Guns N’ Roses Announce “Appetite For Destruction Tour 2025” — First Major Reunion Tour Since 2016
Rock and roll is roaring back to life in 2025 as Guns N’ Roses officially announce their long-awaited reunion tour, Appetite For Destruction Tour 2025. For the first time since their massively successful “Not in This Lifetime…” tour in 2016, the legendary band is reuniting for an extensive run of live performances across North America and beyond. The tour kicks off June 10, 2025, with a high-octane opener at Los Angeles’ iconic SoFi Stadium.
This announcement marks a full-circle moment for the band and its fans. With the original core members—Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan—set to take the stage together once more, Appetite For Destruction Tour 2025 pays homage to their groundbreaking 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction, while reigniting the fierce, unrelenting spirit that catapulted them into rock immortality nearly four decades ago.
A Triumphant Return to the Stage
Since the conclusion of their last major tour in 2019, the band had largely gone quiet, with only a few scattered festival appearances and rumors of new material. Now, fans have something big to look forward to—an 18-city stadium tour that promises to be a full-blown celebration of the band’s roots, as well as their legacy.
SoFi Stadium in L.A., where the tour begins, holds special significance for Guns N’ Roses. Not only is it located in their hometown, but it’s also become a crown jewel of live performance venues. Axl Rose himself commented during the announcement, “There’s no place like home, and no better way to light the fuse than right here in L.A. where it all began.”
The Classic Lineup Returns
What makes this tour particularly special is the return of the classic lineup. Alongside Axl, Slash, and Duff, longtime keyboardist Dizzy Reed and drummer Frank Ferrer are expected to rejoin the lineup, bringing the modern GN’R sound together with its old-school firepower. Fans are already speculating about possible guest appearances from past members like Izzy Stradlin or even Steven Adler, though nothing has been confirmed.
The band’s chemistry was on full display in the tour announcement video, which features the members reuniting in a gritty L.A. studio, rehearsing old hits and sharing laughs. The video ends with a fiery teaser of “Welcome to the Jungle” performed live, whetting fans’ appetites and lighting up social media.
What to Expect from the Setlist
While the tour will center around Appetite for Destruction, fans can expect a mix of timeless hits and some surprises. Songs like “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” “Paradise City,” “Rocket Queen,” and “Nightrain” will likely headline the set, alongside ballads such as “November Rain” and “Don’t Cry.” The band has also hinted that previously unreleased tracks and possibly new music may make their live debut on this tour.
“We want this to be more than a nostalgia trip,” Slash said in a recent interview. “It’s a celebration of what we’ve built, but also a step forward.”
Tickets and Tour Dates
Tickets go on sale April 20, 2025, with exclusive pre-sale access for fan club members beginning April 17. Cities on the tour include New York, Chicago, Nashville, Denver, Seattle, and Miami, with international dates rumored to follow later in the year.
A Tour for the Ages
For longtime fans and new listeners alike, Appetite For Destruction Tour 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rock events of the decade. With a legacy forged in grit, glory, and unforgettable anthems, Guns N’ Roses is ready to remind the world why they’re one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Watch the official tour announcement video now and get ready to welcome the jungle once again
