Isaac Carpenter was unveiled as the replacement for previous drummer Frank Ferrer in March
They have not released a full-length record since 2008's much-delayed 'Chinese Democracy'
“It's a drag that the record is on the shelf”
The guitarist died yesterday (August 21) aged 51
The band were reportedly practising a rendition of one of the metal pioneers’ hits before one of their live shows
The band began their current tour last week
Axl Rose and co. will play across Asia and Europe for the next three months
"They were five individuals. It was a chemistry. It was a moment"
The Guns N' Roses guitarist will still be found on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
He replaces long-term sticksman Frank Ferrer