Good news and bad news for AC/DC fans - the band have announced a new album Rock Or Bust, their first without founding member Malcolm Young.
The new album, the band's first in six years, will be released on 1 December and will be the first in the band's history not to feature Young.
A statement from the band reads "Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm’s condition, he will not be returning to the band. AC/DC will undertake a world tour in support of ‘Rock or Bust’ in 2015. Stevie Young, nephew of founding members Angus and Malcolm Young, plays rhythm guitar on 'Rock or Bust' and will accompany the band on tour."
Back in April the band issued a statement stressing Young's ill health, "After 40 years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. Malcolm would like to thank the group’s diehard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support. In light of this news, AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family’s privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music."
Rock Or Bust follows Black Ice which sold nearly 8 million copies and debuted at number one in 31 countries. Drummer Phil Rudd recently told Triple M. “It was done in 10 days, and I’ve never played better.” Rudd's verdict on the new album? “I hope it’s as good as I remember when I came away from the studio. It’s pretty damn good.”
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