As reported earlier this week, Guns N’ Roses have parted ways with drummer Frank Ferrer, replacing him with Isaac Carpenter. Whereas a press launch described Ferrer’s departure as “amicable,” a brand new assertion from Ferrer means that the choice wasn’t essentially mutual.
Ferrer posted a observe a Instagram, principally expressing appreciation to Axl Rose and the band for his 19 years within the legendary rock act. Nonetheless, he did say that he felt “disappointment that this chapter got here to an finish.”
The drummer’s full assertion reads:
“The outpouring of affection I’ve felt from the unbelievable followers of Weapons N’ Roses and my friends over the previous 24 hours has been super. I’ll have immense gratitude and love at all times for Axl and the band whereas on the identical time, disappointment that this chapter got here to an finish. It has been an unbelievable 19 years. Weapons N’ Roses has given me life-changing reminiscences and experiences. An enormous due to administration, the crew, and followers for giving me reminiscences that I’ll cherish for my lifetime. I hope I see you all once more quickly!”
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Ferrer joined GN’R in June 2006, enjoying on a number of tracks on 2008’s Chinese language Democracy and performing reside with the band till their most up-to-date present, which was November fifth, 2023 on the Heaven & Hell pageant in Mexico. At 19 years, he was the longest-serving drummer in Weapons N’ Roses’ historical past.
AWOLNATION’s Isaac Carpenter now takes over the GN’R drum throne, and will probably be behind the package for the band’s upcoming international tour kicking off Might 1st in Incheon, South Korea. Weapons N’ Roses have dates scheduled in Asia, the Center East, and Europe by a July thirty first gig on the Wacken Open Air pageant in Germany. Pick up tickets here.
