Ever since the dawning of the Guitar Hero pandemonium, we knew it was coming. Further credence was unleashed when Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was revealed and the war for songs between Guitar Hero and Rock Band had begun. Now, we have finally have some concrete details about the game 28 years in the making: Guitar Hero: Metallica (21 years because the band formed in 1981).

Game Informer unleashed the new details in this month’s issue in which they received an exclusive look at the music-rhythm game. Faux rockers will be able to take up the drums, mic, bass and guitar in their attempt to reach headbanging high scores on over 45 tracks that include a mix of Metallica songs and the songs that influenced them.

Confirmed tracks include…

(Psst! Click through and you’ll find out more than just the track list).

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