The first Rock Band has sold over 3.5 million units, and over 21 million songs since it's release late last year. The game began offering full album downloads earlier this year, starting off with Judas Priest's Screaming for Vengeance and adding later the Pixies Dootlittle and the Cars' self-titled debut album. "We're surprised by how many people opted to get full albums," said Paul Degooyer, Senior Vice President at MTV Games. "But it’s a good value proposition. Talk about something that’s been lost and forgotten."

Now, Rock Band 2 is going to have five downloadable full albums. The albums that will be available are:

- Foo Fighters - The Colour and The Shape
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik
- Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
- Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying
- Stevie Ray Vaughn - Texas Flood

Along with a specially-compiled No Doubt Best Of collection. All are scheduled to release in the coming months, according to MTV Games.

In addition to new songs and instruments, Rock Band 2 will also have a brand new look. You can check out the opening video of Rock Band 2 here: "Rock Band 2"


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