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| Name = Violent by Design
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| Type = [[Album]]
| title = Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
| Artist = [[Jedi Mind Tricks]]
| caption = Cover for ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'', with [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] shown in the center, along with fictional guitarists Judy Nails on the left and Lars Ümlaüt on the right
| Cover = Violentbydesign.jpg
| image = [[Image:Guitar-hero-iii-cover-image.jpg]]
| Released = [[October 3]], [[2000]]
| developer = [[Neversoft]] (Xbox 360 & PS3)<br />[[Aspyr Media]] (PC & Mac)<br />[[Vicarious Visions]] (Wii)<br />[[Budcat Creations]] (PS2)
| publisher = [[Activision]]
| Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip Hop]]
| Length = 76:08
| designer =
| Label = Superegular Records
| series = ''[[Guitar Hero (series)|Guitar Hero]]''
| Producer = [[Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind|Stoupe]]<br />[[Mr. Len]]
| engine =
| Reviews =
| released ='''Console versions'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=October 28, 2007}}{{vgrelease|AUS=November 7, 2007}}{{vgrelease|EU=November 23, 2007}}
* [[Allmusic]] {{Rating|3|5}} [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:p9otk65xtkra link]
'''PC'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=November 12, 2007}}{{vgrelease|EU=November 30, 2007}}{{vgrelease|AUS=April 26, 2008}}'''Mac'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=December 10, 2007<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/61230/2007/11/guitarhero.html|title=Guitar Hero III for Mac hits stores Dec. 10 |publisher=[[Macworld]]|date=2007-11-27|author=Cohen, Peter }}</ref>}} {{vgrelease|EU=January 21, 2008<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-05-05|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00111WO2E|title=Guitar Hero 3 : Legends of Rock (Bundle - Guitar + Game ) (Mac) |publisher=[[Amazon.com]] }}</ref>}}
* AllHipHop.com {{Rating|4|5}} [http://allhiphop.com/blogs/reviews/archive/2004/06/01/18134206.aspx link]
| genre = [[Music video game|Music]]
* RapReviews.com {{Rating|8.5|10}} [http://rapreviews.com/archive/BTTL_violentbydesign.html link]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| Last album = ''[[The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness|The Psycho-Social CD]]'' <br /> (1997)
| ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: T (Teen)<br />[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia)|OFLC]]: PG<br />[[British Board of Film Classification|BBFC]]: 12
| This album = '''''Violent by Design''''' <br /> (2000)
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Personal computer|PC]], [[Macintosh|Mac]]
| Next album = ''[[Visions of Gandhi]]'' <br /> (2003)
| media = [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]], [[DVD]], [[Wii Optical Disc]]
{{Singles
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|Name = Violent by Design
| input = [[Guitar controller]] <small>- game packaged with [[Gibson Les Paul]] (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii), [[Kramer Guitars|Kramer]] Striker (PS2), [[Gibson Explorer|Gibson X-Plorer]] (PC and Mac) controller</small>, [[gamepad]], [[Wii Remote]]
|Type = studio
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|single 1 = [[Heavenly Divine]]
|single 1 date = [[1999]]
|single 2 = [[Genghis Khan (song)|Genghis Khan]]
|single 2 date = [[2000]]
|single 3 = [[Retaliation (song)|Retaliation]]
|single 3 date = [[2001]]
}}}}


'''''Violent by Design''''' is the second album by [[underground hip hop]] group [[Jedi Mind Tricks]]. The album is considered by most to be the group's finest work. Despite never reaching any ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' album chart, the album has gone on to sell over 50,000 copies [http://hiphop.discogs.com/artist/Jedi+Mind+Tricks]. The album was originally released on JMT's self-run Superegular Records on [[October 3]], [[2000]]. JMT's current label, [[Babygrande Records]], re-released the album on [[May 25]], [[2004]]. The original [[Gramophone record|vinyl]] release featured twenty tracks [http://hiphop.discogs.com/release/240551], while the original [[Compact disc|CD]] release featured two extra tracks: the "Heavenly Divine Remix", originally released on the B-Side to JMT's "Heavenly Divine" single, and "War Ensemble", originally released as the B-Side of the [[Army of the Pharaohs]] ''Five Perfect Exertions'' [[EP]] [http://hiphop.discogs.com/release/240440]. Babygrande's ''Deluxe Edition'' featured three more bonus tracks: "Untitled", "Retaliation Remix" and "Blood Runs Cold", the latter two originally featured on the "Retaliation" single [http://hiphop.discogs.com/release/569129]. The ''Deluxe Edition'' also included a bonus [[DVD]], featuring a video scrapbook from their ''[[Visions of Gandhi]]'' tour, and the music video for the group's [[1997]] track "I Who Have Nothing".
'''''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock''''' is a [[music video game]] developed by [[Neversoft]] published by [[Activision]] and [[RedOctane]]. It is the third full installment in the [[Guitar Hero (series)|''Guitar Hero'' series]], and the fourth title overall. ''Guitar Hero III'' was first released for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]], with the [[PlayStation 2]] version developed through [[Budcat Creations]] and the [[Wii]] version through [[Vicarious Visions]]. [[Aspyr Media]] assisted in porting the game to the [[Personal computer|PC]], and [[Macintosh|Mac]] platforms in late 2007. Due to the acquisition of RedOctane by Activision, [[Harmonix Music Systems]] is no longer involved in developing titles in the ''Guitar Hero'' series; instead, they developed the competing ''[[Rock Band (video game)|Rock Band]]''.


[[Vinnie Paz (rapper)|Vinnie Paz]] and [[Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind]] recruited [[Philadelphia]] [[rapper]] [[Jus Allah]] to join them on the album, and while he was never officially inducted into the group, it can be assumed he became JMT's third member on the release, as his contributions were not marked as "featuring Jus Allah", while other close group affiliates such as Army of the Pharaohs members Chief Kamachi, Esoteric and Virtuoso were marked as featured guests. He was also featured in the album's photography.
''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' retains the same gameplay as the other games in the series. The player uses a special guitar-shaped controller to simulate the playing of [[rock music]] by playing in-time to scrolling [[note]]s on-screen. ''Guitar Hero III'' includes a new cooperative career mode and "Boss Battles" against both in-game characters and other players; the game is also the first in the series to allow for online play for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions. The game features over 70 total songs shipped on disk, many of which, in contrast to previous games, are master tracks. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions also feature the ability to download additional songs. Several musicians appear in ''Guitar Hero 3'', including [[Tom Morello]] (of the bands [[Rage Against the Machine]] and [[Audioslave]]) and [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] (of the bands [[Guns N' Roses]] and [[Velvet Revolver]]) as in-game characters. The [[Personal computer|PC]], [[PlayStation 3]], and [[Xbox 360]] versions also include [[Bret Michaels]] (of the band [[Poison (band)|Poison]]).


==History==
The game was well-received, though reviewers noted the difference in the feel of the game compared to the previous installments due to the change of developer. The game was the best-selling video game of 2007, both in terms of units sold and revenue earned.<ref name="gt-sales">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamertell.com/gaming/comment/guitar-hero-rocks-1-billion-sales-mark/ | title = Guitar Hero rocks $1 billion sales mark | publisher = GamerTell | first = Pulkit | last = Chandna | date = [[2008-01-23]] | accessdate = 2008-06-01}}</ref>
The group began recording their second album, originally titled ''Polymatrix: Reincarnation of the Hologramic Christ'' [http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/audio/detail.asp?ID=3861], after the release of their [[1997]] debut, ''[[The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness]]'', and the group's side project with the Army of the Pharaohs, [[1998]]'s ''Five Perfect Exertions'' EP. In the summer of [[1999]], the group released the "[[Heavenly Divine]]" single to hype their second album. The single has been recognized as the group's trademark song, and was described as "a perfect blend of Jedi Mind's metaphysical, spiritual and street influences". The following year, JMT released the single "[[Genghis Khan (song)|Genghis Khan]]", featuring underground veteran [[Tragedy Khadafi]], to further hype their upcoming album. After two years of recording, ''Violent by Design'' was released, featuring guest verses from AOTP members [[7L & Esoteric|Esoteric]], Virtuoso, [[Chief Kamachi]] and [[Bahamadia]], [[Outerspace]] member [[Planetary]], Killa Sha, [[Mr. Lif]], DiamondBack, [[Louis Logic]], B.A. Barakus, L-Fudge, J-Treds, as well as two interludes performed by [[Company Flow]] member [[Mr. Len]]. [[Jus Allah]] said this album is one of the best [[hiphop]] albums in history because he's on it.


