An announcement trailer has been released for the next themed Guitar Hero game, Guitar Hero: Van Halen, featuring in-game footage of the virtual Van Halen band onstage ‘doing their thing,’ confirming the news that the game even exists.

Along with the full track list, it was revealed yesterday that the game would be hitting the US on December 22nd, leaving it to the very last second for Christmas shopping, but a European release date is currently only set at ‘To be decided 2010.’ Pity.

Watch the announcement trailer for Guitar Hero: Van Halen below to see how faithfully the band (and their actions) have been recreated for the game:

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Activision Publishing has squeaked out a projected release date for the next themed entry to the Guitar Hero franchise, Guitar Hero: Van Halen.

Following in the footsteps of Aerosmith and Metallica themed editions of the series, Guitar Hero: Van Halen will aim to provide a similar experience, focussing on the band’s career and songs.

Guitar Hero: Van Halen is said to be releasing on December 22nd on the PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360. Check out a full list of songs to be included with the game below:

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