THQ revealed that the publisher plans to release Band Mashups, a Wii-exclusive rhythm/action game this April. Featuring 150 tracks and 5 musical styles (rock, funk/hip-hop, country, marching band and Latin), Band Mashups combines fast-paced combat with customizable bands in the fight for musical supremacy. All that designed to go with the Wii Remote control scheme.

Here's more about the game:

"Band Mashups takes an innovative approach to the rhythm/action genre by blending music and combat in the ultimate battle of the bands," said Randy Shoemaker, global brand director, THQ. "Using a rhythm based game-play mechanic, the game delivers 70 over-the-top musical weapons and utilizes the Wii Remote's functionality to deliver a completely original musical combat experience. Fighting with a sniper violin or flamethrower guitar is something gamers should definitely look forward to."

Sniper violin? Right. I mean... how cool is that.

Wait, wait. Believe it or not, Band Mashups is being developed by Planet Moon Studios, the same guys behind titles like Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Armed & Dangerous and Infected. Well, they have my attention. These guys made some funny games.

Update: We've included some screenshots as well, so take a look:

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