Guitar Hero and Rock Band controllers are storming the market at a fast pace as the latest two games in both series, Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band 2, hit stores in hopes of great holiday sales.It was only a short matter of time before Gene Simmons wanted in on the action. He’s has never been one to turn up an opportunity to market his Gene specially designed Axe guitar for all versions of Rock Band and Guitar Hero on PS2 and PS3. It marks the first time the design has been licensed as a replica.

The wireless guitar has 40 hours of battery life, a 30-foot wireless range, two sets of fret buttons, a strum bar, a whammy bar and Gene’s superimposed autograph and mugshot.

The release date for the PS2/PS3 version is November 15 with a price of $79.99. Work is already underway for a Wii version for Guitar Hero, due out December 1, a PC version for Guitar Hero and Rock Band, due January 31, and an Xbox 360 version for Rock Band and Guitar Hero in April.

Gene Simmons Axe Guitar Hero Controller

Gene Simmons Axe Guitar Hero Controller