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Axl Rose Kicks Drum, Throws Mic and Briefly Leaves Stage at Buenos Aires Concert

Outlets cite unconfirmed in‑ear monitor problems after viral fan footage of the incident.

Overview

  • The flare‑up happened on October 18 during the opener “Welcome to the Jungle” at Estadio Huracán, the second of two Buenos Aires shows.
  • Fan videos show Axl Rose kicking new drummer Isaac Carpenter’s bass drum and hurling his microphone at the kit before walking off briefly.
  • Reports from TMZ and other outlets, citing unnamed sources, attribute the outburst to a faulty earpiece that left Rose hearing only percussion.
  • Technicians reportedly fixed the sound by the third song and the band finished the concert without further disruption.
  • Guns N’ Roses has not issued a detailed explanation; the Latin American tour continues with Carpenter, who replaced longtime drummer Frank Ferrer earlier this year.