SynopsisPrepare to thrash as you blast out songs by the one and only Metallica. Stand in the shoes of this iconic band and live out your wildest rock fantasies by emulating James, Lars, Kirk and Robert's signature moves and performance styles to capture the quality and intensity of this enduring group. Demonstrate that you have the star power to live out the true Metallica experience as you savor the excitement of an array of awesome hits in a new way.Guitar Hero: Metallica features a huge variety of incredible tracks, including a definitive collection of Metallica songs as well as tracks from groups hand-picked for inclusion by Metallica, such as Alice in Chains, Judas Priest and Foo Fighters. Power your way through rock and metal songs that have captured your imagination with driving beats. Show off your talents on guitar, bass, drums and even vocals as you live out your dreams against the backdrop of famous Metallica stages in epic, eye-popping venues that bring the rock experience fully to life around you.
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The great and not-so-great says it all really... everything about the game was well done. You start out as Metallica, set up your "cover band", and continue to play Metallica's best hits and much more from other great bands, many of whom Metallica has covered. You don't really have to 'unlock' venues as in previous Guitar Hero's... just the more songs you play the more it gives you. Just got an advance copy of the game, played for three hours, and still had many more great songs to play. Do not try this game out to see if it's worth it, buy it! Don't think about it, just buy it! If you are a true Metallica fan, or if you just like the hits you will not be disappointed.
What's great about it: Set up well; more songs you play, the more you unlock, and a lot more!
What's not so great: Nothing. The best songs from Metallica and many more great ones...