Guns N’ Roses Announce Departure of Drummer Frank Ferrer

Guns N’ Roses have announced the departure of Frank Ferrer, the legendary band’s longest-serving drummer at 19 years with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act.

A press release describes the split as “amicable,” adding, “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”

Ferrer joined Guns N’ Roses in June 2006 and has been playing shows with the band ever since, including over the past near-decade since the 2016 return of guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan. He replaced Bryan “Brain” Mantia, following previous stints by Josh Freese, Matt Sorum, and classic GN’R drummer Steven Adler.

Guns N’ Roses have not announced a replacement for Ferrer as of yet. Adler still tours with his own band, playing Guns N’ Roses songs, while Freese became a member of Foo Fighters following the passing of Taylor Hawkins. Sorum and Mantia are certainly options, unless the band goes with an entirely new drummer.

As it stands, Ferrer’s final show with Guns N’ Roses was November 5th, 2023 at the Heaven & Hell festival in Mexico.

Guns N’ Roses are slated to kick off an international tour on May 1st in Incheon, South Korea. The band will play dates in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe through a July 31st gig at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. Pick up tickets here.