# Axl Rose health issues during Guns N’ Roses tour

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/axl-rose-health-issues-during-guns-n-roses-tour
> Updated: 2026-08-16T19:50:53.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Guns N’ Roses vocalist Axl Rose disclosed that he is managing a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder during a performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Rose informed the audience that he recently underwent dental work or a procedure to address the condition, which has resulted in numbness on one side of his mouth.

Rose described the physical challenges of singing with the disorder, noting that the vocal requirements of his performance involve facial stretching that complicates management of the condition. He likened the auditory sensations experienced while singing to hearing clicking or popping sounds, specifically comparing it to “Bugs Bunny eating a carrot or celery” or someone eating crunchy food near him. Despite these health struggles, Rose completed a three-hour set. The band is currently on tour with upcoming scheduled appearances in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Axl Rose reveals health struggles during Guns N’ Roses concert

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose revealed he is recovering from temporomandibular disorder (TMD) following a recent medical procedure, performing a three-hour set in New Jersey despite the condition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/axl-rose-reveals-health-struggles-during-guns-n-roses-concert

### 2026-08-14: Axl Rose performs through TMJ disorder and jaw numbness

Axl Rose performed a three-hour Guns N’ Roses set at MetLife Stadium while managing TMJ disorder and numbness following recent dental work.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/axl-rose-performs-through-tmj-disorder-and-jaw-numbness

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