🔥Guns N’ Roses Shock Fans in Istanbul With Rare Setlist Surprise – First Time in Over 30 Years!

🔥Guns N’ Roses Shock Fans in Istanbul With Rare Setlist Surprise – First Time in Over 30 Years!

In a night that will go down in rock history, Guns N’ Roses stunned fans during their June 3, 2025 show in Istanbul by doing something they haven’t done in over three decades they shook up their sacred setlist in a big way, bringing back “Anything Goes” from Appetite for Destruction for the first time live since 1988.

The legendary rock band, known for sticking to a familiar string of hits on tour, sent shockwaves through the crowd at BJK Stadium when Axl Rose’s unmistakable voice launched into the deep-cut classic. It was a moment that hardcore fans had been hoping for but never saw coming.

“Anything Goes” is a track we haven’t touched in a long, long time,” Axl said mid-show. “Thought it was about time to dust it off and give it another life.”

That wasn’t the only surprise. The band also revived “Down on the Farm” a cover from their The Spaghetti Incident? album which hadn’t graced a live audience since 2006. Together, these two additions marked a bold shift from their typically consistent tour routine.

Fans React: “It Felt Like 1987 All Over Again”

Die-hard fans and casual listeners alike took to social media to celebrate the historic night.

> “I couldn’t believe my ears when they started playing ‘Anything Goes.’ I’ve been chasing that song live for over 20 years!” said one ecstatic fan on X (formerly Twitter).

> “It felt like 1987 all over again. This is the GN’R I grew up worshipping,” another posted, alongside a video of Slash shredding the iconic riff.

Why Now?

The move has sparked speculation: Is the band gearing up for a deeper-dive tour? Could more rare cuts be on the way? While nothing is confirmed, the unexpected setlist additions may hint at a creative resurgence or anniversary celebration in the works.

The Istanbul show reminds us why Guns N’ Roses remain one of the greatest live bands on Earth. After all these years, they still know how to throw a curveball and fans are loving every second of it.