Guns N’ Roses will join Aerosmith for Hollywood Bowl shows

Guns N’ Roses will join Aerosmith as special guests for their return to the stage at the Hollywood Bowl later this month.

Set for October 29 and November 1, “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends” is billed as a concert celebration honoring the iconic Boston band.

The event brings together iconic artists who have previously performed or recorded with Aerosmith and a new wave of stars who cite the band among their ultimate musical influences.

Guns N' Roses joins an extraordinary lineup of superstar artists and special guests including The Black Crowes, RUN DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Eric Church, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello, Marcus King, Jerry Cantrell, Chad Smith, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Monahan, Steve Stevens, Sully Erna, Andrew Watt, Adam Wakeman, Audley Freed, Kenny Aronoff and many more.

The lineup will vary each night, with final nightly lineups to be announced at or near showtime and are subject to change.

Tickets are now on sale for both shows.

Aerosmith’s return comes two years after the band announced its retirement from touring due to a vocal injury Steven Tyler suffered at the start of a farewell tour in 2024.

Slash previews new album with Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators

Slash Ft Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators are sharing “Flying Blind” as the lead single and title track to their forthcoming new album.

Due for release on February 26, 2027 via Gibson Records, the band’s fifth studio album was recorded largely live with longtime producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette at Studio Barbarosa in Florida.

The 12-track album captures Slash on guitar and pedal steel, Myles Kennedy on vocals, Todd Kerns on bass, Brent Fitz on drums, and Frank Sidoris on rhythm guitar at their most immediate, instinctive, and tightly connected. The band completed the bulk of the record in approximately one week, often recording two songs a day with the musicians performing together in the same room.

"It's a really fun, kind of spontaneous rock 'n' roll record," says Slash. "It's very straightforward and down-to-earth and raw."

SMKC have also announced the Flying Blind World Tour 2027, an extensive international run launching in Latin America in April before reaching North America on April 23 and continuing through the United Kingdom and Europe. The North American tour includes two nights at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, as well as performances at New York City's Beacon Theatre, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Boston's Citizens House of Blues, Denver's Fillmore Auditorium, and other landmark venues. Fans can sign up now for early access to tickets here.

Tickets go on sale to the general public October 9.

In celebration of the release of “Flying Blind”, SMKC have partnered with Fandiem to launch a special charitable sweepstakes giving fans the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Wales to meet Slash backstage at Cardiff Castle. Benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the campaign offers one winner and a guest round-trip travel to Cardiff, a three-night hotel stay, tickets on SLASH's guestlist for his performance at Cardiff Castle, backstage access to meet Slash, front-of-house viewing, access to pre-show soundcheck, a Slash merch pack, a South Wales sightseeing tour, and a pre-show dinner.

Fans can donate now and enter for a chance to win at www.fandiem.com/slash and take part in this exclusive experience while helping raise funds for two organizations dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention.

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Slash Ft Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators
“Flying Blind”
Release date: February 26, 2027

01. "Avarice and Greed"
02. "Good Time Girl"
03. "Thrill Seeker"
04. "One of Your Kind"
05. "Flying Blind"
06. "Looking for a Miracle"
07. "Sweet Kill"
08. "Here in Babylon"
09. "Living the Dream"
10. "(Don't) Thread the Needle"
11. "Rev My Heart"
12. "Stem the Flow"

Guns N’ Roses launch North American tour

Guns N' Roses officially launched the North American leg of their 2026 World Tour Stadium in Raleigh, NC on July 23.

Fans were treated to a set spanning nearly four decades of music, featuring classics including "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child O' Mine," "November Rain," "Paradise City," and "Nightrain," alongside newer releases "Perhaps," "The General," and the band's latest singles, "Nothin" and "Atlas."

The 18-date stadium, arena and amphitheater run across the United States and Canada this summer following performances across Mexico, Brazil, Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, and the UK.

The North American run follows a landmark period for the band, including the release of two new singles, "Nothin" and "Atlas," via Geffen Records – their first new music since 2023 – as well as the acclaimed deluxe reissue of “Live Era '87-'93”, featuring newly remastered audio and updated artwork.

