Guns N' Roses to rock Saudi Arabia's Riyadh in anticipated performance
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The band will take center stage at the Kingdom Arena, with a capacity of 28,000 attendees, performing its hits that have shaped generations to the eager crowd.
The stop in Saudi Arabia is part of Guns N' Roses' global tour, which will also bring it to other Middle Eastern countries.
With a rich catalogue, the band is known for classic hits such as Sweet Child O' Mine, November Rain and Knockin' On Heaven's Door.
The latest performance in Saudi Arabia reflects the effort Saudi-based MDLBEAST entertainment company has been exerting in changing the entertainment and music scene in the Kingdom.
MDLBEAST is behind the Soundstorm festival, that has been dubbed 'the loudest music festival in the region,' and that is known for its impressive lineup of celebrities that previously included performances by Post Malone, Bruno Mars, DJ Snake and David Guetta along with local and regional talent.
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