Hotsnakes's new & improved GH4 list.

† denotes second guitar instead of bass in co-op
* indicates a master track

You're in a Guitar Center, messing around with a new Les Paul, when the owner comes up and tells you that you can have it if you prove yourself to him. He tells you to show up at his son's birthday to play.
1. Sweet Starters (A Little Kid's Birthday)
(I'm Gonna) Run Away by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 1981
Just What I Needed by The Cars, 1978
E-Pro By Beck, 2005
Steady As She Goes by The Raconteurs, 2006
Encore Effects: An exotic dancer pops out of the cake and the presents catch fire. The little kids go wild.
We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister, 1984 (Encore) *
Strange Brew by Cream, 1967 (Co-op Encore)
He gives you the Les Paul and tells you about a local band who is looking for a guitarist. You go to a gig and play with them.
(Unlock: 2008 Les Paul Studio, in Alpine White.)

2. Spectacular Strings (A Frat Party)
The Middle by Jimmy Eat World, 2001 *
Magic Man by Heart, 1976
Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, 1985
I Am The Night, Color Me Black by Priestess, 2006 *
Encore Effects: A keg is pulled out and a toga party commences.
I Want You To Want Me by Cheap Trick, 1977 (Encore)
Unskinny Bop by Poison, 1990 (Co-op Encore) *
The band hires you, and you embark on an epic journey to become famous.

3. Thrilling Tunes (A Bar)
Working for the Weekend by Loverboy, 1981
Kickstart My Heart by Mötley Crüe, 1989
Man In The Box by Alice In Chains, 1991
Beat It by Michael Jackson & Eddie Van Halen, 1982 *
Encore Effects: The jukebox explodes and everyone pulls out lighters.
You turn around and *gasp* Scott Ian is draining a beer and, drunk, challenges you.
BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Scott Ian by Scott Ian, 2008 *
I Am The Law by Anthrax, 1987 (Encore) *
Santeria by Sublime, 1996 (Co-op Encore) *
Your newfound popularity rockets you to the local hipster club, where you become a cool local band. (Unlock: Scott Ian is now playable)

4. Rockin' Riffs (A Coffeehouse)
Ball and Biscuit by The White Stripes, 2003 *
Pinball Wizard by The Who, 1969
Smooth by Santana, 1999 *
Remedy by Hot Water Music, 2002 *
Encore Effects: The internet cafe-nerds dump coffee on their laptops, which explode. Then they start moshing.
The Suffering by Coheed & Cambria, 2005(Encore)
Gabrielle by Ween, 2005 (Co-op Encore) *
A woman approaches you and asks if you'd like to play at her wedding next weekend. The singer accepts.

5. Pickup Pulverizers (A Wedding)
867-5309 (Jenny) by Tommy Tutone, 1981 *
Travelin' Band by Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1970
The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy, 1976
While My Guitar Gently Weeps by The Beatles, 1968
Encore Effects: The groom puts a punch bowl on his head and punches the priest. A big ol' fight commences.
Burn The Witch by Queens of the Stone Age, 2005 (Encore)
Dashboard by Modest Mouse, 2007 (Co-op Encore) † *
The bride and groom leave for a nightclub and ask you to play at it for them. The singer agrees to this, as long as he gets to ride in the limo.

6. Great Grooves (A Nightclub)
Paranoid Android by Radiohead, 1997 † *
Debaser by The Pixies, 1989
Sonic Reducer by The Dead Boys, 1977
46 Days by Phish, 2002
Encore Effects: Two guys get in a fight, a gangsta shoots off his gun, and the bouncers apprehend him. The gangsta's crew drive their pimp wagon through the wall. A gang war starts up. :O A loud chord is heard in the air, and Tony Iommi stands before you, prepared to distract the audience so the fighting will stop.
BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Tony Iommi by Tony Iommi, 2008 *
Dirty Women by Black Sabbath, 1976 (Encore) *
Lay It Down by Ratt, 1985(Co-op Encore)
Tony recommends you to a local club where you are seen by talent scouts. (Unlock: Tony Iommi Signature Epiphone G-400, Tony Iommi is now playable)

7. Knuckle Knumbers (RedOctane)
Cocaine by Eric Clapton, 1977
Fire by Jimi Hendrix, 1967
No Way Back by Foo Fighters, 2005 *
Truckin' by The Grateful Dead, 1970
Encore Effects: The big red pistons start to move up and down, and pyrotechnics start going off.
The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King, 1969 (Encore)
Legs by ZZ Top, 1983 (Co-op Encore)
You release your major-label debut and it becomes a huge hit. Your agent signs you up for a talk show appearance.

