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Plastic Rock Royalty: An Afternoon with Freezepop at PAX 2008

Alan McCloskeyMay 19, 2026July 17, 20260

Explore the unique sound of Freezepop through rare archival footage, promotional imagery, and candid studio dialogue. See how the synthpop band approaches their distinct audio

Liz Enthusiasm (Freezepop) Talks Band Changes, Synth-Pop, Touring & Fan Love

Alan McCloskeyMay 17, 2026July 17, 20260

We sit down and have a candid talk with Jussi Gamache (stage name Liz Enthusiasm of Freezepop) during PAX 2009. We talk about fan love,

Billy Joel 12-Pack Coming to Rock Band

NewsDec 11, 2010June 29, 20140

Cambridge, Mass. – Dec. 10, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a 12 pack of some of Billy Joel’s greatest songs, featuring awesome

Disturbed Tracks for Rock Band

NewsAug 20, 2010June 29, 20140

Cambridge, Mass. – Aug. 20, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Grammy® Award-nominated, multi-platinum American rockers Disturbed will add three more songs, and three

Rock Band Network Affiliates Revealed

NewsJun 2, 2010June 29, 20140

CAMBRIDGE, MA – JUNE 1, 2010 – Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the launch

New Rock Band DLC February 26, 2010

NewsFeb 26, 2010June 29, 20140

Guildford, UK. – 26th Feb 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of songs from American rockers Disturbed, as well

Guitar Hero 5 Review

Gareth Von KallenbachOct 3, 2009September 10, 20140

Following on the success of its preceding title, Guitar Hero World Tour, Activision brings gamers Guitar Hero 5. Building on the popularity of playing in

Freezepop: Interview Part Deux

Alan McCloskeySep 24, 2009September 10, 20141

Last year we had the privilege of speaking with all three members of Freezepop at PAX 08 (read our first interview here). Although the interview was

Rock Band Unplugged: Legendary Status

Alan McCloskeySep 24, 2009November 28, 20143

I have been playing Rock Band Unplugged, which is a version of Rock Band for the Sony PSP. You can read more about it in

19 More Tracks Revealed for Beatles Rock Band

NewsAug 18, 2009June 29, 20140

MTV Games and Harmonix, the world’s leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today revealed 19 more

Rock Band Unplugged Review

Don HaynesJun 10, 2009July 4, 20140

All I can say, is: it’s about time. Why did it take so long to get Rock Band on PSP? Nintendo DS has had Guitar

Guitar Hero: Metallica Review

Gareth Von KallenbachApr 13, 2009June 24, 20140

Guitar Hero Metallica has arrived and allows aspiring rockers to jam along to their favorite music and live out their rock fantasies. Following up the

Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP!

Alan McCloskeyApr 12, 2009September 5, 20145

It seems like after several long years, the PSP is finally coming of age. Last month, Sony released Resistance: Retribution for the PSP (read our

Harmonix Brings Rock Band to Kids with Life-Threatening Illnesses

NewsFeb 24, 2009June 29, 20140

(LOS ANGELES) — Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. and MTV Games are making a generous minimum $50,000 gift to Starlight Children’s Foundation to bring the power of

Guitar Hero WT vs Rock Band 2 Revisited

Alan McCloskeyFeb 7, 2009August 20, 20142

I wrote an article comparing Guitar Hero World Tour to Rock Band 2 back in October of last year (read it here). I was trying