Straight to Video Games

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Music video games like "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" have grown so popular that bands like Guns 'n' Roses and Metallica are releasing their music on the consoles before the record store. Today we take a look at the power of video games to sell songs. Also: The New York rock quartet Ambulance LTD draws on influences ranging from The Beatles and the Rolling Stones to My Bloody Valentine. They worked with The Velvet Underground's John Cale on their latest album and today they join us to perform live.

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