"Appetite for Destruction" is the debut studio album by the American rock band Guns N' Roses, released on July 21, 1987. The album features a blend of hard rock, punk, and blues influences, showcasing the band's raw energy and distinctive sound. It includes iconic tracks like "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine," and "Paradise City," which contributed to its massive commercial success. The album quickly became a cultural phenomenon, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 30 million copies worldwide. Its gritty lyrics and powerful guitar riffs resonated with fans, solidifying Guns N' Roses as one of the leading bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s.