Guns N' Roses Release Two New Singles, Announce 2026 Tour

Guns N' Roses released two new singles, "Nothin'" and "Atlas," on Wednesday, marking the rock band's first original music in two years and coinciding with the announcement of an extensive 2026 world tour.

The tracks, which arrived a day later than the band's teased release date of December 2, draw from sessions for the group's 2008 album "Chinese Democracy." They have been rerecorded and updated to feature guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan, who were not part of the lineup during the original demos. "Nothin'" unfolds as a rock power ballad, with Axl Rose's vocals layered over retro-style keyboard chords and a prominent guitar solo from Slash. "Atlas," by contrast, delivers a midtempo, guitar-driven rocker in the band's signature bombastic style, showcasing Rose singing in his upper register.

This release follows the 2023 singles "Perhaps" and "The General," and comes amid recent lineup changes. The band parted ways with longtime drummer Frank Ferrer earlier this year. Despite such shifts, the new songs include robust drum elements, suggesting the rhythm section has been resolved for ongoing projects.

Slash recently addressed the band's creative process in an interview,...