The 2025 World Tour Watch Guns N’ Roses Kick off 2025 World Tour, Unveil New Drummer The show opened up with “Welcome to the Jungle” for the first time since 2012, and was the public’s first look at new band member Isaac Carpenter…. Watch video ….. ⬇️⬇️
Guns N’ Roses launched their 2025 world tour on May 1 at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon, South Korea, marking a significant milestone with the debut of new drummer Isaac Carpenter. Carpenter, known for his work with AWOLNATION and A Perfect Circle, replaced Frank Ferrer, who departed the band in March after nearly two decades .(Consequence, New York Post)
The concert was notable not only for Carpenter’s first performance with the band but also for the setlist choice. Guns N’ Roses opened the show with “Welcome to the Jungle,” a track that hadn’t been used as an opener since 2012 . The 22-song setlist spanned the band’s extensive catalog, including classics like “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “November Rain,” and “Paradise City,” as well as songs from their 2008 album “Chinese Democracy” .
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The band concluded the performance with a trio of fan favorites: “Patience,” “Nightrain,” and “Paradise City,” instead of the typical encore, showcasing their commitment to delivering a high-energy experience from start to finish .
Fans can watch fan-shot footage of “Welcome to the Jungle” from the 2025 tour kickoff below:
This performance marks the beginning of the band’s “Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things” world tour, which will continue through Europe, Asia, and the Middle East until July 31 .
