The Rock Band series of music video games supports downloadable songs for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions through the consoles' respective online services. Users can download songs on a track-by-track basis, with many of the tracks also offered as part of a "song pack" or complete album at a discounted rate. These packs are available for the Wii only on Rock Band 3. Most downloadable songs are playable within every game mode, including the Band World Tour career mode. All downloadable songs released before October 26, 2010, are cross-compatible between Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3, while those after only work with Rock Band 3. Certain songs deemed "suitable for all ages" by Harmonix are also available for use in Lego Rock Band.
The Wii version of Rock Band does not support downloadable content, but Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3 do, with DLC first made available in January 2009. Songs from the back catalogue of downloadable content were released for the Wii weekly in an effort by Harmonix to provide Wii players with every previously available song.
Following the release of Rock Band 4 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, all previously purchased downloadable content for Rock Band 3 and earlier is forward compatible (with the exception of any downloadable content purchased for The Beatles: Rock Band) within the same system family at no additional cost.
List of songs released in 2010
The following table lists the available songs for the Rock Band series released in 2010. All songs available in packs are also available as individual song downloads on the same date, unless otherwise noted. New songs are released on Tuesdays for Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo WFC, unless otherwise noted. Dates listed are the initial release of songs on Xbox Live. Starting May 20, 2008, all downloadable songs are available in both the North American and European markets, unless otherwise noted.
Some songs released before Rock Band 3 have been retrofitted to include Rock Band 3 features, including backing vocals, and the ability to buy an additional pack for Pro Guitar/Bass charts without having to buy the "RB3 Version" of the song. Certain songs have been marked "family friendly" by Harmonix; such songs released before Rock Band 3s launch on October 26, 2010 can be played in Lego Rock Band.
Starting October 26 (with The Doors), all new songs are only playable in Rock Band 3, due to a change in the file format. All songs released via downloadable content are playable in Rock Band 3, and support its new Pro Drum mode. Most songs released for Rock Band 3 include core features for keyboards, Pro Keyboards, and backing vocals in the core song, where they are appropriate. Additionally, some of these songs features charts for Pro Guitar and Bass that can also be purchased.
As of October 2009, over 800 songs have been made available as downloadable content (DLC). As of October 19, 2009, over 60 million downloadable song purchases have been made by players. The following is a list of the songs that have been released in 2010.
Song titleArtistYearGenreSingle / Pack nameRelease dateFamily FriendlyAdditional Rock Band 3 Features|"Band on the Run" (Live) |Paul McCartney |2009 |Classic Rock |Paul McCartney New York City 01 |Jan 5, 2010
|"Jet" (Live) |Paul McCartney |2009 |Classic Rock |Paul McCartney New York City 01 |Jan 5, 2010
|"Sing the Changes" (Live) |Paul McCartney |2009 |Classic Rock |Paul McCartney New York City 01 |Jan 5, 2010
|"Adam's Song" |Blink-182 |1999 |Punk |Blink-182 02 |Jan 5, 2010
|"First Date" |Blink-182 |2001 |Punk |Blink-182 02 |Jan 5, 2010
|"I Miss You" |Blink-182 |2003 |Punk |Blink-182 02 |Jan 5, 2010
|"Love My Way" | |1982 |New Wave | |Jan 5, 2010
|"Sister Europe" | |1980 |New Wave | |Jan 5, 2010
|"Rock 'n' Roll High School" |Ramones |1978 |Punk | |Jan 5, 2010
|"Grind" |Alice in Chains |1995 |Grunge |Alice in Chains 02 |Jan 12, 2010
|"Heaven Beside You" |Alice in Chains |1995 |Grunge |Alice in Chains 02 |Jan 12, 2010
|"Last of My Kind" |Alice in Chains |2009 |Grunge |Alice in Chains 02 |Jan 12, 2010