Straying from the [[Science fiction]] and [[conspiracy theory]] topics that dominated their debut, JMT adopted a more rugged, hardcore style with ''Violent by Design'', mixing their past metaphysical content with violent lyrics. Their new unrelenting style gained them a large new underground following, but at the same time, drew significant criticism, largely due to the album's intense violence, and controversial anti-[[Christianity|Christian]] and [[homophobia|homophobic]] lyrical content. Due to this, [[Allmusic]] writer Dean Carlson stated that the group was "well-versed in contradictions", but also praised the group's unique style, stating "They know how to intimidate without gangsta pretensions and they know how to create menace without losing sight of humor or clarity." [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:6s420r1ai48z] While Carlson had mixed feelings on the album, AMG writer Joshua Glazer referred to the album as a classic [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:8gjeeaz74xf7]. RapReviews.com writer Steve 'Flash' Juon stated the album's graphic lyrics will "turn some people off", and like Carlson, goes on to compliment the rapper's style, stating "Paz and Jus can definitely flow, and they have essentially invented a new rapping style." Juon ultimately praises the album, stating:
==Gameplay==
{{see also|Guitar Hero (series)#Common gameplay elements|l1=Common gameplay elements in the Guitar Hero series}}
The ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' gameplay remains unchanged from previous titles in the series; the player must hit notes as they scroll towards the bottom of the screen in time with music in order to maintain their performance and to score points.<ref name="manual" /> Hitting notes using the guitar controller requires strumming the strum bar while holding down the correct fret button(s). Playing with the standard controller only requires the correct button to be pressed.<ref name="manual" /> Notes can be sustained (in which the fret button(s) must remain held until the note is complete) and can also form a chord (two or three notes played together; however the song "[[Go That Far]]" by the [[Bret Michaels|Bret Michaels Band]] features four note chords on the [[rhythm guitar]] track on expert difficulty. It is the first song that features four note chords in the ''Guitar Hero'' series; the Joe Perry Guitar Battle in ''[[Guitar Hero: Aerosmith]]'' and "[[Pride and Joy (Stevie Ray Vaughan song)|Pride and Joy]]" in ''[[Guitar Hero: On Tour]]'' are the only other songs in the series which feature a four-note chord.). The game also simulates [[hammer-on]]s and [[pull-off]]s for sections with a rapid series of notes. Missing a note will cause a performance meter to drop; if this meter drops too low, the player will fail the song, represented in-game by the band being booed off the stage. A string of 10 consecutive correct notes earns a multiplier to increase the player's score (up until four times), and special sections, marked by starred notes, can be used to build Star Power; when released (by tilting the guitar controller up vertically or hitting a button on a standard controller), the player's multiplier is doubled, the performance meter increases faster when a correct note is hit, and there is less of a penalty for missing notes.<ref name="manual" /> As with the previous games in the series, ''Guitar Hero III'' contains four difficulty levels: Easy (which uses three of the fret buttons); Medium (which makes use of four of the fret buttons); Hard (which utilizes all five fret buttons); and Expert (which adds no new fret buttons, but increases the number of notes and the general difficulty).<ref name="manual">{{cite book | year=2007 | editor=[[Neversoft]] | title=Guitar Hero III instruction manual | publisher=[[Activision]] }}</ref>


''"By adding another emcee and evolving their sound, JMT created a completely unique work with their sophomore epic"..."Courtesy of Stoupe, each song is brimming with random vocal snippets and string-laden, moody samples. The two emcees rap with unfettered fire, attacking everything from Catholicism to the American Government. This LP is a trip, in every sense of the word. Without a doubt, JMT's work is something to explore deeply, especially for the wonderful harmonies that Stoupe manifests. For those with patience and a sense of superior hip-hop, "Violent By Design" cannot be ignored. It is simply too remarkable."'' [http://rapreviews.com/archive/BTTL_violentbydesign.html]
===Career mode===
As with previous ''Guitar Hero'' games, a player will progress through multiple tiers of songs, unlocking new songs along the way. The single player career mode in ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' features 8 tiers with 42 songs total.<ref name="manual" /> The player is required to complete a number of songs in each tier, the number depending on the difficulty level, and then is offered an encore performance with one additional song. After a tier is complete, a new tier is introduced.<ref name="manual" /> New in ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' are career mode boss battles; at three points during the career mode, the player is required to compete against a boss character: [[Tom Morello]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], and [[Lucifer|Lou the Devil]], in order to progress. Each successfully completed song earns in-game money that the player can use at the game's store to unlock new characters, outfits, guitars and finishes, bonus songs, and videos. Additionally, beating a song in career mode unlocks it for play in all other game modes.<ref name="manual" />


To date, the most acclaimed aspect of the album has been the dark, atmospheric production work by Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. Featuring a variety of vague samples, largely taken from movie scores and various tracks from Latin artists, matched with random vocals taken from numerous films and selections of poems by British poet [[Wilfred Owen]], Stoupe's work on ''Violent by Design'' helped to establish him as one of underground hip hop's preeminent producers. In his album review, Steve Juon endlessly praises Stoupe's work on the album, calling it "absolutely riveting", even going so far as to say that his production on "Sacrifice" was "one of the greatest single-song productions I have ever heard in hip-hop." He goes on to state:
''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' is the first game in the series to feature a storyline for the Career mode, portrayed through animated cartoon scenes in between venues.<ref name="manual" /> The band starts out as a neighborhood sensation, before hooking up with a record producer named Lou at one of their shows. After a successful music video hits the web, the band travels to England, and then performs at an island jail (despite Lou encouraging them to 'sell out'), which ends up boosting the band's popularity. As a result, they are invited to headline the ''Desert Rock Tour'' festival.<ref name="manual" /> After a botched performance in Japan (thanks to Lou) they attempt to break free of their contract with Lou, who then reveals himself to be the Devil and the contract as ownership of their souls. The band is dragged down to Lou's "Inferno", where the final showdown comes. In this final showdown, the player must defeat Lou in a boss battle to earn back the band's souls, and the title of "Rock Legend".<ref name="manual" />


''"The glue that holds "Violent By Design" together is clearly Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. The soundscapes he crafts on this album are complex, moody, and quite exceptional."..."All of these works, despite being completely distinctive, fall well within the range of the musical themes that Stoupe brings to the record"..."He practically invents a new method of hip-hop artistry."'' [http://rapreviews.com/archive/BTTL_violentbydesign.html]
===Co-op career mode===
Two players using the same console can participate in Co-op Career Mode, which is arranged similarly to the single player Career mode, with one player on [[lead guitar]] and the other on [[bass guitar|bass]] or [[rhythm guitar]]. There are only 6 tiers of songs, with each encore song being unique to the co-op mode. There are no boss battles in this mode.<ref name="manual" />


