# Axl Rose Studio Photo Explained

> Axl Rose rehearsed with Yoshiki for canceled Global Citizen Festival.
- Title: Axl Rose Studio Photo Explained · Loudwire | Shortify
- Summary: Axl Rose rehearsed with Yoshiki for canceled Global Citizen Festival. Axl Rose rehearsed Yoshiki's song 'Red Swan' for a canceled Global Citizen Festival…
- Keywords: axl rose, yoshiki, global citizen festival, red swan, guns n roses, september 26, berklee nyc, carrie underwood, music, Axl, Rose, Studio
- Source: Loudwire — https://loudwire.com/why-axl-rose-photographed-studio-2026
- Published: 2026-10-05T15:04:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: axl rose, yoshiki, global citizen festival, red swan, guns n roses, september 26, berklee nyc, carrie underwood, music
## Axl Rose Studio Photo
In late September, Guns N' Roses' manager Fernando Lebeis shared a photo of Axl Rose in a recording studio on Instagram.
## Fan Speculation
Fans questioned whether Rose was working on new music or something else after seeing the photo.
## Yoshiki's Announcement
Yoshiki revealed Rose was set to perform 'Red Swan' at the canceled Global Citizen Festival in New York City.
## Festival Cancellation
The Global Citizen Festival was canceled on Sept. 26 due to severe weather warnings in the region.
## Yoshiki's Statement
Yoshiki said Rose's kindness helped him through the festival cancellation and that they rehearsed together in New York.
## Fan Reaction
Some fans thought Rose was in BerkleeNYC Studio A, but others suggested he might be mentoring Carrie Underwood.
## Key takeaway

Axl Rose rehearsed Yoshiki's song 'Red Swan' for a canceled Global Citizen Festival after the event was canceled due to severe weather.