Guns N’ Roses to Release Two New Songs After 17 Years

 

Iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses is set to release two new songs on 2 December 2025, nearly two decades after their last album, Chinese Democracy (2008). The new tracks, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” mark the band’s first new music since their 2023 singles “The General” and “Perhaps.”

Atlas is reportedly inspired by “Atlas Shrugged,” a track from the Chinese Democracy sessions, which had leaked as a demo in 2019. That version featured Queen guitarist Brian May alongside lead singer Axl Rose. Nothin’, teased earlier this year by bassist Duff McKagan, has yet to be confirmed in terms of its writing or recording date.

The new songs will be part of Guns N’ Roses’ 2026 tour setlist, alongside classic hits like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Welcome to the Jungle.” The band’s 2026 tour will include a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on 26 July in Saratoga Springs, New York. Tickets will be available on 5 December via Ticketmaster.

Tour Dates: Guns N’ Roses 2026

DateCityVenue
March 28Monterrey, MexicoTecate Pa’l Norte
April 1Porto Alegre, BrazilEstádio Beira Rio
April 4São Paulo, BrazilMonsters Of Rock
April 7São José do Rio Preto, BrazilAlberto Bertelli Lucatto
April 10Rio de Janeiro, BrazilEngenhao
April 12Vitoria, BrazilEstádio Estadual Kleber José de Andrade
April 15Salvador, BrazilArena Fonte Nova
April 18Fortaleza, BrazilArena Castelão
April 21Sao Luiz, BrazilEstádio Governador João Castelo “Castelão”
April 25Belém do Para, BrazilEstadio Olimpico do Para “Mangueirão”
May 5Hollywood, FLHard Rock Hollywood
May 7Daytona Beach, FLWelcome To Rockville Festival
June 4Gliwice, PolandPreZero Arena Gliwice
June 6Gliwice, PolandPreZero Arena Gliwice
June 10Dublin, Ireland3Arena
June 12-14Donington, UKDownload Festival
June 18Amsterdam, NetherlandsZiggo Dome
June 20Amsterdam, NetherlandsZiggo Dome
June 23Berlin, GermanyUber Arena
June 25Berlin, GermanyUber Arena
June 28Antwerp, BelgiumAFAS Dome
July 1Paris, FranceAccor Arena
July 3Paris, FranceAccor Arena
July 23Raleigh, NCCater-Finley Stadium
July 26Saratoga Springs, NYSaratoga Performing Arts Center
July 29Tinley Park, ILCredit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug 1Hershey, PAHersheypark Stadium
Aug 5Toronto, ONRogers Stadium
Aug 8Shakopee, MNMystic Lake Amphitheater
Aug 12East Rutherford, NJMetLife Stadium
Aug 16St. Louis, MOBusch Stadium
Aug 19Kansas City, MOMorton Amphitheater
Aug 22Las Vegas, NVAllegiant Stadium
Aug 26Edmonton, ABCommonwealth Stadium
Aug 29Vancouver, BCBC Place
Sept 2San Diego, CASnapdragon Stadium
Sept 5Pasadena, CARose Bowl
Sept 9Arlington, TXGlobe Life Field
Sept 12Ridgedale, MOThunder Ridge Nature Arena

Since reuniting in 2016, Guns N’ Roses has released six songs, but there has been no official announcement regarding a full album. Chinese Democracy remains their only full-length release since their last studio album in 1993.

Despite the gap between releases, guitarist Slash recently revealed the band has plenty of material, but that getting everyone to focus on a new album requires a certain level of discipline. “You can never plan ahead with Guns. Every time we’ve done that, it falls apart,” he said in a recent interview with Guitar World.

As one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, Guns N’ Roses is known for their monumental ’80s and ’90s hits, such as “November Rain” and “Paradise City.” The current lineup includes Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Isaac Carpenter, and Melissa Reese. Fans worldwide are excited to see what these new tracks bring to the legendary group’s extensive setlist.

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