Released: 27/10/08
Guns N' Roses' debut, Appetite for Destruction, redefined late '80s hard rock with a gritty, raw sound rooted in bluesy, metallic riffs inspired by Aerosmith and AC/DC. Unlike typical glam metal, the album exposes the dark, harsh realities of L.A.'s urban decay through Axl Rose's angry, vulnerable lyrics and powerful vocals. Iconic tracks like "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child O' Mine," and "Paradise City" capture fear, addiction, and escape, while Slash and Izzy Stradlin’s twin-guitar work delivers some of the era’s best riffs and solos. This blend makes Appetite for Destruction a defining and powerful metal record of the late '80s.