
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 had 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.
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 had 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.
- 3/19/2025
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
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