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The latest installment of hit videogame series Guitar Hero will feature Rush's 1976 prog classic 2112. Game publisher Activision have confirmed Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock will use the seven-part 2112 Suite to soundtrack the finale of the game's new story-based Quest Mode.

UPDATE (27/07/2010): We've updated this article with video of the band talking through footage of the 2112 level (above) plus some exclusive shots of the level itself.

"The music, story and journey of 2112 lends itself perfectly to the quest in Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock," said Rush lead singer Geddy Lee. "In our story, the caves of 2112 are where our hero finds the lost guitar. This rediscovery of music is much like the Guitar Hero warriors' journey to find the Demi-God of Rock's Legendary guitar, which has been trapped in a cavern."

The famous Starman logo forms a suitable backdrop for the Quest mode

Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock is different to previous games in that players are required to embark on an epic voyage, playing as eight Guitar Hero characters that transform into rock warriors who must join together to use their powers to help the Demi-God of Rock take down The Beast and save rock.

Within this quest, players will cross an exclusive three-part 2112 Rush-inspired venue and finally play their way through the album's 20 minute, seven-part suite. Additionally, the finale will feature band members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart narrating liner notes from the 2112 album.

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