Guns N' Roses Debut 'Nothin'' and 'Atlas' at 2026 Tour Opener

The band kicked off their world tour in Monterrey, Mexico, delivering a 26-song set that included the live debuts of two long-awaited tracks.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:18pm

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Guns N' Roses launched their 2026 world tour on Saturday in Monterrey, Mexico, performing a 26-song set that featured the live debuts of the songs 'Nothin'' and 'Atlas.' Both tracks had been in the band's repertoire since the Chinese Democracy sessions but were never previously played live until this tour opener.

Why it matters

Guns N' Roses' 2026 tour is highly anticipated, as the band has not toured extensively since their reunion in the mid-2010s. The debut of these two deep cuts from the band's catalog is an exciting development for longtime fans eager to hear new and rare material performed live.

The details

After soundchecking 'Nothin'' prior to a 2025 show in Japan, Guns N' Roses gave the song its proper live debut on Saturday in Monterrey. Three songs later, the band also played 'Atlas,' formerly known as 'Atlas Shrugged,' live for the first time. The 26-song setlist also featured the band's classic hits as well as covers of songs by Velvet Revolver, Black Sabbath, The Damned, and UK Subs.

  • Guns N' Roses kicked off their 2026 world tour on March 29, 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico.
  • The band had previously soundchecked 'Nothin'' before a May 2025 show in Yokohama, Japan.

The players

Guns N' Roses

An American hard rock band formed in 1985 in Los Angeles. The current lineup features Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan, who reunited in 2016 after years of lineup changes.

Melissa Reese

The keyboardist for Guns N' Roses since 2016, who will miss the 2026 tour 'due to unforeseen personal reasons.'

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What they’re saying

“Guns N' Roses kicked off their 2026 world tour Saturday in Monterrey, Mexico, delivering a 26-song set that included the live debuts of 'Nothin'' and 'Atlas.'”

— Daniel Kreps, Author

What’s next

Guns N' Roses will next perform in South America before returning to North America in May for festival appearances in Florida. Their full North American tour leg will run from July 23 to September 9.

The takeaway

Guns N' Roses' 2026 tour is an exciting return to the road for the legendary rock band, as they debut long-awaited deep cuts like 'Nothin'' and 'Atlas' for their devoted fanbase eager to hear new and rare material performed live.