US EditionGuns N' Roses issue statement on Axl Rose's recent on-stage meltdown in Buenos Aires and new drummer Isaac Carpenter
Axl Rose's frustration during the opening song was due to a faulty in-ear monitor hearing only percussion, not related to new drummer Isaac Carpenter, the band said.
- Last Saturday , Axl Rose, Guns N' Roses frontman, stormed off stage during 'Welcome to the Jungle' at Estadio Huracán, after an onstage outburst widely shared on video.
- Explaining the incident, Guns N' Roses' Instagram Story said Axl Rose's in-ear monitor pack sent only percussion to his ears rather than the full mix.
- The band defended its new drummer, saying the episode had nothing to do with Isaac Carpenter's playing after he joined following Frank Ferrer's exit in March.
- The technical fault was resolved by the band's technician by the third song, and fan-filmed footage shows Axl Rose returning, saying `So, I'll just try and wing this` while kicking a bass drum.
- Frank Ferrer had been the band's drummer since 2006 before departing, and Isaac Carpenter's ties to Duff McKagan's Loaded add continuity amid lineup shifts as Slash recently hinted at new Guns N' Roses activity.
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Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose loses cool on stage, band blames technical glitch
During their Buenos Aires concert, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose faced a technical glitch with his in-ear monitor, leading to a brief on-stage outburst that quickly went viral. The band later clarified it was a technical issue, praising new drummer Isaac Carpenter and dismissing rumours of any internal tension.
An incident led by Guns N’ Roses’ vocalist Axl Rose, during a concert in Argentina, sparked controversy among the band’s attendees and supporters. The artist threw his microphone on the floor, kicked the drums and left the stage in the middle of the performance of Welcome to the Jungle. The events occurred at Tomás Adolfo Ducó Stadium, home of the Hurricane football club, on Saturday, October 18. The scene was recorded in several videos that qui…
Axl Rose Loses It in Buenos Aires, Hurls Mic At Drum Kit During GNR Opener
When it comes to rock stars prone to meltdowns, Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose is a first ballot Hall of Famer.I mean, his habits of showing up to shows whenever the hell he felt like it, throwing stuff, and even diving into the crowd to throw hands with a fan are legendary.However, he has mellowed over the years, especially after Slash and Duff McKagen rejoined the band… until recently.At a recent show in Buenos Aires, Guns N' Roses opened the…
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