Guns N Roses addresses Axl Roses on-stage tantrum and rumor that new drummer Isaac Carpenter was to blame

Welcome to the jungle, indeed.Guns N’ Roses is clearing up Axl Rose’s recent on-stage meltdown, where the frontman kicked the band’s drum kit while performing in Buenos Aires on Oct.18.The group explained that the 63-year-old rocker was simply frustrated from technical difficulties.“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,” their statement read via the group’s Instagram Story on Wednesday.

“The issue was fixed by our tech team by the third song, and we had a great night.”Guns N’ Roses clarified that Rose’s anger was not directed at the band’s drummer.“The situation had nothing to do with Isaac Carpenter’s playing, who is top notch and a great drummer,” they concluded.In footage shared to social media, Rose is singing the 1987 classic tune “Welcome to the Jungle” when he suddenly kicks Carpenter’s drums and throws his microphone.Rose later hurls his mic at the drum kit for a second time, before removing his jacket and exiting the stage.“So, I’ll just try and wing this,” the musician told the audience before performing again.Carpenter, 46, replaced drummer Frank Ferrer after his “amicable” departure from Guns N’ Roses in March after 19 years.The group confirmed Ferrer’s exit in a message posted to the group’s official Instagram page at the time.“Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer,” the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers wrote.

“The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”“Thank you, Frank,” the post concluded.“For the friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the last 19 years.”Fans immediately flocked to social media to share their shock.“Omg I didn’t see that coming,” one person wrote.

“FRANK is so great,” a second Instagram user added...