Guns 'N Roses headed back to Israel

After months of speculation, American hard rockers Guns 'N Roses are headed back to Israel for the first time since 1993. However, it will be a vastly changed lineup that will headline the Summer Rock 2012 show at Hayarkon Park on July 3 along with support acts Ugly Joe Kid and local favorites Hayehudim.Frontman Axl Rose is the only member still in the volatile band which has become somewhat of a poster child for rock & roll excess. Rose spent years working on the band's album Chinese Democracy, which was eventually released in 2008 and despite going platinum, was considered by staunch fans to be a steep drop from the band's heyday when it included charismatic guitarist Slash.Still, the band, which is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month, can still create a spark on stage, with Rose being joined by guitarists Richard Fortus and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (who performed here last year) bass player Tommy Stinson, formerly of post-punk legends The Replacements, and longtime keyboard player Dizzy Reed.Tickets for the show went on sale Tuesday night at the special introductory price of NIS 290.