Guns N’ Roses Triumph at Glastonbury: A Band Out of Time

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Guns N’ Roses Triumph at Glastonbury: A Band Out of Time

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Guns N’ Roses’ Glastonbury Performance

The irony of the day was that while Lana Del Rey, known for her song “Axl Rose Husband,” experienced delays and a shortened set, Guns N’ Roses, led by former notorious latecomer Axl Rose, appeared on stage promptly and delivered a reliable performance.

The Last-Minute Subs:

Guns N’ Roses filled in as headliners at Glastonbury after another artist, rumored to be Rihanna, canceled at the last minute.

Their presence added to the limited representation of hard rock/metal at the festival, a genre that has often been underrepresented in the past.

A Band Eager to Please:

From the beginning, it was evident that Guns N’ Roses was determined to please the crowd.

Despite Rose’s menacing image, he appeared polite and amiable, contrasting with the aggressive persona portrayed in their songs.

Some lyrics, like those in the opener “It’s So Easy,” displayed outdated misogyny reminiscent of late 1980s Los Angeles.

Timeless Anthems and Noodling Interludes:

While Guns N’ Roses had a collection of timeless anthems that resonated with the audience, they occasionally deviated into guitar noodling that felt outdated.

Slash’s skills in this area are unparalleled, but in 2023, it seemed like an obsolete art form.

Songs like Velvet Revolver’s “Slither” tested the patience of the crowd.

Guns N’ Roses as Outsiders:

Despite their occasional missteps, Guns N’ Roses managed to draw a large crowd and deliver the festival’s first true anthems.

They gained new admirers and pleased their dedicated fans who have been with them since the beginning.

Dave Grohl’s appearance during “Paradise City” reminded everyone of the changing landscape since the glory days when he played drums in Nirvana, a band that aimed to bury the hair metal of Guns N’ Roses.

At Glastonbury, Guns N’ Roses stood as outsiders, united as old-school rock and rollers in a world where their genre is no longer prevalent.

It was a fitting role for them.

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