Frank Ferrer has left Weapons N’ Roses.
Frank Ferrer has left Weapons N’ Roses
The 58-year-old drummer has left the legendary rock band after 19 years, with the group insisting that the cut up is “amicable”.
In a press release posted on social media, the group stated: “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and durable presence over the previous 19 years, and want him success within the subsequent chapter of his musical journey.
“Frank first joined GNR throughout a present in June 2006 serving to anchor the rhythm part throughout subsequent excursions, together with their current outings that includes the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. His final present with the band befell November 5, 2023 in Mexico. (sic)”
Frank joined the band again in 2006, when he changed Bryan Mantia. Weapons N’ Roses’ earlier drummers additionally embrace the likes of Rob Gardner, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Josh Freese.
The band are set to start their world tour in Could, however the group have but to verify who will substitute Frank within the band.
In the meantime, Frank beforehand revealed that he made a aware effort to recreate the sounds of the group’s former drummers.
He advised KKDM: “I actually needed to work laborious to ensure I used to be in a position to signify Adler’s really feel, Matt Sorum’s really feel and and [Bryan’s] really feel of the ‘Chinese language Democracy’ [era].”
Frank liked becoming a member of the band – however he admitted that it was a “problem” too.
He stated: “That was the hardest problem – discovering all three eras of Weapons N’ Roses and bringing them collectively to at least one cohesive manner of enjoying their materials.”