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Guns N’ Roses kick off 2026 world tour in Monterrey
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Guns N’ Roses launched their 2026 world tour on March 28 at the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico. The band debuted live performances of singles “Nothin’” and “Atlas” before an estimated crowd of 100,000 at Parque Fundidora. Keyboardist Melissa Reese is absent from the tour due to personal reasons.
Guns N’ Roses played the Use Your Illusion I track “Bad Apples” live for the first time in 35 years at Monsters of Rock Brazil in São Paulo’s Allianz Parque on April 5. The performance marked only the second time the band has played the song live, following its debut at Rock in Rio in 1991, according to Rolling Stone. The set also featured rarities “Dead Horse” and “Rocket Queen.”
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Weezer has unveiled a new single titled 'Shine Again', produced by Kenny Beats, marking their first original music since 2022. The track serves as the lead single for the band's upcoming 16th studio album. It arrives amid preparations for a major US tour later this year.
Black Stone Cherry have unveiled a fresh take on Simple Minds' iconic track 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'. The cover features a collaboration with Tyler Connolly from Theory of a Deadman and serves as the lead single from their upcoming EP. This reimagining pays homage to the song's roots in the 1980s film The Breakfast Club.
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As 2025 draws to a close, Loudwire has compiled a ranked list of the year's top 13 rock songs, highlighting returns from major acts and innovative newcomers. The ranking features Mammoth's 'The End' as the standout track, amid a year marked by significant band reunions and tributes. This selection captures the diverse and vibrant rock landscape of 2025.