Guns N' Roses Names Isaac Carpenter as New Drummer After Frank Ferrer's Departure

Frank Ferrer leaves Guns N' Roses after a 19-year tenure, making way for Isaac Carpenter ahead of the band's international tour starting in May 2025.

Frank Ferrer, Guns N' Roses' longest-serving drummer, has departed the band after joining in 2006 and contributing to key albums and tours.
The split was described as amicable, with the band expressing gratitude for Ferrer's creativity and presence over nearly two decades.
Ferrer performed his final show with the band on November 5, 2023, in Mexico, marking the end of his tenure.
Isaac Carpenter, formerly of AWOLNATION and a collaborator with Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan, has been announced as Ferrer's replacement.
The lineup change comes as Guns N' Roses prepares for an extensive international tour beginning in South Korea in May 2025.