April 14^th, 2005 (2:35pm) - For the first time ever, four bands have written and recorded original tracks specifically for the lead characters in a videogame. The songs will debut in four character-specific trailers that will be released online in April and May, and will be included as unlockable bonus content in Activision’s upcoming Fantastic Four game, which is slated to ship this summer. The songs echo the distinctive personalities and special powers of each of the Fantastic Four Super Heroes.

Chart topping modern rock band, Taking Back Sunday, lead the team with "Error Operator" for Mr. Fantastic; hip-hop veterans, Jurassic 5, rock out "Clobberin’ Time" for The Thing; punk-rock up-and-comers, The Explosion, light up "I’m on Fire" for The Human Torch; and all-girl punkers, Go Betty Go, blast out the cerebral tour de force "Everywhere" for The Invisible Woman.

"Creating four unique character-driven songs and music video-like trailers is a whole new approach at integrating music into games," said Tim Riley, worldwide executive of music, Activision, Inc. "This project underscores our strategy to use artists that are aligned with the content and feel of our titles, further enhancing the overall sensory experience for players. The Fantastic Four game also will feature the signature musical theme from the film’s score, which was composed by John Ottman, whose credits include ’X2: X-Men United’ and ’The Usual Suspects.’"

Fantastic Four opens in theaters nationwide on July 8th.