"Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" have spawned dozens of controllers, and the latest is based on Kiss member and reality-show dad Gene Simmons' axe bass.

The controller is a three-quarter replica of the famous bass guitar with wireless up to 30 feet. It connects via USB and even has a whammy bar, which is absurd since Simmons is a bass player. Hopefully, they'll bundle the guitar controller with a giant Gene Simmons official prosthetic tongue.

It's available for the Playstation 2 and 3 at $80, and is compatible with both "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero." If you need to add a light show to your performance, pick up the Rock Band Home Stage Kit ($100, groupies and dry ice not included). Buy that and the ax, and you'll probably feel a deep sense of self-satisfaction, much like Gene.