“Sweet 16” Grab your forks - we’re serving up some delectable treats this week. You’ve matured a lot this season so it’s time to recognize that growth in the Rivals Challenge: Sweet 16. It’s nothing but great radio jams to get you and your friends in the mood to groove. Get the celeb-RAE-tion sta... Read more

“Pool Party”: This season has been on fire and our next challenge will keep up the heat. Our next Rivals Challenge: Pool Party is certain to make a splash. The dog days of summer are here so catch some rays and keep vibin’ with new DLC coming Thursday in the Rock Band Music Store: Machine Gun Kel... Read more

“Backyard BBQ” It’s Season 27 Week 5 and we’ve got plenty of fireworks for the long weekend ahead. We’re celebrating the 4th of July with the Rivals Challenge: Backyard BBQ. It’ll be a classic summer time playlist perfect for grillin’ and chillin’. It wouldn’t be a party without some new DLC so b... Read more

“Tailgate” Summer is officially here and, to mark the occasion, we’re conjuring up a classic party theme for our Week 4 challenge. This week it’s a BYO affair in the Rivals Challenge: Tailgate Party. Stoke up the bonfire, toss some tasty treats on the BBQ and grab a double dose of Coheed and Camb... Read more

“Family Reunion” We here at Rock Band HQ consider ourselves family and the Week 3 party challenge theme is one close to our hearts. Get your kin together this week for the Rivals Challenge: Family Reunion. We’re tugging on some nostalgic heartstrings, conjuring memories of those summer potlucks a... Read more

“Graduation Party” The pomp and circumstance is over. Toss your caps in the air as we celebrate the grads with our 2nd Rivals Challenge of Season 27: Graduation Party. This is your week to party before the crushing awareness that your school days are behind you. Don’t panic. Your future looks bri... Read more

Block Party Challenge Rock Band Rivals Season 27 is officially here and it’s going to be one big party. A season chock-full of songs deserves a season overflowing with weekly challenges focusing on the eclectic ways we all like to celebrate. Whether it’s a Backyard BBQ, Pool Party, or Family Reun... Read more

Welcome to Season 27: Party Season With summer on the horizon, we turn our gaze to Rivals Season 27. The weather here is turning nice, and we're inviting you to a summer full of parties. Whether it’s a Backyard BBQ, Pool Party, or the (maybe dreaded) Family Reunion, we’ll have those and more cove... Read more

Foo Fighters Bonus Challenge We’re heading into the holiday weekend with a bonus challenge you won’t want to pass up. The spotlight is on Rock Band royalty this week with the Foo Fighters Bonus Challenge. All Foo Fighters’ DLC songs in Rock Band are in play so get your reps in before the challeng... Read more

Break Week 1 Kicking off the new DLC this week is “Ready for Combat” from Icon For Hire. Formed in 2007 by Illinois natives Ariel Bloomer and Shawn Jump, the band earned their stripes by constantly touring and, in 2009, were signed to their first record deal. Last year the band released their fou... Read more