Judas Priest first Rock Band album DLC

[UPDATE] Screaming for Vengeance set for release next week at $15 price point; The Pixies and The Cars next in line.

Last year, Harmonix and MTV Games promised that their rhythm game duet Rock Band would feature full downloadable albums, with The Who's "Who's Next" one announced offering and Nirvana's "Nevermind" a heavily rumored second option. However, these albums were conspicuously absent from the game's launch lineup of downloadable content, and months passed with no word of when they would finally arrive.

Last month's Boston six-pack of songs came a single track shy of a full album, but next week Harmonix is finally set to make good on its prelaunch promise with the release of Judas Priest's Screaming for Vengeance in its entirety. The 10-song album will be available Tuesday on the Xbox Live Marketplace and Thursday on the PlayStation Store, with an asking price of $14.99 (1,200 Microsoft points).

Screaming for Vengeance features the group's biggest hit, "You've Got Another Thing Comin'," as well as "Electric Eye" and "Pain and Pleasure." All 10 songs will be the original Judas Priest master recordings, and they will be available individually for $1.99 (160 Microsoft points), although the 41-second track "The Hellion" will be included in the "Electric Eye" download.

Since the launch of Rock Band, Harmonix says customers have downloaded more than 8 million songs for the game, with a playable catalog of roughly 140 tracks between the original disc and downloadable content.

[UPDATE] Newsweek's Level Up blog is reporting on the next two album downloads to follow Screaming for Vengeance. According to the article, next month will see The Cars' self-titled album released, followed by The Pixies' Doolittle in June. As for the album prices, the site reported that they will vary depending on the number of tracks included.

80 Comments

  • joeblofromidaho

    Posted Apr 28, 2008 2:15 pm PT

    Need Megadeth Now! any album

  • linkinpark777

    Posted Apr 26, 2008 10:24 pm PT

    i have two songs from the judas priest

  • KinMan1114

    Posted Apr 25, 2008 4:19 pm PT

    the nevermind album was f*ckin hot as hell. I'm also dying for the TEN album from pearl jam.

  • cypher787

    Posted Apr 23, 2008 5:00 pm PT

    i know its really late to bring this up but anyone else feel like i do with the rock band controller its a great concept to fingertap the solos but i have fat fingers and its pretty much a worthless thing to me cuz the buttons are like an inch wide i think they should re make it with wider solo buttons i cant be the only one with big fingers who cant use those buttons am i?

  • Brmarlin

    Posted Apr 23, 2008 12:04 am PT

    Its good that they finally are getting these albums out.

    Now just for the irony, who else wants to see a Dead Kennedys album in here?

  • rhezekim

    Posted Apr 22, 2008 9:08 am PT

    I agree that the asking price is a little steep considering you can buy the actual album for less but it's Rock Band, a video game that has had great DLC since it started, not like GH III whom I feel has dropped the ball on the DLC side. Judas Priest wouldn't have been my first choice either but hey, it's a whole album, and even though I may sound negative I am actually excited about this, it means Rock Band will continue to rock on. Does anyone know if Rock Band 2 is in development? With all the money I have spent on Rock Band DLC it would be nice that instead of a Rock Band 2 maybe they could release a patch or something to update it because eventually if and when a Rock Band 2 comes out I will probably have spent about $300 in DLC unless our DLC for Rock Band will be able to be played in Rock Band 2, that would be sweet. Rock On Everyone!

  • GoddBless

    Posted Apr 21, 2008 8:31 pm PT

    I'm waiting for Nevermind!

  • MrMartinLee

    Posted Apr 21, 2008 8:25 pm PT

    A full Pixies album!? I've been playing on the PS2, but it looks like I'll be forking over for a 360 by June!

  • mark32570

    Posted Apr 21, 2008 7:42 pm PT

    $15? Come on. The list price for the remastered cd w/ 2 bonus tracks is only $11.99.
    I also wonder if each purchase will count as a unit in the albums total sales.

  • okassar

    Posted Apr 21, 2008 2:24 pm PT

    I would definitely buy a Led Zeppelin album.Maybe Aerosmith,Metallica,Nirvana,or even Red Hot Chili Peppers.Now those are the albums that I would like to see.I would buy an individual song from Linkin' Park,like What I've Done or something,that would be nice.But the albums are 15 bucks,that is what bothers me.I mean,ya it's almost the same price as a CD would be,except with playability.The only thing is,you can't really make that a big factor because you might as well watch the song vid on youtube.It all comes down to how good the album really is,adding up to how awesome it would be to play on Rockband and actually fork out 15 bucks for it.Only a few albums are worth it to me.

