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Guitar Hero: Van Halen PlayStation 3

Release Date: February 19, 2010
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Also Known As: Guitar Hero Headlining Van Halen
Also on: PS2, X360, Wii
Genre: Music
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Underground Entertainment
RP for Rating Pending
Guitar Hero: Van Halen
Like an aging rock star who didn't know when to quit.

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Guitar Hero Van Halen brings to life the flamboyance, virtuosity and unadulterated fun that has made Van Halen one of the most successful and popular rock and roll acts of any era. Along with 19 larger than life musical artists, including Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer, The Offspring, Blink-182 and Queen, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, famous frontman David Lee Roth, dynamic drummer Alex Van Halen and skilled songwriter and bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen, give fans the chance to own the stage and put on show-stopping performances in the coolest, all-new venues from around the world. With over 25 of Van Halen's greatest hits from "Jump" to "Panama," the set list crafted for Guitar Hero Van Halen is the perfect combination of high-energy rock that will appeal to a wide range of fans.
Genre: Music
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Underground Entertainment
Online Play: 8 Versus
Local Play: 4 Versus
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Also on: PS2, X360, Wii
RP for Rating Pending

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