I have a bit of a complicated relationship with Guns N' Roses. Like every guitar-obsessed teen, I grew up with their early albums on a constant repeat, and the love grew.

Their later albums (Chinese Democracy) left me a little... gutted, for lack of a better term; but the hope endured. The hope that, between all the line-up issues and ongoing feuds, there would still be a great performance waiting for me.

So then, I was utterly thrilled last year when I saw Guns N' Roses at their BST Hyde Park headline performance. However, it soon became clear as they started playing, this was not Guns N' Roses at their best.

BST Hyde Park is always a bit of a strange experience, as it's more for the artist than it is for the fans.

As a result, Guns N' Roses indulged in elongated guitar solos from Slash, awkward costume changes after _every single song_, and an odd mish-mash of hits. My colleague agreed, as well. He gave them a middling three-star in his almost-scathing review.

Axl even fell over at one point because of the disorganisation. Despite all of this, I feel that the band's upcoming stadium tour in 2025 is exactly what they need to flourish.

Guns N' Roses are going on an extensive tour around the world next year, with two enormous shows in the UK - one in Birmingham, another in London.

This tour will throw the band back into their roots: playing long sets for weeks at a time - just like back in their heydey. That's before you even think about the production, lighting, and surprises they'll bring along the way, as well.

I'll be there at London's Wembley Stadium on June 26, 2025 - will I see you there?

• Monday, 23 June 2025 - Birmingham, UK, Villa Park
• Thursday, 26 June 2025 - London, UK, Wembley Stadium

Guns N' Roses 2025 World Tour Dates

• Friday, 23 May 2025 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kingdom Arena
• Tuesday, 27 May 2025 - Abu Dhabi, UAE, Etihad Arena
• Friday, 30 May 2025 - Shekvetili, Georgia, Shekvetili Parka ^
• Monday, 2 June 2025 - Istanbul, Turkey, Tüpraş Stadyumu ^
• Friday, 6 June 2025 - Coimbra, Portugal, Estádio Cidade de Coimbra ^
• Monday, 9 June 2025 - Barcelona, Spain, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys ^
• Thursday, 12 June 2025 - Florence, Italy, Firenze Rocks *^
• Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Hradec Kralove, Czechia, Rock For People *^
• Wednesday, 18 June 2025 - Dusseldorf, Germany, Merkur Spiel-Arena ^
• Friday, 20 June 2025 - Munich, Germany, Allianz Arena ^
• Monday, 23 June 2025 - Birmingham, UK, Villa Park ^
• Thursday, 26 June 2025 - London, UK, Wembley Stadium ^
• Sunday, 29 June 2025 - Aarhus, Denmark, Eskelunden +
• Wednesday, 2 July 2025 - Trondheim, Norway, Granåsen Ski Centre +
• Friday, 4 July 2025 - Stockholm, Sweden, Strawberry Arena +
• Monday, 7 July 2025 - Tampere, Finland, Ratina Stadium +
• Thursday, 10 July 2025 - Kaunas, Lithuania, Darius and Girėnas Stadium +
• Saturday, 12 July 2025 - Warsaw, Poland, PGE Nardowy +
• Tuesday, 15 July 2025 - Budapest, Hungary, Puskás Aréna +
• Friday, 18 July 2025 - Belgrade, Serbia, Ušće Park +
• Monday, 21 July 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria, Vasil Levski Stadium +
• Thursday, 24 July 2025 - Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadion &
• Monday, 28 July 2025 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, Luxembourg Open Air &
• Thursday, 31 July 2025 - Wacken, Germany, Wacken Open Air *

*Festival appearance

+ Special Guest Public Enemy

^ Special Guest Rival Sons

& Special Guest Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter