Guns N' Roses Part Ways with Drummer Frank Ferrer

Earlier this week, Guns N' Roses revealed that they parted ways with drummer Frank Ferrer. Although the band's statement announced the exit is "amicable," Ferrer shared a statement on Instagram expressing "disappointment" in the departure.

Guns N' Roses have announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer, the band's longest tenured member.

Earlier this week, the band revealed that they're parting ways with Ferrer, and will be joined by a new drummer, Isaac Carpenter, for their upcoming tour.

> "Frank Ferrer is leaving Guns N' Roses," the band's statement reads. "The exit is amicable and the band wishes Frank all the best in his future endeavors.

> "Taking over the drum duties is Isaac Carpenter, who has been a member of AWOLNATION since 2014. He will be joining Axl, Slash, Duff, Dizzy and DJ Ash Fury on the upcoming 'Because What You Want and What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things' tour, which will see Guns N' Roses play in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever. The tour kicks off May 1 in South Korea before heading to the Middle East, Europe and the UK."

Ferrer, who joined GNR in 2004, shared a statement of his own, expressing his "disappointment" in the departure.

"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," he wrote. "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. It has been an incredible 19 years. Guns N' Roses has given me life-changing memories and experiences. A huge thanks to management, the crew, and fans for giving me memories that I will cherish for my lifetime. I hope I see you all again soon!"

See Ferrer's post below.

In other Guns N' Roses news, the band have also announced a new limited-edition vinyl pressing of their 1987 album *Appetite For Destruction*. The 4LP set will be released on March 31 via Geffen Records/Interscope Records.

The new pressing of *Appetite For Destruction* will be available in two formats: a limited-edition "Union Jack" version and a standard black vinyl pressing. Both formats will include the original album on 3LP, plus a fourth LP featuring four tracks from the *EP "Live From The Jungle"* EP.

The "Union Jack" version of the vinyl is limited to 10,000 copies and will be housed in a slipcase with a silkscreened image of the iconic album artwork. The pressing is also expected to come with a 16-page booklet featuring lyrics and photos from the band's archives.

Pre-orders for the vinyl are available now.

*Appetite For Destruction* is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it's widely regarded as one of the greatest metal albums ever made. The album spawned several hit singles, including "Welcome to the Jungle," "Paradise City" and "Sweet Child o' Mine."

The album's enduring popularity is a testament to the band's musical talent and songwriting ability. It's an album that continues to resonate with listeners of all generations.

"We wanted to do something special for the fans and give them a unique and collectible version of Appetite For Destruction," said Axl Rose. "We're also excited to be releasing EP 'Live From The Jungle' for the first time ever on vinyl."

Guns N' Roses are currently on tour in support of their latest album, *Chinese Democracy*. The band will be performing several new songs from the album, as well as classic hits from their early career.

The tour is set to kick off on May 1 in South Korea. It will then continue on to the Middle East, Europe and the UK.

The band's full tour dates are as follows:

May 1 - Seoul, Korea - KSPO Dome

May 3 - Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome

May 5 - Osaka, Japan - Kyocera Dome

May 8 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - King Fahd International Stadium

May 11 - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Yas Island - RIVA Arena

May 13 - Dammam, Saudi Arabia - Dammam Stadium

May 17 - Istanbul, Turkey - Olympic Stadium

May 20 - Budapest, Hungary - Groupama Arena

May 23 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Vassil Levski National Stadium

May 26 - Athens, Greece - Olympic Stadium

May 28 - Belgrade, Serbia - Stark Arena

June 1 - Stockholm, Sweden - Tele2 Arena

June 3 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium

June 6 - Copenhagen, Denmark - SEB Arena

June 9 - Hamburg, Germany - Volksparkstadion

June 12 - Berlin, Germany - Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stadt

June 15 - Munich, Germany - Allianz Arena

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