==Track listing==
The co-op storyline portrays the vocalist and drummer looking for a guitarist and bassist. After their first performance, the drummer has the idea of making a video to make a name for the band. The video skyrockets the band's popularity, earning them a gig in Japan, but differences between the core members put the band on a three-month hiatus. In the band's comeback performance, the pyrotechnics start a fire in the neighborhood, and the members are sent to jail, where Lou bails them out as long as they perform for the inmates. As soon as the band leaves prison, though, they are sent to Lou's "Inferno", where they must find their way out by playing a live show.<ref name="manual" />
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===Battle mode===
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[[Image:Guitar-hero-3-gameplay.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A screenshot demonstrating Battle Mode and [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] as a playable character.]]
''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' introduced Battle Mode, a competitive mode between two players either locally or over network play.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/793/793302p1.html | title = ''Guitar Hero III'': Battle Mode | publisher = [[IGN]] | first = Erik | last = Brudvig | date = 2007-06-01 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> The mode puts a twist on the Pro Face-off mode introduced in ''Guitar Hero II''. Two players compete against each other, trying to make his or her opponent fail or lose by successfully playing "Battle Power" sequences (which replaces Star Power) to earn attacks that can be used against the opponent. Players can store three attacks at a time. To activate these temporary attacks, the player tilts his or her guitar upward, presses the select button (PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 releases), back button (Xbox 360 release), or minus button (Wii release). If neither player fails the song, they will face each other in a Sudden Death segment, where all further "Battle Powers" attainable are Death Drain attacks, which inevitably makes the opponent fail by draining his or her Rock Meter.<ref name="manual" />

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===Wii exclusive features===
[[Image:Guitar Hero 3 guitar for the Wii-cropped.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Guitar for the Wii version with Wii Remote]]
The [[Wii]] version of the game has several exclusive features, since a [[Wii Remote]] must be inserted into the guitar controller. The game utilizes the Wii Remote's wireless capabilities and accelerometer, as well as making use of the rumble feature and the internal speaker:<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wii.ign.com/articles/816/816619p1.html | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' for Wii Hands-on | last = Harris | first = Craig | publisher = [[IGN]] | date = [[2007-08-29]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> The internal speaker on the Wii Remote is used to emit a sound simulating the guitar strings when incorrect notes are hit; This feature, however, can be turned off in the player's interest. The Wii Remote's rumble feature is utilized when Star Power mode is activated. While the Wii version has online play against other online strangers, or against friends utilizing game-specific [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection#Friend codes|friend codes]], downloadable content was not available at launch. Activision had announced that it would be releasing downloadable content for the Wii in the first quarter of 2008.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3164807|title=GH3 Wii Getting Replacement Discs in 2008 |publisher=[[1UP.com]]|date=2007-12-07|author=Watts, Steve }}</ref> However, it is delayed with a revised release date currently unannounced. The Wii and PlayStation 2 versions also use slightly different graphics and sounds from those on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, such as a different typeset, loading screen, and the Wii version featuring "miss" sounds more akin to the first ''Guitar Hero'' and ''Guitar Hero II''. However, in the new remastered Wii game disc, the "miss" sounds have been changed to those heard in the other versions. The Wii and PlayStation 2 versions of the game includes characters that are not found in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, Elroy Budvis and Metalhead.

===Characters===
[[Image:Gh3 bret.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bret Michaels' in-game character will sing vocals while the player performs "Talk Dirty to Me" and "Go That Far".]]
Neversoft lead developer Alan Flores revealed that ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' has a cast of thirteen characters.<ref name="flores">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamespot.com/video/939093/6175095/videoplayerpop | title = ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' Stage Demo | accessdate = 2008-07-24 | date = 2007-07-13 | publisher = [[GameSpot]] }}</ref> Characters returning from previous titles are Johnny Napalm, Judy Nails, Axel Steel, Izzy Sparks, Casey Lynch, Lars Ümlaüt, and Xavier Stone. Midori is an original playable character that can be selected; additionally, each system has two additional playable characters that can be unlocked: the Wii and PlayStation 2 versions include the characters of Metalhead and Elroy Budvis, while the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC versions include The God of Rock and The Grim Ripper.

In addition, the player can unlock the three boss characters: [[Tom Morello]],<ref name="gamepro">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamepro.com/video/player.cfm?vid=112920 | title = GamePro.com Video: Exclusive ''Guitar Hero III'' Preview! - GP Original Series | accessdate = 2008-07-24 | date = 2007-08-23 | publisher = [[GamePro]] }}</ref> [[Slash (musician)|Slash]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/858/858010/vid_2053850.html | title = Slash Guitar Battle (E3 2007 Off Screen) | publisher = [[IGN]] | date = [[2007-07-12]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> and Lou the Devil, once they have completed their respective boss battles in career mode. While [[Bret Michaels]] appears in the game and sings specific songs, he is not a playable character in the game. Michaels is only included in the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC versions of the game. However, his motion-captured movements are all done for the in-game fictional singer for all versions that resembles [[Mick Jagger]], including the Wii and PlayStation 2 versions.

==Development==
In May 2006, [[RedOctane]], the publisher of ''[[Guitar Hero (video game)|Guitar Hero]]'', ''[[Guitar Hero II]]'', and ''[[Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s]]'', was purchased by [[Activision]],<ref>{{cite web | title=Activision Paid $100 mln for RedOctane|url=http://www.edge-online.com/news/activision-paid-100-mln-redoctane|publisher=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]|first=Kris|last=Graff|date=2006-08-09|accessdate=2007-08-14}}</ref> while [[MTV]] bought the developer of previous ''Guitar Hero'' games, [[Harmonix Music Systems|Harmonix]], in September of the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153935|title=MTV Buys Harmonix for $175M|accessdate=2008-07-24|publisher=[[1UP.com]]|first=Patrick|last=Klepek|date=2006-09-22}}</ref> As a result of both purchases, ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' was instead published by Activision, with development responsibilities shifting from Harmonix to [[Neversoft|Neversoft Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web| title = ''Tony Hawk<nowiki>'</nowiki>s'' ''Guitar Hero''? | url = http://ps3.ign.com/articles/755/755984p1.html | publisher = [[IGN]] | first = Hilary | last = Goldstein | date = [[2007-01-17]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> Neversoft president Joel Jewett noted that his company was asked to perform the development work based on a humorous conversation that Jewett had with RedOctane's founders Kai and Charles Huang at the 2006 [[E3 Media and Business Summit|E3 Convention]], describing how ''Guitar Hero'' helped to reduce the stress in the Neversoft offices during their development of ''[[Tony Hawk's Project 8]]''; months later, Jewett was contacted by the Huangs, requesting them to work on ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=598 | title = How Neversoft Took Over ''Guitar Hero'' | first = Chris | last = Faylor | publisher = [[Shacknews]] | date = 2007-09-26 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref>

Activision initially stated that the game was planned for release in the fiscal year of 2008, which stretches from March 2007 to March 2008.<ref>{{cite web | title = New ''Call of Duty'', ''Guitar Hero'', and 007 coming in 2007–8 69 | url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/puzzle/guitarhero2/news.html?sid=6155242 | publisher = [[GameSpot]] | first = Tor | last = Thorsen | date = 2006-08-03 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> On April 9, 2007, RedOctane clarified this by unofficially stating on their website that "Guitar Hero 3 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii are currently scheduled for release in the United States in Fall of 2007."<ref>{{cite web | title = ''Guitar Hero 3'' this Fall | url = http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/779/779325p1.html | publisher = [[IGN]] | first = Hilary | last = Goldstein | date = 2007-04-09 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> On April 16, 2007, RedOctane founder Kai Huang revealed that all versions of the game would feature wireless controllers as well as online multiplayer and downloadable content.<ref>{{cite web | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' will add online multiplayer, wireless | url = http://www.gamespot.com/news/6169126.html | publisher = [[GameSpot]] | first = Emma | last = Boyes | date = 2007-04-16 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref>

