Brand New “We are ROCK-MEN!” Album in the Works
It looks like Capcom is sneaking in one more Mega Man arranged album before the year ends. Amazon now has a listing for “We are ROCK-MEN! 2″, set to come out in Japan on December 19th for ¥2100 (roughly $27 US). Just two days after the 25th anniversary.
The previous We are ROCK-MEN! album featured a variety of tracks from classic Mega Man, Mega Man X, and Mega Man Legends, and was fronted by Capcom’s own sound staff – Masahiro “Asian Guitar Emperor” Aoki on guitar, whose work includes Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes, Yasumasa “Original Song Destroyer” Kitagawa on bass, whose work includes Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, and Mitsuhiko “Bleep Bloop Maestro” Takano on drums, whose work includes Mega Man Xtreme.
Along with the ROCK-MEN crew, the album will also feature guest composers related to Mega Man‘s past. Besides that, no other details seem to be available right now, but we’ll keep you posted. Perhaps this will contain the Kenny Omega arrangement of Mega Man 2‘s Wily stage music, which the ROCK-MEN made earlier this year.
Incidentally, the Rockman 25th Anniversary arrangement albums by Basiscape come out in a couple of weeks.
News Credit: COCOROG
Tags: album, arrangement, Mega Man, Music, Rockman, We are ROCK-MEN!
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Say what you want about the recent games and the treatment it’s receiving, but this games’ soundtracks are still some of the best in the industry.
I agree. People say how poorly the anniversary is being treated, but this is no Metroid celebration.
@Ensenda: …which doesn’t take away anyone’s right to be frustrated about MM’s currently-terrible anniversary, if that’s what you were implying.
Disappointed that these won’t be released before or on the actual anniversary date, but I’m sure this album will at least have better cover art than those other two 25th-ann. remix albums.
I absolutely adored We Are ROCK-MEN! So glad to see it wasn’t a one-off.
Loved We Are ROCK-MEN and all the music especially Mega Man 2 Title. It’s basically the anthem for every Mega Man.
Please add this album to the music section!
I like this bit of good news regarding the 25th.
Still would like the annouincement of a (QUALITY) game, but at this point, I’ll take whatever quality merchandise I can get.
inb4 cancellation “jokes”
My… I don’t think my body is ready for this yet
OOooooweeeee I’m excited about this one…
So excited… It’d be cool if they did a couple EXE and MMZ tunes, and another Legends tune (Maybe the Fusion CD sample? XXXX)
Yeah, hope they have some EXE and Zero in there.
> ” . . . the album will also feature guest composers related to Mega Man‘s past.”
Maybe this has something to do with that news tip I sent you all regarding Kinuyo Yamashita’s Blizzard Buffalo piano rendition?
We Are ROCK-MEN is on loop in my car constantly. I love it!
@Captain: I’m pretty sure no one’s gonna want this to be cancelled. We Are ROCK-MEN 1 was pretty sweet. XD
Well, there may have been nothing but bad news so far for our favorite hero’s 25th, but this is definitely at least some good news! I’m glad we’re getting a new album, and I’ll be sure to pick it up!
Awesome. Simply awesome. The previous album these guys produced is definitely one of my most favorite albums, if not THE most favorite of mine. I really dug the variety of songs and series, and can’t wait to see what they come up with for this new one! ^^
They better arrange “ENDLESS STRUGGLE”
I’ll second (third) the request for some EXE.
Proof of Courage.
Come on, Capcom. You know you want to.
If there are any Mega Man 9 songs on there I’ll be happy.