Guns N' Roses' Melissa Reese Steps Back, Tour Continues

0:00It's March 27, from chart to breaking drops. This is Music News Today, powered by AI. Guns and roses just announced that keyboardist Melissa Reese won't join them on the spring leg of their upcoming tour because of some unforeseen, personal issues. The band shared the news and asked bands for their understanding as they moved forward. Reese came on board in 2016 after a recommendation from former drummer Brian Mantia. She stepped in as the second keyboardist alongside Dizzy Reed, becoming the first woman in the lineup and filling the spot left by Chris Pittman. Her live debut happened right at the start of their not-in-this-lifetime tour. Fans have mixed feelings about the change, but many recall how Reese described the band as super supportive, like protective big brothers who treated, her like family. She's been a key part of their sound for nearly a decade now. The tour itself kicks off big time in 2026 on March 28 in Monterey, Mexico. It'll hit South America, then Europe, with US stops including Hollywood, Florida, on

1:02April 30, before a full North American run starting July 23, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Expect guns and roses to deliver their classic energy across these stadiums and amphitheaters, keeping the rock spirit alive no matter who's on keys.