Sun May 18 09:44:43 UTC 2025: ## Guns N’ Roses Rock Mumbai After 13-Year Hiatus

**Mumbai, May 18, 2025** – Legendary hard rock band Guns N’ Roses electrified Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on Saturday, May 17, marking their triumphant return to India after a 13-year absence. Despite a rainy start to the day, which caused traffic delays and prompted organizers BookMyShow Live and Live Nation to issue advisory for fans to bring rain gear, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation.

The wait to get into the venue was long, causing some to miss the opening act by Indian rock band Girish And The Chronicles, but fans were not to be deterred. “GNR is one of my all-time favorite bands,” said Avi T., a Mumbai-based digital marketing professional who missed their last Indian performance. “Their songs have a beautiful mix of soft and heavy rock genre.”

The band took to the stage at 7 p.m., launching into a high-energy performance with “Welcome to the Jungle.” Frontman Axl Rose greeted the crowd, saying, “It is good to see you again, Mumbai. How are we doing?” As Slash’s iconic opening riff of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” filled the air, the audience erupted in cheers, singing along in unison.

Rose introduced band members Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Melissa Reese, Richard Fortus, and Isaac Carpenter. Dressed in a black sequin blazer, Rose captivated the audience as he performed “November Rain” on piano.

The setlist was a tour de force of Guns N’ Roses classics, including “You Could Be Mine,” “It’s So Easy,” “Estranged,” “Paradise City,” “Yesterday,” “Patience,” “Bad Obsession,” “Live And Let Die,” “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” “Better,” and “Civil War.”

Fans, many sporting band merchandise, traveled from across India and neighboring countries to witness the performance, a nostalgic trip back to the golden era of hard rock. The concert was a non-stop, three-hour musical journey, proving that Guns N’ Roses still possess the energy and talent that made them legends.

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