Guns N' Roses wow Riyadh as part of 2025 global tour
RIYADH: Iconic American rock band Guns N' Roses performed in Riyadh on Friday as part of their 2025 global tour, marking a major stop on the band's Middle East schedule.
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The group, which was formed in Los Angeles in 1985, took the stage to a packed crowd, kicking off the night with 'Welcome to the Jungle.'
The high-energy set featured classic hits including 'November Rain,' 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' and 'Sweet Child O' Mine,' with fans singing along throughout.
The concert was organized by MDLBEAST and, ahead of the event, Rayan Al-Rasheed, its director of operations and artist booking, highlighted the significance of hosting such acts in the Kingdom.
He said: 'Saudi Arabia has become a key destination for global music acts. By hosting legendary artists like Guns N' Roses we aim to elevate the Kingdom's presence in the global music scene.'
The introduction of rock music to the Saudi musical landscape acknowledged a genre that had long had a strong presence in the country, he said, adding: 'The popularity of bands like Metallica and Linkin Park shows that rock has deep roots here.'
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