Guns N’ Roses have clarified that Axl Rose’s erratic behaviour onstage in Argentina had nothing to do with new drummer Isaac Carpenter’s playing.
The frotnman threw his microphone and kicked Isaac’s drum kit during a chaotic Guns N’ Roses gig at Estadio Huracán in Buenos Aires on Saturday (18.10.25)
The hard rock veterans were performing their opening song, Welcome to the Jungle, when Axl appeared visibly irritated.
In viral footage from the concert, he hurled his microphone toward the drum kit, kicked the kick drum, and stormed off stage.
All he said to the crowd was, “So, I’ll just try and wing this.”
Several days later, the band explained the meltdown was to do with the 63-year-old singer only hearing the drum mix through his in-ear monitor and insisted he has no qualms with Isaac, who they hailed a “top notch” drummer.
A statement issued on the band’s Instagram Story read: “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.
“The situation had nothing to do with Isaac Carpenter’s playing, who is top notch and a great player.”
Earlier this year, Guns N’ Roses parted ways with longtime drummer Frank Ferrer, who was behind the kit for the band for almost two decades.
Isaac — who is usually behind the kit for AWOLNATION — has been touring with them since.
Frank first joined the November Rain band during a show in June 2006, replacing Bryan Mantia. Frank’s last show was on November 2023.
The band’s lineup now consists of frontman Axl, Slash, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Melissa Reese, and Isaac.
The official band statement said Frank made an “amicable exit”, but he later admitted he was left “disappointment” by the end of his tenure with the Sweet Child O’ Mine rockers.
He penned on Instagram “The outpouring of love I have felt from the incredible fans of Guns N’ Roses and my peers over the past 24 hours has been tremendous.
“I will have immense gratitude and love always for Axl and the band while at the same time, disappointment that this chapter came to an end.
“It has been an incredible 19 years. Guns N’ Roses has given me life-changing memories and experiences. A huge thanks to management, the crew, and fans for giving me memories that I will cherish for my lifetime. I hope I see you all again soon!”