Rumors, rumors, rumors. The Rock Band rumors continue to grow, and continue to come true. Let’s speculate this week (thanks to the RockBand.com forums for supplying the rumor mill). Remember, none of this is confirmation, it’s pure speculation based on talks around the Interwebs.

Green Day – A slew of Green Day songs have been spotted on some HMX QA testing material. Plus, the new Green Day album just came out. Plus, Apples (the RockBand.com forum moderator), gave us a hint today “A fair sight awaits the almighty green goblin.” Lot’s of talk about Green Day hitting this coming week.

Snoop Doggs greatest hits pack – Confirmed by HMX, but when will it come out? We anticipate just as Snoop starts his tour, which begins in June.

Grateful dead pack – Confirmed by HMX. They licensed 18 from them and we’ve gotten 13 already. Here’s what’s left to release:
Grateful Dead – “Scarlet Begonias”
Grateful Dead – “The Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion)”
Grateful Dead – “Throwing Stones”
Grateful Dead – “Touch of Grey”
Grateful Dead – “U.S. Blues”
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B-52′s – Confirmed by HMX in onsite interview. Don’t know what or when.

Limp Bizkit – Rumored by Fred Durst on his Twitter, I’ve got a Tweet in to confirm. This would make sense since LB has a new long delayed album (with original members) due out soon.

Random songs on a ‘leaked list’ – There were originally 80 songs on this list, all but these have since been released:
Allman Brothers Band – “Whipping Post”
Bon Jovi – “Bad Medicine”
The Cure – “Just Like Heaven”
Fall Out Boy – “Dance, Dance”
Foo Fighters – “I’ll Stick Around”
Oasis - “Supersonic”
Pixies - “Where Is My Mind?”
Ramones - “Rock N Roll High School”
R.E.M. – “These Days”
R.E.M. – “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?”
Taking Back Sunday – “What It Feels Like To Be A Ghost”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Gold Lion”
Rolling Stones – “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”
Rolling Stones – “Brown Sugar”
Nirvana - “Come As You Are”
Nirvana – “Lithium”
Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Indochine - “L’Aventurier”
Metallica - “King Nothing”

Shaimus - “All of This” – Confirmed on the bands blog, not by HMX
Shaimus – “Tie You Down”

thenewno2 - You Are Here(Album) – Confirmed by band on myspace page
“So Vain”
“Another John Doe”
“Back To You”
“Bluesy”
“Give You Love”
“Hiding Out”
“Idle Lover”
“Shelter”
“Wind Up Dead”

Disturbed - Indestructible (Album) – David Draiman talks about this on RB special
“Deceiver”
“The Night”
“Haunted”
“Enough”
“The Curse”
“Torn”
“Criminal”
“Divide”
“Facade”

These four songs were found on a copyright website saying that they have been released to the RB franchise:
Flyleaf - “All Around Me”
Flyleaf – “Fully Alive”
Eve 6 – “Inside Out”
Ministry - Jesus Built My Hotrod

Ghostbusters Theme – Confirmed to be in the works by Ray Parker Jr. Makes sense since the video game is coming out soon, with lots of hype around it.

The Replacements, The Who – HMX mentioned in an interview that more was on the way.

Cake - The Distance – Email from the band stating RB tracks in the works.

2nd metal pack confirmed by HMX to OXM early early last year(seeing as how two of these were covers, most likely never seeing the light of day)
Metallica – “Fuel”
Iron Maiden – “Wrathchild”
Black Sabbath – “Supernaut”
The Haunted – “Shadow World”

The Doors – Email exchange by Doors management that tracks were coming to RB

Skunk Anansie – “Brazen – Confirmed by Band in radio interview.

Pennywise - Confirmed by Band in magazine article

The Clash – Lost in the Supermarket – IGN interview

Sublime - email from band stating they have tracks in the works

Def Leppard – Console Hero interview

Anvil - Confirmed by Band on Myspace

Do you know more, or do you want to weigh in on the rumors? What are you waiting for?

I learned today (thanks Joystiq) that a new retail release of Lips is coming out in October. What is sounds like, is similar to Rock Band selling “Track Packs” at retail. Stuff that would normally be DLC, can be bought on the store shelf. Better, Microsoft has announced that this new game “Lips: Number One Hits” will be compatible with Lips 1.

