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VOTE: Better Rock Album – AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ vs. Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’

What is the better rock album – AC/DC‘s Back in Black or Guns N’ Roses‘ Appetite for Destruction? That’s two giant heavy hitters that rank amongst the biggest selling hard rock albums in history. No ...
Yardbarker

‘Appetite for Destruction’ by Guns N’ Roses Turns 38! But it Almost Self Destructed at First

Appetite for Destruction just turned 38 on July 21st, 2025. (Cue the record-scratching sound effect…) What? Yes! It’s hard to believe that the album came out that long ago. It’s also a little-known ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1987, Guns N’ Roses Released Their Record-Breaking Debut Album

On this day (July 21) in 1987, Guns N‘ Roses released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction. The LP introduced the world to hard rock classics like “It’s So Easy,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1988, Guns N’ Roses Started a Five-Week Run at No. 1 with Their Record-Setting Debut Album

In retrospect, Appetite for Destruction captures Guns N’ Roses at the height of their powers. Tracks like “It’s So Easy,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Mr. Brownstone,” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine” are rock ...

The electrifying Guns N’ Roses song that summed everything great about them right from the start

It was one of the first songs written by the classic line-up of the group that came together in Los Angeles in June 1985 and ...