8. Digit Destroyers (A Talk Show)
Roadhouse Blues by The Doors, 1970
Feel The Pain by Dinosaur Jr., 1994 *
I Want You So Hard (Boy's Bad News) by Eagles of Death Metal, 2006 *
Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers Band, 1969
Encore Effects: The applause sign comes down and everyone starts clapping for you. They carry the host off stage.
Arc Arsenal by At The Drive-In, 2000 (Encore) *
Torture Me by Red Hot Chili Peppers, 2006 (Co-op Encore) *
After this TV spot, everyone wants to see you! You head for the Download Festival, trying to snag some ticket sales from a rival act.

9. Audio Inferno (Download Festival)
Sick Sad Little World by Incubus, 2004
Johnny B. Goode by Johnny B. Goode, 1958
Too Many Puppies by Primus, 1990
Down Rodeo by Rage Against the Machine, 1996 *
Encore Effects: The band backstage is carried off into the crowd and the audience forms a big devil horns hand. A gunshot is heard and through the hole in the bottom of the stage rises Ted Nugent. Ted asks for a duel.
BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Ted Nugent by Ted Nugent, 2008 *
Stranglehold by Ted Nugent, 1975 (Encore) *
Juicebox by The Strokes, 2005 (Co-op Encore) *
The rival band, angered at their loss of ticket sales, leaves Download. You finish up your stint there and as you leave, an Ozzfest rep asks if you wanna headline. You enthusiastically sign. (Unlock: Ted Nugent's Gibson ES-355, Ted Nugent is now playable)

10. Shreddin' Stuff (Ozzfest)
Joker and the Thief by Wolfmother, 2005
Hotel California by The Eagles, 1976
Layla by Derek and the Dominoes, 1970
The Wolf Is Loose by Mastodon, 2006
Encore Effects: A bunch of bats fly out from behind the stage and the sky goes black.
Dirty Little Thing by Velvet Revolver, 2005 (Encore) *
Teen Age Riot by Sonic Youth, 1988 (Co-op Encore) † *
After headlining Ozzfest, you decide you want to take it easier and head someplace less chaotic. Apparently your bid for the spot was higher than the rival band's, and they storm off angry.

11. Speedy Strummin' (Chicago House of Blues)
Sadistic Desire by X Japan, 1988 † *
Heaven and Hot Rods by Stone Temple Pilots, 1999
Jambi by Tool, 2006 *
Blackest Eyes by Porcupine Tree, 2002 *
Encore Effects: Everyone in the balconies of the stadium jump down and crowdsurf.
Tie Your Mother Down by Queen, 1976 (Encore)
Have A Cigar by Pink Floyd, 1975 (Co-op Encore)
The president of Australia is pleased with your performances on TV, and asks for you to play for him at the Sydney Opera House. The president asks the rival band to open for you.

12. Flaming Fingers (Sydney Opera House)
Been Caught Stealing by Jane's Addiction, 1990 *
Sidewinder by Avenged Sevenfold, 2005 †
Walk This Way by Aerosmith, 1975
Mercury Blues by Johnny Hiland, ????
Encore Effects: The roof seperates and a fake Godzilla comes out of the water and starts roaring. Ben Weinman jumps out of its mouth and slides down its belly, shredding as he slides.
BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Ben Weinman by Ben Weinman, 2008 *
Panasonic Youth by The Dillinger Escape Plan, 2004 (Encore) *
The Spirit of Radio by Rush, 1980 (Co-op Encore)
After playing for a politician, the NFL committee decides you're popular enough to hire. (Unlock: Ben Weinman is now a playable character)

13. Lightning Licks (Super Bowl Halftime Show)
Burnin' For You by Blue Öyster Cult, 1981
West End Riot by The Living End, 1999
Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1974 †
Stockholm Syndrome by Muse, 2003 (Chorus keyboards changed to guitar)
Encore Effects: The kicker hits a field goal and it goes through the scoreboard, sending a shower of sparks onto the audience. Fireworks go off.
Heartbreaker by Led Zeppelin, 1969 (Encore) *
Needled 24/7 by Children of Bodom, 2003 (Co-op Encore)
Mobbed by fans (thus completely ruining the second half of the game) you jump in a van to find a safe haven somewhere. You end up at Woodstock 2008.

