THQ Inc. today announced Battle of the Bands has shipped to retailers nationwide.

The music game is designed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.
Battle of the Bands maximizes the Wiimote’s innovative functionality, combining beat matching and combat into one head-to-head battle for music supremacy.
The music switching feature and the 30 chart-topping hits - recorded in each of the game’s five different music styles - rock, funk/hip-hop, country, marching band and Latin – delivers a unique gameplay experience.

"Battle of the Bands offers an exciting variation in the music category, where the fusion of music and combat sets the stage for a head-to-head battle for music supremacy," said Randy Shoemaker, global brand director, THQ.

Music games are attracting games of all ages and the industry is pushing out more games to cater to the fast growing market.
Amazon.com sells Battle of Bands for $49.79.