''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' was officially announced by Activision and RedOctane on May 23, 2007 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. The fall 2007 release date was reconfirmed. New wireless controllers shaped like a [[Gibson Les Paul]] (PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360) and [[Kramer Guitars|Kramer Striker]] (PlayStation 2) models were confirmed, along with removable faceplates that will allow players to personalize their guitar. Activision avoided all mention of the title "''Guitar Hero III''", instead referring to the game as "the next ''Guitar Hero''".<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2007/05/23/next-guitar-hero-details-tracks-wireless-guitars-and-online-play|title=Next Guitar Hero details: tracks, wireless guitars, and online play |publisher=[[Ars Technica]]|date=2007-05-23|author=Kuchera, Ben }}</ref> Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane, promised "new online and multi-player game play modes", and that "many of the top bands and songs we've tried to get in the past are now on board, and we've definitely got some giant aces in the hole to say the least."<ref>{{cite press release|title=Activision Shreds New Details on Next Guitar Hero Game|publisher=[[Activision]]|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/puzzle/guitarhero/news.html?sid=6171409|accessdate=2008-07-24|date=2007-05-23}}</ref> The online play feature will extend to the Wii version, as announced by Nintendo at the 2007 [[E3]] conference.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/47885 | title = E3 07: ''Mario Kart'', EA Sports, ''Guitar Hero 3'' Online on Wii | first = Chris | last = Remo | publisher = [[Shacknews]] | date = 2007-07-11 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> A week later, IGN revealed the wireless Les Paul controller, which features a removable neck for travel purposes. Additionally, new gameplay videos and screenshots were revealed.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/899/899096/vids_1.html | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' Trailer, Videos and Movies | publisher = [[IGN]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref>

''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' introduced three new characters modeled after real-life musicians. [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] is one of the "bosses" and an unlockable playable character in the game. Slash did motion capture with [[RedOctane]] to record his movements for the game, and by beating him in a one-on-one competition (playing an original composition of his), he will be unlocked as a playable character.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/237807|title=Free Guitar Hero clone really rocks |publisher=[[Toronto Star]]|date=2007-07-21|author=Saltzman, Marc }}</ref> The master track of "[[Welcome to the Jungle]]" appears as an encore song which is playable with Slash.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-05-05|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2004097352_slash01.html|title=C'mon Slash: Just how good are you at "Guitar Hero"? |publisher=[[The Seattle Times]]|date=2008-01-02|author=Johnson, Brent }}</ref> Similarly, [[Tom Morello]] is a boss and unlockable character within the game. [[Bret Michaels]] appears as non-playable vocalist for certain songs, providing his voice for these master tracks.

A demo of ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' appeared in ''[[Tony Hawk's Proving Ground]]'' for the Xbox 360, as well as being available as both a [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] download<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://old.gameplanet.co.nz/mag.dyn/News/12085.html|title=Early GHIII demo with Tony Hawk's Proving Ground |publisher=[[Gameplanet]]|date=2007-08-27 }}</ref> and an ISO image that could be created through a PC to use on the Xbox 360.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/49515 | title = ''Guitar Hero 3'' Xbox 360 Demo | publisher = [[Shacknews]] | first = Nick | last = Breckon | date = 2007-10-19 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> The demo features five songs ("[[Hello Master|Lay Down]]", "[[Rock You Like a Hurricane]]", "[[Even Flow]]", "[[Hit Me with Your Best Shot]]", and "[[The Metal]]") played within the Desert Rock Tour venue.<ref>{{cite press release | title = ''Guitar Hero(TM) III: Legends of Rock'' Demo to Debut on ''Tony Hawk<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Proving Ground'' | publisher = [[Activision]] | date = 2008-08-23 | url = http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/guitar-herotm-iii-legends-of-rock-demo-to-debut-on-tony-hawks-proving-ground | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref>

On September 11, 2007, [[Aspyr Media]] and Activision announced that ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' will be developed for both the PC and Macintosh platforms.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/guitar-hero-iii-shocker-coming-to-pc-and-mac/17972/?biz=1 | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' Shocker... Coming to PC & Mac | date = 2007-09-11 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 | publisher = [[GameDaily]] | first = Michael | last = Mullen }}</ref> The PC and Mac versions of the game are expected to ship bundled together on November 12, 2007,<ref> {{cite web | url = http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=626 | title = ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' PC Hands-On | date = 2007-10-18 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 | publisher = [[Shacknews]] | first = Carlos | last = Bergfeld }}</ref> slightly after the release of the console versions{{old}}, and will include the same [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]]-based Gibson X-Plorer guitar controller included with the Xbox 360 version of ''Guitar Hero II''. However, [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] users with the [[Xbox 360 accessories#Wireless Gaming Receiver|Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows]] will be able to use the Xbox 360 Gibson Les Paul wireless guitar controller as well, though this is not supported by Aspyr Media.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/49827 | title = Wireless 360 ''Guitar Hero III'' Controller Compatible with PC Version | publisher = [[Shacknews]] | first = Carlos | last = Bergfeld | date = [[2007-11-07]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24}}</ref>

===Technical issues===
[[1UP.com]] reported that none of the versions allow players to play offline Co-Op Quickplay mode, a feature which was included in ''Guitar Hero II''. However, a patch is currently available for download at Gamespot.com for the PC version of Guitar Hero III:Legends of Rock. This patch features updates on graphics, the whammy bar, and various freezes and lags. Instead, Co-Op mode is only available in "Co-Op Career" Mode, which uses a different setlist from the main career and therefore does not provide Co-Op multiplayer for the entire soundtrack. Co-Op quickplay mode was added to the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions via a patch. No further information has been given regarding similar treatment on the Wii and PlayStation 2, so far.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3164008|title=Guitar Hero III Patch Adding New Offline Mode |publisher=[[1UP.com]]|date=2007-10-26|author=Klepek, Patrick }}</ref>

GameSpy had some technical issues with the PlayStation 3's controllers and online matchmaking, noting "...[the included USB dongle] functions on 2.4&nbsp;GHz wireless, rather than the console's built-in Bluetooth. You won't be able to use the PlayStation button on the guitar to turn on your console; instead, you'll have to use a Sixaxis or physically turn it on... The Les Pauls will power down after a period of disuse&nbsp;... online multiplayer for PS3 is fairly incompetent in presentation... As of the time we're reviewing this, the PS3 Quick Match option is completely broken."<ref name='gamespyreview' />

Though the Wii version of the game was advertised as supporting [[Dolby Pro Logic II]], users have reported that the game outputs in neither Pro Logic II nor [[stereophonic sound|stereo]], providing only [[monaural|mono]] sound. Activision now offers a free replacement remastered game disk that corrects this issue.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.activisiongameexchange.com | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' Wii Replacement Disc Registration Website | publisher = [[Activision]] | accessdate = 2008-02-12 }}</ref> Activision later expanded this offer to include those living in the UK and Europe.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.activisiongameexchange.eu | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' Wii Replacement Disc Registration Website (UK & Europe) | publisher = [[Activision]] | accessdate = 2008-04-01 }}</ref> On February 22, 2008, Activision extended the replacement program to include a full refund of the game's purchase price as an alternative to getting a replacement disc.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.activisiongameexchange.com/%5COtherOffers.aspx | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' Wii Refund | publisher = [[Activision]] | accessdate = 2008-02-22 }}</ref> A class-action lawsuit over the mono sound issue was settled out of court.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/04/mono-guitar-her.html | title = Wii Guitar Hero Class Action Settled | publisher = [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] | first = Earnest | last = Cavalli | date = [[2008-04-07]] | accessdate = 2008-04-07}}</ref>

Players attempting to upload their scores to the official ''Guitar Hero'' website have also experienced difficulties. According to Neversoft, "the launch of ''Guitar Hero III'' has produced heavy amounts of traffic to the website, and this traffic has caused a number of users to have problems with linking their accounts and uploading scores. We are well aware of these issues, and we are working as fast as we can to fix both problems."