14. Scorchin' Solos (Woodstock 2008)
Nitro by Dick Dale, 1997
Phantom of the Opera by Iron Maiden, 1980 †
Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy by Mr. Big, 1991 *
Eriatarka by The Mars Volta, 2003
Encore Effects: Doves are released from a cage into the air, but they get red eyes and grow fangs! They circle the stage.
Ytse Jam by Dream Theater, 1989 (Encore) *
Acid Rain by Liquid Tension Experiment, 1999 (Co-op Encore) *
Your agent calls and informs you that for selling more records than any artist in history, you've been inducted into the RNRHOF. You go to the ceremony.


see next post for tiers 15 - 17 + epic ending

15. 'Splosive Songs (Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame)
Nightrain by Guns 'N' Roses, 1987 *
Trilogy Suite Op:5 by Yngwie Malmsteen, 1986 *
High 5 by Frank Gambale, ???? *
Black Betty by Ram Jam, 1977
Cemetary Gates by Pantera, 1990
Encore Effects: You are handed your trophy, and everyone goes mad! You start performing as videos of your band play on a screen behind you. Marty Friedman steps up and asks if you'd like to jam with him.
BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman, 2008 *
The Ninja by Cacophony, 1987 (Encore) †
You are so awesome that the roof breaks open and aliens abduct you, forcing you to play for them. (Unlock: Marty Friedman is now playable)

16. Godly Guitar (The Moon)
Hot For Teacher by Van Halen, 1984 *
Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne, 1980 *
Surfing With The Alien by Joe Satriani, 1987 *
Whole Lotta Rosie by AC/DC, 1977 † *
Ride The Lightning by Metallica, 1984
Encore Effects: Your stage starts floating in the air and aliens begin shooting lasers.
The Sentinel by Judas Priest, 1984 (Encore) † *
The aliens, no longer entertained, kill you and on your way to heaven the devil drags you to hell to play a neverending show for him. It turns out that the singer of the rival band was actually the devil! That explains why his name was Lucy Fire. It was an odd name for a guy anyway. [/gasp]

17. You Have Carpal Tunnel! (Hell)
Guitars Suck by Bumblefoot, ???? *
The Audience is Listening by Steve Vai, 1990 *
Rude Mood by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, 1983
Kick The Chair by Megadeth, 2004 † *
Scarified by Racer X, 1987 *
Encore Effects: Paul Gilbert appears, stunned. It appears he was killed in a freak gardening accident (he tells you not to ask) and is doomed to the same fate. The devil informs you that whoever wins in a guitar battle may go free.

FINAL BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Paul Gilbert by Paul Gilbert, 2008 *
Paul decides that the two of you should come together to defeat the devil, and prepare to join forces against the devil.

Down To Mexico by Paul Gilbert, 1998 *
You defeat the devil with your rock, but as he sets you free he decides to put you in a Mexican desert. You play loudly, hoping to attract some help.

2 Become 1 by Paul Gilbert, 2000 *
A nearby villager hears the music and grabs some friends. They find you and help you get back home, where you find that the 2 countries of Mexico and the USA have become 1. [/gasp]

Paul Gilbert becomes the president of the United States of Americo (america + mexico), and you are his VP.

At this point, every guitar dealer is offering you a signature guitar deal. You choose pickup config and paint scheme.
FENDER: (Player's name) Signature (Stratocaster, Jaguar, Jazzmaster or Telecaster).
GIBSON: (Player's name) Signature (Les Paul, SG, Explorer, or Flying V).
JACKSON: (Player's name) Signature (Kelly, Rhoads, or King V).
IBANEZ: (Player's name) Signature (RG, Xiphos, or JEM).
Now, you are chosen to headline G3 '08 with two of these guitarists, and you play with each of them:
STEVE VAI (Unlocks song "Tender Surrender") *
JOE SATRIANI (Unlocks song "Summer Song") *
RUSTY COOLEY (Unlocks song "Under The Influence") *
JOHN PETRUCCI (Unlocks Dream Theater song "Stream of Conciousness") *
TONY MACALPINE (Unlocks song "Kings Cup") *
EDDIE VAN HALEN (Unlocks Van Halen song "Ice Cream Man") *
After G3, you must defeat the pissed-off rejected guitarists in battles, on the songs you would have unlocked earlier. You unlock them after they are defeated. Finally, the god of rock comes down and challenges you to a battle!

