Former Guns N’ Roses Drummer Frank Ferrer Breaks His Silence Following Exit from Band After 19 Years

Former Guns N' Roses drummer Frank Ferrer is speaking out following his exit from the iconic band.

After the "Welcome to the Jungle" group announced Ferrer's departure, the musician broke his silence in an Instagram post on Thursday, March 20.

"The outpouring of love I have felt from the incredible fans of Guns N’ Roses and my peers over the past 24 hours has been tremendous," Ferrer began his statement. "I will have immense gratitude and love always for Axl and the band while at the same time, disappointment that this chapter came to an end."

Ferrer, 58, called his tenure with the band "an incredible 19 years" and that it has given him "life-changing memories and experience."

"A huge thanks to management, the crew, and fans for giving me memories I will cherish for my lifetime. I hope I see you all again soon!" Taking Ferrer's place is Isaac Carpenter, the former drummer of Loudermilk and Gosling.

He first joined Guns N' Roses in 2006 replacing Bryan “Brain” Mantia. Other former Guns N' Roses drummers include the band's original drummer Steven Adler, Josh Freese and Matt Sorum.

On Wednesday, March 19, Guns N' Roses announced the "amicable exit of Frank Ferrer" in a statement shared on Instagram. "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 statement 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."

The band's official Instagram also shared a picture. "Thank you, Frank. For the friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the last 19 years," the caption read.

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Ferrer told Music Radar about joining the legendary rock band in 2016 and keeping up with their signature sound, referencing former drummers.

"I really try to keep the spirit of the way the song was played," he said at the time. "When we play the Appetite… stuff I try to have the push and pulls. [Steven Adler’s] punk rock bits are great."

“Adler’s playing was one of the greatest rock drumming performances in the history of music. You can put it in the top ten. His playing on Appetite… is perfect. Then with [Matt] Sorum it’s a little more tight and more reserved kind of playing. I do try to keep that spirit, though.”

Guns N' Roses are set to embark on the international Because What You Want & Want You Get Are Two Completely Different Things tour on May 10.