Together, the new releases continue to expand the band's legendary catalog while complementing the classic songs that have defined generations of rock fans.

Produced by Live Nation, the North American tour continues through September 19.

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Guns N’ Roses expand 2026 tour

Guns N’ Roses will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December.

Set to launch in Singapore for a one-night-only performance at the National Stadium, the run – which features special guests Airbourne – will include 6 dates in Australia and one in New Zealand.

The 2026 world tour will kick off later this month in Latin America before headlining additional EU markets, as well as stadiums across the US, Canada and Australia.

For full pre-sale and on-sale ticket details, visit gunsnroses.com.

In late 2025, Guns N' Roses released a pair of new singles – “Nothin’” and “Atlas” – their first new music in more than two years.

"Atlas" is billed as GN'R in full surging rock mode, while "Nothin'" grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar.

The pair join “The General” and “Perhaps” as fresh additions to a classic setlist that will anchor the band’s forthcoming world tour.

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Guns N’ Roses
World Tour 2026
Singapore / Australia / New Zealand

Nov 25 – Kallang, SG @ National Stadium
Nov 29 – Adelaide, AUS @ Adelaide Grand Final
Dec 02 – Townsville, AUS @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Dec 05 – Brisbane, AUS @ Suncorp Stadium
Dec 08 – Newcastle, AUS @ McDonald Jones Stadium
Dec 11 – Melbourne, AUS @ Marvel Stadium
Dec 14 – Sydney, AUS @ Engie Stadium
Dec 17 – Auckland, NZ @ Eden Park Stadium

Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 10: GUNS N’ ROSES

Welcome to the 2025 hennemusic Rock News Awards.

Over the next ten days, we’ll be counting down the Top 10 Rock News Artists of the past year.

Finalists for the 16th annual hennemusic Rock News Awards are chosen by readers: the Rock News Story Of The Year is determined by page views, while the Rock News Artist Of The Year is based on the combined total page views of the top 50 hennemusic rock news stories of the past twelve months.

The 2025 hennemusic Rock News Awards winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 24.


Rock News Artist of The Year No. 10 – GUNS N’ ROSES

Guns N’ Roses ended last year by announcing a series of shows in Europe and The Middle East as part of a 2025 tour.

The events would see the rockers headline stadiums and festivals throughout the summer, and see them joined by special guests Public Enemy, Rival Sons and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter on select dates.

In February, Ozzy Osbourne announced Guns N’ Roses would be among the artists added to the iconic singer’s farewell concert in Birmingham, UK in July.

“Guns N' Roses, Tool & Rival Sons added to Back To The Beginning!,” shared Ozzy on social media. “Plus Vernon Reid, Chad Smith, David Ellefson, Whitfield Crane & watt to the Tom Morello directed tribute. Event hosted by Jason Momoa.”

March saw Guns N’ Roses welcome drummer Isaac Carpenter to the band’s lineup following an amicable parting of the ways with longtime touring member Frank Ferrer.

Carpenter – whose career spans an impressive roster of acts, including live and studio work with Duff McKagan's Loaded, Awolnation, Adam Lambert, and A Perfect Circle, among others – would hit the road with the band throughout their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer.

In June, Guns N' Roses announced the second leg of their 2025 world tour, with new dates slated for the fall throughout Latin America.

Guns N’ Roses performed four Back Sabbath songs during its appearance at the UK band’s farewell concert event on July 5.

The group opened its set at Birmingham’s Villa Park with the 1972 “Technical Ecstasy” tune, “It’s Alright”, which was followed by the title track to 1978’s “Never Say Die!” and its deep cut, “Junior’s Eyes”, as well as the title track to 1973’s “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” – before closing with “Welcome To The Jungle” and “Paradise City.”

“My first time meeting Axl Rose,” shared Ozzy on social media, “at my age you don’t get to meet many legends, seriously an utter gentleman.”

Late in the year, Guns N’ Roses announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer of 2026, while also issuing two new songs - “Nothin” and “Atlas” - marking their first releases since 2023.

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Guns N’ Roses top the hennemusic Hot 10

Guns N’ Roses top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band has released a pair of singles that mark their first new music in more than two years.

