Guitar Hero 3 will be released on the PlayStation 2 and 3 systems, Xbox 360 and Wii.

Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar’s Les Paul and Kramer models as the industry standard. In addition, players will experience a number of newly added features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, gruelling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.

Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.

While continuing to retain all key features from prior versions, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the greatest rock songs ever recorded.

Delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with major and independent music record labels and publishers to allow unrivalled access to their music catalogues, along with supplying artists’ original recordings for even greater authenticity.

The initial list includes:

• Paint It Black (by The Rolling Stones)
• Cherub Rock (by Smashing Pumpkins)
• Sabotage (by Beastie Boys)
• The Metal (by Tenacious D)
• My Name is Jonas (by Weezer)
• Knights of Cydonia (by Muse)
• Rock And Roll All Nite (as made famous by Kiss)
• School’s Out (as made famous by Alice Cooper)
• Slow Ride (as made famous by Fog Hat)
• Cult of Personality (by Living Colour)
• Barracuda (as made famous by Heart)

For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform.

The exclusive Gibson guitars will include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to later personalise their guitars and make them their own, and a new button colour design that will be integrated for an even more authentic feel and rock experience.

Gibson Guitar’s Les Paul model will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. PlayStation 2 players will also be receiving a new exclusive shape as well, the classic Kramer guitar, also a Gibson brand popularised by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics, and construction for furious finger fretting.

“The development team at Neversoft has been exceptional, and we’ve been able to incorporate a host of fresh new online and multiplayer game play modes, along with exciting content into this version of Guitar Hero that our fans have been asking for," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane.

"Also, many of the top bands and songs we’ve tried to get in the past are now on board, and we’ve definitely got some giant aces in the hole to say the least. In addition, offering a new line of Gibson wireless guitars for each platform is going to truly add to the authentic rock star experience like no other.”

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