Stage Tour: The Guitar Hero Successor Rocks 90+ Songs, Out December 10

RedOctane's Stage Tour, the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero, hits shelves December 10 with 90+ songs. First 25 tracks revealed, including RHCP, Weezer, and Smash Mouth.

Remember the glory days of Guitar Hero, when you'd shred plastic axes in your living room? Well, the studio that started it all, RedOctane, is back with a new rhythm game called Stage Tour, and it's shaping up to be a worthy heir. At Gamescom this week, they dropped two big announcements: the game will feature over 90 songs, and it's coming out on December 10. Get your air guitars ready!

A killer setlist is the heart of any music game, and RedOctane (now under Embracer) has teased the first 25 tracks. The full lineup will boast 90+ officially licensed songs spanning genres, with heavy hitters like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, and Ghost. And yes, Smash Mouth's "All Star" is in there—because you can't have a rhythm game without that Shrek anthem, right?

Here's a taste of what's coming: BABYMETAL & Electric Callboy's "RATATATA" is pure chaos, Extreme's "Get The Funk Out" brings classic rock energy, and Ghost's "Square Hammer" adds some occult vibes. There's also Paramore's emo gem "For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic," Slipknot's heavy "Psychosocial," and The Cure's timeless "Just Like Heaven." Radiohead fans get "Just," and Muse contributes "Starlight." It's a diverse mix that should keep you strumming for hours.

But Stage Tour isn't just about the music—it's about the experience. Just like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, you can jam solo or team up with friends on guitar, drums, keyboard, or vocals. And for the full fantasy, there's a specially designed guitar controller made in partnership with Gibson's Kramer brand, plus a modulator kit for extra flair. The game also features in-game guitars from Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer, including the iconic Gibson SG, so you can rock out in style.

With 90+ songs and a December 10 release date, Stage Tour is gearing up to be the comeback we've been waiting for. Whether you're a veteran of the plastic instrument era or a newcomer ready to dive in, this looks like a must-play for music game fans. Will you be picking it up when it drops?

What do you think of the setlist so far? Are you excited to see Stage Tour carry the torch? Let us know below!