Rock Band Guitar Compatibility with Guitar Hero: Metallica on Xbox 360

Rock Band guitars do NOT work with Guitar Hero: Metallica on Xbox 360.

Why?

• Button Layout: Guitar Hero uses 5 fret buttons; Rock Band guitars have 6 (plus different strum bar mechanics).
• Strum Bar: Functions differently between brands.
• Proprietary Protocols: Each series uses its own wireless communication.

What Works

• Guitar Hero World Tour guitar is compatible with Guitar Hero: Metallica and most GH games on Xbox 360.
• Official Guitar Hero controllers for Xbox 360.

Use the correct Guitar Hero controller for the best experience. Cross-brand compatibility is extremely limited.