The dynamic rock band Guns N’ Roses delivered an electrifying performance on Monday in Istanbul, Turkey, showcasing two significant alterations to their set list — one of which marks a musical choice they haven’t embraced in over three decades. This thrilling concert took place at the BJK Tupras Stadyumu, situated in the vibrant Besiktas district of Istanbul, as part of their ongoing tour, aptly named Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things. A standout moment of the evening was the inclusion of the classic track “Out Ta Get Me” from their iconic album Appetite for Destruction, which was performed live for the first time since 2017, delighting long-time fans.

Fans can enjoy watching a clip from the concert, featuring a partial performance of this memorable track, which is sure to evoke nostalgia and excitement among the audience.

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Interestingly, Monday’s show also stood out for what it notably lacked. According to data from setlist.fm, Guns N’ Roses made the bold decision to skip their usual opener, “It’s So Easy”, a staple of their set list for years, marking the first absence of this track since 1993. This shift indicates a significant departure from their established performance patterns.

This decision represents a striking evolution for Guns N’ Roses, who have maintained a relatively consistent core set list since the reunion of iconic members Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan in 2016. For years, they have kicked off their post-reunion concerts with “It’s So Easy”, but they recently switched things up by returning to “Welcome to the Jungle” as their opening number in 2025, showcasing their willingness to innovate and surprise their fan base.

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Beyond just “Out Ta Get Me”, Guns N’ Roses have thrown several surprises into their set lists during their current tour, which kicked off on May 1 in Incheon, South Korea. Notably, during a performance in Abu Dhabi last week, the band debuted their cover of the New York Dolls‘ “Human Being”, a track they featured on their 1993 covers album “The Spaghetti Incident?” Additionally, the band performed the beloved classic “Used to Love Her” from G N’ R Lies for the first time since 2018, much to the delight of fans craving nostalgia.

On May 23, their concert in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was also noteworthy as it marked the band’s first performance without any songs from the Chinese Democracy album since 1993, signaling a potential shift in their musical direction. Moreover, during the second night of their tour in Yokohama, Japan, they delighted fans with a debut cover of Thin Lizzy‘s “Thunder and Lightning.”

The current tour of Guns N’ Roses is set to traverse Europe throughout June and July, culminating on July 31 at the renowned Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. As of now, the band has yet to announce any dates for a North American leg of the tour, leaving fans eager for future updates.