Work of the two main drummers of Guns N ‘Roses was commented by the musician who took over the instrument for longer
Throughout its trajectory, the Guns n ‘Roses It had seven drummers. Two of them made history: Steven Adlerresponsible especially for recording the debut album, APPETITE FOR DESTRATION (1987), and Matt Sorumsupported by the two records Use your illusion (1991).
Frank Ferrermusician who longer held the Guns drivers – from 2006 to March 2025 – had to study their style a lot. Therefore, no one better than him to explain the differences between Adler and Sorum.
In an interview of 2016 to Music Radarthe instrumentalist praised the two co -workers. Before commenting on them, he made a point of scoring his admiration for all who preceded him.
“I have a tremendous respect for Guns N ‘Roses drummers. I really try to keep the spirit the way the original song was played.”
Then Frank left for the analysis. About Steven, especially with regard to performance in APPETITE FOR DESTRATIONhe stated:
“When we play the songs of AppetiteI try to develop the push pull [técnica de bateria em que se empurra a baqueta para baixo com os dedos e aproveita o retorno da baqueta para puxá-la de volta]. Steven’s plus punk rock drum lines are great. His performance in Appetite It was one of the biggest rock drum performances in music history. It is possible to put it on the top 10. Its appetitis execution is perfect. ”
In turn, Sorum has an approach described as more “firm” and “discreet”, in Ferrer’s opinion. It’s as if the album drummer Use your illusion It had a little less space for improvisation – which also works, especially in the context of a musician who worked in session with artists from different genres before joining Guns.
“And then, with Matt Sorum is a slightly firmer and more discreet execution. I try to keep that spirit, however.”
The proof that Ferrer described sorry in a complimentous way occurred in the sequence. When invited to reveal which song by Guns N ‘Roses likes to play, he quoted “You Could Be Mine”recorded precisely by the colleague of instrument in the albums Use your illusion.
“My favorite music to play is ‘You could be mine’it’s so fun to touch the battery. It’s like changing gears in a car. You are accelerating, so you reduce the march, then you notice yourself in the middle of a trip. You have to change the gears. It’s F#da! Furthermore, ‘Rocket Queen‘It’s too much. ‘Mr. Brownstone ‘ It’s too much. ‘Think About You’ It’s a lot of fun, real punk rock, in the spirit of music I grew up listening to. ”
Another Guns N ‘Roses drummer praised by Frank Ferrer
In addition to Steven Adler and Matt Sorum, another drummer who passed by Guns N ‘Roses received praise from Frank Ferrer. It is about Bryan “Brain” Mantiawhich preceded him between 2000 and 2006, participating in part of the album Chinese Democracy (2008).
“When I play ‘Mr. Brownstone ‘I introduce Brain. Adler used to use only the deaf, while Brain uses more pieces. When Brain plays some things from APPETITE FOR DESTRATIONhow ‘Think About You’it seems that he could give more room for Axl to sing. Axl sings very fast, so you need to go back a little so that he can ‘talk’. ”
Then he filled his direct predecessor with praise:
“I love Brain so much. When I entered, he told me to try to make these songs mine. I never forget that. Obviously, my personality appears, especially in those more funk songs.”
The new Guns N ‘Roses drummer
THE Guns n ‘Roses It was only 24 hours without drummer. One day after confirming the departure of Frank Ferrermember of the training since 2006, the band announced Isaac Carpenter as the new holder of the vacancy.
Today at 45, Isaac – who, as far as we know, is not related to the singer Sabrina Carpenter or the duo The Carpenters -Born in tri-cities, Washington, in the United States, and was initially noted by the band Loudermilkwhich would soon become Gosling. He participated in all project activities, active between 1995 and 2006.
Guns more attentive fans can meet Carpenter for their period with the group’s bassist, DUFF MCKAGANin the project Loaded. The drummer participated between 2009 and 2011 and recorded the album The Taking (2011).
In addition, he played with Awolnation, Adam Lambert, The Perfect Circle, The Exies, Tygabetween others. It also has a career as a musician for films and series.
Guns returns to the stage in May for a tour of Asia. Between the end of the month quoted and July, they excuse Rival sounds, Public enemy and Sex pistols.
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Frank Ferrer doesn’t play the band anymore
Frank Ferrer It is no longer a drummer of Guns n ‘Roses. In a social networking publication, the American Hard Rock band confirmed the break with the musician, considered friendly.
In addition to the GN’R for 19 years – since 2006, which made him the group’s fastest drummer – Ferrer joined The Psychedelic Furs, Love Spit Love and The Beautiful. Also worked as a hired musician with PJ Harvey, Frank Black (Pixies), Neil Young, Perry Farrell (Jane ‘Addiction), between others.
The statement published by Guns thanks Frank and briefly recalls his trajectory as successor to Rob Gardner (original member, despite a lightning pass), Steven Adler, Matt Sorum, Josh Freese and Bryan Mantia.
Read the note:
“Guns N ‘Roses announces the friendly departure of Frank Ferrer. The band thanks Frank for their friendship, creativity and robust presence over the last 19 years and wishes success in the next chapter of their musical journey.
Frank initially joined GN’R during a show in June 2006, helping to establish the rhythmic section during the following tours, including recent initiatives bringing the trio gathered with Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan. His last show with the band took place on November 5, 2023, in Mexico. ”
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