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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. “Everyone will miss him.”
“We love you Frank,” a third Guns N’ Roses fan chimed in. “I saw you in Madrid two years ago and you was so f–king incredible.”
“Thank you [Frank Ferrer] for all your dedication, hard work, creativity, and presence over these 19 years behind the drums for Guns N’ Roses,” a fan penned. “I’ve heard stories from many fans who met you in person, and you are always described as a kind and amazing person.”
Ferrer, 59, joined founding members Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan almost 20 years ago for a show in Dessel, Belgium.
He was originally meant to be a two-week replacement for Bryan “Brain” Mantia, but by October, he was named the band’s official drummer.
Carpenter, meanwhile, is known for his work in alternative and hard rock genres.
The rocker also co-founded the group Loudermilk while still in high school. He then went on to be signed to music producer Rick Rubin’s label American.
“Carpenter has made a name for himself by uniquely blending versatility and groove with crushing force and technical skill, cementing his reputation as a multifaceted drummer in the industry,” Guns N’ Roses’ statement obtained by The Post read.
Just a few months prior to exiting Guns N’ Roses, Ferrer opened up about joining the iconic band.
“I’m trying to keep it all inside, but in my mind, it’s like, bing, bing, bing, bing, bing, and exploding, of course,” he told My Global Mind. “It was initially only going to be a temporary thing. It was only going to be for two weeks.
“But in my heart, I felt like, if I could really do well on this, even if it’s just for two weeks, then it could open up a lot of doors,” Ferrer continued. “So, I didn’t have any fear. A matter of fact, it was the complete opposite. I felt like, OK, I’m ready for this.”