Rock Band releasing Rush album for download

Rush, seen here performing on The Colbert Report, are proving to be one of the most popular bands among Rock Band fans. (Andrew MacNaughtan/Comedy Central) With nearly 40 gold and platinum records on their walls, Rush have clearly conquered the world of music. Now the Toronto-based rock legends are looking to dominate another industry: video games. Harmonix Music Systems on Thursday announced it will release Rush's 1981 classic album Moving Pictures for download to its popular Rock Band title, where gamers play plastic instruments in time with the songs on screen. The entire seven-track album will be available to Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 owners on Tuesday for about $11, or 880 Microsoft Points, the currency used by Microsoft for its console. Gamers will also be able to download individual songs for about $2 each, or 160... [read full story]