The PC version has been criticized for having very high system requirements, but still suffering from lag and slowdowns, even on high-end systems with the graphics tuned down to a minimum.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guitar-hero-iii-legends-of-rock/834647p1.html | title = GameSpy: ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' Review | date = [[2007-12-01]] | publisher = [[GameSpy]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{main|List of songs in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock}}
''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' features 73 playable songs - 42 are "main setlist" songs, 6 are exclusive to co-op career mode, and the remaining 25 are "bonus tracks". In total, 54 of the game's songs are master recordings (the highest total of any ''Guitar Hero'' release). In addition, the career mode includes three guitar battles: one each against [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[Tom Morello]], and Lou (The Devil). Slash and Morello both wrote and recorded original battle music for the game. Guitarist [[Steve Ouimette]] plays as the Devil for the final battle, and he re-recorded a [[heavy metal music|metal]] guitar version of "[[The Devil Went Down to Georgia]]" for that purpose.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-04-04|url=http://media.www.beaconnewspaper.com/media/storage/paper540/news/2007/11/05/Life/Review.Guitar.Hero.Iiilegends.Of.Rock.game-3078686.shtml|title=Review: Guitar Hero III:Legends of Rock (Game) |publisher=[[The Beacon]]|date=2007-11-05|author=Zeng, Eddie }}{{Dead link|url=http://media.www.beaconnewspaper.com/media/storage/paper540/news/2007/11/05/Life/Review.Guitar.Hero.Iiilegends.Of.Rock.game-3078686.shtml|date=July 2008}}</ref>

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The soundtrack features such songs as "[[Paint It, Black]]" by [[The Rolling Stones]], "[[Cherub Rock]]" by [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], "[[Sabotage (song)|Sabotage]]" by [[Beastie Boys]], "[[The Metal]]" by [[Tenacious D]], "[[My Name is Jonas]]" by [[Weezer]], "[[Knights of Cydonia]]" by [[Muse (band)|Muse]], "[[Rock and Roll All Nite]]" by [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], "[[School's Out (song)|School's Out]]" by [[Alice Cooper]], "[[Slow Ride]]" by [[Foghat]], "[[One (Metallica song)|One]]" by [[Metallica]], and "[[Barracuda (song)|Barracuda]]" by [[Heart (band)|Heart]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://investor.activision.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=245046 | date = [[2007-05-23]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24 | publisher = [[Activision]] | title = Activision Shreds New Details on Next ''Guitar Hero(TM)'' Game }}</ref> It also features re-recordings of "[[Anarchy in the U.K.]]" by [[Sex Pistols]] and "[[Cult of Personality (song)|Cult of Personality]]" by [[Living Colour]] specifically for ''Guitar Hero III'', as the original master tracks could not be found.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.spin.com/articles/sex-pistols-re-record-anarchy-guitar-hero-grohl-zeppelins-beck-and-call | title = Sex Pistols Re-Record <nowiki>'</nowiki>Anarchy<nowiki>'</nowiki> for ''Guitar Hero''; Grohl at Zeppelin's <nowiki>'</nowiki>Beck and Call<nowiki>'</nowiki> | date = [[2007-09-26]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24 | publisher = [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] }}</ref> This game is the first in the series to feature a bonus track ("[[She Bangs the Drums]]") that is not an original recording.

Xbox 360 players who purchase the compact disc soundtrack (which contains select tracks from the game) will have access to a code that can be redeemed for 3 exclusive playable tracks on [[Xbox Live Marketplace]].<ref name='soundtrack'>{{cite web | title=More Than A Video Game Soundtrack | date=2007-11-01 | publisher=[[Activision]] | url =http://community.guitarhero.com/accounts/login | accessdate = 2007-11-06 }}</ref><!-- The same information can also be found on http://www.interscope.com/guitarheroiiiexpansionsoundtrack -->

''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' also supports future downloadable tracks. Since the game's release, several free and for-cost downloadable songs and song packs have been made available on both [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] and [[PlayStation Store]].<ref name="xbox-360-dlc-support">{{cite web | url = http://games.ign.com/articles/831/831038p1.html | title = Activision Gets Ready to Shred Store Shelves | date = [[2007-10-26]] | publisher = [[IGN]] | last = Dunham | first = Alexis | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> While the Wii version can be used to play against others online, the game does not have the functionality of downloading new content, due to limitations with the internal memory storage of the system, an issue that will be overcome for the release of ''Guitar Hero World Tour''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52908 | title = Guitar Hero 4 Wii DLC Includes Actual New Songs, Developer Explains GH3 Wii's Lack of DLC | date = [[2008-05-29]] | accessdate = 2008-05-29 | first = Chris | last = Faylor | publisher = [[Shacknews]]}}</ref>

