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Sweet (Tour) O’ Mine: Guns N’ Roses to stop in Phoenix on upcoming reunion tour

Apr 1, 2016, 12:00 PM

FILE - In this April 23, 2014 file photo, Axl Rose, left, and Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses perform...

FILE - In this April 23, 2014 file photo, Axl Rose, left, and Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses perform at the 6th Annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show in Los Angeles. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP, File)

(Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP, File)

PHOENIX — Guns N’ Roses are coming to the real “Paradise City:” The rock-and-roll legends announced they will be stopping in Phoenix on their latest reunion tour.

The group — made up of original vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan, along with the rest of the band — officially announced their North American tour on Friday.

The announcement specified the 21 cities Guns N’ Roses will be hitting on their somewhat-reunion tour and the band will be in the Valley on Aug. 15 at University of Phoenix Stadium.

This won’t be the group’s first major appearance of the year: Guns N’ Roses will also be headlining the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 15-17 and April 22-24.

Former members guitarist Slash and bass player Duff McKagan will join lead singer Axl Rose for the first time since 1993, according to a statement.

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Sweet (Tour) O’ Mine: Guns N’ Roses to stop in Phoenix on upcoming reunion tour