Guns N’ Roses have issued a statement addressing frontman Axl Rose’s apparent outburst during the band’s Oct. 18 concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
During the opening number, their 1987 hit “Welcome to the Jungle” at Estadio Huracán, Rose was visibly frustrated, kicking the bass drum, hurling his microphone toward the kit, and storming offstage after stripping off his leather jacket.
The abrupt departure stunned the crowd, prompting confusion both in the audience and among his bandmates. Minutes later, Rose returned to the stage and addressed the situation with a terse, “So, I’ll just try and wing this,” before continuing the set.
On Tuesday (Oct. 22), the band released a statement via social media explaining the cause of the disruption. According to the post, the issue stemmed from an in-ear monitor malfunction.
“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 read. “The issue was fixed by our tech team 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 drummer.”
Ferrer’s “amicable” departure from Guns N’ Roses after 19 years behind the kit was officially announced in March, with the band thanking the longtime drummer and wishing him “success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”
Days later, Ferrer shared a statement of his own, writing, “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.” Carpenter was confirmed as his replacement shortly after and has been on the road with the band since.
The band is currently in the midst of the Latin American leg of its Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things Tour, which continues through Nov. 8 with stops remaining in Uruguay, Chile, Peru and Colombia.
This story originally appeared on Billboard
