Overview
- During the opening song, “Welcome to the Jungle,” at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Huracán on October 18, Axl Rose hurled his microphone at the drum kit, kicked the bass drum, and briefly left the stage.
- After returning, Rose told the crowd, “So, I’ll just try and wing this,” before the band carried on with the set.
- The cause of the outburst remains unclear, though TMZ cites earpiece issues allegedly resolved by the third song, while other outlets report uncertainty over whether technical problems or performance concerns were involved.
- Guns N’ Roses completed the show and the tour is continuing, with the next date scheduled in Florianópolis, Brazil, on October 21.
- The incident focused attention on new drummer Isaac Carpenter, who replaced 19-year veteran Frank Ferrer earlier this year, as widely shared fan-shot footage spread across social platforms.