Over the weekend, the rock world was abuzz with unexpected news as a brand-new Guns N’ Roses song titled “Perhaps” found its way onto digital jukeboxes commonly stationed in bars. This inadvertent leak has sent fans into a frenzy, providing an early glimpse into the band’s musical direction.
“Perhaps,” which traces its origins back to the Chinese Democracy recording sessions, had previously been showcased by the reformed GN’R as part of a pre-performance soundtrack leading up to their Tel Aviv concert in June 2023. This early exposure led to low-quality recordings of the track swiftly spreading across online platforms, giving enthusiasts a taste of what’s to come.
The song’s history isn’t entirely unknown to GN’R aficionados, as an early demo version had been circulating within the dedicated fan community for several years. This revelation adds an extra layer of intrigue to the song’s accidental appearance on digital jukeboxes.
In recent weeks, pre-save pages for “Perhaps” had begun popping up on various streaming platforms, fueling anticipation for an official release on August 11. However, the anticipated date came and went without the song’s expected debut, leaving fans eager for a taste of the new music disappointed.
In an interesting twist, it seems that some TouchTunes machines across different locations in the United States missed the memo about the song’s delay. As a result, “Perhaps” unexpectedly graced these digital jukeboxes, accompanied by what appears to be its potential artwork, as reported by Blabbermouth.
The potential release of “Perhaps” would mark a significant milestone for Guns N’ Roses, offering their dedicated fanbase a fresh taste of their musical prowess. This marks the band’s initial presentation of “fresh” music since the revelation of the tracks “Hard Skool” and “Absurd” in the year 2021.
These tracks, originating from the Chinese Democracy era, underwent refinement under the guidance of the band’s current, partially reunited lineup. Notably, both songs have seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of the band’s ongoing “Not in This Lifetime” tour, resonating with fans both old and new.
As the inadvertent leak of “Perhaps” continues to generate excitement and curiosity, fans eagerly await an official release to fully immerse themselves in the next chapter of Guns N’ Roses’ musical journey.
