Activision today released new details of the third installment in the popular Guitar Hero franchise. With the press release simply touting it as ‘the next Guitar Hero,’ it is unclear whether it will still be called Guitar Hero 3. Published by RedOctane and developed by Neversoft, the game will be available this fall on the PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

Guitar Hero fans can look forward to shredding on Gibson Guitar’s Les Paul and Kramer models. Players can look forward to new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, boss battles, unlockable content as well as authentic rock venues. Online multiplayer game modes have also been expanded meaning Guitar Heroes worldwide can compete head-to-head and downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms.

The following seven original tracks will be featured:

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)

Cult of Personality (by Living Colour)

These four covers will also be featured:

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)

Barracuda (as made famous by Heart)

Guitar Hero fans will be ecstatic to learn that new wireless guitar controllers will be available for each platform. The exclusive Gibson guitars will include removable faceplates so players can personalize their guitars, and a new integrated button colour design, apparently ‘for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience.’ Gibson Guitar’s Les Paul model will be the industry standard for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. PS2 fans can, however, also look forward to a new exclusive shape as well – another Gibson brand, the Kramer guitar, which is ‘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 multi-player game play modes, along with exciting content into this version of Guitar Hero that our fans have been asking for. 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,” said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. “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.”