Read all about it in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending December 7, 2025

01 - Guns N’ Roses release new singles Nothin’ and Atlas
02 - Metallica rock Wherever I May Roam in Brisbane
03 - Alter Bridge release new single Playing Aces
04 - Judas Priest announce 2026 Faithkeepers tour
05 - Metallica perform Nothing Else Matters in Sydney
06 - Robert Plant performs NPR Tiny Desk concert
07 - Metallica stream Auckland performance of Enter Sandman
08 - Mammoth announce North American tour
09 - Scorpions stream Big City Nights from Coming Home Live
10 - Yes share preview of Tales From Topographic Oceans reissue

Guns N’ Roses release new singles Nothin’ and Atlas

Guns N' Roses have released a pair of new singles - “Nothin’” and “Atlas” - their first new music in more than two years.

"Atlas" is billed as GN'R in full surging rock mode, while "Nothin'" grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar.

The pair join “The General” and “Perhaps” as fresh additions to a classic setlist that will anchor the band’s 2026 world tour.

After last year’s trek - that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America - the band recently announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer of next year.

With previously announced appearances at festivals in Mexico, Brazil, and the UK, the 31-date tour will feature an EU leg with performances in Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France, before GNR returns to North America for a run traversing the United States and Canada. Tickets are available at gunsnroses.com.

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Guns N’ Roses top the hennemusic Hot 10

Guns N’ Roses top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band has announced a 2026 world tour and detail regarding the pending release of some new music.

Read all about it in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending November 30, 2025

01 - Guns N’ Roses announce world tour and new music
02 - Metallica rock Leper Messiah in Adelaide
03 - Eric Clapton streams Higher Power from Journeyman reissue
04 - The Black Crowes debut Cursed Diamond video
05 - Robert Plant performs NPR Tiny Desk concert
06 - Jack White rocks NFL Thanksgiving Halftime show with guest Eminem
07 - Queen stream episode 5 of Bohemian Rhapsody 50th Anniversary series
08 - Metallica Seek And Destroy in Melbourne
09 - Extreme release Here’s To The Losers video
10 - Michael Monroe releases new single Disconnected

Guns N’ Roses announce world tour and new music

After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the band have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026.

This series will see Guns N’ Roses visit Mexico and Brazil, before headlining additional EU markets, as well as stadiums across the US and Canada. The upcoming run includes a special performance at LA’s Rose Bowl, marking a historic return to the venue for the first time in over 30 years.

To participate in the Guns N’ Roses Artist Presale in North America on Wednesday, December 3 at 10 AM, local time, you must sign up here by Monday, December 1 at 11:59 PM, ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Nightrain Fan Club members will have first access to tickets globally. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale. Times vary by city; check local listings at gunsnroses.com for more information.

In North America, the tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, behind the scenes tour, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, limited edition merch & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

In conjunction with the Nightrain Fan Club Presale, Guns N’ Roses will release two new songs: “Nothin” and “Atlas” via Geffen Records on Tuesday, December 2.

Marking their first releases since 2023, these new songs join “The General” and “Perhaps” as additions to a setlist featuring all the classic hits and deep cut fan favorites from GNR’s early catalogue.

With previously announced appearances at festivals in Mexico, Brazil, and the UK, the 31-date tour will feature an EU leg with performances in Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France, before GNR returns to North America for a run traversing the United States and Canada. Tickets are available at gunsnroses.com.


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Guns N’ Roses
World Tour 2026

