Guns N’ Roses announce the arrival of Isaac Carpenter, its newest drummer who will hit the road with the band throughout their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer.
The news follows the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in the powerhouse rock legends’ storied run. 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 on November 5th, 2023 in Mexico.
Isaac Carpenter, born in Washington’s Tri-Cities, is an accomplished American drummer and songwriter known for his dynamic contributions to alternative, hard rock, and beyond. He rose to prominence in 1995 by co-founding Loudermilk while in high school, only to be signed to Rick Rubin’s label American. Carpenter’s career spans an impressive roster of acts, including live and studio work with Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Awolnation, Adam Lambert, the hardcore metal outfit Barbarians of California, A Perfect Circle, The Exies, Ours, and Black Lab, in addition to his large session film and TV roster. Carpenter has made a name for himself by uniquely blending versatility and groove with crushing force and technical skill, cementing his reputation as a multifaceted drummer in the industry.
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What is wrong with Adler? More than capable , his band is great with a better singer …
Let’s be real here. Absolutely no one cares. Bring back Steven. And lose the guy that looks like Ronny Wood and get back Izzy. I look at footage of them in concert and I don’t know who the hell these people are, there’s 17 people on stage for god’s sake. That’s not the 5 kick ass rockers I saw in a bar in ’87. THAT was rock and roll, not this overblown whatever it is.
Hi Mr. R N’ R,
Please don’t quote me, because I do not know this for absolutely certain, but I believe, some, if not many, of these musicians, were from Rose‘s solo version of Guns N’ Roses. I think drummer, Frank Ferrer, who just departed, was definitely part of Rose‘s GN’R lineup.
Also, my feeling is, whatever Rose wants, Rose (usually) gets… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.