A game's soundtrack can be a major factor in turning the masses on or off. The Grand Turismo, SSX and Tony Hawk franchises all typically have top notch sounctracks. In fact, I first started to enjoy Louis XIV because of the most recent SSX game. Today Empire Interactive revealed the rocktastic musical lineup for their upcoming sequel to FlatOut.

On the bill are Rob Zombie, Alkaline Trio, Audioslave, Wolfmother, Fall Out Boy, and a questionable Nickelback. I know that when I'm speeding down low traction dirt roads, with scenery resembling an abstract painting by a prolific monkey, the last thing that's going to push me and my surging adrenaline over the winning edge is a track by Nickleback.

FlatOut 2 is due for release June 30th in Europe, and August 1st in the United States, with 12 new race environments, and twice as many tracks. Vehicles available this round have doubled, divided into race, derby and street classes. Online play is fully supported on all platforms, with battles of up to 8 players on Xbox Live and PC, and 6 players on PS2 Online.