|"We Die Young" |Alice in Chains |1990 |Grunge |Alice in Chains 02 |Jan 12, 2010
|"Your Decision" |Alice in Chains |2009 |Grunge |Alice in Chains 02 |Jan 12, 2010
|"A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)" (Live) |Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |2009 |Rock |Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology 02 |Jan 19, 2010
|"Breakdown" (Live) |Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |2009 |Rock |Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology 02 |Jan 19, 2010
|"Century City" (Live) |Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |2009 |Rock |Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology 02 |Jan 19, 2010
|"Jammin' Me" (Live) |Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |2009 |Rock |Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology 02 |Jan 19, 2010
|"Nightwatchman" (Live) |Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |2009 |Rock |Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology 02 |Jan 19, 2010
|"The Waiting" (Live) |Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |2009 |Rock |Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology 02 |Jan 19, 2010
|"1901" |Phoenix |2009 |Alternative | |Jan 19, 2010
|"Lisztomania" |Phoenix |2009 |Alternative | |Jan 19, 2010
|"Blue Jeans" |Silvertide |2004 |Rock | |Jan 19, 2010
|"Bulls on Parade" |Rage Against the Machine |1996 |Alternative | |Jan 26, 2010
|"Hair of the Dog" |Nazareth |1975 |Classic Rock | |Jan 26, 2010
|"Killed by Death '08" |Motörhead |2008 |Metal | |Jan 26, 2010
|"Levitate" |I Mother Earth |1993 |Alternative | |Jan 26, 2010
|"Master of the Universe" |Hawkwind |1971 |Rock | |Jan 26, 2010
|"Transmaniacon MC" |Blue Öyster Cult |1972 |Classic Rock | |Jan 26, 2010
|"Godzilla" |Blue Öyster Cult |1977 |Classic Rock | |Jan 26, 2010
|"Gone" |Montgomery Gentry |2004 |Country |Going Country 03 |Feb 2, 2010
|"Me and My Gang" |Rascal Flatts |2006 |Country |Going Country 03 |Feb 2, 2010
|"On the Road Again" |Willie Nelson |1980 |Country |Going Country 03 |Feb 2, 2010
|"She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" |Kenny Chesney |1999 |Country |Going Country 03 |Feb 2, 2010
|"Swing" |Trace Adkins |2006 |Country |Going Country 03 |Feb 2, 2010
|"Suds in the Bucket" |Sara Evans |2003 |Country |Going Country 03 |Feb 2, 2010
|"The Who Super Bowl S-mashup" | |2010 |Classic Rock | |Feb 7, 2010
|"Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Hangar 18" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Take No Prisoners" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Five Magics" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Poison Was the Cure" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Lucretia" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Tornado of Souls" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Dawn Patrol" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"Rust In Peace... Polaris" |Megadeth |1990 |Metal | |Feb 9, 2010
|"(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay" (Take 2) |Otis Redding |1967 |R&B/Soul/Funk |Otis Redding 01 |Feb 16, 2010
|"Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)" |Otis Redding |1966 |R&B/Soul/Funk |Otis Redding 01 |Feb 16, 2010
|"I'm Sick Y'all" |Otis Redding |1966 |R&B/Soul/Funk |Otis Redding 01 |Feb 16, 2010
|"I've Got Dreams to Remember" |Otis Redding |1968 |R&B/Soul/Funk |Otis Redding 01 |Feb 16, 2010
|"Love Man" |Otis Redding |1969 |R&B/Soul/Funk |Otis Redding 01 |Feb 16, 2010
|"Weightless" |All Time Low |2009 |Emo | |Feb 16, 2010
|"Fascination" |Alphabeat | 2007 |Pop-Rock | |Feb 16, 2010
|"Stray Cat Strut" |Brian Setzer |1982 |Rock | |Feb 16, 2010
|"Let Forever Be" | |1998 |Pop/Dance/Electronic | |Feb 16, 2010
|"Heartkiller" |HIM |2010 |Alternative |HIM 01 |Feb 23, 2010
|"Ode to Solitude" |HIM |2010 |Alternative |HIM 01 |Feb 23, 2010
|"Wings of a Butterfly" |HIM |2005 |Alternative |HIM 01 |Feb 23, 2010
|"Distracted" |KSM |2009 |Pop-Rock | |Feb 23, 2010
|"The Dope Show" |Marilyn Manson |1998 |Metal | |Feb 23, 2010
|"Just for Tonight" |One Night Only |2008 |Pop-Rock | |Feb 23, 2010
|"Walking on the Moon" | |1979 |Rock | |Feb 23, 2010
