Guns N’ Roses Drop First New Tracks Since 2023

Guns N’ Roses have amplified the buzz surrounding their newly announced 2026 world tour by confirming the imminent release of two fresh tracks. The band will debut “Nothin’” and “Atlas” on Dec. 2, marking their first new material since issuing “The General” and “Perhaps” in 2023.

As with the group’s previous post-reunion drops — 2021’s “Absurd” and “Hard Skool,” along with last year’s singles — these new songs appear to originate from the extensive recording sessions behind 2008’s Chinese Democracy. According to a press release, both tracks will “join ‘The General’ and ‘Perhaps’ as vital additions to set lists otherwise featuring all the classic hits and deep cut fan favorites from GNR’s early catalog.”

Revisiting ‘Atlas’ and ‘Nothin’’

“Atlas” is widely believed to be a revamped version of the long-discussed “Atlas Shrugged,” an unreleased Chinese Democracy-era track that leaked online in 2019. Early demos showcased Axl Rose’s yearning vocal melodies paired with shimmering guitar textures and alt-rock influences. One of those recordings reportedly featured Queen guitarist Brian May — a collaboration that has only fueled fan curiosity about the final studio version.

Far less is known about “Nothin’,” though bassist Duff McKagan offered a hint earlier this year during a Fender Flagship Tokyo event. “We have a new song that is coming out soon that we’re starting to play live — it’s called ‘Nothin’’ — and I scroll between full tone on and full off,” he said while demonstrating his bass setup. His offhand remark has since become a key breadcrumb for fans eager to dissect what the unreleased track might sound like.

Speculation Surrounding a Future Album

With “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” Guns N’ Roses will have unveiled six songs since their classic-era members reunited — a body of work substantial enough to spark renewed speculation about a full-length project. Still, the band has stopped short of promising an album.

“There’s so much material at this point, it’s a matter of having the discipline to sit down and fucking get into it,” Slash recently told Guitar World. “But the thing with Guns is, in my experience, you can never plan ahead. You can never sit down and go, ‘We’re going to take this time, and we’re going to do this.’ Every time we’ve done that, it falls apart.”

Slash’s comments echo a long-standing truth about the band’s creative process: unpredictability has always been part of the Guns N’ Roses mystique. While fans continue to hope that these new singles are paving the way toward a full album — their first with the reunited lineup — the band’s history suggests that releases tend to emerge only when the moment feels right. With new music on the horizon and a global tour just months away, 2026 may not promise a traditional album rollout, but it does signal a rare period of momentum for a group that has long played by its own rules.