One of the latest and biggest rumours in music is no longer a rumour with an official announcement made on AC/DC‘s website April 16. The band officially announced Axl Rose as the band’s new vocalist, replacing Brian Johnson who left the band because of “hearing issues and future ventures”.
AC/DC will continue the ROCK OR BUST WORLD Tour with the Guns ‘N Roses vocalist for a run of European dates plus 10 postponed U.S. dates (to be announced soon).
Here is the announcement found on the band’s website in the news section:
“AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures. As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian’s decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment. AC/DC will resume their Rock Or Bust World Tour with Axl Rose joining on vocals. The European stadium tour dates begin on May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal and run through June 12 in Aarhus, Denmark as previously announced (see below for full itinerary). Following this European run of dates with AC/DC, Axl Rose will head out on his Guns N Roses, Not In This Lifetime Summer Stadium Tour. The 10 postponed U.S shows will be rescheduled and announced imminently, also with Axl Rose.
For the latest AC/DC updates and tour dates visit the band’s official website at www.ACDC.com.
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