|"Meaning of Life" |Disturbed |2000 |Nu-Metal |Disturbed 02 |Mar 2, 2010
|"The Game" |Disturbed |2000 |Nu-Metal |Disturbed 02 |Mar 2, 2010
|"Voices" |Disturbed |2000 |Nu-Metal |Disturbed 02 |Mar 2, 2010
|"Third Floor Story" | |2009 |Rock | |Mar 2, 2010
|"White Falcon Fuzz" | |2009 |Rock | |Mar 2, 2010
|"Panic Switch" |Silversun Pickups |2009 |Indie Rock | |Mar 2, 2010
|"Sort Of" |Silversun Pickups |2009 |Indie Rock | |Mar 2, 2010
|"Downfall" |TRUSTCompany |2002 |Nu-Metal | |Mar 2, 2010
|"Decent Days and Nights" | |2004 |Punk | |Mar 9, 2010
|"Hounds of Love" | |2004 |Punk | |Mar 9, 2010
|"Walk Away" (Alternate Studio Version) |James Gang |1971 |Classic Rock | |Mar 9, 2010
|"The Hockey Theme" |Neil Peart |2010 |Novelty | |Mar 9, 2010
|"All of This" |Shaimus |2006 |Indie Rock | |Mar 9, 2010
|"Tie You Down" |Shaimus |2008 |Indie Rock | |Mar 9, 2010
|"Fell in Love with a Girl" | |2001 |Rock | |Mar 9, 2010
|"Seven Nation Army" | |2003 |Rock | |Mar 9, 2010
|"You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You're Told)" | |2007 |Rock | |Mar 9, 2010
|"Bad Romance" |Lady Gaga |2009 |Pop/Dance/Electronic |Lady Gaga 01 |Mar 16, 2010
|"Monster" |Lady Gaga |2009 |Pop/Dance/Electronic |Lady Gaga 01 |Mar 16, 2010
|"Poker Face" |Lady Gaga |2008 |Pop/Dance/Electronic |Lady Gaga 01 |Mar 16, 2010
|"Just Dance" |Lady Gaga |2008 |Pop/Dance/Electronic |Lady Gaga 01 |Mar 16, 2010
|"Lady Gaga's Poker Face" (South Park Version) |Eric Cartman |2009 |Novelty | |Mar 16, 2010
|"It's Not My Time" |3 Doors Down |2008 |Rock | |Mar 16, 2010
|"Control" |Mutemath |2006 |Alternative | |Mar 16, 2010
|"Oh Yeah" | |2005 |Alternative | |Mar 16, 2010
|"Rock & Roll Queen" | |2005 |Alternative | |Mar 16, 2010
|"Blue Spark" |X |1982 |Punk |X 01 |Mar 23, 2010
|"The Hungry Wolf" |X |1982 |Punk |X 01 |Mar 23, 2010
|"I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" |X |1983 |Punk |X 01 |Mar 23, 2010
|"Los Angeles" |X |1980 |Punk |X 01 |Mar 23, 2010
|"Am I Crazy" |Little Fish |2010 |Indie Rock | |Mar 23, 2010
|"Bang Bang" |Little Fish |2010 |Indie Rock | |Mar 23, 2010
|"Darling Dear" |Little Fish |2010 |Indie Rock | |Mar 23, 2010
|"Outer Space" |Ace Frehley |2009 |Metal | |Mar 23, 2010
|"All-American Girl" |Carrie Underwood |2007 |Country | |Mar 23, 2010
|"Stop & Stare" |OneRepublic |2007 |Pop-Rock | |Mar 23, 2010
|"Up From the Skies" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Spanish Castle Magic" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Wait Until Tomorrow" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Ain't No Telling" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Little Wing" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"If 6 Was 9" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"You Got Me Floatin'" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Castles Made of Sand" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"She's So Fine" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"One Rainy Wish" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Little Miss Lover" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Bold as Love" | |1967 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Valleys of Neptune" |Jimi Hendrix |2010 |Classic Rock | |Mar 30, 2010
|"Feel Good Drag" |Anberlin |2008 |Alternative | |Apr 6, 2010
|"Live Life Loud" |Hawk Nelson |2009 |Pop-Rock | |Apr 6, 2010
|"Monster" |Skillet |2009 |Rock | |Apr 6, 2010
|"Stand in the Rain" |Superchick |2006 |Pop-Rock | |Apr 6, 2010
|"Meant to Live" |Switchfoot |2003 |Alternative | |Apr 6, 2010
|"Fire It Up" |Thousand Foot Krutch |2009 |Nu-Metal | |Apr 6, 2010
|"Empty Walls" |Serj Tankian |2007 |Nu-Metal | |Apr 13, 2010
|"Sky Is Over" |Serj Tankian |2007 |Nu-Metal | |Apr 13, 2010
|"All Star" |Smash Mouth |1999 |Pop-Rock | |Apr 13, 2010
|"Blood on My Hands" | |2009 |Emo | |Apr 13, 2010
|"Born to Quit" | |2009 |Emo | |Apr 13, 2010
|"The Taste of Ink" | |2002 |Emo | |Apr 13, 2010
|"Guns of Summer" |Coheed and Cambria |2010 |Prog |Coheed and Cambria 01 |Apr 20, 2010
|"Here We Are Juggernaut" |Coheed and Cambria |2010 |Prog |Coheed and Cambria 01 |Apr 20, 2010
|"The Broken" |Coheed and Cambria |2010 |Prog