  • Watch_Me_Xplode

    Posted Apr 21, 2008 9:14 am PT

    I almost died when I heard this. Judas Priest is without a doubt one of the greatest bands to walk the Earth, and a full album download from them would be pure bliss. Screaming for Venegance isn't my favorite by them, but an excellent choice nonetheless. I'll gladly drop the $15 for this on Thursday.

    Not a fan of The Cars or The Pixies, so hopefully we'll get Who's Next and Nevermind soon.

  • zyxomma100

    Posted Apr 21, 2008 8:45 am PT

    I'll pass this month. I think I'll be getting that Cars album, though.

  • gmagnus

    Posted Apr 20, 2008 9:55 pm PT

    "Newsweek's Level Up blog"? Pff. It was announced on the official Rock Band forum in the same post that announced Priest.

  • hazuki

    Posted Apr 20, 2008 6:36 pm PT

    Yeah...bad album to put up. Put on painkiller instead, like many others suggest. The drums to the main song, painkiller? Take it to the next level.

  • leonard88

    Posted Apr 20, 2008 6:07 pm PT

    how about Ram it Down

  • pinkyfoo

    Posted Apr 20, 2008 11:10 am PT

    Judas Priest sucks my balls on a frequent basis, but I can't wait for Doolittle!

  • necronaux

    Posted Apr 19, 2008 9:24 am PT

    Excellent! About time some 'metal' made it to the list. Would also love to see Pain Killer available.

  • eXists

    Posted Apr 19, 2008 8:41 am PT

    If the painkiller album is added, i'm buying this game!

  • XENOmorph00010

    Posted Apr 19, 2008 8:12 am PT

    I think the price is almost a steal, $15 for ten songs to play on three instruments from an amazing band off one of their best albums (this ties with Painkiller for my favorite Priest albums, but Painkiller on Rock Band would be suicide, the Painkiller intro and All Guns Blazing guitar solo would be impossible). Long live Priest!

  • immortality20

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 11:53 pm PT

    Its not alot of money when you consider its playable in at least 3 solo careers (mike, guitar and drums) and is 10 songs. its still less then 2 bucks a song, what more do you want? I think its fair and I will be happy to five star some more songs . I have every song so far, they're doing a great job!

  • ThePhantomGamer

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 8:12 pm PT

    I'm still waiting for Whos Next and Nevermind (If it's true). Judas Priest is cool though.

  • Somebody89

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 6:53 pm PT

    Rock Band has just become godly. More reason why I'm glad I own this.

  • SlikNik27

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 6:51 pm PT

    I may have to pick up that Cars album when it comes out.

  • grimjack352

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 5:59 pm PT

    freakin' hell yeah!! bout time we got some good metal on rock band. awesome album BTW. how bout British Steel next?

  • johncraven

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 5:34 pm PT

    YESSss

    how about British Steel and PainkilLAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

  • Pete5506

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 4:56 pm PT

    Wow thats cool, but a little too much money

  • squirlnuts2005

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 4:44 pm PT

    how come at random moments that they just come with different songs...i saw metallicas fuel coming out since last month but havent seen it yet...then the who and nirvana...been waiting on that forever!

  • neXtgenisis posted Apr 18, 2008 3:32 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    neXtgenisis

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 3:32 pm PT (hide)

    judas priest sux ill prolly get u got another thing coming but other than that they are complete and utter tools

  • audioslave69

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 3:28 pm PT

    U had me at "you got another thing coming"

  • eagidni

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 3:14 pm PT

    i'd rather something earlier from priest be released... 'sin after sin,' perhaps... or 'stained class.' but still, judas priest is perfect for rock band, and i imagine the album will sell big. now if they'd just get in league with, say... king crimson (i know it's not gonna happen, but what the hell), i don't know if i'd be able to resist getting an xbox any longer!

  • puablo

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 2:46 pm PT

    Judas Priest is all well and good but why don't they actually release Who's Next and finish all 18 songs of the Grateful Dead set before they start pulling out things they haven't announced! (Still, it is a nice choice.)

