Weapons N’ Roses have introduced the departure of Frank Ferrer, the legendary band’s longest-serving drummer at 19 years with the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame act.
A press launch describes the break up as “amicable,” including, “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and durable presence over the previous 19 years, and so they want him success within the subsequent chapter of his musical journey.”
Ferrer joined Weapons N’ Roses in June 2006 and had been taking part in reveals with the band ever since, together with over the previous near-decade for the reason that 2016 return of guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan. He changed Bryan “Mind” Mantia, following earlier stints by Josh Freese, Matt Sorum, and basic GN’R drummer Steven Adler.
Weapons N’ Roses haven’t introduced a alternative for Ferrer as of but. Adler nonetheless excursions together with his personal band, taking part in Weapons N’ Roses songs, whereas Freese turned a member of Foo Fighters following the passing of Taylor Hawkins. Sorum and Mantia are definitely choices, until the band goes with a completely new drummer.
Because it stands, Ferrer’s closing present with Weapons N’ Roses was November fifth, 2023 on the Heaven & Hell pageant in Mexico.
Weapons N’ Roses are slated to kick off a world tour on Might 1st in Incheon, South Korea. The band will play dates in Asia, the Center East, and Europe by means of a July thirty first gig on the Wacken Open Air pageant in Germany. Choose up tickets right here.