Hello Rocksmith fans!
After a little break since Mastodon (May 13th) we are finally returning to some on disc artist support for the DLC lineup.
This week’s hint was a pushover for our forum friends.
The text is short hand for “Hole In The Earth”
As for what the image is of, @DanAmrich explains:
The clue image is actually a straight screencap from the “Hole In The Earth” video (from Deftones’ own YT channel version, above), taken at 3:32, then cropped & rotated 180 degrees. I didn’t add any additional filters to it because it came preloaded with effects. I almost think that worked in my favor a little bit, because people convinced themselves there was more to it than there actually was! I gotta keep you guessing.
As you might suspect if you are familiar with the band’s music, everything is downtuned in one way or another. Let the speculation begin!
(BTW, in the last four weeks, DLC went from surfy-reverby to punky-aggro to jangly-poppy to alt-metally. We really are trying to mix it up.)
Dan, you didn’t tell us if it was a five pack or not… That’s not fair!
For those unfamiliar with Deftones, Hole In The Earth is a song that appeared on Guitar Hero 3 and then Rock Band in 2010.
Deftones isn’t really my thing. I find their music boring, I think Chino has an awful voice, and they are one of the worst live bands I’ve ever seen- but they are definitely one of the more popular additions to the library this summer, and their songs will probably be fun to play and learn.*
*Unless you hate drop tuning I suppose.
the best Deftones song because Maynard
Those are last.f- err my picks. Do you think Deftones will get a 5 Pack? Do you care? Do you think I am an inhuman piece of garbage for not liking your favourite band? Leave a comment!
I noticed someone posted Dillinger Escape Plan compared to the deftones live. That’s absurd. If you have not seen deftones live comparing them to a very very crappy band is not good. I have seen them live for almost 2 decades and the shows they are are unhappy with they are not on their a game but even so it’s way better than most bands I’ve seen. The only show that can even come close to a deftones show would be PAT (slipknot, system, ramstien,mudvayne,etc) yet you are comparing a show to a single band. Anyone see them with bad brains? Godsmack? Incubus and taproot? Etc etc? I have not seen a band touch deftones in the live department. If you don’t like the music that’s fine but you cannot deny the energy (especially in their younger days). You also have to keep in mind that many bands that people may like work with deftones members (tool, system, ISIS, just to name the obvious). I think that is a big seal of approval in the rock community. How many bands have tried to copy them? I look forward to having fun with this pack I’m just curious how they would do it if it’s any recent songs due to the 7 (& more recently the 8) string guitar used. Should be interesting! Even if you don’t like the deftones which if you like rock I don’t see how go check them out on tour. Pretty good stuff. Keep it rock keep it real, rock on guitar players and guitar want to be players!
You mean a band they toured with? Also, I have seen Deftones live, prior I had seen DVDs of them. They aren’t very good, many people seem to echo the sentiment. Of course it doesn’t help that I don’t “get” their music. Thanks for your comment though.
The only good thing I can pick out of the live performances is the drummer Abe Cunningham. Most of the times I’ve seen him live, he’s been spot on and locked down in the groove.
Amen Brutha!! Ive been to over a dozen Tones shows over the last 20yrs,and they are great live.I’m sure its not easy to bring it as hard as they do every single night when you tour as much as they do.You’re bound to have an off night here and there. They sell out shows around the globe for good reason.And also some of the most down to earth guys Ive ever met.
It depends on hard the song is, they are a cool band but my own summer was just to easy
From: Morgan Freeman’s brother
Tonedef is a definite PASS
So many songs to choose from, wishing for pink maggit
Releases have not been great lately. The surf stuff was a nice change up, but that’s been the only worthwhile thing in a while.
>Chino
>awful voice
>bad live band
>shiggy fucking diggums
>2014
>paying for a Deftones concert
Nice addition I’ve been waiting for a band with a unique and original sound. They need to add dlc for on disc artists like Tom Petty , Ramones and Nirvana
“Be quiet and drive” sounds cool but other than that I think I’ll pass
Deftones is a great and well respected band in the rock industry. And the 1 time I saw them live at House of Blues was incredible. Chino even walked on the ceiling of the balcony while crowd surfing and still singing the lyrics. Ever seen that before?
