<P> Reed mentioned that the next album was' close to being done' in July 2014, adding it was "just a matter of picking out which songs will be on it" and that the band had a "shitload of songs, enough to make up another record or two". Later that month, Fortus discussed the band working on new material and taking a break from touring . A year later, Fortus discussed a potential 2016 tour and mentioned that the next album "should be out" by then . Reed responded by saying "When will it come out? We just don't know yet . Only Axl knows, and he's very secretive . Be patient ." </P> <P> On July 27, 2015, guitarist DJ Ashba left the band, citing his commitments to his family and other band, Sixx: A.M. Ashba released a statement saying "I have reached a point in my life where I feel it's time to dedicate myself to my band Sixx: A.M., my adoring wife and family, and to the many new adventures that the future holds for me ." Several days later, music journalist Gary Graff reported that a' confirmed source within the band' had told him that Ron Thal was no longer in Guns N' Roses and had left after the 2014 tour . No official announcement from Thal or the band has been made regarding his status . Tommy Stinson then left the band, citing personal reasons keeping him unable to tour . Frank Ferrer clarified the status of the band in mid-2015, saying "Guns still exist...(They have) a lot of moving parts, and there's a lot of things in the works...everything is moving forward ." </P> <P> On December 29, 2015, several days after a Guns N' Roses related teaser was released to movie theaters, Billboard reported that Slash was set to rejoin the band and a "reunited" lineup will headline Coachella 2016 . Rose was set to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the following week to talk about the future of the band, but his appearance was cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances". Guns N' Roses was officially announced as the headliner of Coachella on January 4, 2016, with KROQ reporting Slash and Duff McKagan are rejoining the band . The Coachella festival confirmed via press release that McKagan and Slash were rejoining . The band's first scheduled concerts with Slash and McKagan took place at the newly opened T - Mobile Arena on April 8 and 9, 2016 . On March 25, 2016, the band announced 21 cities as part of a North American tour, dubbed the Not in This Lifetime...Tour . Additional legs of the tour were added for Latin America, Asia and Oceania through 2017 . Later on, a second North American Leg was added for 2017 . </P> <P> A previously unannounced warmup gig at the Troubadour in Los Angeles took place on April 1, 2016 . Melissa Reese, who has previously worked with former drummer Bryan Mantia on several projects, replaced Chris Pitman as the second keyboardist . During the show at the Troubadour, Rose fell off a monitor and broke his foot . Rose was given Dave Grohl's customized throne that Grohl had used to perform when he broke his leg at a concert . At the performance at the first weekend of Coachella, AC / DC guitarist Angus Young joined the band on stage (Rose was set to join AC / DC as a touring vocalist). Young's guest appearance was only the third time he had jammed with another band since 1977 . </P>

When did guns and roses get back together