The eight solo Career venues in order. Co-op uses a different route through these locations.
1 · Starting Out Small
Backyard Bash
Backyard Bash in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Gameplay view archived by WikiHero.
The opening stop in solo Career takes place in a backyard. Build a dependable rhythm before moving to longer sets.
2 · Your First Real Gig
Mitch’s Moose Lounge
Mitch’s Moose Lounge in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Gameplay view archived by WikiHero.
The second solo venue includes the Tom Morello showdown.
3 · Making the Video
Video Shoot
Video Shoot in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Gameplay view archived by WikiHero.
Your band moves onto a music-video set.
4 · European Invasion
Ye Olde Royal Odeon
Ye Olde Royal Odeon in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Promotional in-game screenshot archived by WikiHero.
The fourth solo stop has a medieval stage with a mechanical dragon and knights.
5 · Big House Blues
Shanker’s Island
Shanker’s Island in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Gameplay view archived by WikiHero.
The prison show is the fifth solo Career venue and includes the battle with Slash.
6 · Hottest Band on Earth
Desert Rock Tour
Desert Rock Tour in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Gameplay view archived by WikiHero.
The outdoor tour pushes endurance and consistency.
7 · Live in Japan
Kaiju Megadome
Kaiju Megadome in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Gameplay view archived by WikiHero.
The seventh solo venue precedes the final showdown.
8 · Battle for Your Soul
Lou’s Inferno
Lou’s Inferno in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Gameplay view archived by WikiHero.
The final solo venue includes the battle with Lou.
The original 2007 game. Platform-specific characters are labelled. The song directory covers the base game, including boss battles; downloadable songs are outside this guide. Screenshots may differ from your platform.
A tour stop marks a musical step
Gameplay screenshot 8 — Guitar Hero III
Venues give the career a changing setting, while the songs remain the practical challenge. Before moving through a new tier, identify which chart introduces an unfamiliar rhythm or fret transition. Use Practice on that passage and return with a clear improvement goal. The venue list describes the base tour presentation rather than guaranteeing that every platform’s character or background detail looks identical in a screenshot.