Activision sent out a press release letting us know that Slash (of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver fame) will be gracing the hallowed halls of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

Slash will be providing an original track to the game as well as appear as a boss battle character. Along with this announcement, Activision let us know that the classic hit Welcome to the Jungle will appear in the game as well.

I have to say, having Welcome to the Jungle is a great addition for Guitar Hero III, but just how much can this combat Rock Band’s huge arsenal of songs and artists?

Here’s the full press release:

ACTIVISION ANNOUNCES LEGENDARY GUNS N’ ROSES VET AND
VELVET REVOLVER FRONTMAN SLASH TO APPEAR IN GUITAR HERO™ III: LEGENDS OF ROCK

Activision Rocks E3 2007 Media and Business Summit
with Blockbuster Line-up of Games

Santa Monica, CA – July 10, 2007 – Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that legendary guitar hero Slash will provide an original track and appear as a boss battle character in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, delivering wannabe rock stars the chance to shred against the music icon. Additionally, Guns N’ Roses’ rock anthem hit “Welcome to the Jungle” will be included in the game’s robust soundtrack that also features master tracks by such renowned rock bands as The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Muse and Pearl Jam. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is slated for release this fall.

Activision also confirmed the company’s E3 videogame line-up, which includes Bee Movie™ Game, based on the upcoming computer-animated comedy from DreamWorks Animation, Call of DutyÒ 4: Modern Warfare™, id Software’s Enemy Territory: QUAKE WARS™, Guitar Hero™ III: Legends of Rock, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe™ and Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground.

“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. “Additionally, our diverse and well-rounded E3 portfolio underscores Activision’s continued commitment to building brands that appeal to global audiences and delivering top-quality games that delight fans worldwide.”