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These images capture a truly iconic moment from Guns N' Roses' first tour of Japan in December 1988. In these photos, we see the classic lineup at an awards ceremony right after a historic show at the Budokan in Tokyo. The reason for the celebration? The band was receiving their well-deserved Gold Records for the explosive sales of their debut album, Appetite for Destruction.

The handwritten notes on the Polaroids make everything even more intimate and authentic. They detail the presence of Axl Rose, Slash, and Izzy Stradlin, while also mentioning Mike Clink—the legendary producer who helped shape the raw and dangerous sound of the album and appears alongside them in one of the shots.

This tour was a turning point, marking the first time the original quintet performed on Japanese soil, right at the peak of their global success. Seeing the glow of the gold records reflected in their faces—still young and processing the magnitude of the impact they were making—is enough to give anyone goosebumps. A rare record of the exact moment GNR became the biggest band on the planet. 

I’m actually speechless at these photos! 💖 Axl and Slash holding those plaques with that "we made it" smile is everything to me! It’s real proof that Appetite wasn't just an album; it was a revolution that stopped the world in 1988.✨🏆

Gold just kicked off 2025 with a record-breaking price above AUD 4,315/oz in Australia.

A weaker Aussie dollar fueled the surge — and smart investors are taking note.

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Gold Price Outlook for 2025: Will We See Another Record-Breaking Year?

Gold flourished in 2024 as the preferred safe-haven asset, rising by approximately 25% and hitting an all-time high.

Geopolitical events and Donald Trump’s policies are anticipated to impact gold prices in 2025.

However, the technical outlook for gold suggests a potential slowdown in bullish momentum as the new year begins.

Gold thrived in 2024, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions and a global move toward more accommodative monetary policies. It reached a record high of $2,790 and gained approximately 25% over the year. However, the uncertainty surrounding the potential effects of US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies on the global economy, combined with ongoing geopolitical unpredictability, creates a more uncertain outlook for the precious metal in 2025.

Gold in 2024: Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Purchases Drive Rally to Record Highs

Gold began the year on a subdued note, trading within a narrow range of around $2,000 during January and February. Investors were cautious, avoiding significant positions while monitoring geopolitical developments and evaluating how macroeconomic trends might influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.

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