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Axl Rose's Jaw-Dropping TMJ Battle: Axl's Hilarious Health Update
13 Aug
Summary
- Axl Rose revealed his TMJ battle humorously during a concert.
- He described his jaw as numb due to recent dental work.
- The band performed hits spanning their albums and side projects.
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose offered a humorous update on his TMJ condition during the band's recent concert in New Jersey on August 12, 2026. Rose described the challenges of performing with a numb jaw following recent dental procedures, comparing the sensation to having "Bugs Bunny in my ear."
He shared lighthearted anecdotes about the difficulties of singing with TMJ, noting the strange sounds he hears and joking about the potential for his jaw to "fall off." The band's performance at MetLife Stadium lasted three hours, featuring a comprehensive setlist.
Their performance included numerous hits such as "Welcome to the Jungle," "Patience," and "You Could Be Mine." They also performed "Slither" by Velvet Revolver, "Attitude" with Duff McKagan on vocals, and Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath," dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne. The concert concluded with "Paradise City."
Opening the show, hip-hop group Public Enemy delivered a message of unity from Flavor Flav, stating, "There's only one race, my people, and that's the human race," amidst growing divisiveness.
