Axl Rose's Outbursts, Latest Incident of Throwing a Mic and Kicking a Drum Set

Kapanlagi.com - Axl Rose's anger has once again become the focus of the world following an incident at the Guns N' Roses concert at Estadio Huracán, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 18, 2025.

After just performing the opening song Welcome to the Jungle, the legendary vocalist suddenly threw the microphone towards the drum set of the new drummer, Isaac Carpenter. He then climbed onto the riser and kicked the bass drum before leaving the stage.

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1. Consequences of Technical Difficulties

The audience filling the stadium was shocked and confused by the spontaneous action, especially since the concert had just started a few minutes earlier. A video clip of Axl Rose's anger quickly went viral on social media, sparking speculation about internal issues within the band.

Several days later, Guns N' Roses finally issued an official statement to calm the public. In a statement quoted by People and NME, they emphasized that Axl Rose's anger was not related to the band members but was due to technical difficulties with the vocalist's in-ear monitor.

2. Difficulty Keeping Tempo

Axl Rose © instagram.com/gunsnroses

It was mentioned that the earphones he was using only transmitted percussion sounds without other instruments, making it difficult for him to keep tempo and pitch during the first song.

"Axl couldn't hear the full mix of the music in his ears, just the overly dominant drum sound," wrote the band's official statement as quoted by The PRP (10/22/2025). The issue was finally resolved after the third song, and the concert continued smoothly until the end.

3. Adding to the Long List

Axl Rose © instagram.com/gunsnroses

Nonetheless, that moment added to the long list of emotional outbursts by Axl Rose on stage throughout his career. Known as a perfectionist and temperamental figure, Rose has created similar incidents several times since the heyday of Guns N' Roses in the late 1980s.

One of the most historic incidents occurred on July 2, 1991, at the Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, near St. Louis, United States. At that time, he saw an audience member taking photos with a camera without permission.

After security failed to handle the situation, Rose jumped off the stage, snatched the camera, and loudly said, "Thanks to the lame-ass security, I'm going home!" before leaving the concert.

That act triggered a major riot known as the Riverport Riot, with dozens of people injured and equipment severely damaged.

4. Threatening to Disband

Axl Rose © instagram.com/gunsnroses

Another incident occurred on October 18, 1989, when Guns N' Roses opened for The Rolling Stones at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In the middle of the performance, Rose suddenly threatened to disband his own band in front of thousands of spectators.

"Unless certain people in this band get their shit together, these will be the last Guns N' Roses shows you'll ever see," he said in an angry tone.

The statement, as quoted from American Songwriter, was directed at several band members who were still struggling with drug abuse and disciplinary issues at that time.

5. Causing Riots

Axl Rose © instagram.com/gunsnroses

Rose's emotional actions also occurred on August 8, 1992, in Montreal, Canada. While performing with Metallica, the concert had to be stopped after James Hetfield had an accident on stage.

Guns N' Roses, who were supposed to continue their performance, actually backed out early because Rose complained about technical issues with his sound. Disappointed spectators then caused a mass riot outside the stadium.

A similar incident occurred on April 5, 2006, in Newcastle, England, when Rose abruptly cut the setlist and ended the concert due to dissatisfaction with the audience's response.

6. The Perfectionist Figure

Axl Rose © instagram.com/gunsnroses

Not all of Axl Rose's anger is physical. In some concerts, he simply shows his frustration by abruptly stopping the song, throwing the microphone to the floor, or cursing at the audience and security staff whom he deems unprofessional.

However, whatever the form, every time Rose loses control, it is almost always related to two things: technical disturbances and disorder on stage.

As a perfectionist frontman, Rose often wants all elements of the performance to go according to plan, from sound setup, lighting, to the audience's behavior.

The incident in Buenos Aires this time, although it did not end in chaos, shows that Axl Rose remains a figure who cannot be separated from his emotional nature. At over sixty years old, the vocalist known for his red bandana still displays the same energy and temperament as in his heyday.

(kpl/tdr)