==Reception==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%; float:right; text-align:center; margin:5px;"
! style="background:#ccccff; font-size: 110%;" colspan="3" |Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
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|-
!align="center"|#
!style="background:#ddddee;" | Publication
!align="center" |Title
!style="background:#ddddee;" | Score
!align="center" |Producer(s)
!align="center" |Performer (s)
!align="center" |Notes
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|-
|1
|[[1UP.com]]
|"Intro"
|B+<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-11|url=http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3159775|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[1UP.com]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
|
*Contains a sample from "Elegia Al Che Guevara" by [[Quilapayún]].
*Contains a sample from "[[Planet of the Apes (1968 film)]]"
|-
|-
|2
|[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]
|"[[Retaliation (song)|Retaliation]]"
|9.0, 8.5, 8.0<ref>{{cite journal|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|date=December 2007|pages=102}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Jus Allah
*Second verse: Vinnie Paz
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz
|
*Contains a sample from "El Rio Y Las Rosas" by Rosita Peru.
*Contains a sample from "Cross My Heart" by [[Killah Priest]].
|-
|-
|3
|[[Game Informer]]
|"Contra"
|8.75 of 10<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-05-04|url=http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/EDF66179-9177-45B2-8F09-7C65DA655AB9.htm?CS_pid=200344|title=Rocks You Like A Hurricane|publisher=[[Game Informer]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Killa Sha
*Third verse: Jus Allah
|
*Contains a sample from "Port Authority Terminal" by Cashman, Pistilli & West.
*Contains a sample from "A Song That Never Comes" by Cashman, Pistilli & West.
*Contains a sample from "Gotta Get Over (Taking Loot) by [[Gang Starr]]
*Contains a sample from "Up Against Tha Wall (Getaway Car Mix) by [[Group Home]]
*Contains a sample from "Def Rhymes" by 7L & Esoteric
|-
|-
|4
|[[Game Rankings]]
|"Speech Cobras"
|86 of 100<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-05-04|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/939093.asp|title= Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - X360|publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: [[Mr. Lif]]
*Second verse: Jus Allah
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz
|
*Contains a sample from "Ginseng Woman" by [[Eric Gale]].
*Contains a sample from "Di Goldene Pave" by [[Chava Alberstein]] & [[The Klezmatics]].
*Contains a sample from "How Many MC's..." by [[Black Moon (band)|Black Moon]].
*Contains a sample from the film ''[[Pi (film)|Pi]]''.
|-
|-
|5
|[[Gamespot.com]]
|"Breath of God Interlude"
|8 of 10<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/guitarheroiii/review.html|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|date=2007-10-28|author=Navarro, Alex}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
|
|-
|-
|6
|[[Gamespy]]
|"Death March"
|4.5 of 5<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/guitar-hero-iii/831299p1.html|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (X360)|publisher=[[GameSpy]]|date=2007-10-29}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Virtuoso
*Second verse: Jus Allah
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz
*Fourth verse: [[7L & Esoteric|Esoteric]]
|
*Contains a sample from "The Monster Materializes" by Richard Band.
|-
|-
|7
|[[IGN.com]]
|"Words from Mr. Len Part One"
|8.9 of 10<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/830/830837p1.html|title=Guitar Hero 3 Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=2007-10-28|author=Brudvig, Erik}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*Performed by: [[Mr. Len]]
|
*Contains a sample from "Friday's Child" by [[Nancy Sinatra]].
|-
|-
|8
|[[Metacritic.com]]
|"I Against I"
|85 of 100<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-05-04|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/guitarhero3legendsofrock|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: [[Outerspace|Planetary]]
*Second verse: Jus Allah
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz, Planetary
|
*Contains a sample from "What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life" by [[Cal Tjader]].
|-
|-
|9
|[[Official PlayStation Magazine (UK)|Official U.K. Playstation Magazine]]
|"Exertions Remix"
|9 of 10<ref>{{cite journal|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|journal=[[Official UK PlayStation Magazine]]|date=December 2007|pages=102}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Virtuoso
*Third verse: Esoteric
*Fourth verse: [[Bahamadia]]
|
*Contains a sample from "Estabamos Juntos" by Sonia Silvestre.
|-
|-
|10
|[[Official Xbox Magazine]]
|"The Prophecy Interlude"
|8 of 10<ref name="oxm">{{cite journal|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|journal=[[Official Xbox Magazine]]|date=December 2007|pages=64}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
|
*Contains a sample from "Your Love Is Mine" by [[Holly Golightly]].
|-
|-
|11
! style="background:#ccccff; font-size: 110%;" colspan="3" | Wii and PlayStation 2
|"[[Heavenly Divine]]"
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Jus Allah
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
|
*Contains a sample from "Andante" by [[Bobby McFerrin]] & [[Yo-Yo Ma]].
|-
|-
|12
!style="background:#ddddee;" | Publication
|"Sacrafice"
!style="background:#ddddee;" | Score
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Jus Allah
|
*Contains a sample from the film ''[[Antz]]''.
*Contains a sample from "You Ain't A Killer" by [[Big Pun]].
|-
|-
|13
|[[1UP.com]]
|"Permanent Midnight Interlude"
|B+<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-11|url=http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3159775|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[1UP.com]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
|
|-
|-
|14
|[[Game Rankings]]
|"The Deer Hunter"
|87 of 100<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-11|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/938224.asp?q=Guitar%20Hero%20III|title= Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Wii|publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: [[Chief Kamachi]]
*Second verse: Vinnie Paz
*Third verse: Jus Allah
|
*Contains a sample from "Too Much" by Mathilde Santing.
|-
|-
|15
|[[Gamespot.com]]
|"Blood Reign"
|7.5 of 10<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-07-24|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/puzzle/guitarheroiii/review.html?sid=6181921|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|date=2007-10-28|author=Navarro, Alex}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: DiamondBack
*Third verse: Jus Allah
*Fourth verse: [[Louis Logic]]
*Fifth verse: B.A. Barakus
|
|-
|-
|16
|[[Gamespy]]
|"Words from Mr. Len Part Two"
|4.5 of 5<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-11|url=http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/guitar-hero-iii/|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Wii)|publisher=[[GameSpy]]|date=2007-10-29}}</ref>
|[[Mr. Len]]
|
*Performed by: Mr. Len
|
|-
|-
|17
|[[Metacritic.com]]
|"[[Genghis Khan (song)|Gengis Khan]]"
|82 of 100<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-11|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/guitarhero3legendsofrock?q=Guitar%20Hero%20III|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Jus Allah
*Second verse: Vinnie Paz
*Third verse: [[Tragedy Khadafi]]
*Chorus: Tragedy Khadafi, Vinnie Paz
|
*Contains a sample from "Downloading" by Harald Kloser.
|-
|-
|18
|[[Nintendo Power]]
|"[[Trinity (song)|Trinity]]"
|9 of 10<ref>{{cite journal|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|journal=[[Nintendo Power]]|date=December 2007|pages=84}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: L-Fudge
*Second verse: Louis Logic
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz
|
*Contains a sample from "Concerto In D Minor: Allegro" by [[Tomaso Albinoni]].
|-
|-
|19
|[[IGN.com]]
|"The Executioners Dream"
|8.6 of 10<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-28|url=http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/831/831151p1.html|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[IGN.com]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Jus Allah
*Second verse: Vinnie Paz
*Third verse: J-Treds
|
*Contains a sample from the film ''[[Mean Streets]]''.
*Contains a sample from "[[Rosemary's Baby (film)|Rosemary's Baby]]: Ending Title" by [[Krzysztof Komeda]].
|-
|-
|20
|[[Gametrailers.com]]
|"Muerte"
|8.5 of 10<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=1008-10-28|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/player/27230.html|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|publisher=[[Gametrailers.com]]}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Jus Allah
|
*Contains a sample from "De Que Te Quiero Te Quiero" by Gilberto Valenzuela.
*Contains a sample from "Adieu A La Nuit" by [[Paul Mauriat]].
|-
|-
|21
|[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]
|"[[Heavenly Divine (Remix)|Heavenly Divine Remix]]"
|9 of 10<ref>{{cite journal|title=Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock|journal=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]|date=December 2007|pages=75}}</ref>
|Stoupe
|
*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Jus Allah
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
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*Contains a sample from "Uninvited" by [[Alanis Morissette]].
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|22
|"Army of the Pharaohs: War Ensemble"
|Stoupe
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*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Esoteric
*Third verse: Virtuoso
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*Contains a sample from the film ''[[Apocalypse Now]]''.
*Contains a sample from "All In Love Is Fair" by [[Stevie Wonder]].
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|23
|"Untitled"
|Stoupe
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*First verse: Vinnie Paz
*Second verse: Jus Allah
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz
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|24
|"[[Retaliation (Remix)|Retaliation Remix]]"
|Stoupe
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*First verse: Jus Allah
*Second verse: Vinnie Paz
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz
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*Contains a sample from "De Los Amores" by [[Susana Baca]].
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|25
|"[[Blood Runs Cold (Jedi Mind Tricks song)|Blood Runs Cold]]"
|Stoupe
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*First verse: [[Sean Price]]
*Second verse: Jus Allah
*Third verse: Vinnie Paz
*Chorus: Vinnie Paz
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*Contains a sample from "Septiembre Y Usted" by Wilkins.
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==Album singles==
Activision has called ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' its "largest product launch ever", selling over [[US$]]100 million in the first week after release in [[North America]] alone.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.edge-online.com/news/guitar-hero-leads-activisions-record-q2 | title = ''Guitar Hero'' Leads Activision's Record Q2 | publisher = [[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] | first = Kris | last = Graft | date = [[2007-11-05]] | accessdate = 2007-11-06 }}</ref> As such, Activision reported concerns of being unable to meet the demand for the game for the 2007 holiday season.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.edge-online.com/news/guitar-hero-iii-may-fall-short-demand | title = ''Guitar Hero III'' May Fall Short of Demand | publisher = [[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] | first = Kris | last = Graft | date = [[2007-11-05]] | accessdate = 2007-11-06 }}</ref> The game was the highest selling video game of 2007, in terms of units sold and revenue earned.<ref name="gt-sales" /> As of July 15, 2008, the game has sold more than 8 million copies.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://uk.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUKN1245149420080713 | title = RedOctane execs on a roll with "Guitar Hero" | publisher = [[Reuters]] | first = Antony | last = Bruno | date = [[2008-07-13]] | accessdate = 2008-07-15}}</ref> According to the [[NPD Group]], [[GfK]] [[Chart-Track]], and [[Enterbrain]], the game has sold 3.037 million units in the United States, 412,000 in the United Kingdom, and 26,000 in Japan, respectively, for a total of 3.475 million units during the first half of 2008.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Leading Market Research Firms Join Forces to Provide First Multi-Continent View Of Video Game Software Sales |url=http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_080821.html |date=2008-08-21 |accessdate=2008-08-23 |publisher=[[NPD Group]], [[GfK]] [[Chart-Track]], [[Enterbrain]]}}</ref>
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| '''"[[Heavenly Divine]]"'''
*Released: [[1999]]
*Label: Superegular Records
*B-Side: "Trinity", "Heavenly Divine (Remix)"
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| '''"[[Genghis Khan (song)|Genghis Khan]]"'''
*Released: [[2000]]
*Label: Superegular Records
*B-Side:
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| '''"[[Retaliation (song)|Retaliation"/"Retaliation Remix]]"'''
*Released: [[2001]]
*Label: Superegular Records
*B-Side: "Blood Runs Cold"
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On average, ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' received strong review scores, although it generally scored lower than its predecessors.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.metacritic.org/search/process?sort=relevance&termType=all&ts=guitar+hero&ty=0&x=0&y=0 | title = Search Results on Metacritic - ''Guitar Hero'' | publisher = [[Metacritic]] | accessdate = 2008-07-24}}</ref> In the October issue of ''[[Game Informer]]'', the magazine gave a full review of ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' a month before the game's release. It rated the game a 8.75/10, with a 9.0/10 as a second opinion,<ref>{{cite journal |year=2007 |month=October |title=''Guitar Hero III'' review|journal=[[Game Informer]]}}</ref> while ''[[Official Xbox Magazine]]'' awarded it an 8/10. The game was praised for its graphics and fun, addictive gameplay that was the staple of the ''Guitar Hero'' series. [[IGN]] also scored the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions an 8.9/10, while [[GameSpot]] gave the game a 8/10 score. In addition, the [[Gibson Les Paul]] controller included with bundled version of the game received particular praise; [[GameSpy]], in a five page review of all four console versions, praised, "''GH3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s new Les Paul model kicks ass in every way imaginable. It's wireless, the shape feels more comfortable, and the fret buttons and strum bar are as smooth as butter." The same review also called the Wii guitar the best of the guitar peripherals, praising the vibration option.<ref name="gamespyreview">{{cite web|url=http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/guitar-hero-iii/831299p1.html|title=GameSpy ''Guitar Hero III''' review|publisher=[[GameSpy]]|date=2007-10-29|accessdate=2008-07-24}}</ref> Most critics have also praised the soundtrack for its song selection and quantity of master tracks.
The game has also been subject to criticisms. For example, IGN's review of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions noted, "…there's not really a whole lot new here. We understand that this was Neversoft's first take at the franchise, but it's a pretty safe effort as the basic formula remains exactly the same." The review also criticized the lack of customizable rockers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/830/830837p1.html?RSSwhen2007-10-28_090000&RSSid=830837|publisher=[[IGN]]|title=IGN ''Guitar Hero III'' review|first=Erik|last=Brudvig|date=2007-10-28|accessdate=2008-07-24}}</ref> IGN's review of the Wii version noted the game's presentation and art direction feeling "forced" and, as a result, less visually appealing than previous installments.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/831/831151p2.html | title = ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' (Wii) Review | publisher = [[IGN]] | author = Bozon | date = 2007-10-29 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> ''GameDaily'' stated, "While playing through the songs — one question stayed at the forefront of our minds — what's up with the white boy soundtrack? We would have liked to see more from legends like [[Jimi Hendrix]] and [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] in the mix."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamedaily.com/games/guitar-hero-iii-legends-of-rock/xbox-360/game-reviews/item/5994/1826/ | title = GameDaily ''Guitar Hero III'' review|publisher=[[GameDaily]] | author = Chris Buffa | date = 2007-10-28 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> GameSpy criticized some of the tweaks, stating, "the Star Power phrases tend to be so long, if you have enough skill to get them you can beat the song anyway"&nbsp;... "the sequences are a little too much of a trial-by-fire compared to past ''Guitar Hero'' games. From the first tier, Medium simply feels like Hard-minus-the-orange-button."<ref name="gamespyreview"/> GameSpot criticized the "heavy dose of [[in-game advertising]]" in its reviews.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/puzzle/guitarheroiii/review.html?tag=review;ps2 | title = GameSpot ''Guitar Hero III'' review (PlayStation 2) | publisher=[[GameSpot]]|last = Navarro | first = Alex | authorlink = Alex Navarro | date = 2007-10-29 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> GameSpy stated that the PlayStation 2 version got "the short end of the stick" due to a lack of online play.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/guitar-hero-iii/834141p1.html | title = GameSpy ''Guitar Hero III'' review (PlayStation 2) |publisher=[[GameSpy]] | date = 2007-11-09 | accessdate = 2008-07-24 }}</ref> ''[[Official Xbox Magazine]]'' has also criticized the game for being, "...too competitive and not in the spirit of the previous two installments."<ref name="oxm" />

