31 Best Guitar Hero 5 Songs

Stevie Wonder – Superstition

Are you looking to dial up the fun by an exponential factor? Stevie Wonder’s Superstition is just as ridiculously fun to play as it is to hear on the radio. 

This is, by far, one of the funkiest songs on the planet. It’s almost guaranteed that you won’t make it through the song without a smile on your face. 

Thin Lizzy – Jailbreak

Thin Lizzy is incredibly underrated when compared to their contemporaries throughout the 1970s. Most people only know of them by means of the songs that still receive radio play, such as Jailbreak. 

Playing Jailbreak in the game is quite a blast because of its linear licks that elevate the track’s energy. But, do yourself a favor a discover some of the band’s lesser-known material afterward and you’ll thank yourself later.

Nirvana – Lithium (Live)

Lithium is a bit of a special track for many Nirvana fans, primarily because it isn’t excessively popular. To have a live version featured on Guitar Hero 5 truly is a gift to any Nirvana fan.

While the studio version is a classic, this live version is filled with raw energy. It’s Nirvana’s bizarre blend of pop and sludgy distortion that steals the show here.

Johnny Cash – Ring Of Fire

Some country songs have managed to transcend the genre altogether, becoming a staple in the collective unconscious. As you might expect, Johnny Cash’s Ring Of Fire is one of these tracks that everybody seems to know. 

What isn’t to like here? You have a straightforward rhythm part combined with an unforgettable melody that never fails to get stuck in the noggin. 

A Perfect Circle – Judith

A Perfect Circle often gets a little bit overlooked compared to the other band that Maynard is involved with. To see one of the standout tracks from the Mer De Noms album on this game is a blessing. 

This track is filled with riffs that are both catchy and heavy, sprinkled with a hint of experimental flair. Prepare to use your whammy bar a little. 

Gorillas – Feel Good Inc.

Sometimes, it’s just good fun to play something that is extremely simple, yet insanely fun to listen to. Feel Good Inc. is a song that embodies this notion, and it’s a track just about everybody enjoys.

You might opt for this during those occasions when you break out Guitar Hero 5 during a party. 

Iron Maiden – 2 Minutes To Midnight

How many of you remember cruising the streets of Vice City listening to Iron Maiden’s 2 Minutes To Midnight? If you have such memories, there’s a chance you might have wondered how fun it is to play on guitar. 

Guitar Hero 5 gives you a small taste in video game format, and it’s sure to please any fan. Master this and you might summon Eddie right in your very own living room.

Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music

One of the most successful mainstream funk songs of all time is Wild Cherry’s Play That Funky Music. It’s a song that remains timelessly popular, with every generation seemingly aware of it from birth. 

If you’re looking for a fun track that will make anyone within earshot burst into a dance, this is it. Plus, it has a guitar solo that is exquisitely suave in its delivery. 

Santana – No One To Depend On (Live)

Santana is one of the most melodically vocal guitarists in recent history. Many people can sing his guitar solos from memory, which is no small feat.

Guitar Hero 5’s live cut of No One To Depend On does not fall short of delivering Santana’s signature flair.

The Sword – Maiden, Mother & Crone

The Sword is known for serving up catchy stoner rock guitar riffs that just don’t quit. Their track, Maiden, Mother & Crone is sure to have you headbanging throughout the entire song. 

For the most part, this is a fairly easy song on Guitar Hero 5. But, it’s such a cool track that it’s worth playing again and again.