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Axl Rose Kicks Drum Kit, Briefly Walks Offstage at Guns N' Roses' Buenos Aires Show

Sources say an earpiece malfunction likely triggered the outburst.

Overview

  • The incident occurred during the opening song, "Welcome to the Jungle," at Estadio Huracán on October 18.
  • Fan-shot video shows Rose kicking new drummer Isaac Carpenter's bass drum, throwing his microphone at the kit, and exiting the stage.
  • Rose returned shortly after and told the crowd, "I'll just try to wing this."
  • TMZ reported his in-ear monitor was malfunctioning, and attendees also cited sound issues, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
  • The band completed a full set, has not issued a statement, and continues the tour with a Brazil date on October 21; Carpenter replaced longtime drummer Frank Ferrer earlier this year.