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IN PHOTOS: Revisit glimpses from Guns N' Roses' first India visit in 2012

Updated On: 14 May, 2025 02:11 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

American hard rock band Guns N' Roses first came to India in 2012 and performed some of their greatest hits for fans in the country. As they return for the second time after 13 years, here are glimpses from their first performance ever  

Guns N' Roses performed in India in December 2012 for the first time across three cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. Photos Courtesy: AFP

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Guns N' Roses performed in India in December 2012 for the first time across three cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. Photos Courtesy: AFP
At the time, the American rock band's frontman Axl Rose visited along with the likes of DJ Ashba, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal among others. In photo, Axl Rose performs during a concert in Bengaluru during their first visit on December 7 in 2012

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At the time, the American rock band's frontman Axl Rose visited along with the likes of DJ Ashba, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal among others. In photo, Axl Rose performs during a concert in Bengaluru during their first visit on December 7 in 2012

However, many Indian fans were disappointed that lead guitarist Slash hadn't come along. While he came along years later, watching him with the original band is one that many fans have been waiting for. In photo, Axl Rose performs with guitar player Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal during the same performance

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However, many Indian fans were disappointed that lead guitarist Slash hadn't come along. While he came along years later, watching him with the original band is one that many fans have been waiting for. In photo, Axl Rose performs with guitar player Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal during the same performance

This time around, the band not only has Axl Rose, but also Slash, Michael Andrew McKagan (Duff McKagan), Darren Arthur Reed (Dizzy Reed), Melissa Reese, Richard Fortus and Isaac Carpenter. In photo, guitar player DJ Ashba who performed with Guns N' Roses during their India tour, performs in Bengaluru

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This time around, the band not only has Axl Rose, but also Slash, Michael Andrew McKagan (Duff McKagan), Darren Arthur Reed (Dizzy Reed), Melissa Reese, Richard Fortus and Isaac Carpenter. In photo, guitar player DJ Ashba who performed with Guns N' Roses during their India tour, performs in Bengaluru

While they performed in Bengaluru, which has a history of hosting some of the best rock concerts in the country, their performance at MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex was also quite a hit. In photo, Axl teams up with bass player Tommy Stinson during the same performance in Bengaluru

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While they performed in Bengaluru, which has a history of hosting some of the best rock concerts in the country, their performance at MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex was also quite a hit. In photo, Axl teams up with bass player Tommy Stinson during the same performance in Bengaluru

Performing some of their greatest hits from their debut album 'Appetite For Destruction', Indian fans sang along to 'Paradise City', 'Sweet Child o' Mine' and 'Patience' among others. In photo, guitar player DJ Ashba reacts to the crowd during his performance on Guns N' Roses' debut in India in Bengaluru in 2012

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Performing some of their greatest hits from their debut album 'Appetite For Destruction', Indian fans sang along to 'Paradise City', 'Sweet Child o' Mine' and 'Patience' among others. In photo, guitar player DJ Ashba reacts to the crowd during his performance on Guns N' Roses' debut in India in Bengaluru in 2012

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