Guns N’ Roses and Metallica Announce Halloween World Tour: “Jungle in Paradise”
In what fans are already calling the most electrifying rock collaboration of the decade, two of the biggest names in heavy music — Guns N’ Roses and Metallica — have officially announced a joint Halloween World Tour titled “Jungle in Paradise.” The announcement, made late Saturday night through both bands’ official social media pages, sent shockwaves through the global rock community, reigniting the spirit of 1980s and 1990s metal glory.
The tour, set to kick off on October 31, 2025, promises to blend the raw, chaotic energy of Guns N’ Roses with the thunderous power of Metallica, creating a once-in-a-generation experience that will redefine what it means to see a rock show.
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A Reunion Decades in the Making
For longtime fans, the news feels like déjà vu. The last time these two titans shared a stage was during their legendary 1992 co-headlining tour, which became one of the most talked-about events in rock history. Now, more than 30 years later, Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett are reuniting — not just to play the classics, but to bring something entirely new to the stage.
“People have been asking for this for years,” said James Hetfield in a statement. “We figured Halloween was the perfect time to bring a little chaos back to the world. This tour is about raw energy, brotherhood, and reminding everyone what real rock feels like.”
Axl Rose added his own flair, posting on Instagram: “Welcome to the Jungle… enter Paradise if you dare. See you in October.”
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The Concept: “Jungle in Paradise”
According to insiders close to the production, “Jungle in Paradise” isn’t just a tour name — it’s a thematic experience. Each concert will merge the two bands’ signature aesthetics: Guns N’ Roses’ wild, sleazy Sunset Strip energy with Metallica’s dark, industrial, heavy-metal might.
Stage designers have teased a massive, multi-layered set featuring a post-apocalyptic jungle city — part paradise, part nightmare — where pyrotechnics, holograms, and real-time lighting effects will transform the venue into a living piece of rock art.
“It’s going to feel like stepping into another dimension,” said one tour producer. “Think fire, metal, vines, smoke, and lightning all at once. It’s a Halloween fever dream come to life — and it’s powered by the most iconic rock anthems ever written.”
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Tour Dates and Global Reach
The Jungle in Paradise World Tour will begin in Los Angeles, California, before sweeping across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The first leg will include massive stadium shows in Los Angeles, São Paulo, London, Paris, Berlin, and Tokyo, with several “mystery shows” teased for Halloween night and New Year’s Eve.
Rumors suggest the tour could continue well into mid-2026, with additional festival appearances and exclusive Halloween-themed after-parties featuring surprise guest acts from the worlds of punk, grunge, and metalcore.
Tickets are expected to sell out within minutes when they go live next week. Fans who sign up for early access through the JunglePass will also receive a limited-edition vinyl single featuring a new collaborative track between both bands titled “Paradise Burns.”
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New Music Collaboration
Perhaps the most shocking revelation from the announcement was the confirmation that Guns N’ Roses and Metallica have recorded new music together for the first time ever.
The track “Paradise Burns” reportedly combines Slash’s blues-driven guitar heroics with Hetfield’s signature down-tuned chug, all layered over Axl’s high-octane vocals and Lars Ulrich’s thunderous drums. Early insiders describe it as a “seven-minute monster” that channels the spirit of Appetite for Destruction and Master of Puppets in equal measure.
A teaser clip, released alongside the tour trailer, shows the two frontmen in the studio, laughing between takes as a wall of amplifiers hums behind them. “We’ve had our ups and downs,” said Hetfield. “But when we’re in a room with guitars, it’s like time never passed. The riffs just come alive.”
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A New Era of Classic Rock
Industry analysts are already calling Jungle in Paradise one of the most ambitious rock tours ever conceived. It comes at a time when nostalgia for authentic guitar-driven music is surging — and both bands, though veterans, seem eager to prove they can still command the global stage.
“Rock never died,” said Slash in a recent interview. “It just went underground for a while. But with this tour, we’re dragging it back into the light — kicking and screaming.”
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Fan Reactions: Euphoria Across Generations
Within minutes of the announcement, hashtags like #JungleInParadise, #GNRxMetallica, and #HalloweenTour2025 trended worldwide on X (formerly Twitter).
“This is the tour my parents dreamed of and the one I didn’t think I’d ever get to see,” one fan wrote. “Metallica and Guns N’ Roses together again — it’s like rock heaven just opened its gates.”
Another post read: “If you hear thunder on Halloween night, it’s not the weather. It’s the sound of Jungle in Paradise.”
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The Legacy Lives On
For two bands that once defined the excess and energy of late-century rock, Jungle in Paradise feels like a full-circle moment — a celebration of rebellion, resilience, and the enduring power of live music.
As Axl Rose shouted during the teaser trailer’s final seconds:
“Welcome to the jungle… and welcome back to paradise.”
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