As far as alternative music distribution channels go, it looks like music games are the new internet. Last autumn, Metallica hinted that they would premiere the first single from their forthcoming album as a Rock Band download. Now, aging LA rockers Mötley Crüe have beaten them to it, announcing that their comeback track, Saints of Los Angeles, is to be immediately available on Xbox Live and will arrive in two days time on PlayStation Network. Rock Band owners (in the States, of course) can purchase the track for 99 cents and then play along with their heroes in EA's music game.
Imagine the shambolic performances as talentless weirdos struggle to get to grips with even the most basic chords. But enough about the band, gamers should manage it quite easily.
I'm here all week.
