Guns N’ Roses – World Tour 2025

Guns N’ Roses will perform on Thursday, June 12, 2025, starting with 4.00 pm, at the Visarno Arena, in Parco delle Cascine, in Florence, as part of the Firenze Rocks 2025.

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GUNS N’ ROSES

Guns N’ Roses – Concert in Florence

Guns N’ Roses, the iconic American hard rock band formed in 1985, stands as a towering figure in the annals of rock history.

Known for their electrifying performances, gritty lyrics, and rebellious spirit, the band has left an indelible mark on music and culture.

Fronted by the charismatic and volatile Axl Rose, alongside legendary guitarist Slash, Guns N’ Roses epitomized the decadence and energy of the late 1980s and early 1990s rock scene.

Their journey from gritty clubs to stadium-filling superstardom is a tale of artistic brilliance, excess, and resilience.

Guns N’ Roses was formed in Los Angeles when Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin joined forces with guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler.

The band’s name was a hybrid of two earlier groups, Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns.

Combining punk rock’s raw edge with the swagger of classic rock, they quickly gained a reputation for their intense performances and uncompromising attitude.

Their debut album, Appetite for Destruction (1987), catapulted the band to international fame.

Featuring hits like Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child O’ Mine, and Paradise City, the album showcased their ability to blend gritty, hard-hitting riffs with melodic hooks and heartfelt lyrics.

Appetite for Destruction became the best-selling debut album in history, a testament to its universal appeal and enduring power.

Guns N’ Roses followed up with the EP G N’ R Lies (1988), which included acoustic tracks like Patience that demonstrated a softer, more introspective side.

However, it was their ambitious double album, Use Your Illusion I & II (1991), that cemented their status as rock legends.

These albums showcased a more expansive and experimental approach, incorporating piano ballads like November Rain, epic tracks like Estranged, and hard-hitting rock anthems like You Could Be Mine.

The band’s sound evolved to include orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics, reflecting Axl Rose’s vision and growing artistic ambition.

Despite their success, internal conflicts began to take a toll, leading to a series of lineup changes that would significantly alter the band’s trajectory.

The mid-1990s marked a turbulent period for Guns N’ Roses, with departures of key members, including Slash and Duff McKagan.

Axl Rose became the sole remaining original member, and the band entered a lengthy hiatus. Despite skepticism, Rose persevered, releasing Chinese Democracy in 2008 after more than a decade in production.

While polarizing, the album demonstrated the band’s ability to adapt and evolve in a changing musical landscape.

In 2016, fans were thrilled by the Not in This Lifetime… Tour, which reunited Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. The tour was a massive commercial and critical success, reaffirming their status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Guns N’ Roses’ influence extends far beyond music. Their rebellious ethos, larger-than-life personas, and timeless anthems have inspired countless artists across genres.

As symbols of rock ‘n’ roll’s unyielding spirit, they continue to captivate audiences worldwide, proving that their legacy is as enduring as the anthems they’ve given the world.

FIRENZE ROCKS

Firenze Rocks is not just another music festival. It’s an electrifying celebration of sound, culture, and history that resonates through the cobblestone streets of the iconic city of Florence.

The festival takes place every year in Florence since 2017. The first edition of Firenze Rocks brought on stage names like Placebo, Aerosmith and System of a Down.

In 2018, in front of over 210,000 spectators, The Kills, Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, Helloween, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne appeared on stage.

Firenze Rocks 2025 will take place between June 12 and 15, 2025, at the Visarno Arena, in Florence.

VISARNO ARENA

Visarno Arena is located in the Cascine Park, in Florence. Surrounded by nature, the area is a perfect summer venue for concerts, music festivals and other kind of events.

The arena is reachable on foot or by public transport from the center of Florence.

The closest bus stop is Shelley, about 150 meters away, on the bus Line 55, but you can also use the bus 17, getting off at Cascine 02, a bus stop located about 300 meters away from the Visarno Arena.

The closest tram stop is Cascine, located about 600 meters away, on the tram Lines T1.3 and T2.