I will never forget this day although it was 4 months ago, it was the best night of my life (so far!) and I can remember every detail like it was yesterday. I have been a Guns n' Roses fan for years and was surprised when they announced their tour as I didn't think they would be coming here anytime soon.
The morning of the event we received an email warning us that the show was due to start and finish late. I was a bit concerned as I knew there was a possibility Axl could have a strop, (though I was actually a bit excited at the same time, though perhaps my view is biased as I actually LOVE him.)
Thin Lizzy, the support act, came on at 8:30, the doors opened at 6:30 and we were there at that precise time, so we had a lot of waiting to do. However, we were sitting so it wasn't so bad. We were in block L and had a fantastic view.
I thought Thin Lizzy were OK but I didn't know many of their songs, and I also felt they were on far too long for a support act, (1 and a half hours.) They came off at 10 and now we had a (supposedly) tedious wait for Gn'R.
After the stage was set up they came on immediately, at 10:30, so we only had a half an hour wait (considered early for Axl.) The first song they played was Chinese Democracy, which I am a huge fan of. Throughout the show Axl's voice was superb, he hit the high notes to perfection on songs such as Live and Let Die and Knockin' on Heaven's Door. He introduced the new band members to the audience and in my opinion, the new lineup DESTROYS the classic. Each member had a solo, my personal favourite was guitarist Richard Fortus's. However, I was a bit apprehensive Axl might stop the show and rant, as a few objects were getting thrown at the stage (something actually hit guitarist Bumblefoot, but Axl didn't notice - or chose not to. After all, he was in Glasgow!) But Rose was on his best behaviour all night and played a fantastic set - mainly songs from AFD, but there was some material from CD. There were pyrotechnics, explosions (Rose was DANCING) and at the very end during Paradise City a shower of confetti descended from above along with blazing lights and fireworks. It was a three hour set, and Axl left a few times for costume changes, but the rest of the band kept us entertained with instrumental jams.
All in all, it was a phenomenal night and I was utterly amazed. I hope they tour in the future as I will definitely be returning. It certainly lived up to (actually, surpassed) my high expectations. I would advise anyone to go, even if you are not a fan of Gn'R, as I assure you, you will leave being a fan. If you don't think anything can beat the classic lineup of Guns N' Roses, you will be surprised. Slash who?
SECC @
- Glasgow @
- 25/05/2012 @
Favourite moment: The intro (Chinese Democracy), Welcome to the Jungle, and Paradise City, @
Setlist: 1. Chinese Democracy
2. Welcome To The Jungle
3. It's So Easy
4. Mr Brownstone
I can't remember in order the rest, but other songs played were: November Rain, Estranged, Live and Let Die, Knockin on Heaven's Door, Whole Lotta Rosie (AC/DC song!) Patience, Don't Cry, Rocket Queen, Sweet Child O' Mine, You Could Be Mine, Nighttrain, some songs of CD and the final Paradise City. @
Opening act(s): Thin Lizzy @