Guns N’ Roses announce departure of drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years in the band

Guns N’ Roses have announced that they’ve parted ways with drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years.

The band’s longest-serving sticksman to date, Frank joined the hard rock legends in the summer of 2006, and played his last show with them in November 2023. In a statement entitled ‘Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer’, GN’R write: “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.

“Frank first joined GN’R during a show in June 2006 helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan. His last show with the band took place November 5, 2023 in Mexico.”

Frank’s replacement hasn’t yet been announced. Check out the post below:

Catch Guns N’ Roses at Rock for People 2025, before their UK headline shows in Birmingham and London on the Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things Tour. In July, they’ll be back to Villa Park again to play Ozzy Osbourne’s massive farewell show with Black Sabbath.

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