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Shows will be at the Hard Rock!

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Heavy metal legend Guns N' Roses heads to Las Vegas with Appetite for Democracy, its first residency.

The series of 12 shows starts Oct. 31 and wraps up Nov. 24 at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The concerts, on the heels of the 25th anniversary of Appetite for Destruction, will cull hits from that 1987 debut through 2008's Chinese Democracy. Tickets, starting at $45, go on sale Friday (details at thejointlasvegas.com).

Founded in 1985, the storied band consists of singer Axl Rose (the sole original member), bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer, keyboardists Dizzy Reed and Chris Pitman and guitarists DJ Ashba, Richard Fortus and Rob "Bumblefoot" Thal. Appetite, which spent three years on the Billboard album chart, has sold more than 18 million copies.

The Joint dates are Oct. 31, Nov. 2-3, Nov. 7, Nov. 9-10, Nov. 14, Nov. 17-18, Nov. 21, Nov. 23-24.

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anyone think that maybe they're doing this to work on the record? they'll all be together as if they were on tour, only without the grind of traveling. thus, they'll have spare time in which their playing will be sharp/inspired from doing shows every night, and the band will make money to pay for sessions.

just a thought.

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Yes, more dates! The band is on fire. I hope they get some work done before the end of October, then, since they might head directly to the East after the LV dates.

Could someone explain to a simple foreigner why it is bad that the band shall play in Las Vegas, is it just because of the association with some other acts that have taken up home their or is there something genuinely wrong with playing in Las Vegas except that it is, naturally, a joke city?

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Yes, more dates! The band is on fire. I hope they get some work done before the end of October, then, since they might head directly to the East after the LV dates.

Could someone explain to a simple foreigner why it is bad that the band shall play in Las Vegas, is it just because of the association with some other acts that have taken up home their or is there something genuinely wrong with playing in Las Vegas except that it is, naturally, a joke city?

That's a good question that I don't have an answer to. I'm just frustrated that there's more shows and no announcement from anyone that matters about new music. Your enthusiasm is somewhat inspiring though. Bring on the first show so I can see where I'm going in regards to this band.

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anyone think that maybe they're doing this to work on the record? they'll all be together as if they were on tour, only without the grind of traveling. thus, they'll have spare time in which their playing will be sharp/inspired from doing shows every night, and the band will make money to pay for sessions.

just a thought.

They did record some of Chinese Democracy at The Palms. I think it was mentioned Axl did his final vocals there for it.

The "Sinful" and "November" on Facebook was kind of obvious.

Not sure what the complaining about GNR doing a residency is about, it's in Vegas, people go there to spend money for entertainment and gamble. Going to see Axl go on at midnight is a non-issue. Everyone going there doesn't have to work the next day.

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Wow 12 shows in the same city? At least ticket prices start as low as $45, hopefully they sell! I'm really hoping there is a release before these shows and they use this month in Vegas to record new material. India dates now seem legit.

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anyone think that maybe they're doing this to work on the record? they'll all be together as if they were on tour, only without the grind of traveling. thus, they'll have spare time in which their playing will be sharp/inspired from doing shows every night, and the band will make money to pay for sessions.

just a thought.

It is a thought that has crossed my mind, too :D

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well, i, for one, am psyched. i conquered my fear of flying a few weeks ago by flying to... las vegas... so if this means that I have 12 opportunities to see them this year, i'll be damned if i'm not going to down some atavan and get on that plane to see my favorite band/the greatest band ever, led by the greatest frontman ever... W. Axl Rose of Guns N' Fucking Roses!!!!!

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well, i, for one, am psyched. i conquered my fear of flying a few weeks ago by flying to... las vegas... so if this means that I have 12 opportunities to see them this year, i'll be damned if i'm not going to down some atavan and get on that plane to see my favorite band/the greatest band ever, led by the greatest frontman ever... W. Axl Rose of Guns N' Fucking Roses!!!!!

Awesome dude. Just remember, you're more likely to die in the car ride to the airport then you are in the plane. Once you've arrived to the airport, the safest part of your journey starts. Seeing GNR is an amazing experience, something all hardcore fans need to see before the opportunity is gone.

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