Guns N’ Roses proudly launched their highly anticipated 2025 world tour on Thursday at the picturesque Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon, South Korea. The band delivered an electrifying 22-song set that closely mirrored their recent performances, captivating the audience with a mix of nostalgia and fresh energy. Fans can check out videos from this remarkable show and view the complete set list below to relive the exhilarating moments.

The inaugural concert of the tour, which boasts the elaborate title Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things, also marked the debut of the new Guns N’ Roses drummer, Isaac Carpenter. Carpenter stepped into the role following the departure of the long-time drummer Frank Ferrer in March. Interestingly, Carpenter isn’t new to the band’s circle; he has previously played with Duff McKagan’s Loaded from 2009 to 2011 and contributed to their 2011 album The Taking.

Discover the Set List Highlights from Guns N’ Roses’ 2025 Tour Kickoff

The most notable change during the band’s performance was the rearrangement of the set list. For the first time since 2012, Guns N’ Roses opened the show with the iconic “Welcome to the Jungle,” according to setlist.fm. Their classic reunion-era opener, “It’s So Easy,” made an appearance later in the night, much to the delight of long-time fans.

As is typical for their performances, the band heavily featured tracks from their legendary debut album Appetite for Destruction, playing an impressive seven of its twelve songs. Highlights included fan favorites like “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Nightrain,” and the memorable set closer “Paradise City.” Additionally, they revisited epic tracks from Use Your Illusion, such as “November Rain,” “Coma,” and “Estranged,” while also bringing back the lesser-known gem “Bad Obsession.” The setlist further included selections from Chinese Democracy, showcasing “Better,” “Sorry,” and the title track.

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Interestingly, among the four new songs released by Guns N’ Roses since 2021, only “Perhaps” made it onto the setlist for this performance. This show also featured a relatively modest selection of cover songs by the band’s standards, with just four covers included: Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Wings’ “Live and Let Die,” Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman,” and Velvet Revolver’s “Slither.” This choice reflects a strategic focus on their original material.

Guns N’ Roses’ current tour is set to continue throughout the spring and early summer, culminating on July 31 at the renowned Wacken Open Air festival. As of now, the band has yet to announce any dates for a North American leg of the tour, leaving fans eagerly anticipating further updates.

Watch Guns N’ Roses Perform ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ at the 2025 World Tour Launch

Watch Guns N’ Roses Perform ‘It’s So Easy’ at the 2025 World Tour Launch

Watch Guns N’ Roses Perform ‘Perhaps’ at the 2025 World Tour Launch

Watch Guns N’ Roses Perform ‘Rocket Queen’ at the 2025 World Tour Launch

Guns N’ Roses Setlist from May 1, 2025

1. “Welcome to the Jungle” (first time as opener since Feb. 10, 2012)
2. “Bad Obsession”
3. “Mr. Brownstone”
4. “Chinese Democracy”
5. “Live and Let Die” (Wings cover)
6. “Slither” (Velvet Revolver cover)
7. “Perhaps”
8. “Estranged”
9. “Double Talkin’ Jive”
10. “Coma”
11. “Sorry”
12. “Better”
13. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (Bob Dylan cover)
14. “It’s So Easy”
15. “Rocket Queen”
16. Slash guitar solo (“Pride & Joy” by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble)
17. “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
18. “November Rain”
19. “Wichita Lineman” (Jimmy Webb cover)
20. “Patience”
21. “Nightrain”
22. “Paradise City”