NEWS - Thursday, February 19, 2004
Slipknot to do Music for MTX: Mototrax
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) has signed a deal with Roadrunner Records’ multi-platinum-selling artist, Slipknot, for the MTX: Mototrax™ videogame, which will be available in retail stores nationwide on March 3, 2004. The band will unveil their brand new track, “Don’t Get Close” from their forthcoming album due out in May 2004, in the game. Also included in the game is an unreleased instrumental version of “The Heretic Anthem” and the hit “Wait And Bleed” from their first self-titled album. A three-minute Slipknot video will be included in MTX: Mototrax as well as a secret character and bike designed by the band. A special cheat code to unlock the secret character will be placed on the band’s upcoming album. The soundtrack will also feature 23 vocal tracks and 13 instrumental tracks from some of the most popular metal and punk bands of today along with underground bands, to fuel the fast-paced racing and freestyle action in the game. Players can choose to have an instrumental soundtrack, one with vocals or a combination of the two. For a full listing of the songs please visit www.mtxmototrax.com. Some of the featured artists and tracks on MTX: Mototrax are: VOCAL TRACKS A.F.I. – “The Nephilim” Black Label Society – “Doomsday Jesus” The Descendents – “Everything Sucks Today” The Distillers – “Dismantle Me” Disturbed – “Intoxication” Dope – “B%Tch” Dope – “Burn” Dope – “Falling Away” Dope – “Motivation” Dope – “So Low” The Faders – “Lonely Punk” Faith No More – “Digging The Grave” Fear – “No More Nothing” Jet – “Take It Or Leave It” Metallica – “Motorbreath” The Misfits – “20 Eyes” Pennywise – “Now I Know” Slipknot – “Don’t Get Close” Slipknot – “Wait And Bleed” Static X – “Destroy All” The Stooges – “Funhouse” Thrice – “Artist In The Ambulance” Vaux – “Switched On” MTX: Mototrax is the ultimate motocross experience. Players can go online to compete against up to 7 other opponents or immerse themselves in a single-player career mode. Its groundbreaking customization includes a unique track builder, rider customization and realistic bikes and gear from manufacturers like Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha. Players can experience the high-speed racing action at 60 frames per second as they become king of the track and earn all the fame and fortune of a true champion. Legendary racer and freestyle rider Travis Pastrana is featured in MTX: Mototrax, as well as 12 other top pro riders. MTX: Mototrax is being developed by Left Field Productions, makers of the critically acclaimed Excitebike 64. The game will be available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, and has been rated “E” – (Everyone – with mild lyrics) by the ESRB.Source: http://www.mtxmototrax.com/
