Guns N’ Roses are fundraising for suicide prevention and offering fans epic prizes.
The rock legends have joined forces with fundraising platform Fandiem to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, turning their North American dates into a chance for concert-goers to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and help a worthy cause.
At every US show, fans who donate will be entered into a draw for premium ticket upgrades, giving them a prime view of the band’s stadium-sized spectacle. But the biggest reward comes later: a trip for two to Pasadena, California, to see Axl Rose and co tear up the Rose Bowl this September.
The grand prize is stacked with perks, including flights, hotel accommodation, access to the VIP riser and Pit, a behind-the-scenes tour of the stage production, lounge access and a bundle of exclusive merch. Anyone who donates $150 or more will also walk away with a limited-edition Guns N’ Roses hoodie.
AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia praised the band for using their global platform to push an urgent message.
He said: “We are grateful to Guns N’ Roses and Fandiem for their extraordinary support and for using their platform to champion the mission of our organisation.
“Music has a unique ability to reduce stigma and start conversations that save lives… the band is helping us reach more people with vital resources and the knowledge that they are not alone.”
The North American leg of the tour kicks off July 23 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, before the group heads across Asia and Australia. The massive run wraps up at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 17.
Meanwhile, former Guns N’ Roses drummer Frank Ferrer recently hit back at assumptions that Axl is a “scary, mean guy”.
The 60-year-old musician toured and recorded with the rock band from 2006 to 2025 – becoming the longest tenured drummer in the band’s history.
And in an interview with Rolling Stone, he reflected on the reputation that bandmate Axl has built up over the years.
He mused: “I think the world thinks that he’s a scary, mean guy. And he’s the complete opposite.
“He doesn’t suffer fools, so that might p*** people off. But he’s generous and super funny, and worried about us all the time, worried about, ‘Hey, you guys, how you guys doing?’
“‘Hey, is Frank OK? Hey, Frank, are you OK?’ ‘I’m doing fine.’ He’s, ‘Oh, OK, cool.’ It’s that kind of stuff constantly.
“I wish they could know him the way I know him. That’s the only way I could say it. He’s a great musician, great singer, all that stuff that goes in the pot, but he’s a good man.”
Frank continued to insist that Axl “delivers” every time – especially when it comes to live performances.
