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​We don't know why the guys in this photo look like they're members of Tool, but we do know that Songhammer is what happened when buddies Ben Stewart and Dustin Miller decided to write music for the people who like World of Warcraft--and we mean really like World of Warcraft--the MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) gamers, as members of the tribe are fondly called.

They did it so well they're one of three winners of a BlizzCon songwriting contest, beating out 10,000 submissions from all over the world (that's over 25 million registered gamers, too).

If, on Saturday, their piece is named the number-one song, it will be performed by the BlizzCon Orchestra just before the Foo Fighters take the stage. "Cross your fingers," Stewart says. "It could be Songhammer's "We Are the Horde" played just before Dave Grohl rocks it!" 

Stewart talks about the whole experience after the jump.

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BlizzCon 2010

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Let the games begin. The Sixth Annuel BlizzCon is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center on Oct. 21 and 22. If you're a huge nerd and like games such as World of Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft, etc., this convention will be heaven on earth: two days of checking out the newest Blizzard games, watching eSports tournaments and scoping some hot chicks who dress up in scandalous costumes.More >>