Melissa Reese, keyboardist for Guns N’ Roses, will not be joining the upcoming Brazil tour

Guns N’ Roses made an announcement shortly before commencing their world tour on March 28th that Melissa Reese, the band’s keyboardist, would not be accompanying them for this tour due to unforeseen personal reasons. The statement was concise, released on social media and did not provide any further details about the situation.

Reese joined the band in 2016 and was the first woman to become a permanent member of Guns N’ Roses. The band has not disclosed the identity of the keyboardist who will replace her on the upcoming tour.

The world tour of Guns N’ Roses commenced in Monterrey, Mexico, where they performed the songs “Nothin'” and “Atlas” for the first time. These songs were officially released in December prior to the tour.

The first stop of Guns N’ Roses’ tour in Brazil is set for April 1st in Porto Alegre. Subsequently, they will travel to São Paulo, where they are scheduled to headline the Monsters of Rock festival. The band will also visit seven other Brazilian cities by the end of April, including São José do Rio Preto, Campo Grande, Cariacica, Salvador, Fortaleza, São Luís, and Belém do Pará.

In other news related to Guns N’ Roses, Belo Horizonte was notably left out of the band’s tour in 2026, sparking curiosity among fans. The speculation about the setlist for their upcoming shows in Brazil has also piqued interest among concert-goers.

The absence of Melissa Reese on the upcoming tour has left fans wondering about the impact it will have on the band’s performances. However, Guns N’ Roses have a loyal fanbase who are eagerly anticipating the band’s live shows across multiple Brazilian cities, eager to witness their favorite songs being performed on stage.