Drummer Frank Ferrer has departed the ranks of hard rock legends Guns N’ Roses. A statement shared by the band today, March 19th, announced his exitas follows:
“Guns N’ Roses Announce The Amicable Exit Of Frank Ferrer
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 GNR 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.”
It is unclear as of yet who will be taking over for him behind the kit. The band’s current live schedule runs as follows:
05/01 Incheon, KOR – Songdo Moonlight Park
05/05 Yokohama, JPN – K Arena
05/13 Bangkok, THA – Thunderdome Stadium
05/17 Mumbai, IND – Mahalaxmi Racecourse
05/20 Manama, BHR – Al Dana Amphitheater
05/23 Riyadh, SAU – Kingdom Arena
05/27 Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Arena
With Rival Sons:
05/30 Shekvetili, GER – Shekvetili Park
06/02 Istanbul, TUR – Tupras Stadyumu
06/06 Coimbra, POR – Estadio Citadele de Coimbra
06/09 Barcelona, SPA – Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
06/12 Florence, ITA – Firenze Rocks
06/15 Hradec Kralove, CZE – Rock For People
06/18 Dusseldorf, GER – Merkur Spiel-Arena
06/20 Munich, GER – Allianz Arena
06/23 Birmingham, UK – Villa Park
06/26 London, UK – Wembley Stadium
With Public Enemy:
06/29 Aarhus, DEN – Eskelunden
07/02 Trondheim, NOR – Granasen Ski Centre
07/04 Stockholm, SWE – Strawberry Arena
07/07 Tampere, FIN – Ratina Stadium
07/10 Kaunas, LIT – Darius And Girenas Stadium
07/12 Warsaw, POL – PGE Narodowy
07/15 Budapest, HUN – Ferenc Puskas Stadium
07/18 Belgrade, SER – USCE Park
07/21 Sofia, BUL – Vasil Levski Stadium
With Sex Pistols (feat. Frank Carter):
07/24 Vienna, AUT – Ernst Happel Stadium
07/28 Luxembourg, LUX – Luxembourg Open Air
Guns N’ Roses:
07/31 Wacken, GER – Wacken Open Air
