Oh, the place can we go now?
Weapons N’ Roses introduced the departure of their drummer, Frank Ferrer, after 19 years – and the exit comes weeks earlier than the band is scheduled to hit the highway for a contemporary slate of Might tour dates.
The American rock band confirmed Ferrer’s departure on Wednesday in a message posted to the group’s official Instagram web page.
“Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer,” the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers wrote. “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.”
The band’s assertion continued, “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.”
“Thank you, Frank,” they concluded. “For the friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the last 19 years.”
Ferrer, 58, first joined founding members Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan practically 20 years in the past for a present in Dessel, Belgium.
Though he was initially solely meant to be a two-week alternative for Bryan “Brain” Mantia, Ferrer was named the band’s official drummer that October.
In January, Ferrer opened up about becoming a member of Weapons N’ Roses nearly twenty years in the past in an interview with the onerous rock and metallic music journal My International Thoughts.
“I’m trying to keep it all inside, but in my mind, it’s like, bing, bing, bing, bing, bing, and exploding, of course,” Ferrer mentioned concerning his first official present with the “Paradise City” band. “It was initially solely going to be a brief factor. It was solely going to be for 2 weeks.
“But in my heart, I felt like, if I could really do well on this, even if it’s just for two weeks, then it could open up a lot of doors,” he continued. “So, I didn’t have any fear. A matter of fact, it was the complete opposite. I felt like, okay, I’m ready for this.”
Loyal Weapons N’ Roses followers additionally rushed to social media following the band’s announcement to have a good time Ferrer and mourn his stunning departure.
“Omg I didn’t see that coming,” one individual wrote.
“FRANK is so great,” one other Instagram follower added. “Everyone will miss him.”
“We love you Frank,” a 3rd Weapons N’ Roses fan mentioned. “I saw you in Madrid two years ago and you was so f–king incredible.”
“Thank you [Frank Ferrer] for all your dedication, hard work, creativity, and presence over these 19 years behind the drums for Guns N’ Roses,” a fourth fan wrote. “I’ve heard stories from many fans who met you in person, and you are always described as a kind and amazing person.”
It’s presently unclear who the “November Rain” rock stars will choose to switch Ferrer behind the drum set for his or her upcoming European tour set to start in Might, practically one yr after Slash’s stepdaughter dedicated suicide.
