In the continuing battle to own the music game genre Harmonix and MTV Games have fired a salvo that could perhaps settle things for good. In a stunning press release this morning the two companies announced that Nickelback will make their debut in Rock Band this week. You heard it here first: Guitar Hero has officially won music games.

Starting on June 29th the following tracks will be available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3:

Burn It to the Ground
Figured You Out
Never Again
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This Afternoon

The collection of songs is titled "Nickelback Pack 01," indicating that there will be subsequent Nickelback song packs released for Rock Band and cementing its runner-up status as a music rhythm game.

However, if you happen to love Nickelback and ardently follow their every move, the decision to appear on Rock Band might come as a surprise. The lead singer has previously issued negative statements about music games, stating:

"It's tough to find other bands out there, because either they're making a record, or they just got done touring. So kids, start rock bands. Set down the 'Guitar Hero,' learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it's hard to find more bands to put a solid rock and roll package together, to get out there." -ps3.ign.com