Rocksmith 2014 System Of A Down - Aerials -exclusive ✧ [ RELIABLE ]
By: [Author Name] – Guitar Gear & Rhythm Game Expert
For nearly a decade, Rocksmith 2014 has held a sacred place in the hearts of guitarists. Unlike its competitors, it didn’t just ask you to tap colored buttons; it asked you to plug in a real guitar and learn. Among the thousands of tracks available via official DLC (Downloadable Content) and the legendary Custom Forge community, few songs carry the weight, mystique, and technical joy as System Of A Down’s “Aerials.”
If you have been searching for the Rocksmith 2014 System Of A Down - Aerials -EXCLUSIVE experience, you have landed on the definitive guide. We are going to break down why this specific track is considered "holy grail" material, how to get the most out of its unique tuning, and why the exclusive arrangements available for this song push the limits of what the game can teach you.
Difficulty rating: 3/9 (Beginner – Surprisingly)
Shavo’s bassline in “Aerials” is a masterclass in root-note groove. The exclusive chart shows the bass path is extremely forgiving.
You might be asking: If it exists, why can’t I play it?
In our exclusive interview with the source, they revealed that the System Of A Down - Aerials track was slated for the "Rock of the 2000s" DLC variety pack (alongside tracks by Deftones and Slipknot). However, a legal dispute erupted regarding the song’s inclusion in a "guitar learning tool." Rocksmith 2014 System Of A Down - Aerials -EXCLUSIVE
The Serj Tankian camp reportedly loved the idea, citing Rocksmith as a legitimate education platform. However, the label argued that the tablature visualization violated the "mechanical license" agreement for interactive software.
The Smoking Gun: We have obtained a screenshot of the internal Uplay achievement associated with the track.
This achievement string exists in the legacy code of Rocksmith 2014 Remastered version 1.5. To this day, launching a memory scanner on the PC version shows placeholder data for track ID: SOAD_AERIALS_V3.
Published by: Riff Rehab | Guitar Tech Blog Date: May 3, 2026 Category: Rhythm Gaming / DLC Archaeology
For nearly a decade, the Rocksmith 2014 community has operated like a digital archaeological dig site. We sift through server cache files, analyze old licensing contracts, and beg Ubisoft for crumbs. But today, we have something that changes the conversation entirely.
We are proud to present an EXCLUSIVE technical and musical breakdown of one of the most sought-after "lost" tracks in rhythm gaming history: System Of A Down’s “Aerials” for Rocksmith 2014 Remastered. By: [Author Name] – Guitar Gear & Rhythm
While the official DLC pack for SOAD’s “Toxicity” and “Chop Suey!” saw a limited release in 2016, “Aerials” was famously left on the cutting room floor. Until now. Thanks to a leak from a former Ubisoft QA tester (who wishes to remain anonymous), we have obtained the internal arrangement charts, the cancelled note highway, and the exclusive transcription of how this masterpiece was meant to be taught.
Here is everything you need to know about the Rocksmith 2014 System Of A Down - Aerials - EXCLUSIVE session.
Why is "Aerials" such a big deal? System Of A Down is notoriously difficult to license for interactive media. Unlike the aggressive, drop-tuned palm muting of "Toxicity," "Aerials" offers a rare dichotomy: a soft, arpeggiated verse colliding with a crushing, pentatonic-heavy chorus.
The leaked Rocksmith 2014 arrangement confirms that Ubisoft San Francisco had completed a 100% authentic transcription for Lead, Rhythm, and Bass paths before the license was pulled by the label at the 11th hour.
When Ubisoft released Rocksmith 2014 Edition, it wasn’t just a game; it was a pedagogical revolution. It transformed the tedious task of learning guitar tablature into an interactive, adrenaline-fueled experience. While the game shipped with a robust setlist ranging from The Rolling Stones to Avenged Sevenfold, the ecosystem truly came alive through its Downloadable Content (DLC).
Among the hundreds of songs released for the platform, few packs generated as much excitement as the System of a Down three-pack. And within that pack, one track stood as a monolithic challenge for intermediate and advanced players alike: "Aerials." You might be asking: If it exists, why can’t I play it
For years, the presence of this track was labeled an "Exclusive" in the hearts of players who had been begging for heavy metal representation that wasn't just about speed, but about groove, tuning, and unique tonality. Let’s dive deep into what makes "Aerials" in Rocksmith 2014 one of the most rewarding, difficult, and educational experiences in the game.
Since the official lesson is lost media, here is the exclusive Riff Rehab practice plan based on the leaked difficulty scaling.
Week 1: The Octave Shuffle Set Rocksmith to "Riff Repeater" mode. Slow the intro verse to 50% speed.
Week 2: The Slide Accuracy The exclusive chart marks specific slides as "Legato." You cannot re-pick the note.
Week 3: The Chorus Transition The hardest part of the official chart is the mute before the beat.
Final Boss: The Outro (03:00) The solo is not fast; it is phrased. The exclusive difficulty map lists this at 95% difficulty only because of the use of Unnatural Harmonics at the 2nd fret on the A string. If you don't know how to pinch harmonic on a dropped tuning, you will fail.