L70ETC live at BlizzCon
by Elizabeth Harper 
Aug 6th 2007 at 9:42AM
Oh sure. Blizzard may have announced Wrath of the Lich King, showed off demos of StarCraft II, and given us loads of exclusive time with the developers at BlizzCon... but all of that pales in comparison to the real reason we all had to attend BlizzCon: to see the Blizzard-band Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain perform! And for those of you who didn't make it out to California for BlizzCon this year, I offer this video as some small recompense. Enjoy!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Cody Aug 6th 2007 10:04AM
I'm not trying to be grumpy music snob, but I can't figure out why such a big deal was made of these guys. I mean, in the weeks leading to Blizzcon, you couldn't go 2-3 WoW related stories without someone mentioning L70ETC. Now that I see the video, I think I have it figured out: Get some decently talented metal-ish musicians, give them a WoW-related band name and content, and put them in front of an audience that, frankly, doesn't get out much, and you've got a winner.
Me? I probably would have left after the first song.
Deadveins Aug 6th 2007 2:33PM
The one thing I haven't read yet is: are these guys just a metal band that are huge WoW fans, or are they Blizz employees, or what?
I attempted to watch the in-game concert, but I got ganked by Alliance. *sniffle*
SoundsAV Aug 6th 2007 10:12AM
I think it's not really about the music at all, but more about the fact that these Blizzard employees, who most would think are pocket protector toting dorks, have a rock band.
The music, while not incredibly good, is fun, and since it is related to WoW, all the better for the fans.
Cody Aug 6th 2007 10:16AM
Screw me, I didn't know they were Blizz employees. I guess that gives the fan a little more to be excited about...
BSChim Aug 6th 2007 10:55AM
Even tho the lyrics are silly, I like listening to them
michael.singletary Aug 6th 2007 11:08AM
I also don't understand why such a big deal was made about them. I was there for the concert and was *very* unimpressed. I hadn't heard them before and am kinda glad. The music was pretty poor and the lyrics were worse. Not to mention the fact that their songs were already played to death throughout the convention center for both days. But hey, at least it REALLY made me look forward to the orchestra.
Robin Torres Aug 6th 2007 11:20AM
pssst The bass player is Blizzard's President, Mike Morhaime. Pass it on.
Tryst Aug 6th 2007 1:03PM
I didn't think they were that great and I thought his anti-Alliance and some of his other negative comments were completely rude. If I hadn't been excited to see Video Games Live afterwards, I would have left. The songs were lame and not good.
Badonk Aug 7th 2007 10:29AM
Personally, I think the best WoW music so far is Rapwing Lair. That was the JAM!!
"Shall I lead the charge?"
http://shaunconnery.dmusic.com/
Halicante Aug 6th 2007 2:48PM
I think that they are fun! It's good to see them all get together and have a great time playing rock songs about a video game. It's a bunch of employees...you can't expect them to sound like Metallica, but they sound pretty darn respectable imo.
The in-game concert was really awesome too. If you missed that then you missed out. I got a real kick out of it. I hope they do something like that again!
Elizabeth Harper Aug 6th 2007 3:31PM
The band is made up of Blizzard employees (yes, Robin's correct, their bass player is Mike Morhaime, Blizzard's president) who, every BlizzCon, get to pretend like they're rock stars. That's part of the fun of it!
No, the music isn't excellent, but neither is it terrible. And the lyrics are a bit silly, but there's something fun about hearing World of Warcraft-oriented songs. (Okay, maybe there's a reason big stars don't write about WoW. But I do think it's fun to hear our favorite game immortalized in song -- perhaps not every day, but once in a while.)
Arturis Aug 6th 2007 3:34PM
pssst The singer is Blizzard's Art Director, Samwise Didier. Pass it on.
Bentley Aug 7th 2007 2:43AM
They SOOO should've played the Terran theme. That'd be the winner.
StrifeGarnet Aug 7th 2007 1:03AM
I loved them i think its great not too many band are around that sings about WoW i just wish that they had a cd at blizzcon or at lest some mp3 too download but it was a great show i dont know what i liked better L70ETC or that mohr guy getting ragged the whole time he was on ether way it was a great time and if anybody knows where i can get some Mp3 B/S i am murloc (i loved the rogue do it from behind) i will be very very grateful (and i just got off the plane from LA and half asllep so be nice on my spelling)
Screwblade Aug 7th 2007 2:13PM
Blizzcon was a blast! L70ETC was entertaining.
The highlight of the show for me was when they displayed me in costume on the screen during "Rogues Do It From Behind".
Before anyone asks, sorry, I'm not the girl.
Ryan Carter Aug 11th 2007 7:59PM
Dude, they didn't even look like Tauren. They did sound like beef trying to sing tho.