GUNS N' ROSES has officially confirmed its classic lineup reunion, featuring Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan, with drummer Isaac Carpenter joining the band.

The lineup was announced after guitarist Richard Fortus and keyboardist Dizzy Reed were added, along with second keyboardist Melissa Reese.

Carpenter replaced Frank Ferrer, who had been the original drummer on the 2016 partial reunion, and officially joined the band in March 2025.

The full reunion features the band's core members performing together for the first time in over two decades.

Matt Sorum, the original drummer of GUNS N' ROSES, confirmed he will not participate in the tour, stating he has accepted the decision to focus on his own projects.

Sorum revealed in a 2021 interview that he was initially invited to join the reunion tour but declined due to lack of financial compensation.

He expressed gratitude for his time with the band and emphasized his current focus on personal and creative endeavors.

The reunion marks a significant return for the band, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2012.

The new configuration reflects a shift from the original 2016 partial reunion, with the full lineup now set to perform together.

This development signals a major evolution in the band's post-2016 trajectory, with all original members reunited under a new, stable configuration.

The tour has not yet been scheduled with specific opening and closing dates, though the announcement confirms the band's return to active performance.

The reunion underscores the enduring legacy of GUNS N' ROSES as a foundational force in hard rock history."