Tag Archives: Guitar Hero 5

‘Guitar Hero 5’, ‘Band Hero’ Add More Content for the Summer

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Heather Toshiko

It’s not all movies and TV here at The Flickcast. We also love to play video games. Some of us have also, at one time or another, been musicians or played an instrument or two. So, we’re obviously big fans … Continue reading →

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The Kurt Cobain ‘Guitar Hero 5’ Controversy

Posted on September 18, 2009 by John Carle

Back in Guitar Hero 3, video game developer Activision began including various well known guitarists, both living and passed on, as unlockable characters within the franchise. In the series’ most recent iteration, Guitar Hero 5, which was just released on … Continue reading →

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Courtney Love Threatens Legal Action Over Cobain Avatar

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Cortney Zamm

Looks like the fans aren’t the only one pissed about Kurt Cobain’s likeness being used for an avatar in Guitar Hero 5. Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love is pretty mad too. But she signed the contract allowing it, according to Kotaku. … Continue reading →

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Final ‘Guitar Hero 5’ Release Trailer

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

I’m sure you went to your favorite gaming store and purchased your very own copy of Guitar Hero 5 as soon as it came out this week. But just in case you haven’t gotten around to it or are having … Continue reading →

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New ‘Guitar Hero: Johnny Cash’ Trailer

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

To the growing list of musical superstars who will grace upcoming Guitar Hero games, we now must add multiple Grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. Cash will be make his video … Continue reading →

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