Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of articles and YouTube videos suggesting that Guns N’ Roses will release a new album in 2025. The headlines say things like, “New Music Coming Next Year” or “Album Release Confirmed by Industry Sources.”
Naturally, I got curious and started checking out some of these links and videos. But all they ever mention is something vague, like “unknown sources have confirmed” that a new album is on the way. Really? Who are these so-called “sources”? And who are these YouTubers claiming they have inside information? I could just as easily say here right now, “Hey, a guy from a three-letter agency told me they’re not dealing with geopolitical crises because they’re busy tracking the next Guns N’ Roses album, which is supposedly dropping next year.” Of course, this imaginary source would want to remain anonymous too, right? But, the question is – would you believe me?
The speculation often revolves around whether the album will feature new songs, tracks from the Chinese Democracy era that never saw the light of day, or even reworked versions of old songs. All of it sounds like baseless gossip to me.
On the other hand, if you look at more reliable sources, things are a bit clearer. For example, Slash mentioned in an interview a few months ago that 2025 could be a big year for Guns N’ Roses. Before that, he’s busy with his new blues project, and S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour that supports album Orgy of the Damned, and working on new material with the Conspirators.
If you dig further, you’ll find that Duff McKagan talked about GnR having a lot of new songs ready during an interview on Eddie Trunk’s Hair Nation. He also mentioned that the band is unsure about how to release them given today’s music landscape. Should they drop a full album or release singles one by one?
Come on, you’re not an up-and-coming band trying to break through on TikTok or Instagram. You’re Guns N’ Roses! It doesn’t matter how you release the music—people will listen because they’re curious about what you have to offer. Whether it’s on CD, vinyl, cassette, or a combination of streaming and physical formats, fans will buy it. There’s no need to overthink it
I understand if some new struggling band is cautious about releasing a full album versus singles to maintain momentum. But for Guns N’ Roses, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, it’s not a concern. Just stop! I’m tired of hearing the same excuse about how hard the music industry is these days. We’ve heard this line before too many times.
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