9/01/26. Breaking the what?

In the intro to Rocket Queen on the Live Era album (“Can we get some house lights on these fuckers?”) is that Axl speaking? It doesn’t sound like him. I keep picturing Duff.

Is this also confusing anyone or is it just me? My friend and I are trying to buy early entry tickets for the show next weekend, but it says we’ll be in row 5?? I’ve been to this venue before, so I’m aware there’s just a pit. So if I get the early entry seats, would we be in the pit as opposed to actual seats?