Guns N’ Roses Announce Drummer Frank Ferrer’s Exit After 19 Years

Drummer Frank Ferrer has officially parted ways with Guns N’ Roses after nearly two decades with the band. The news was confirmed today, March 19th, through an official statement from the group:

“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.”

Ferrer first joined Guns N’ Roses in 2006, becoming a steady presence in the band’s rhythm section across multiple tours, including their recent reunion era featuring Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan.

At this time, the band has not announced Ferrer’s replacement. Their upcoming tour dates are 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

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