Rock n’ roll legends AC/DC have confirmed that their 17th studio album, Rock or Bust, will be released on the 1st of December.
The band have also revealed that founding guitarist Malcolm Young won’t be returning to the group.
Young left the band earlier this year as the result of an as yet unspecified illness. His nephew, Stevie, has filled in during recording sessions and will also take his place on tour during 2015.
Columbia Records said in a statement about the new album: “Rock or Bust follows the immensely successful Black Ice album, which debuted at number 1 in 31 countries upon release in 2008, and has gone on to sell nearly 8 million copies worldwide.”
“Rock or Bust finds AC/DC once again working with producer Brendan O’Brien and mixer Mike Fraser. It’s the first album in the band’s 41-year history without Malcolm Young. Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm’s condition, he will not be returning to the band.”
“Stevie, nephew of founding members Angus and Malcolm, plays rhythm guitar on Rock or Bust and will accompany the band on tour.”
The first new track from the album, “Play Ball”, is to be aired on US TV channel TBS on the 27th of September.
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