All characters must be bought from the character select screen after completing the unlocking requirements.

Character	How to unlock
Billy Corgan	Play the song 'Today' in the band career.
Hayley Williams	Play the song 'Misery Business' in the vocals career.
Ozzy Osbourne	Play the Ozzfest gig in the vocals career.
Rockubot	Complete th drum career.
Skeleton	Complete the vocals career.
Sting	Play the song 'Demolition Man' in the bass career.
Ted Nugent	Beat his guitar battle in the guitar career.
Travis Barker	Play the song 'Dammit' in the drum career.
Zakk Wylde	Beat his guitar battle in the guitar career.