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Cobain, who committed suicide in 1994, joins Johnny Cash, Shirley Manson, Carlos Santana and the recently revealed Matt Bellamy of Muse as playable characters.
Two Nirvana songs will be available to choose from, with 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' and a live version of 'Lithium' in the 85-track setlist.
Activision's Tim Riley said: "Kurt Cobain is one of the most recognisable frontmen in rock 'n' roll history and it's an honour to have two of Nirvana's masterpieces included in Guitar Hero 5.
"This is the first time the original recording of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' has ever been licensed in an entertainment property and we're thrilled to offer Guitar Hero fans exclusive access to the unreleased live version of 'Lithium'."
Guitar Hero 5 is due to be released on September 11.
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