The known set list (so far):

• “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay
• “Disturbia” by Rihanna
• “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
• “More Than Words” by Extreme
• “Apologize” by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
• “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club
• “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye
• “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison
• “Ready, Set, Go!” by Tokio Hotel

What I’m guessing is it will use the same game engine as Lips 1, and all the music will be importable from Lips” Number One Hits into Lips 1, so no disc swapping needed.

For me and my family we like Lips 1, though we have been shy to buy any DLC for the game. At $2 a song, we generally just buy DLC for Rock Band 2. Now, I will likely buy this new Lips release at retail, since the 40+ songs that came with Lips 1 has quickly gotten old.

For me, this is good news and looking forward to the new Lips addition. You?

The summer of tons of great music continues. This coming week is the new 311 CD. Are you getting it? You can get your order in with our link in this post.

Here’s some info from 311 regarding the new album and tour:
NEW ALBUM: UPLIFTER OUT JUNE 2ND!
SUMMER TOUR: JUNE – JULY 2009!
ALBUM PRE-ORDER & CONTEST!!

311: UPLIFTER PRE-ORDER & CONTEST TO WIN GREAT 311 PRIZES!!
Pre-order the new 311 album, UPLIFTER, now and automatically get entered into a drawing to WIN an autographed guitar, backstage passes, soundcheck passes, photo passes, autographed prize packs and more!! There is a standard, deluxe, super-deluxe and vinyl edition of Uplifter. Treat yourself! Show the band some love and order now. You will get the album on release day June 2nd. Check out the pre-order page at: HTTP:311.SKYROO.COM

311 UPLIFTER NOW STREAMING AT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/311
(Full album stream Tues 5/26 and Wed 5/27. selected songs 5/27 – 6/2).

311 HOST LOVELINE (RADIO): TUES, JUNE 2. TUNE IN!

311 PERFORM ON THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW (ABC): THUR, JUNE 4. TUNE IN!

HEY YOU / DID YOU NOTICE?
Did you notice a phone number in the Hey You video? Give it a look and give it a dial. 311 Hotline 817-717-6311. The band is leaving you messages. To see the Hey You video and find the phone number, visit: www.youtube.com/311 or go to the home page of 311.com

GOT YOUR TICKETS TO THE PARTY OF THE SUMMER?!!
SUMMER UNITY TOUR: 311, ZIGGY MARLEY, THE EXPENDABLES
Don’t miss this great night of Rock & Reggae under the summer moon!

6/3 Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Majestic Fox Theatre
311 & Rey Fresco
Tickets: www.vallitix.com: 888-825-5484, 661-322-5200
Box Office: 661-324-1369

http://www.foxtheateronline.com/

6/4 Thursday
HOLLYWOOD, CA
Jimmy Kimmel Live

6/5 Friday
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Santa Barbara Bowl
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster.com, 805-583-8700
Box Office: 805-962-7411

http://www.sbbowl.com

6/6 Saturday
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Live 105 BFD Radio Festival
Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountainview
The Offspring, 311, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Taking Back Sunday, Alkaline Trio, etc
36 artists on 4 stages
Ticketmaster
Box Office: 650-967-4040

http://www.livenation.com/venue/shoreline-amphitheatre-at-mountain-view-tickets

6/7 Sunday
EUGENE, OR
Cuthbert Amphitheater
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketswest.com, 502-224-8499, 1-800-992-8499,and select Safeways
http:ticketswest.rdln.com/Venue.aspxven=CUT
Info: 541-762-8099

http://www.thecuthbert.com/

6/8 Monday
SEATTLE, WA
WaMu Theatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000

http://www.wamutheater.com/

6/11 Thursday
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Usana Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: Smithstix.com/ 801-467-8499
Info: 801-417-5343
www.usana-amp.com

6/12 Friday
DENVER, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
LiveNation.com, 1-877-598-6659
www.redrocksonline.com/index.asp

6/13 Saturday
KANSAS CITY, MO
City Market / Buzz Under the Stars
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
Box Office: 816-842-1271
www.thecitymarket.org/concerts.html

http://www.965thebuzz.com/

6/14 Sunday
CHICAGO, IL
Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
Q101 Block Party
311, Ziggy Marley, the Expendables
Tickets: LiveNation.com
Info: 312-540-2668
Venue: www.charteronepavilion.com/

http://www.livenation.com/venue/charter-one-pavilion-at-northerly-island-tickets

6/16 Tuesday
CLEVELAND, OH
Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com
http:www.livenation.com/venue/time-warner-cable-amphitheater-at-tower-city-tickets
Box Office: 216-522-4822
Venue: www.towercityamphitheater.com/

