Axl Rose on stage during the Freddie Mercury concert 1992

Axl Rose of Guns n' Roses on stage during the Freddie Mercury tribute concert at Wembley. *23/08/02 Axl Rose of Guns 'n' Roses on stage during the Freddie Mercury tribute concert at Wembley.: The band, who haven't played live in the UK for almost a decade, are set to return tonight, Friday 23rd August, headlining at the Leeds Carling Festival.