AXL ROSE, SLASH And DUFF MCKAGAN Officially Confirmed For GUNS N' ROSES Reunion

GUNS N' ROSES has issued a press release confirming that guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan will rejoin singer Axl Rose for the band's upcoming performances at this year's Coachella Music And Arts Festival. GUNS N' ROSES will play on April 16 and April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. There is no word on whether original guitarist Izzy Stradlin or drummer Steven Adler will appear. Consequence Of Sound says that Adler's original replacement, Matt Sorum, is also on board, while other reports have suggested that current drummer Frank Ferrer and guitarist Richard Fortus will round out the lineup.

Tickets for Coachella Music And Arts Festival go on sale Wednesday, January 6 at 11:00 a.m. via Coachella.com.

Speculation about a reunion tour has been steady ever since Slash revealed last summer that he and Axl had repaired their friendship after being estranged for nearly 20 years.

The last show Axl and Slash played together was on July 17, 1993 at River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires. The latest incarnation of GUNS N' ROSES, which only included Axl from the original lineup, played a residency in Las Vegas in 2014 but has remained silent since.

According to Billboard, the GUNS reunion — which sources say has been in the works for two years — is also seeking to mount a 25-city stadium tour, with the band reportedly asking for anywhere from $3 million to $5 million a show.

Official press release announcing GUNS N' ROSES reunion:

Upholding a three-decade tradition of breaking ground, creating trends, and forever changing the face of rock 'n' roll, GUNS N' ROSES announce the most significant and anxiously awaited musical event of this century. Founder Axl Rose and former members Slash and Duff McKagan will regroup to headline the Coachella Music And Arts Festival (April 15-17 & April 22-24) — as announced last night!

For months, critics and audiences alike have generated immense excitement and speculation over the possible regrouping of the iconic lineup. The April performances will mark the first time since 1993 the Gunners will share the stage for what is certain to be an explosive event.

Following the group’s 1985 formation, GUNS N' ROSES injected unbridled, unrivaled, and unstoppable attitude into the burgeoning Los Angeles rock scene. The spirit went on to captivate the entire world with the release of their 1987 debut "Appetite For Destruction" — the best-selling U.S. debut ever, moving 30 million copies globally. In 1991, the seven-time platinum "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II" occupied the top two spots of The Billboard 200 upon release.

Over the course of the past decade, GUNS N' ROSES have performed sold out shows and headlined festivals worldwide following the critically acclaimed release of 2008's RIAA platinum-certified "Chinese Democracy".

Six studio albums later, GUNS N' ROSES are one of the most important and influential acts in music history and continue to set the benchmark for live performances, connecting with millions of fans across the globe.

Guns N' Roses Konser Reuni, Axl dan Slash, Satu Panggung Lagi

Los Angeles - Pendiri Guns N Roses, Axl Rose dan Slash, bakal satu panggung dalam konser reuni di Coachella Music & Arts Festival di Indio, California. Menurut sejumlah sumber yang dikutip Billboard, konser ini akan digelar pada 15-17 April dan 22-24 April 2016. Terakhir kali, Axl Rose dan Slash bermain di panggung yang sama pada 17 Juli 1993 di konser Guns N Roses di Stadium River Plate, Buenos Aires.

Konser terakhir Guns N Roses yang digelar setelah itu hanya menampilkan Axl Rose sebagai anggota band orisinal. Penampilan Guns N Roses dengan Axl Rose saja mendapatkan pemasukan kotor hingga US$ 15,2 juta.

Kelompok musik legendaris ini tengah bernegosiasi dengan para promotor untuk menggelar konser di 25 stadion sepak bola di Amerika Utara sepanjang musim panas 2016. Guns N Roses dikabarkan meminta bayaran US$ 3 juta untuk setiap pertunjukan. Tiket untuk menonton mereka diperkirakan US$ 250-275. Perwakilan dari kelompok ini, termasuk produser Coachella, Paul Tollet, belum bisa dihubungi untuk dimintai komentar.

Album pertama Guns N Roses, Appetite for Destruction, merupakan album perdana dengan penjualan terbaik sepanjang sejarah di Amerika Serikat. Penjualan album ini mencapai 18 juta keping. Album ini bertahan lima pekan di nomor satu tangga Billboard 200 saat mereka meluncurkan Sweet Child O' Mine. Menurut data Asosiasi Industri Rekaman di Amerika, sebanyak 44,5 juta keping album kelompok ini terjual di Amerika Serikat.

Coachella memiliki reputasi sebagai festival yang sukses menggelar konser kelompok musik legendaris yang telah tercerai-berai. Festival ini pernah menggelar konser reuni Rage Against The Machine pada 2007, My Bloody Valentine pada 2009, Pulp pada 2012, dan Outkast pada 2014. Pada 2015, konser ini menampilkan aksi legendaris dari AC/DC dan Steely Dan.