Matchbook Romance’s “Monsters”, will be included in the upcoming game Guitar Hero III. The game is due out this fall, check out more of the lineup below.

“Cherub Rock” by Smashing Pumpkins *
“Cult of Personality” by Living Colour
“Even Flow” by Pearl Jam
“Knights of Cydonia” by Muse
“The Metal” by Tenacious D
“My Name Is Jonas” by Weezer *
“Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones
“Rock and Roll All Nite” by Kiss
“Sabotage” by Beastie Boys *
“School’s Out” by Alice Cooper
“Slow Ride” by Foghat

In Addition, bands confirmed to be contributing to the game include:

Aaron Stern (ex. Matchbook Romance) has joined New York based God or Julie. You can read a message from Aaron below.

Dear Friends,
Today is a big day for me. I am officially announcing that I am joining forces with New York rock band, God or Julie. After Matchbook Romance broke up, it really hit home how difficult it is to find individuals who all share a similar elevated vision of music. When I was introduced to God or Julie, my hopes to continue the artistic progress and musical success that I had with Matchbook Romance were restored. Go to any of the links below to check us out, add us as a myspace friend and join us at some of our soon to be announced shows.
Much love,
-Aaron Stern
www.GodorJulie.com
www.Myspace.com/GodorJulie
www.purevolume.com/GodorJulie
www.myspace.com/aaronstern

Matchbook Romance has announced that they are going on an indefinite hiatus. You can read the bands message below.

Dear fans and friends,

Today is a sad day. Because it is on this day that we, the members of Matchbook Romance, have decided to part ways and go on an indefinite hiatus. This was not at an easy decision for us to come to, as it seems it’s taken months for the words to even form on the tips of our tongues. Its a decision that we thought we would never have to make, but unfortunately, after 5 years its a decision that best suits our situations.

Matchbook Romance guitarist Ryan Judas DePaolo has decided to leave the band. You can read an update from the band below.

Sadly, the first thing we have to report is that Ryan Judas DePaolo, will be leaving Matchbook Romance. Its unfortunate, but it gives Ryan DePaolo the chance to chase down other dreams and aspirations that he has personally. Everyone at MRHQ wishes him the best, and hopes everyone joins us for the final Matchbook Romance performance with Ryan DePaolo at the “Christmas Bash” Chance show in Poughkeepsie, NY on December 22nd.

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The Appleseed Cast - “Fight Song”
The Class of 98 - “Everywhere You Go”
Matchbook Romance - “Monsters”
MC Goldie Wilson - “What’s An Old Timer Like You Want With A Two Timer Like Me”
Big City Dreams - “Death Of An Insurance Salesman”
From Aphony - “Result Of A Murder”
Quietdrive - “Rise From The Ashes”