keen to explore this opportunity. Guitar Hero is extremely popular with all kinds of music heads, which includes a lot of our fans- and we think releasing ‘Nine Lives’ this way first is just fantastic!"

“We are extremely thrilled to be partnering with Def Leppard, who are true rock icons,” said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for RedOctane. “The band’s participation in offering ‘Nine Lives’ to fans exclusively via Guitar Hero III downloadable content before their album hits store shelves, before the single is available for purchase on iTunes, demonstrates the level of commitment these legendary artists are making to Guitar Hero and how the franchise is transforming the music landscape.”

The track pack will be available for Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 on April 24, 2008 and will be available in early May in the PLAYSTATION Store for the PLAYSTATION 3.