Guitar Battle Vs. The God Of Rock by Yngwie Malmsteen, 2008 (inspired by God Gave Rock And Roll to You by KISS) *

And you become the new god of rock. Congrats.
GUITARISTS
Judy Nails
Clive Winston
Axel Steel
Xavier Stone
Midori
Johnny Napalm
The God Of Rock
Lou
Grim Ripper
Scott Ian
Tony Iommi
Ted Nugent
Ben Weinman
Paul Gilbert
Steve Vai
Joe Satriani
Rusty Cooley
John Petrucci
Tony MacAlpine
Eddie Van Halen
Yngwie Malmsteen

Bonus songs:
Nottingham Lace by Buckethead, 2005 *
Operation Ground and Pound by Dragonforce, 2006 *
I'll Sue Ya by Weird Al Yankovic, 2006 *
Moving Very Slowly by Taranchula, 2003 *
Aerodynamic by Daft Punk, 2001 *
School Of Rock Theme (Zach's Song) by The School of Rock, 2003 † *
Classical Gas by Mason Williams, 1968 *
Goofy Goober Rock by Spongebob Squarepants, 2004 † *
Canon Rock by JerryC, 2006 † *
Master Exploder by Tenacious D, 2006 † *
The Air That I Breathe by All That Remains, 2006 *
Danger! High Voltage by Electric Six, 2003 *
Black Orchid by Marty Friedman, 2006 † *
Time Is The Enemy by Jonas Hellborg and Shawn Lane, 1997 *
BEER!!! by Psychostick, 2003 *
Mouths Like Sidewinder Missiles by The Fall Of Troy, 2005 *
I Am Murloc by Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain, 2007 *
Braintrust/Hi-Lites by Hot Snakes, 2004 † *
Wolf & Raven by Sonata Arctica, 2001 *
The Black Widow of La Porte by John 5, 2007 † *
Caress by Drive Like Jehu, 1990 *
Lags Me Down by Cosmic Awesome and The Digital Mongoose, 2007 † *

Civil War kinda sucks.

And an all metal final tier is bad.

fixd zomg is it gd nao

Quote :

BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman, 2008 *
The Ninja by Cacophony, 1987 (Encore) †

EXTREME fail.

And Steve Vai, Satch, Racer X... these are wanky shred bands. Throwing in some random blues doesn't cancel out the fact that they wouldn't be fun.

Most of this is filler, thrown in for the sake of it.

If you looked at squeezing some really good bands into about 10 tiers, rather than every single shitty one everyone else does into 17 tiers, it'd be A LOT better.

Trilogy Suite Op: 5 is harder than everything in Tier 16 and 17.

Au reviour!

Blue Öyster Man wrote:

Quote :

BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman, 2008 *
The Ninja by Cacophony, 1987 (Encore) †

EXTREME fail.

And Steve Vai, Satch, Racer X... these are wanky shred bands. Throwing in some random blues doesn't cancel out the fact that they wouldn't be fun.

Most of this is filler, thrown in for the sake of it.

If you looked at squeezing some really good bands into about 10 tiers, rather than every single shitty one everyone else does into 17 tiers, it'd be A LOT better.

Trilogy Suite Op: 5 is harder than everything in Tier 16 and 17.

Au reviour!

thanks for the comments, but i might put it into twelve tiers. i want a really long gh4.

and since when is the ninja extreme fail? w/e maybe i'll use go off or black cat instead.

Make it ten tiers like most of the others.

Julie! wrote:

Make it ten tiers like most of the others.

thats gonna be tough, i'd be getting rid of almost half my songs

give some i should get rid of (i know i can get rid of all the wankery) but like idk which are filler

other than like the wolf is loose

hotsnakes wrote:

Blue Öyster Man wrote:

Quote :

BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman, 2008 *
The Ninja by Cacophony, 1987 (Encore) †

EXTREME fail.