Mar 28 - Monterrey, Mexico - Tecate Pa'l Norte*
Apr 01 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Estádio Beira Rio
Apr 04 - São Paulo, Brazil - Monsters Of Rock*
Apr 07 - São José do Rio Preto, Brazil - Alberto Bertelli Lucatto
Apr 10 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Engenhao
Apr 12 - Vitoria, Brazil - Estádio Estadual Kleber José de Andrade
Apr 15 - Salvador, Brazil - Arena Fonte Nova
Apr 18 - Fortaleza, Brazil - Arena Castelão
Apr 21 - Sao Luiz, Brazil - Estádio Governador João Castelo “Castelão”
Apr 25 - Belém do Para, Brazil - Estadio Olimpico do Para “Mangueirão”
May 05 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Hollywood
May 07 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville *
Jun 04 - Gliwice, Poland - PreZero Arena Gliwice
Jun 06 - Gliwice, Poland - PreZero Arena Gliwice
Jun 10 - Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena
Jun 12 – 14 - Donington, UK - Download *
Jun 18 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
Jun 20 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
Jun 23 - Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena
Jun 25 - Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena
Jun 28 - Antwerp, Belgium - AFAS Dome
Jul 01 - Paris, France - Accor Arena
Jul 03 - Paris, France - Accor Arena
Jul 23 - Raleigh, NC - Cater-Finley Stadium
Jul 26 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Jul 29 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug 01 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium
Aug 05 - Toronto, ON - Rogers Stadium
Aug 08 - Shakopee, MN - Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Aug 12 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
Aug 16 - St. Louis, MO - Busch Stadium
Aug 19 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater
Aug 22 - Las Vegas, NV - Allegiant Stadium
Aug 26 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium
Aug 29 - Vancouver, BC - BC Place
Sep 02 - San Diego, CA - Snapdragon Stadium
Sep 05 - Pasadena, CA - Rose Bowl
Sep 09 - Arlington, TX - Globe Life Field
Sep 12 - Ridgedale, MO - Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
Sep 16 - San Antonio, TX - Alamodome
Sep 19 - Atlanta, GA - Truist Park

* Festival appearance

Guns N’ Roses perform four Black Sabbath songs at farewell event

Guns N’ Roses performed four Black Sabbath songs during its appearance at the UK band’s farewell concert event.

The group opened its set at Birmingham’s Villa Park with the 1972 “Technical Ecstasy” tune, “It’s Alright”, which was followed by the title track to 1978’s “Never Say Die!” and its deep cut, “Junior’s Eyes”, as well as the title track to 1973’s “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” – before closing with “Welcome To The Jungle” and “Paradise City.”

Axl Rose had a backstage moment with Ozzy Osbourne, which he shared online, writing “"Wow! What an event! Extremely overwhelming! Really great crowd! Was very emotional for everyone! MET OZZY! Crazy we'd never met before! He was really great! Was great to meet Sabbath!"

"Was hard as I imagine for anyone to watch his struggles while at the same time everyone was rooting for him and massively respecting the challenges he took head on and he did it! Was great to meet Ozzy's family and see friends and peeps in all the bands and the business. A huge thank you again to Ozzy, Sharon, Black Sabbath and all the fans for having us!"

“My first time meeting Axl Rose,” shared Ozzy on social media, “at my age you don’t get to meet many legends, seriously an utter gentleman.”

Proceeds from the concert event will go to the Cure Parkinson’s, Acorns Children’s Hospice and Birmingham Children’s Hospital charities.

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See also:

Slayer deliver 1970 Black Sabbath classic at farewell event
Tool perform tribute to Black Sabbath with Hand Of Doom cover
Pantera rock pair of Black Sabbath classics at farewell concert
Gojira perform 1972 Black Sabbath classic at farewell show
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Guns N’ Roses announce fall tour dates

Guns N' Roses has announced the second leg of their 2025 world tour, with new dates slated for this fall throughout Latin America.

The new run of shows follows the success of the band's massive 2025 European, Asian, and Middle Eastern Tour, which is currently underway through the end of the summer.

The additional 13 dates will see the powerhouse band hit the stage beginning in October, kicking off in Costa Rica with performances in El Salvador, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Peru before wrapping in Mexico in November.

Tickets will be available starting Monday, June 9 at 9am local time with the band's Nightrain Presale. Additional presales will run ahead of the general on sale beginning Tuesday, June 10 at 9am local time on gunsnroses.com.