  • boobush

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 2:45 pm PT

    If you think I'll sit around while you chip away my brain, listen I ain't foolin and you'd better think again, out there is a fortune waiting to be had, you think I'll let it go youre mad you got another thing coming. Man, you gotta love the classics.

  • Guitar-Dunnie

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:37 pm PT

    Harmonix is the king at this moment...and so is Judas Priest.

  • KingSigy

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:36 pm PT

    $15 is fine since that's what the album costs anyway. I think they should sell it cheaper, but either way it's gonna cost the same. Might as well get a more interactive version.

  • 4quarters

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:17 pm PT

    Priest the almighty!! All you youngins want to find out where some of rocks' pioneers came from, I dare you to play the first track(with Hellion intro) at surround sound MAX volume.....you won't have any windows left in your house !!!!!!!! How about Dokken or WASP ???

  • elitedead

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:14 pm PT

    'Breakin the law Breakin in the law'

  • Agreb91

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:12 pm PT

    I think $15 seems a little steep. Especially since it is only for a game.

  • hiway2hell

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:08 pm PT

    YEAH. thank you. now lets get metallica black album

  • keyser27

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:05 pm PT

    Hmm.

    I was prepared to flame this selection by Harmonix heavily. I was going to ask "who in the world would consider downloading this crappy band", but after reading the comments, I have to hand it to Harmonix. Maybe I'll give it another listen before making up my mind, You Got Another Thing Comin' is a worthy download, after all.

    Doolittle would be a good Pixies album or Surfer Rosa, especially since it's already mentioned in the chorus of the OK Go song that shipped with RB.

    So even if this doesn't fit my taste, it seems like a good pick, as it apparently will hit the metalhead and some classic rock funnybones. I'm still dreaming of getting Built to Spill's Keep it Like a Secret or You In Reverse albums, but it may be a little too unknown, but would be AWESOME fun to play. Would also love to see some Joe Walsh but it would be easy to play. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and Slick Shoe's rusty album would be tremendous though.

  • jcloverboy

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 1:05 pm PT

    Nothing against Judas Priest but the full albums that were being touted were epic...Who's Next and Nevermind....where they at????!?!?!?!

  • razgriz_101

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:56 pm PT

    judas preist awesome all i need is for a price drop and a PS3 release anyway Judas Preist ftw

    Anziano you picked 2 of the most mainstream and well known albums from both metallica and AC/DC
    yeah back in black is definitive AC/DC but still imo Bon Scott Era AC/DC is better.
    but saying you would rather have the black album by tallica over albums like Kill em all and Master of puppets.

    but Judas Preist FTW especially good it caters for the metal crowd a bit better.

    i might go look at rock band forum and put in request for either paramore album which would be good or a coheed and cambria album.

  • randomwhyteguy

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:49 pm PT

    Anziano32 You complain about Judas Priest, then ask for Weezer and Green Day?

  • lovea218

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:37 pm PT

    Another thing coming..definite download but the whole album? you tripping

  • Anziano32 posted Apr 18, 2008 12:34 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    Anziano32

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:34 pm PT (hide)

    This is un-freaking-believably LAME. Who cares about Judas Priest? This is an album with one hit, and it's not even that good of a song. How about Metallica's "Black Album", or "Back in Black" from AC/DC? What happened to "Nevermind?" How about "Ten" from Pearl Jam? This is as crappy an idea as cranking out Greatful Dead songs. Wake up, Rock Band...get us some Green Day or Weezer albums...Some Hendrix would be awesome, too...Something GOOD!

  • mad_tyger

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:34 pm PT

    Yes! Awesome first album, I'm definitely going to pick this up.

  • Land-0-Funk

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:29 pm PT

    Might get some singles..but not the full album.

  • MigElite

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:29 pm PT

    HELL YEAH!!!

  • GrimGravy

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:23 pm PT

    hell ya i will be getting this

  • agubna

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:20 pm PT

    I will definetely buy this. Finally a bunch of songs that ARENT easy. The price(1200 for all 10) is actually a good deal because you save 240 points compared to buying them all individually.

  • PiNwOrM

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:19 pm PT

    Months. Months I've waited for 'Who's Next'. And they throw THIS at me as downloadable albums.

    I appreciate the work you do, Harmonix, I really really do.. but please. Who's Next. Sometime this year.

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