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[[Guinness World Records]] has created a category for the "Highest Score for a Single Song on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" as part of its Gamers edition based on the song "[[Through the Fire and Flames]]." This record was previously held by Chris Chike, who also won the 2008 Play N Trade National Guitar Hero III Tournament,<ref>{{cite web | title=Chris Chike, world record holder, wins Play N Trade National Guitar Hero III™ tournament|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2008_March_19/ai_n24928493|publisher=[[Business Wire]]|date=2008-03-19|accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> and broken by Daniel Johnson as of May 23, 2008.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=142796 | title = Guitar Hero III world record broken | first = Tom | last = Bradwell | publisher = [[Eurogamer]] | date = [[2008-05-23]] | accessdate = 2008-05-23}}</ref> Chike was able to unofficially beat Johnson's record by hitting 100% of the song's notes and scoring 987,786 points in the process, recorded by Chike on YouTube.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5GpRJItqjw "Through the Fire and Flames TTFAF FC 100% 987,786."] ''[[YouTube.com]]''. Last accessed June 4, 2008.</ref> Chike later regained the official record holder on September 11, 2008.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/17541/Chris-Chike-Regains-His-Guitar-Hero-World-Record/ | title = Chris Chike Regains His Guitar Hero World Record | publisher = Team XBox | date= 2008-09-11 | accessdate = 2008-09-11}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
* [http://community.guitarhero.com/?game=gh3 Official ''Guitar Hero'' community website]
* [http://www.guitarherogame.com/gh3/ Official ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'' website]
* [http://www.neversoft.com/ Neversoft - ''Guitar Hero'' developer]
* [http://www.activision.com/index.html Activision - ''Guitar Hero'' publisher]
* [http://www.redoctane.com/ RedOctane - Manufacturers of the ''Guitar Hero'' controllers]
* [http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/puzzle/guitarheroiii/news.html?page=1&sid=6177993 Developer Diary (GameSpot)]
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Violent by Design is the second album by underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. The album is considered by most to be the group's finest work. Despite never reaching any Billboard album chart, the album has gone on to sell over 50,000 copies [1]. The album was originally released on JMT's self-run Superegular Records on October 3, 2000. JMT's current label, Babygrande Records, re-released the album on May 25, 2004. The original vinyl release featured twenty tracks [2], while the original CD release featured two extra tracks: the "Heavenly Divine Remix", originally released on the B-Side to JMT's "Heavenly Divine" single, and "War Ensemble", originally released as the B-Side of the Army of the Pharaohs Five Perfect Exertions EP [3]. Babygrande's Deluxe Edition featured three more bonus tracks: "Untitled", "Retaliation Remix" and "Blood Runs Cold", the latter two originally featured on the "Retaliation" single [4]. The Deluxe Edition also included a bonus DVD, featuring a video scrapbook from their Visions of Gandhi tour, and the music video for the group's 1997 track "I Who Have Nothing".