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Guns N’ Roses
2025 tour
Latin America

Oct 01 - San Jose, Costa Rica @ Estadio Nacional
Oct 04 - San Salvador, El Salvador @ Estadio Cuscatlan
Oct 07 - Bogotá, Colombia @ Vive Claro
Oct 11 - Medellín, Colombia @ Atanasio Girardot
Oct 14 - Santiago, Chile @ Parque Estadio Nacional
Oct 17 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estadio Huracan
Oct 21 - Florianópolis, Brazil @ Arena Opus
Oct 25 - São Paulo, Brazil @ Allianz Parque
Oct 28 - Curitiba, Brazil @ Pedreira Paulo Leminski
Oct 31 - Cuiabá, Brazil @ Arena Pantanal
Nov 02 - Brasília, Brazil @ Arena BSB
Nov 05 - Lima, Peru @ Estadio Nacional
Nov 08 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros

See also:

Guns N’ Roses welcome new drummer to lineup
Guns N’ Roses added to Ozzy Osbourne farewell concert
Guns N’ Roses announce 2025 tour
Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for Wings classic in Los Angeles
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Guns N’ Roses welcome new drummer to lineup

Guns N’ Roses have announced the addition of drummer Isaac Carpenter to the band’s lineup following an amicable parting of the ways with longtime touring member Frank Ferrer.

Carpenter will hit the road with the band throughout their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer; the series starts May 1 in South Korea.

Born in Washington's Tri-Cities, Carpenter is an accomplished American drummer and songwriter known for his dynamic contributions to alternative, hard rock, and beyond. He rose to prominence in 1995 by co-founding Loudermilk while in high school, only to be signed to Rick Rubin's label American. Carpenter's career spans an impressive roster of acts, including live and studio work with Duff McKagan's Loaded, Awolnation, Adam Lambert, the hardcore metal outfit Barbarians of California, A Perfect Circle, The Exies, Ours, and Black Lab, in addition to his large session film and TV roster. Carpenter has made a name for himself by uniquely blending versatility and groove with crushing force and technical skill, cementing his reputation as a multifaceted drummer in the industry.

As for Ferrer, “the band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”

“Frank first joined GNR during a show in June 2006 helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. His last show with the band took place November 5, 2023 in Mexico.”

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See also:

Guns N’ Roses added to Ozzy Osbourne farewell concert
Guns N’ Roses announce 2025 tour
Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for Wings classic in Los Angeles
Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for final Madison Square Garden residency show
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Guns N’ Roses top the hennemusic Hot 10

Guns N’ Roses top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The iconic band is among the rockers added to the Ozzy Osbourne farewell concert in Birmingham, UK this summer.

Read all about it in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending February 23, 2025

01 – Guns N’ Roses added to Ozzy Osbourne farewell concert
02 – Tesla release video for electric version of All About Love
03 – Green Day earn three 2025 Grammy Awards nominations
04 – Lynyrd Skynyrd inducted into Florida Artists Hall Of Fame
05 – Motorhead rock Louie Louie in 1978 Top Of The Pops performance
06 – Alice Cooper expands North American tour
07 – The Doobie Brothers announce Walk This Road North American tour
08 – Bad Company and Soundgarden among 2025 Rock Hall nominees
09 – Alter Bridge share new music update
10 – Peter Frampton expands Let’s Do It Again tour


See also:

Feb 16: Peter Frampton
Feb 09: Pearl Jam
Feb 02: Green Day
Jan 26: Billy Idol
Jan 19: Billy Gibbons

Guns N’ Roses added to Ozzy Osbourne farewell concert

Guns N’ Roses are among the rockers added to the Ozzy Osbourne farewell concert in Birmingham, UK this summer.

“Guns N' Roses, Tool & Rival Sons added to Back To The Beginning!,” shares Ozzy on social media. “Plus Vernon Reid, Chad Smith, David Ellefson, Whitfield Crane & watt to the Tom Morello directed tribute. Event hosted by Jason Momoa.”

Billed as “Back To The Beginning”, the July 5 event at the city’s Villa Park will see Osbourne play his own short set before being joined by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward as Black Sabbath reunite for the first time in 20 years as part of Ozzy’s final live performance.

Other artists already confirmed to perform sets are Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon.

Black Sabbath wrapped up a farewell tour in their Birmingham hometown in February of 2017, while Ozzy was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame last fall.

