Guns N' Roses Tickets

Towards the middle of the 1980s, the hard rock scene in LA had reached a point of self-parody. Into this mix of celebrated excess and shallow preening came Guns N’ Roses, a band that embodied the darkest, dirtiest corners of LA – combining the searing bluesy swagger of the Rolling Stones with an aggression and attitude that was equal parts metal and punk.

GNR’s initial line-up was all MVPs. Axl Rose possessed a glass-shattering, piercing wail, while perpetuating his hedonistic reputation at every opportunity. Duff McKagan, with his low-slung bass and bleached blonde hair, looked as if he’d wandered in from a Germs gig. Drummer Steven Adler brought the bombast, while Izzy Stradlin and Slash wielded guitars like they were offensive weapons, trading solos and riffs like the Stones on nitro.

When their debut album Appetite For Destruction arrived in 1987, it issued a “lock up your children” warning to the world. Everything about Guns N' Roses was controversy, from the far-too-convincing nods to misogyny and substance abuse, to the band’s on- and off-stage antics. This was a band that was exactly as dangerous as they claimed to be. Still, songs like Sweet Child O’ Mine proved that they were much more than that, too. Combined with charging rockers like Welcome To The Jungle, Paradise City, and Nightrain, by 1988 it had turned GNR into one of the biggest rock bands on the planet.

Guns N’ Roses have built a strong connection with their UAE fanbase over the years, having delivered unforgettable performances in Abu Dhabi on two iconic occasions. In November 2018, they rocked the stage at the du Arena (now Etihad Park) on Yas Island, leaving fans in awe. Their triumphant return in June 2023 at the Etihad Arena was no less spectacular, cementing their legacy as one of the most electrifying live acts in the capital.

In 2023, the band also headlined Glastonbury Festival for the first time, followed by the release of two new singles: Perhaps and the "gritty," slow-building The General.

Now, the rock legends return to Abu Dhabi in May 2025 as part of a world tour. Fans can expect a powerful setlist packed with timeless classics and fresh hits, all delivered with the unparalleled energy that only Guns N’ Roses can bring.