What makes BandFuse different from other video games out there?

Slash: From my experience, what makes it different is the fact that you're utilizing a real instrument. That's the big difference for me. That was the integral thing that was missing from Guitar Hero when I was doing it. No matter how much time you put into it, how much of a good time you were having, or how many competitions you won, once you put that thing down you got absolutely nothing out of it. With this, you get all of those same elements of a good time, but you walk away actually knowing how to play your favorite song. You know how to play this lick or that lack or these chords. Whatever it is, you're learning how to play guitar while you're playing the fucking game. It's great.

What's the best piece of advice you ever got about playing guitar?

Slash: The best piece of advice I ever got was from my manager back in 1986 or 1987. The advice was about intonation and how important it was. Intonation is when you're holding a string or bending a note to have it in key so you don't have it too sharp, too flat, or have it vibrate out of key so and so forth. It's one of the most crucial pieces of information because I didn't know verbally what that was. It drives me crazy when people don't use it.

Where does intonation figure into the game?

Slash: That's a good question. If you're learning any of the single note solo stuff, when you bend a note, it's going to have to be in tune. If it's not in tune, it's going to tell you. That's where intonation is going to be a crucial thing. You're going to learn about intonation in the process.

Is BandFuse something you can play with your kids?

Slash: Definitely! I obviously haven't been able to take it home yet, but I can't wait for them to see it. I think they're going to be so tripped out by it.

Will you be picking up BandFuse?

Be on the lookout for Slash's new album, Apocalyptic Love, available beginning May 22nd!

See our review of Slash's "Made In Stoke 24/7/11" here!