Activision Blizzard have announced their net revenues for 2009 – and it’s a big number. $4.28 billion.

This is a massive jump over 2008’s figure of $3.02 billion. Can you guess what game was responsible for that?

Kurt Cobain would have enjoyed seeing his avatar singing the Spice Girls in Guitar Hero, according his widow Courtney Love – who is currently taking legal action again Activision for an unauthorised use of Cobain’s image in the game.

Despite being only available for two days of week-ending September 12th, Activision’s Guitar Hero 5 has usurped the U.K.’s top chart spot from long-standing champ Batman: Arkham Asylum.

We don’t usually post spoofs here at PS3 Attitude, but this particular video is so well put together that we couldn’t resist sharing it with you.

Proving that Activision are in fact the devil, it transpires that future DLC for upcoming Guitar Hero 5, though compatible with Band Hero, will not play nice with gamers’ current faux-band set up, Guitar Hero World Tour.

So, rockers hoping to stick with what they’ve got and simply add to their set-lists through new DLC, ‘fraid not – you’re gonna have to buy the new game.

One of the biggest issues with every new Guitar Hero game is that, now that you’ve purchased the updated edition, accessing your old rock library will require switching back and forth to the old titles.

Fancy some ‘Trapped Under Ice’ by Metallica? Guitar Hero Worth Tour. Want to follow up with Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing In the Name Of’? That would be on Guitar Hero Greatest/Smash Hits.

With Guitar Hero 5 this is all about to change with the introduction of a new track importing feature.

That’s right, come September, fans will be able to shred on their guitars, basses, drums, and mics to the legend that is Johnny Cash. Not only will you be able to play along to his famous “Ring of Fire” tune, but you be able to play as the man himself.

We hope you’ve got the van full of petrol/gas, your spandex washed and the groupies evenly distributed because, come September 1st, you’ll be taking to the road once more with Guitar Hero 5.

Or, you know, you could ask some friends around and rock out in the comfort of your own home with a reduced chance of contracting herpes.

Want to know what songs will be causing you blisters and destroying the last remnants of a cordial relationship with your neighbours? Read on Rock-God, read on.

Are you one of those people who must obtain the best equipment when playing Guitar Hero? If so, then you might want to listen up as Logitech, one of the leading manufacturers of peripherals, have announced their new drum kit for Guitar Hero on PS3.

This wireless drum controller, complete with drum heads with recessed rims, will cost you a pretty penny though as it doesn’t come cheap. Just exactly how much you ask?

A European-exclusive Guitar Hero Metallica Solo Guitar Game Bundle is coming your way. It includes the game, a wireless guitar controller and an exclusive guitar faceplate.

There is a good reason why the artwork will scream Metallica at you right away. It is the work of one of Metallica’s favorite illustrators, the iconic Heavy Metal artist Pushead.

Welcome back. You’re a regular here, so why not follow us on Twitter too…Announcing today plans to expand their Hero empire beyond the mere guitar genre, Activision have revealed three (maybe four) new titles to …

And now for something completely different (than Killzone 2), we bring you Guitar Hero Metallica news. Forget about the fearsome foursome, it’s all about the king. No not the one who thanked profusely, probably too much; nor the one who creeps into your home, watches you sleep and then offers you a burger; or the wrestler turned commentator turned plastic surgery freak.

No my friends, King Diamond is the only king we bow down around these parts. Well him and the one we dare not speak of. We are not worthy.

Activision Blizzard announce a new compilation of old Guitar Hero favuorites to reappear this summer reworked with all instruments in mind. Finally, we can prove just how awesome we are are drumming out White Zombie’s Black Sunshine.

Metallica, one of the most influential and successful heavy metal bands of the world.

Guitar Hero, one of the biggest and well known games in the rhythm genre.

Guitar Hero Metallica, an immediate cash cow. Not to mention an awesome game.

Let us show you virtually all there is to know about the upcoming Guitar Hero Metallica; from the track list to the release date to the venues. Oh yeah, there is also the ‘reveal’ trailer in full HD. We would be unforgiving if you missed this one out.

With the news that Chad Kroeger of Nickelback is blaming ‘rhythm action games’ for the lack of new US rock talent, your friendly PS3 Attitude conducted an independant survey amongst US teens to find out the real root of the story.

And all is not as it seems…

Real drums versus Fake Drums. Activision teams up with the Clem Burke Drumming Project to investigate just how good (and healthy) your obsession with simulated percussion actually is.

Want something that looks just that little bit more authentic when you’re playing Guitar Hero?

How about a three-quarter replica of Gene Simmons’ guitar from Kiss?