Axl Rose Leaves Stage in Buenos Aires Over In-Ear Monitor Fault

Guns N Roses frontman Axl Rose abruptly left the stage mid‑song at a Buenos Aires concert on October 18 after appearing to lose his temper during the band’s opening number, Welcome to the Jungle. Fan videos show Rose tossing his microphone toward the drum kit, kicking the bass drum, ripping off his leather jacket and exiting the stage briefly at Estadio Huracán. He returned later in the set and told the crowd, "So, I'll just try and wing this."

The band issued a social media statement four days later attributing the incident to a technical fault with Rose’s in‑ear monitors. "During the opening song at our recent Buenos Aires concert, Axl’s in‑ear monitor pack had only the percussion in his ears versus his entire mix," the statement said. "The issue was fixed by our tech team by the third song, and we had a great night." The message also sought to quell online speculation that Rose’s actions were directed at new drummer Isaac Carpenter, adding, "The situation had nothing to do with Isaac Carpenter’s playing, who is top notch and a great drummer."

Witnesses and video circulated widely online after the show, prompting debate among fans about whether the outburst reflected technical...