6/17 Wednesday
COLUMBUS, OH
Lifestyles Communities Pavillion
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
Info: 614-358-7625

http://www.promowestlive.com/site/html/index.php

6/19 Friday
DETROIT, MI
Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster.com
Box Office: 586-268-5100
www.freedomhill.net/

6/20 Saturday
CINCINATTI, OH
Riverbend Music Center
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster.com, 513-562-4949
Box Office: 513-232-6220
www.riverbend.org

6/21 Sunday
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
The Lawns at White River State Park
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: www.livenation.com, 877-598-8703

http://www.livenation.com/venue/the-whitelies-lawn-at-white-river-state-park-tickets

Venue: http//:www.in.gov/whiteriver/lawn/index.html

6/23 Tuesday
SARATOGA, NY
SPAC
311, Ziggy Marley, the Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com
Box Office: 518-587-3330
www.spac.org

http://www.livenation.com/venue/saratoga-performing-arts-center-tickets/

6/24 Wednesday
BOSTON, MA
Comcast Center (Tweeter)
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com
Box Office: 508-339-2331
www.livenation.com/venue/getvenue/venueid/479

6/25 Thursday
NEW YORK, NY
Central Park Summer Stage
311, Ziggy Marley, the Expendables
Tickets: Livenation.com, Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
www.summerstage.org

6/27 Saturday
HOLMDEL, NJ
PNC Bank Art Center
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: Livenation.com, 877-598-8694
www.livenation.comvenue/getvenue/venueid/298

6/28 Sunday
WASHINGTON DC
Nissan Pavillion
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com, 877-598-8696
Info: 703-754-6400

http://www.livenation.com/venue/nissan-pavilion-tickets

6/30 Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Penn’s Landing
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com

http://www.livenation.com/venue/festival-pier-tickets

7/1 Wednesday
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com
Box Office: 757-368-3000
www.livenation.com/venue/getvenue/venueid/1948

7/3 Friday
CHARLOTTE, NC
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com, 877-598-8698
Info: 704-549-5555
Box Office: 704-549-1292

http://www.livenation.com/venue/verizon-wireless-amphitheatre-charlotte-tickets

7/4 Saturday
ATLANTA, GA
Lakewood Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster: 404-249-6400
Info: 404-443-5090
Box Office: 404-443-5000

http://www.livenation.com/venue/lakewood-amphitheatre-tickets

7/5 Sunday
RALEIGH, NC
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com, 877-598-8698
Info: 919-831-6666
Box Office: 919-831-6400

7/7 Tuesday
ST LOUIS, MO
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com
Info: 314-298-9944

http://www.livenation.com/venue/verizon-wireless-amphitheater-st-louis-tickets

7/10 Friday
PHOENIX, AZ
Dodge Theatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com
www.livenation.com/venue/getvenue/venueid/2231

7/11 Saturday
SAN DIEGO, CA
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
Info: 619-671-3500

http://www.livenation.com/venue/cricket-wireless-amphitheatre-tickets/

7/12 Sunday
IRVINE, CA
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
311, Ziggy Marley, The Expendables
Tickets: livenation.com
Box Office: 949-855-6937
Info: 949-855-6111

http://www.livenation.com/venue/verizon-wireless-amphitheater-irvine-ca-tickets/

END OF TOUR

Sorry for the late post, but head over to the Amazon Gold Box right now (I got you the link right here). Every couple hours there is another hot deal. Just about all are selling out fast.
Xbox Deals at Amazon.com

…Fellow readers of My Gadget, Game & Gizmo Obsession, I just want to give you a heads up that I’m moving the site to a new service provider. It’s the first time in 10 years that I have moved a site, and I’m 99.9% certain that it will experience some downtime…most likely a lot of downtime.

So, if you come here and see the site missing within the next week or so, don’t fret. I will be working behind the scenes to get it back up and running with my new service provider. The name will remain the same: www.MyGGGo.com, as this has become the permanent name for this place. I’m still trying to get back a lot of lost readers from the domain name switchover a few months ago.

Check back often, or just plug us into your favorite RSS feed. I’ll send a post once I get things back up on the other side.

