Guns N' Roses Surprise Fans with First 'Bad Apples' Performance Since 1991

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Guns N' Roses gave fans a major surprise at their Monsters of Rock Brazil 2026 performance by playing the deep cut 'Bad Apples' from their 1991 album 'Use Your Illusion I' for the first time since 1991. The song was last performed live by the band on May 11, 1991 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles during warm-up shows for their massive 'Use Your Illusion' tour.

Why it matters

Guns N' Roses have a reputation for playing their biggest hits and fan favorites live, but rarely digging into deeper album cuts from their catalog. The surprise performance of 'Bad Apples' at Monsters of Rock Brazil shows the band is willing to dust off more obscure songs for their 2026 world tour, keeping the setlists fresh and exciting for longtime fans.

The details

The Monsters of Rock Brazil performance marked just the third time ever that Guns N' Roses played 'Bad Apples' live. They first debuted the song at Rock in Rio 1991 and then played it again four months later at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles during warm-up shows for their massive 'Use Your Illusion' tour. Saturday's show in Sao Paulo was the first time the band had performed the slinky, hard-rocking deep cut in 35 years.

• Guns N' Roses first performed 'Bad Apples' live at Rock in Rio 1991.
• The band played 'Bad Apples' again on May 11, 1991 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.
• On April 5, 2026, Guns N' Roses performed 'Bad Apples' for the first time in 35 years at Monsters of Rock Brazil.

What’s next

Guns N' Roses' 2026 world tour will continue across Latin America, North America, Europe, Australasia and Singapore, with dates booked through December. Fans will be eager to see if the band continues to dust off more deep cuts and rarities from their catalog during the upcoming shows.