Guns N’ Roses has addressed Axl Rose’s recent onstage behavior during a concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Video from the show shows Axl kicking drummer Isaac Carpenter’s kit and throwing his microphone at the bass drum. He also briefly left the stage before returning to tell the crowd, “I’ll just try and wing this.”
In their statement, the band explained that Axl was frustrated with sound issues and was not upset with Carpenter. They clarified, “Axl’s in-ear monitor pack had only the percussion in his ears versus his entire mix.” The sound issue was fixed by the third song, and the band went on to have a great night.
The statement emphasized that the situation had nothing to do with Isaac Carpenter’s performance, calling him “top notch and a great drummer.” Carpenter joined Guns N’ Roses as the new drummer in March after Frank Ferrer left the band, having been with them since 2006.
Fans can rest assured that the band is committed to delivering the best performances possible, and they appreciate the support from their audience.
