The exclusivity begins with three songs from their latest release, 21st Century Breakdown – namely 21 Guns, Know Your Enemy and East Jesus Nowhere – which will be available on July 7th. Additional Green Day songs heading to Rock Band will be announced at a later date.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong said of the deal: “We are excited to be working with MTV and Harmonix. They are leaders and visionaries in the world of music and video games, and Rock Band is a really cool way for fans of all ages to experience our music.”

SVP, Electronic Games and Music, MTV, Paul DeGooyer also expressed his excitement for the co-operative effort: “It’s awesome that one of greatest bands on earth is coming to the Rock Band platform.

“Green Day is a longtime favorite of the Harmonix team, and we’re very excited to provide a new way for their fans to connect with them, while at the same time helping put this incredible music in front of a whole new audience.”