Guns N' Roses Perform At Taipei County Stadium

Guns N' Roses kicked off the Chinese Democracy Tour in Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China last night (Dec. 11 in China), marking the band's first gigs in support of its 2008 CD. Footage from the Taipei County Stadium show has been leaked around YouTube and other video sharing sites with the videos showing an amazing performance from a band that sounds refreshed, energized and ready to kick some ass around the world. Lead vocalist Axl Rose appeared on stage wearing a hat with his non-braided hair pulled back. Taipei television broadcast screen captures show the rock legend in fine form.

The band performed several selections from the Chinese Democracy CD, including opening the show with the title track. The latest single Street of Dreams remains at #44 on the Canadian Active Rock Charts and GNR Greatest Hits rose one point to #18 on the Canadian Hard Rock Charts. GNR Greatest Hits has been on the Canadian charts for 298 weeks. Chinese Democracy topped the charts in its first week of release in 2008, selling 70,000 copies in Canada. The last time GNR topped the charts prior to that was in 1991 with Use Your Illusion II.

The outdoor stadium shows in Asia this month will generate unprecedented world attention as the new GNR have plans for a world tour which will include Canada and South America in 2010. The band returns to Canada for 13 dates in January and February, while the South American shows are expected between March and April.

Screen Captures From Taipei Television:

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2009-12-22 03:20:55 |98.216.134.176| \brad

I always thought Axl was the best frontman in his time. Hope he is at least 80% of what he was then. I miss that band but mostly the unique and irreplacable frontman Axl Rose.

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2009-12-19 02:51:55 |130.225.244.181| kristian - no cornrows, great

i really hated the braids, great with wawy hair now. and of course he rocks, since '06 the GNR machine have been back to its stunning - though sometimes eratic - glory

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2009-12-15 08:28:22 |146.115.23.142| Paul - GNR will NEVER return to their former glory, sadly

Dick (especially) and Kick Ass, I really, really doubt it.

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2009-12-15 21:57:20 |114.244.77.188| Laup - GNR will ALWAYs return to their formler glory, hap

Doubt that they may fall apart tomorrow? Yeah me too. Doubt that there the greatest? GTFO! They are! And if you don't agree with it, f**k off.

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2009-12-12 19:20:27 |81.84.7.157| kick-ass - kick-ass

this show kicked ASS. dj was amazing, axl was amazing. the only issue i had was his old look back. seriously, burn that bandana man. i miss the braids

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2009-12-12 07:26:43 |69.119.206.28| 23

Its all about Axl Rose. The greatest frontman of all time.

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2009-12-11 16:10:16 |24.143.52.158| Dick - Out of this World performance!!!

Flew half way around the world to cover this, and just back checking the coverage. All I can say, after being to over 28 GN'R shows since 1987, this was the BEST GN'R show I've seen, hands down! Tommy Stinson and DJ Ashba killed it, and Rose was on fire--showing more attitude and energy since the 88 Ritz show! A whole new focus, determination, and was totally blown away! This being GN'R, it may fall apart tomorrow, but the show last night, reminds why this is one of the greatest rock bands to grace the planet!

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