Explaining why frontman Axl Rose had a recent meltdown on-stage, Guns N’ Roses issued a formal statement.
During the rocker’s show in Buenos Aires, Argentina last weekend, Rose appeared to lose his temper during the band’s opening number, ‘Welcome to the Jungle.’ As seen in concert footage since posted on YouTube, the 63-year old frontman threw his microphone towards the drum kit, ripped off his leather jacket and stormed off the stage at the Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium. He was also spotted kicking the bass drum elsewhere in the show.
The legendary singer’s behavior led fans to speculate if Axl was angry over technical difficulties or furious at the band’s new drummer Isaac Carpenter.
Taking to social media on Wednesday (10.22,) Gun N’ Roses explained what happened, writing:
“During the opening song at our recent Buenos Aires concert, Axl’s in-ear monitor pack had only the percussion in his ears versus the entire mix.” “The issue was fixed by our tech by the third song, and we had a great night,” adding that Rose’s actions “had nothing to do with” Carpenter, who they described as “top notch and a great drummer”.
After Frank Ferrer quit the act after 19 years as the drummer in March, Isaac Carpenter, who previously drummed for Awolnation, joined the legendary rock band earlier this year.
Guns N’ Roses launched their Latin American tour on October 1 and are scheduled to perform in São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday (10.25.)
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Author: Al Denté
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