Axl Rose tells MetLife Stadium crowd he has TMJ, jokes jaw might "fall off"

Axl Rose told a MetLife Stadium crowd on August 12, 2026, that he has temporomandibular joint disorder, a condition affecting the jaw's hinge joint. Rose said dental work two days earlier left part of his mouth numb, and that doctors advised him to "try not to chew." He joked his jaw might "fall off, go to the side, or get stuck." Billboard reported the remarks. The show was part of Guns N' Roses' 2026 World Tour.