Ever wondered what it?d be like to cause vehicular mayhem to the tunes of Thrice, Bloc Party and The Chemical Brothers? Beginning mid-September, you can bring that flight-of-fancy to life ? virtual life, of course.

Gaming powerhouse Electronic Arts revealed the in-game soundtrack for ?Burnout Revenge? Tuesday, showcasing a mix of over 40 punk, metal, hard rock, alternative rock and electronic songs from bands around the world.

Yellowcard will headline the soundtrack with their new single ?Light and Sounds.? The song will also be featured on the band?s in-progress new album, due early next year.

“EA continues to drive video games to the forefront of musical discovery by launching new songs through the games,? said Steve Schnur, worldwide executive of music and music marketing at EA, according to Gameplanet.

?We are really excited that Burnout Revenge will be the first place for music fans worldwide to hear Yellowcard’s hot new single.”

The soundtrack also includes acts such as Fall Out Boy, Maximo Park, Avenged Sevenfold, Comeback Kid, LCD Soundsystem, Finch, The All-American Rejects, The Bravery, Timo Maas, Goldfinger and We Are Scientists. BT contributes a remix of ?Break On Through (To The Other Side),? originally recorded by The Doors.

The in-game music soundtrack for ?Burnout Revenge? is a part of the EA Trax music initiative. The programme, which debuted in 2001, is aimed at exposing gamers to popular music through EA videogames.

?The break-neck pace and bone-crushing intensity of (Burnout Revenge) could only be matched by a high-energy mix of new music,? said Schnur.

?Last year, the soundtrack was characterised by indie, emo and punk ? this year, we are building on that foundation and delivering an even broader mix of mind-blowing music.?

The sequel to 2004?s critically-acclaimed hit ?Burnout 3: Takedown,? ?Burnout Revenge? challenges gamers to cause maximum destruction in rush hour traffic and against rival racers as they zoom to the finish line. A vast selection of online modes and features allows gamers to be creative in displaying their driving skills ? or lack thereof.

The game, which is developed by Criterion Software Limited, hits stores Sept. 13 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It will carry a $49.99 price tag and a rating of E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older.






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