Vinnie Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind recruited Philadelphia rapper Jus Allah to join them on the album, and while he was never officially inducted into the group, it can be assumed he became JMT's third member on the release, as his contributions were not marked as "featuring Jus Allah", while other close group affiliates such as Army of the Pharaohs members Chief Kamachi, Esoteric and Virtuoso were marked as featured guests. He was also featured in the album's photography.

History

The group began recording their second album, originally titled Polymatrix: Reincarnation of the Hologramic Christ [5], after the release of their 1997 debut, The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness, and the group's side project with the Army of the Pharaohs, 1998's Five Perfect Exertions EP. In the summer of 1999, the group released the "Heavenly Divine" single to hype their second album. The single has been recognized as the group's trademark song, and was described as "a perfect blend of Jedi Mind's metaphysical, spiritual and street influences". The following year, JMT released the single "Genghis Khan", featuring underground veteran Tragedy Khadafi, to further hype their upcoming album. After two years of recording, Violent by Design was released, featuring guest verses from AOTP members Esoteric, Virtuoso, Chief Kamachi and Bahamadia, Outerspace member Planetary, Killa Sha, Mr. Lif, DiamondBack, Louis Logic, B.A. Barakus, L-Fudge, J-Treds, as well as two interludes performed by Company Flow member Mr. Len. Jus Allah said this album is one of the best hiphop albums in history because he's on it.

Straying from the Science fiction and conspiracy theory topics that dominated their debut, JMT adopted a more rugged, hardcore style with Violent by Design, mixing their past metaphysical content with violent lyrics. Their new unrelenting style gained them a large new underground following, but at the same time, drew significant criticism, largely due to the album's intense violence, and controversial anti-Christian and homophobic lyrical content. Due to this, Allmusic writer Dean Carlson stated that the group was "well-versed in contradictions", but also praised the group's unique style, stating "They know how to intimidate without gangsta pretensions and they know how to create menace without losing sight of humor or clarity." [6] While Carlson had mixed feelings on the album, AMG writer Joshua Glazer referred to the album as a classic [7]. RapReviews.com writer Steve 'Flash' Juon stated the album's graphic lyrics will "turn some people off", and like Carlson, goes on to compliment the rapper's style, stating "Paz and Jus can definitely flow, and they have essentially invented a new rapping style." Juon ultimately praises the album, stating:

"By adding another emcee and evolving their sound, JMT created a completely unique work with their sophomore epic"..."Courtesy of Stoupe, each song is brimming with random vocal snippets and string-laden, moody samples. The two emcees rap with unfettered fire, attacking everything from Catholicism to the American Government. This LP is a trip, in every sense of the word. Without a doubt, JMT's work is something to explore deeply, especially for the wonderful harmonies that Stoupe manifests. For those with patience and a sense of superior hip-hop, "Violent By Design" cannot be ignored. It is simply too remarkable." [8]

To date, the most acclaimed aspect of the album has been the dark, atmospheric production work by Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. Featuring a variety of vague samples, largely taken from movie scores and various tracks from Latin artists, matched with random vocals taken from numerous films and selections of poems by British poet Wilfred Owen, Stoupe's work on Violent by Design helped to establish him as one of underground hip hop's preeminent producers. In his album review, Steve Juon endlessly praises Stoupe's work on the album, calling it "absolutely riveting", even going so far as to say that his production on "Sacrifice" was "one of the greatest single-song productions I have ever heard in hip-hop." He goes on to state:

"The glue that holds "Violent By Design" together is clearly Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. The soundscapes he crafts on this album are complex, moody, and quite exceptional."..."All of these works, despite being completely distinctive, fall well within the range of the musical themes that Stoupe brings to the record"..."He practically invents a new method of hip-hop artistry." [9]

Track listing

# Title Producer(s) Performer (s) Notes
1 "Intro" Stoupe
2 "Retaliation" Stoupe
  • First verse: Jus Allah
  • Second verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz
  • Contains a sample from "El Rio Y Las Rosas" by Rosita Peru.
  • Contains a sample from "Cross My Heart" by Killah Priest.
3 "Contra" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Killa Sha
  • Third verse: Jus Allah
  • Contains a sample from "Port Authority Terminal" by Cashman, Pistilli & West.
  • Contains a sample from "A Song That Never Comes" by Cashman, Pistilli & West.
  • Contains a sample from "Gotta Get Over (Taking Loot) by Gang Starr
  • Contains a sample from "Up Against Tha Wall (Getaway Car Mix) by Group Home
  • Contains a sample from "Def Rhymes" by 7L & Esoteric
4 "Speech Cobras" Stoupe
  • First verse: Mr. Lif
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz
5 "Breath of God Interlude" Stoupe
6 "Death March" Stoupe
  • First verse: Virtuoso
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Fourth verse: Esoteric
  • Contains a sample from "The Monster Materializes" by Richard Band.
7 "Words from Mr. Len Part One" Stoupe
8 "I Against I" Stoupe
  • First verse: Planetary
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz, Planetary
  • Contains a sample from "What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life" by Cal Tjader.
9 "Exertions Remix" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Virtuoso
  • Third verse: Esoteric
  • Fourth verse: Bahamadia
  • Contains a sample from "Estabamos Juntos" by Sonia Silvestre.
10 "The Prophecy Interlude" Stoupe
11 "Heavenly Divine" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
12 "Sacrafice" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Contains a sample from the film Antz.
  • Contains a sample from "You Ain't A Killer" by Big Pun.
13 "Permanent Midnight Interlude" Stoupe
14 "The Deer Hunter" Stoupe
  • First verse: Chief Kamachi
  • Second verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Third verse: Jus Allah
  • Contains a sample from "Too Much" by Mathilde Santing.
15 "Blood Reign" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: DiamondBack
  • Third verse: Jus Allah
  • Fourth verse: Louis Logic
  • Fifth verse: B.A. Barakus
16 "Words from Mr. Len Part Two" Mr. Len
  • Performed by: Mr. Len
17 "Gengis Khan" Stoupe
  • First verse: Jus Allah
  • Second verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Third verse: Tragedy Khadafi
  • Chorus: Tragedy Khadafi, Vinnie Paz
  • Contains a sample from "Downloading" by Harald Kloser.
18 "Trinity" Stoupe
  • First verse: L-Fudge
  • Second verse: Louis Logic
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz
19 "The Executioners Dream" Stoupe
  • First verse: Jus Allah
  • Second verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Third verse: J-Treds
20 "Muerte" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Contains a sample from "De Que Te Quiero Te Quiero" by Gilberto Valenzuela.
  • Contains a sample from "Adieu A La Nuit" by Paul Mauriat.
21 "Heavenly Divine Remix" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
22 "Army of the Pharaohs: War Ensemble" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Esoteric
  • Third verse: Virtuoso
23 "Untitled" Stoupe
  • First verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz
24 "Retaliation Remix" Stoupe
  • First verse: Jus Allah
  • Second verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz
25 "Blood Runs Cold" Stoupe
  • First verse: Sean Price
  • Second verse: Jus Allah
  • Third verse: Vinnie Paz
  • Chorus: Vinnie Paz
  • Contains a sample from "Septiembre Y Usted" by Wilkins.

Album singles

Single information
"Heavenly Divine"
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Superegular Records
  • B-Side: "Trinity", "Heavenly Divine (Remix)"
"Genghis Khan"
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Superegular Records
  • B-Side:
"Retaliation"/"Retaliation Remix"
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Superegular Records
  • B-Side: "Blood Runs Cold"


References

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