And Steve Vai, Satch, Racer X... these are wanky shred bands. Throwing in some random blues doesn't cancel out the fact that they wouldn't be fun.

Most of this is filler, thrown in for the sake of it.

If you looked at squeezing some really good bands into about 10 tiers, rather than every single shitty one everyone else does into 17 tiers, it'd be A LOT better.

Trilogy Suite Op: 5 is harder than everything in Tier 16 and 17.

Au reviour!

thanks for the comments, but i might put it into twelve tiers. i want a really long gh4.

and since when is the ninja extreme fail? w/e maybe i'll use go off or black cat instead.

The only good Cacophony songs are Black Cat and Images. Fact. Maybe Go Off! and Concerto, too.

The main fail was with making Marty Friedman a boss.

Blue Öyster Man wrote:

hotsnakes wrote:

Blue Öyster Man wrote:

Quote :

BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman, 2008 *
The Ninja by Cacophony, 1987 (Encore) †

EXTREME fail.

And Steve Vai, Satch, Racer X... these are wanky shred bands. Throwing in some random blues doesn't cancel out the fact that they wouldn't be fun.

Most of this is filler, thrown in for the sake of it.

If you looked at squeezing some really good bands into about 10 tiers, rather than every single shitty one everyone else does into 17 tiers, it'd be A LOT better.

Trilogy Suite Op: 5 is harder than everything in Tier 16 and 17.

Au reviour!

thanks for the comments, but i might put it into twelve tiers. i want a really long gh4.

and since when is the ninja extreme fail? w/e maybe i'll use go off or black cat instead.

The only good Cacophony songs are Black Cat and Images. Fact. Maybe Go Off! and Concerto, too.

The main fail was with making Marty Friedman a boss.

I don't understand you. A few months ago you were like "Use Cacophony like Speed Metal Symphony" in everyone's list, then you started hating and saying everyone to use Concerto. Now you hate Concerto too...
And what's the problem with Friedman as a boss? He is a great guitarist, he would be great as a character and would probably make an awesome boss battle.

DAC wrote:

Blue Öyster Man wrote:

hotsnakes wrote:

Blue Öyster Man wrote:

Quote :

BOSS BATTLE!
Guitar Battle Vs. Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman by Marty Friedman, 2008 *
The Ninja by Cacophony, 1987 (Encore) †

EXTREME fail.

And Steve Vai, Satch, Racer X... these are wanky shred bands. Throwing in some random blues doesn't cancel out the fact that they wouldn't be fun.

Most of this is filler, thrown in for the sake of it.

If you looked at squeezing some really good bands into about 10 tiers, rather than every single shitty one everyone else does into 17 tiers, it'd be A LOT better.

Trilogy Suite Op: 5 is harder than everything in Tier 16 and 17.

Au reviour!

thanks for the comments, but i might put it into twelve tiers. i want a really long gh4.

and since when is the ninja extreme fail? w/e maybe i'll use go off or black cat instead.

The only good Cacophony songs are Black Cat and Images. Fact. Maybe Go Off! and Concerto, too.

The main fail was with making Marty Friedman a boss.

I don't understand you. A few months ago you were like "Use Cacophony like Speed Metal Symphony" in everyone's list, then you started hating and saying everyone to use Concerto. Now you hate Concerto too...
And what's the problem with Friedman as a boss? He is a great guitarist, he would be great as a character and would probably make an awesome boss battle.

I never told anyone to use Speed Metal Symphony. Ever. I might have said Concerto instea-wait. Friedman would fucking SUCK. Wanna know why?

Billy Duffy
Joe Perry
Matt Bellamy
John Frusciante
George Lynch
Dave Mustaine
Phil Collen
Vivian Campbell
etc.

These guitarists have all been more succesful, have a more recognisable image, and-plain and simple-rock harder than Friedman.

Seriously, you can stand still and pluck some pretty D Major arpeggios with a limp wrist. But the fact is, if you put on a show or jump like a loon when playing simple stuff, you're a better performer. Maybe not a better musician, but in GH, which is more important, ay?

kk downing & glenn tipton battle?

hotsnakes wrote:

kk downing & glenn tipton battle?

WIN

ive never seen him perform but maybe chris poland would be a good battle