I can’t believe all the new music coming out right now. I’m going to be broke this summer.

I just realized the new Green Day album is already available, came out this week. I will be picking that up today.

Thanks to an iTunes email, I just learned Eminem is back with a new album. Not sure if I will pick that up, as I think my Eminem days are behind me. But, I’m interested to give it a listen.

Linkin Park has a new single New Divide. That I will definitely pick up.

Dream Theater, I know they are not main stream, but they have a new album coming out, and I have already pre-orderd the deluxe 3-CD edition.

Dave Matthews Band, has their first album coming out since the passing of saxophonist, LeRoi Moore. There’s a pre-order for that now, and a deluxe edition with DVD too. I’m sure I’ll pick that album up as soon as it comes out, sans the DVD.

311 is due out with a new full album in June too. I’ll be getting that on day one.

Not mentioned up above, but I know Beastie Boys are finishing up an album now too. This will be the first non-instrumental album for them in about 5 years.

Oh, and Limp Bizkit started their world tour today, with the original line up. It’s the first time they have been together in 8 years. The album is due out in a few weeks, and I’m likely to get that also.

Wow, that’s an insane summer of music. Fingers crossed some of it will make an appearance on DLC for Rock Band.

UPDATE: Sprint has announced the Palm Pre will be available at Best Buy, Wal-mart, Radio Shack, and other locations on June 6.

Some of my obsessions have been at the forefront lately, typically the likes of Rock Band, Xbox 360 deals, and BlackBerry’s. Though, the obsession that started this whole site 2 and a half years ago, seems to have gone by the wayside.

I guess we can thank my employer for forcing BlackBerry on me, which got me obsessing on the Storm and then the Bold. Though, some news I learned over the weekend, is bringing me back to my roots.

Palm.

I live blogged the announcement of the Palm Pre back in January, and haven’t mentioned in the blogs since. Although, I am due for a Palm Pre blog post, that’s not the main reason I’m writing.

Thanks to my friends at PreCentral.net, I learned over the weekend that another Palm device running the new webOS is in the works. It’s called the Palm Eos, and it’s looking to be the successor to the very popular Palm Centro (running the classic Palm OS). The Eos will run the new webOS, but will retain the Treo/Centro like front facing QWERTY candy-bar design.

It’s also been spotted as an AT&T device. Sprint will be getting the Pre.

So, here’s what’s a killer. The Pre, announced in January without any release date…still has not been released. It’s looking like it will come out within the next 14 days, but no date has been announced.
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The Pre is a big step from the Treo and Centro, as it’s a full touchscreen, with something very different from all smartphones. It has a vertical sliding keyboard. No one knows yet if it will be a successful design, though there’s little question that the OS will be anything less than dazzling.

But, is Palm shooting itself in the foot by taking such a long time to release the Pre, while allowing the Eos to get leaked? I think so. Now, the Treo and Centro lovers have a reason NOT to jump over to Sprint, since the Eos will likely be coming to AT&T. Also, Treo and Centro lovers now can wait a little while longer, and get that good ol’ front facing QWERTY they have grown to love.

For me, both are exciting, though I don’t see me getting one as my everyday device, due to work restrictions. I’m sure I will be trying both out, and writing up my feedback when I get my hands on either one.

What about you? Do we have any Palm enthusiasts left here, interested in either of these?

Ok, so I’m the farthest thing from a skater there is, but some details of the upcoming Tony Hawk game really got my attention.

“Turns out the motion controls are quite detailed, and in advanced modes even allow for in-place 180s, but nothing seems to involve lifting the board actually off the ground. Grabs can be performed by actually grabbing the edge of the board, with infrared sensors picking up your hand position, and pushing is performed by running your foot along the side of the board. Ollies and flip tricks are obviously going to be a bit different than the real deal, while manuals and steering are pretty much spot on, and apparently there’s a lot of choice as to how much “realism” you’d like in controlling the thing. Tony Hawk also sees the controller as a “standard,” which could work with snowboarding games, surfing games, exercise games and other assorted cash cows for Activision.”

Some of the pictures in the Engadget post really piqued my interest.  Interaction and immersion are always the key for me with video games, so if this gets pulled off well, it might be right up there with Rock Band, the Wii, and the EA sports library for me.

Thoughts?  Anyone else out there, skater or not, intrigued by ‘RIDE’?