Yup, I’ve seen The Dillinger Escape Plan as well
Sighs
Argh. Just argh.
How are they gonna do anything past White Pony? Stephen’s on dat dere 7 stringer after that.
Hope Be Quiet and Drive isn’t on the list. It’s way too easy to be Rocksmith worthy, but I have a feeling it will be anyways.
Speculation: another pack I’ll be skipping 🙁
RIP TOMMY!
Seconded. Skipping this nonsense, and RIP Tommy Ramone.
Ditto on both counts
Deftones is great news for me. I haven’t picked any of the last 3 DLC packs, I’ll be more than happy to get this one.
Ohhhh hell yes 😀
Instant buy for me
SICK! I’ve wanted to learn Hole In the Earth since Rocksmith 2014 came out with Deftones. I’d definitely like to see some White Pony material too.
That being said, I take no hostility towards anyone who doesn’t like Deftones. I saw them open for System of a Down and they were quite underwhelming. I think they’re a much better studio band than a live one.
Rocket Skates also has a pretty fun opening riff too. Would be nice to see that.
Well, at least we had two weeks of cool DLC in the past three weeks. I have really enjoyed when they took risks with stuff like the surf pack and The Libertines.
Just like Billy Talent, I’ve been waiting for a pack by this band!
Unlike Billy Talent, I might be less picky with a pack, mainly because I know they won’t be messing around riffs. Mainly a riff and chords.
I aim for Knife Prty, but that’s just a deep cut. I’ll be happy just to get Romantic Dreams.
I was re-listening to White Pony once this DLC was announced and Knife Prty really stood out as one of the songs with more fun interplay between bass and guitar. Would be a really sweet cut.
I only have herd 3 of their songs until now and they are ok. I will have fun playing the songs and they aren’t overly complex so they will be good songs for beginners.
Its good to see more on disc artist, as there are a lot of good ones. I love the song change and I know that will be in the pack, it’s one of the more popular songs. Drop tunings are a good thing and so is the fact that it’s not the liberties. 😉
You guys are dissing one of my favorite bands? Shame on all of you!!!! Predictions:
7 Words
Be Quiet And Drive
Hole In The Earth
Change
Tempest
I really have no idea why people keep predicting 7 Words o.o It is very simplistic (good for rage song i guess) and its guitar doesn`t seem particularly fun.
I wonder if we’ll see a song that below drop C tuning… Probably not.
Hurray for Deftone fans, pass for me. I’ll take a Tool pack please. When is that Rage Against the Machine pack coming?
If Passenger is in fact on the DLC that would fill me with hope about an upcoming Tool or at least A Perfect Circle pack, however I find the whole band really fun. Anyway I`m super stoked for them, they were one of my favorite bands growing up. Given, I am very much into Chino`s voice and I saw them live (they were okay, not great).
My list would be would be probably the same except with Tempest in the place of Diamond Eyes. I would love Bored, Leathers or even said Diamond Eyes among a handful of others. First pack since Sum41 so I`m super happy.
I feel like Passenger is extremely unlikely. Like, I would be legitimately surprised if it gets picked before Tool get on disc/DLC.
Bored seems like a good pick for a song off Adrenaline. I wouldn’t mind seeing something off s/t as well. Hexagram?
I feel like Change, BQAD and Hole are locks.
Its looking like ill be picking up the disturbed pack next month for my once a month splurge. Lol. Unless next weeks dlc excites me. :-).
They sound a bit boring indeed but it may be fun to play on bass.
Maybe I pick this one up depending on the bass charts.
none of those songs grabbed me at all, so another pass for me. It sounds like they are trying to be ‘Tool’ to me.
Well, that is the singer of Tool making an appearance in “Passenger”
I noticed that!