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See also:

Black Sabbath to reunite for Ozzy Osbourne final performance
Ozzy Osbourne inducted into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Ozzy Osbourne and Foreigner among 2024 Rock Hall inductees
Ozzy Osbourne guests on new Billy Morrison single Crack Cocaine
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Guns N’ Roses top the hennemusic Hot 10

Guns N’ Roses top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band has announced it will return to the road on a massive 2025 European and Middle East Tour which will see the rockers headline stadiums and festivals throughout the summer.

Read all about it in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending December 15, 2024

01 – Guns N’ Roses announce 2025 tour
02 – Pearl Jam announce spring US tour dates
03 – Santana announces 2025 Oneness Tour dates
04 – Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 9: AEROSMITH
05 – Iron Maiden share Nicko McBrain tribute from his final concert
06 – Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 8: DAVID GILMOUR
07 – Rock News Story Of The Year No. 9: LENNY KRAVITZ
08 – Rock News Story Of The Year No. 5: JOHN FOGERTY
09 – Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 7: PETER FRAMPTON
10 – Rock News Story Of The Year No. 7: DAVID GILMOUR


See also:

Dec 08: Pearl Jam
Dec 01: Fleetwood Mac
Nov 24: The Rolling Stones
Nov 17: Green Day
Nov 10: David Gilmour

Guns N’ Roses announce 2025 tour

Guns N’ Roses has announced it will return to the road on a massive 2025 European and Middle East Tour.

The series – which will see the rockers headline stadiums and festivals throughout the summer – see them joined by special guests Public Enemy, Rival Sons and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter on select dates.

Kicking off on May 23, the 24-date tour will see the Los Angeles band perform in Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Lithuania and Luxembourg for the first time, as well as familiar stages across Europe and the UK.

Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, December 10 at 9 a.m. local time with the band's Nightrain presale; additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, December 13 at 9 a.m. local time on gunsnroses.com.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Norway, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden and Denmark. Mastercard presale starts Wednesday, December 11 at 9 a.m. local time. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available in the U.K. from Friday, December 13 at 9 a.m. local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

Guns N’ Roses last performed in November 2023 at the Hell & Heaven festival in Mexico.

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Guns N’ Roses
2025 tour
Middle East & Europe

May 23 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia @ Kingdom Arena
May 27 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates @ Etihad Arena
May 30 - Shekvetili, Georgia @ Shekvetili Park
Jun 02 - Istanbul, Turkey @ Tupras Stadyumu
Jun 06 - Coimbra, Portugal @ Estadio Cidade de Coimbra
Jun 09 - Barcelona, Spain @ Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
Jun 12 - Florence, Italy @ Firenze Rocks
Jun 15 - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic @ Rock for People
Jun 18 - Dusseldorf, Germany @ Merkur Spiel-Arena
Jun 20 - Munich, Germany @ Allianz Arena
Jun 23 - Birmingham, U.K. @ Villa Park
Jun 26 - London, U.K. @ Wembley Stadium
Jun 29 - Aarhus, Denmark @ Eskelunden
Jul 02 - Trondheim, Norway @ Granasen Ski Centre
Jul 04 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Strawberry Arena
Jul 07 - Tampere, Finland @ Ratina Stadium
Jul 10 - Kaunas, Lithuania @ Darius and Girenas Stadium
Jul 12 - Warsaw, Poland @ PGE Narodowy
Jul 15 - Budapest, Hungary @ Ferenc Puskas Stadium
Jul 18 - Belgrade, Serbia @ USCE Park
Jul 21 - Sofia, Bulgaria @ Vasil Levski Stadium
Jul 24 - Vienna, Austria @ Ernst Happel Stadium
Jul 28 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg @ Luxembourg Open Air
Jul 31 - Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air

See also:

Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for Wings classic in Los Angeles
Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for final Madison Square Garden residency show
Slash to launch new album with Jimmy Kimmel Live residency
Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction inducted into Grammy Hall Of Fame
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Guns N’ Roses top the hennemusic Hot 10

Guns N’ Roses top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

Axl Rose joined Billy Joel for the Paul McCartney & Wings classic, “Live And Let Die”, during the pianist’s October 12 show at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA.

