Guitar Hero fanatics we have some good news for you ... Activision has revealed that none other than Guns N' Roses Vet and Velvet Revolver Frontman Slash will be appearing as a boss battle character in the upcoming Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

"Guitar legend Slash, combined with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock's robust soundtrack and innovative new game features, will continue to solidify the brand's leadership in the rhythm-action genre," said Robin Kaminsky, executive vice president of Activision Publishing.

The star-studded soundtrack will also include master tracks by such legendary artists as Guns N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Muse and Pearl Jam, with added songs as made legendary by Kiss, Alice Cooper and Heart.

So far no release date has been set, but has stated that the game is planned for release in the fiscal year of 2008, which stretches from March 2007 to March 2008.

Source: Activision