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Axl Rose files $20 million lawsuit against Activision
Axl Rose is very upset with Activision. The frontman for Guns N’ Roses is seeking $20 million from Activision after the developer allegedly did not make good on a deal it struck with Rose regarding Guitar Hero 3. All this legal drama doesn’t necessarily involve Rose himself. Like a blast from the past, Slash is the real star of this lawsuit.
Slash, the Guitar Hero action figure
So, was playing against Slash in Guitar Hero III not enough for you? Maybe you’d like to play with him? That’s now possible, since the rock legend is getting his own action figure by McFarlane Toys. Joining his other Guitar Hero III brethren, like the fictional characters God of Rock and Johnny Napalm, Slash will more »
Activision might make Jimi Hendrix Guitar Hero game
We already know that the late great Jimi Hendrix will not only have his music in the new installation of Guitar Hero: World Tour, but also his likeness. Yet, it seems that Activision isn’t stopping at having just a few songs of the legend in their upcoming title.
Velvet Revolver’s guitarist, Slash, revealed to Rolling Stone that Activision is at work on a Hendrix special edition game similar to what it did with Aerosmith…
Guitar Hero 3 to feature Bret Michaels of Poison
Slash won’t be the only true life guitar hero to grace Guitar Hero 3: Activison recently announced that Bret Michaels, the front man of ’80s metal band Poison will be appearing in the game. Additionally, a cover of Poison’s “Talk Dirty to Me” and a master track of the Bret Michaels Band’s “Go that Far” more »
Guitar Hero III to feature Slash and Welcome to the Jungle
Rock Band may be gearing up to try and cut the legs out from underneath Guitar Hero III, but the Activision phenomenon isn’t going to go down without a fight. Slash, legendary guitarist of Guns ‘N’ Roses’ fame, is going to be lending his considerable chops to the game’s soundtrack. He’ll also be appearing in a boss battle, a new feature in the game. The game will also feature the song “Welcome to the Jungle,” a famous rock anthem.
Slash to be a playable character in Guitar Hero 3
According to music blog Metal Injection, true-life guitar hero Slash (Velvet Revolver and Guns ‘N’ Roses) will be a playable character in Guitar Hero’s third installment. Players will be able to shred as Slash after beating every song and then facing the rock icon in a one-on-one duel.
The guitarist reportedly even got the full motion-capture treatment in the studio to ensure realism…
