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Guns N' Roses - Live from the O2 Arena London
After selling out arenas around the globe in 2011, Guns N' Roses - "the most dangerous band in the world" - are storming the UK May 31, 2012. Songs: Chinese Democracy / Welcome to the Jungle / It's So Easy / Mr. Brownstone / Sorry / Rocket Queen / Estranged / Better / Motivation (Tommy Stinson song) / 14 Years (with Izzy Stradlin) / Richard Fortus Guitar Solo (Blacklight Jesus of Transylvania) / Live and Let Die (Wings cover) / This I Love / Shackler's Revenge (with band introductions) / Dizzy Reed Piano Solo (Baba O' Riley) / Street of Dreams / You Could Be Mine (with Izzy Stradlin) / DJ Ashba Guitar Solo (Ballad of Death) / Sweet Child O' Mine / November Rain (Another Brick in the Wall/… more ) / Glad to Be Here (Bumblefoot song) / Don't Cry / Civil War / Dead Flowers (The Rolling Stones cover) (with Izzy Stradlin) / Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Bob Dylan cover) (with Izzy Stradlin) / Nightrain (with Izzy Stradlin) / Paradise City (with Izzy Stradlin)
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Plot Summary
This concert film captures Guns N' Roses performing live at the O2 Arena in London during their "Appetite for Democracy" tour. The legendary rock band delivers a high-energy performance, playing a mix of their classic hits and newer material. The show features elaborate stage production and showcases the band's enduring musicianship and stage presence.
Critical Reception
As a live concert recording, critical reception focuses on the band's performance, energy, and song selection. Reviews generally highlight the powerful delivery of iconic tracks and the sustained stamina of Axl Rose, while acknowledging the evolution of the band's lineup. Audience reception is typically enthusiastic, reflecting the band's dedicated fanbase.
What Reviewers Say
Fans praised the band's ability to deliver a high-octane rock show.
The setlist was lauded for including a strong balance of classic anthems and fan favorites.
Axl Rose's vocal performance and stage presence were noted as powerful and commanding.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Guns N' Roses live performances often express high satisfaction with the band's energetic stage show and the comprehensive selection of their most popular songs, reaffirming their status as a premier live rock act.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (Concert film)
Fun Fact
During the "Chinese Democracy" era tours, the band was known for its extensive and often unpredictable setlists, frequently incorporating deep cuts and extended jams alongside their major hits.
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