Read all about it and check out the video in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending October 20, 2024

01 – Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for Wings classic in Los Angeles
02 – Motley Crue share highlights from Los Angeles club shows
03 – The Who honored with Royal Mail stamp series
04 – Queen stream 1974 performance of Modern Times Rock N Roll
05 – Myles Kennedy streams new album The Art Of Letting Go
06 – Jerry Cantrell releases I Want Blood title track
07 – Def Leppard share US east coast highlights from summer stadium tour
08 – Jerry Cantrell announces North American tour
09 – Metallica stream Fade To Black from final Mexico City show
10 – David Gilmour shares Dark And Velvet Nights tour rehearsal video


See also:

Oct 13: Motley Crue
Oct 06: Van Halen
Sep 29: Iron Maiden
Sep 22: Def Leppard
Sep 15: Metallica

Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for Wings classic in Los Angeles

Axl Rose joined Billy Joel for the Paul McCartney And Wings classic, “Live And Let Die”, during the pianist’s October 12 show at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, and fan-filmed video from the event is streaming online.

The show marked the latest appearance by Rose with Joel this year, following a July 25 guest slot during the final night of Joel’s decade-long residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

The series saw Joel play the iconic New York venue once a month between January 2014 and July 2024.

Guns N’ Roses recorded a cover of “Live And Let Die” as part of the band’s 1991 album, “Use Your Illusion I”, and issued the track as the project’s second single back in the day.

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Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for final Madison Square Garden residency show

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Axl Rose recently joined Billy Joel for the final night of his decade-long residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden, and fan-filmed video from the event is streaming online.

Rose first took the stage to deliver covers of the 1973 Paul McCartney & Wings hit, “Live And Let Die”, and AC/DC’s 1979 classic, “Highway To Hell”; he returned to join Joel for the event finale of the singer’s 1980 hit, “You May Be Right.”

“BIG THANKS to Billy Joel, Everyone in the band, the Fans, the Crew, NY n’ MSG!!,” shared Rose on social media. “Thanks for having me be a part of your Grand Finale!!🎉🥳 Was an HONOR!! Congratulations on an amazing, insane 150 Madison Square Garden performances!!”

The July 25 event marked Joel’s 150th lifetime show at the famed venue, where the piano man has redefined the concept of residency; the scope and ambition of Joel’s residency – where he has played once a month at Madison Square Garden since January 2014 – is unprecedented.

Upon launching the series a decade ago, Joel said it would run “as long as the demand continues.”

Throughout the course of the residency, Joel sold more than 1.9 million tickets to fans from all 50 US states and more than 120 countries – further establishing his status as a global icon.

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BIG THANKS to Billy Joel, Everyone in the band, the Fans, the Crew, NY n’ MSG!! Thanks for having me be a part of your Grand Finale!!🎉🥳 Was an HONOR!! Congratulations on an amazing, insane 150 Madison Square Garden performances!!

— Axl Rose (@axlrose) July 27, 2024

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Slash to launch new album with Jimmy Kimmel Live residency

Slash will celebrate the May 17 release of his new album, “Orgy Of The Damned”, with a multi-night residency on ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The guitarist will perform a selection of songs from the project with Cleto & The Cletones during appearances on the late night program on Monday, May 20, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22.

Slash’s sixth solo record is a star-studded blues album that saw him working with producer Mike Clink and a host of diverse guest vocalists, including Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Tash Neal, Chris Robinson, and Beth Hart.

Rounding out his blues band in the studio and on the road, Slash reunited with two of his bandmates from his Blues Ball outfit in the 90s – bassist Johnny Griparic and keyboardist Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis – and brought on drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal.

Slash launched “Orgy Of The Damned” with a cover of the 1964 Howlin’ Wolf classic, “Killing Floor”, where he was joined by Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica; the tune was followed by a version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well” that featured outlaw country star Chris Stapleton on vocals.

“Orgy Of The Damned” encompasses a broad range of styles within the blues genre, veering from an upbeat, rowdy take on Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads” to a plaintive, twanging rendition of T. Bone Walker’s “Stormy Monday.” Some of the songs, like Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher,” Charlie Segar’s “Key to the Highway” and Albert King’s “Born Under a Bad Sign,” had been performed by Slash’s Blues Ball while others, like Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City,” were long-time favorites for Slash.

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