Guns N’ Roses Address Axl Rose’s Onstage Outburst in Buenos Aires

Guns N’ Roses have issued a statement addressing frontman Axl Rose’s apparent outburst during the band’s Oct. 18 concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During the opening number “Welcome to the Jungle” at Estadio Huracán, Rose was seen kicking the bass drum, throwing his microphone toward the drum kit, and walking offstage after removing his leather jacket. The vocalist later returned to the stage and told the crowd, “So, I’ll just try and wing this.”

On Tuesday (Oct. 22), the band released a statement via social media explaining the cause of the disruption. According to the post, the issue stemmed from an in-ear monitor malfunction.

“During the opening song at our recent Buenos Aires concert, Axl’s in-ear monitor pack had only the percussion in his ears versus his entire mix,” the statement read. “The issue was fixed by our tech team by the third song, and we had a great night. The situation had nothing to do with Isaac Carpenter’s playing, who is top-notch and a great drummer.”

Following the incident, online speculation had suggested Rose’s reaction may have been directed at Carpenter, who joined Guns N’ Roses earlier this year after longtime drummer Frank Ferrer exited the lineup. The band’s statement clarified that the drummer was not at fault.

The moment marked a rare public outburst for Rose in recent years. Although the singer was known for unpredictable stage behavior during the band’s early days, Guns N’ Roses’ reunion era has largely avoided such incidents. Since reuniting in 2016, the group has consistently delivered full-scale shows as part of one of rock’s most successful reunion runs.