Many of you knew ahead of time the release schedule for Rock Band downloadable content but for some reason that still didn’t help ease the pain when it was actually released.  That day is today and yes it’s the same day the game officially releases into stores.

Allow myself to quote myself (ha) from a Rock Band article here on U360. 

“I suppose I shouldn’t worry about the price though because just thinking about the premium downloadable content in store for both scares me.”  End quote.

Here’s a quick rundown of the price points.

3-song packs - $5.49 (440 Microsoft points on Xbox 360)
individual tracks - $1.99 / $.99 (80 Microsoft points), and as much as $2.99 (240 points).

And here is the schedule Harmonix has set forth for Rock Band’s DLC.  The first week’s content is already available so you can actually buy more tracks as soon as you tear through the packaging.  Yes, we’ve reached the point of no return.

Week of November 20, 2007 (*asterisk denotes a cover version)

Metallica Pack
“Ride the Lightning”–Metallica
“Blackened”–Metallica
“And Justice for All”–Metallica

The Police Pack
“Can’t Stand Losing You”–The Police
“Synchronicity II”–The Police
“Roxanne”–The Police

Queens of the Stone Age Pack
“3’s and 7’s”–Queens of the Stone Age
“Little Sister”–Queens of the Stone Age
“Sick Sick Sick”–Queens of the Stone Age

Individual Tracks
“Fortunate Son” as made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revival *
“Juke Box Hero” as made famous by Foreigner *
“Bang a Gong (Get It On)” as made famous by T-Rex *
“My Sharona” as made famous by The Knack *
“Cherry Bomb” as made famous by The Runaways *
“Joker & The Thief”–Wolfmother

Week of November 27, 2007

David Bowie Pack
“Moonage Daydream”–David Bowie
“Heroes” as made famous by David Bowie *
“Queen Bitch” as made famous by David Bowie *

Week of December 4, 2007

Black Sabbath Pack
“N.I.B.” as made famous by Black Sabbath *
“Sweet Leaf” as made famous by Black Sabbath *
“War Pigs” as made famous by Black Sabbath *

Week of December 11, 2007

Punk Pack
“Rockaway Beach”–Ramones
“I Fought the Law”–The Clash
“Ever Fallen In Love” as made famous by Buzzcocks *

Week of December 18, 2007

Individual Tracks
“My Iron Lung”–Radiohead
“Buddy Holly”–Weezer
“Brass in Pocket” as made famous by Pretenders *