Guns N’ Roses are hitting the road in 2025 and this tour will bring their legendary sound to two stadiums in the UK.
The band first burst on the hard rock scene in Los Angeles in 1985 composed of five members: Axl Rose and his extensive vocal range, Slash’s full and expressive lead guitar, Izzy Stradlin’s rhythm guitar providing a harmonic groundwork, Duff McKagan on the bass guitar building a rhythmic foundation, and Steven Adler’s swinging, energetic drum grooves.
Their 1987 debut album, ‘Appetite for Destruction’, gained global recognition after ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ became a No. 1 hit. With over 30m copies sold worldwide, ‘Appetite for Destruction’ earned its title as one of the best-selling debut albums in history. Other tracks such as ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Paradise City’ cemented Guns N’ Roses’ place in rock history.
The one and only, Appetite for Destruction album. Released on this day in ‘87. Drop your favorite in the comments. https://t.co/3mkNITZOIL pic.twitter.com/4auAzFc0oQ
— Guns N’ Roses (@gunsnroses) July 21, 2024
In 1991, the band claimed No.1 and No.2 on the Billboard charts following the release of the double albums ‘Use Your Illusion I’ and ‘Use Your Illusion II’. The evolution of the band is evident in these two records as they blend their raw sound with ballads like ‘November Rain’ and ‘Dont Cry’. The legendary global tour that followed became the final tour Guns N’ Roses would play together as by the mid-1990s a series of departures shattered the original line up, leaving Axl Rose as the sole original member.
To the fans’ delight, they partially reunited in 2016 and Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan began one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, ‘Not in This Lifetime…Tour’.
Last week, the band began teasing a 2025 world tour announcement and released their tour dates on Instagram today. They also announced Public Enemy, Rivals Sons, and Sex Pistols as their special guests.
pic.twitter.com/tYfGpzFZ4v — Guns N’ Roses (@gunsnroses) December 7, 2024
Beginning in Saudi Arabia, the ‘Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things’ Tour will stretch across the Middle East and Europe from late spring to early summer next year. It is probable that US tour dates will be added later. The UK will host Guns N’ Roses twice as they play in Birmingham Villa Park and London Wembley Stadium in late June. Pre-sale tickets will become available to buy at 9am tomorrow (December 10).
Because what you want N’ what you get are two completely different things.
Nightrain pre-sale: tomorrow 9am local
On-sale: Friday 9am local pic.twitter.com/n82M88v2wM— Guns N’ Roses (@gunsnroses) December 9, 2024
Raw energy, rebellious spirit, and innovative musicality are just three qualities that make Guns N’ Roses icons of rock ‘n’ roll with their influence spanning generations and evident in countless bands that followed. This tour will give them an opportunity to showcase their recent singles as well as perform their much-loved classic hits and will connect them with fans of all ages.
