AC/DC New album and Tour.

jacksie66

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lord lucan

Whilst they're not far away from retirement anyway, it'd be sad if it was to end this way.

RayCon

The rumours about Malcolm's health have been circulating for months. I hope it's not true but they aren't going away ... maybe a case of no smoke without fire

mike65

Well it would be a pity but maybe a proper end esp in the circumstances rather than fading away would be the best thing.

Any excuse for a song - my own AC/DC favourite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zZ9awjr4hc

jack presley

Strange seeing a story about AC/DC prominently on the Irish Times and Indo websites.

blastman

Changed times, all right.

These rumours have been doing the rounds for a long time, there was talk 12-18 months ago about one of the band and unspecified health problems meaning that everything was on hold indefinitely. This would be a sad way to finish it.

On the other hand, one report mentioned that they had booked time in a Canadian studio from the beginning of next month, so who knows.

seachto7

jack presley wrote: »

Strange seeing a story about AC/DC prominently on the Irish Times and Indo websites.

Could this reflect the musical tastes of the editorial or senior staff?

As in, this would be big music news to anyone 30+, and certainly anyone 40+?

I'm surprised they are still going to be honest, always thought they were older than they actually are.

They have done it all, and have nothing to prove. I wouldn't see it as a sad way to end if true.

Say Your Number

I'll wait for an official announcement before I get excited about it, hope there is one last tour left in them.

briany

At least I can always say I got to see the greatest rock 'n' roll band, of all time, and my personal favourite, perform live. I'd heard Brian say that one of the members was having health issues, so I suppose this is what he was referring to. It's not a sad note for the band, really. Sad would be attempting to carry on with some other rhythm guitarist or something, which couldn't be done being that Malcolm's the heart and soul of the whole operation. Very sad for Malcolm personally though, and those close to him. I should certainly hope that he makes at least enough of a recovery to enjoy, or continue enjoying, the fruits of his labour. If the rumours are overblown (which I get the feeling somehow they're not) then they can concentrate on music when the time is right.

They're handling the whole situation just right, too. Nothing as such coming from camp AC/DC itself. You have to say, for a band that's had a giant inflatable woman as part of it's act for something like 25 years, they actually behave real classy and dignified in their offstage time. It's one of the things that makes them real hard to dislike, even if you're not a fan, IMO.

Dublin Spur

ac/dc are finished apparently,
Malcolm Young has had a stroke,
press conference tomorrow,
for f**k sake
Gutted doesn't come close

PTH2009

one band i wont have the chance to see live now and who will never headline slane

Damn it anyway

Lithium93_

I hope AC/DC calling it a day are just rumours, I want to see them live at least once before they do eventually pack it in and ride off into the sunset after a marvellous 40 year career

jacksie66

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Lithium93_

A twist in the tale perhaps? Make of it what you will

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6053874/acdc-not-quitting-retirement-rumors

scudzilla

Bon Scott, Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, Cliff Williams, Simon Wright, Chris Slade, Mark Evans & Dave Evans.

I SALUTE YOU SIRS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGvO7T_aFtk

McDave

Brian Johnson brought up health problems with one of the band quite some time ago. If the band's reps are not denying the rumours straight up, I'd suspect there's something to the speculation.

If it's true, it's a sad day for Malcolm and the band. They've been part of the musical landscape of my life since I was a teenager, seeing them first on Rock goes to College, getting my hands on their late 70s releases, and seeing them live at the Olympic Ballroom. All their albums have pretty much added at least a couple more classics to their repertoire. It's hard to imagine the rock world without their compositions and performances. The end of an era for true pros and genuine musicians.

I hope it ain't true. But on this occasion I fear for the worst.

Just Like Heaven

Well I'd imagine if that is true about a conference having been scheduled for tomorrow (anybody have a link for that?) then it's indeed probably true.

Penfailed

mike65 wrote: »

Well it would be a pity but maybe a proper end esp in the circumstances rather than fading away would be the best thing.

...but they weren't going to fade away. They were meant to be going into the studio to record another album and then play a 40-date worldwide tour.

stefan idiot jones

I saw them five times in the 80's. The first being on the 'For Those' tour in 82.

Those cannons are still the loudest things I have ever heard (and I've survived Motorhead a couple of times).

Superb band live and the intro to 'For Those' takes me straight back to when I was eleven. My most nostalgic record.

Back in Black out sold Prince, Springsteen, Guns n Posers, Dire Straits, Whitney Houston and Phil Collins in the 80's. Only Thriller was bigger. Thats how popular they were then.

I'm going down to Sin City. Class.

horseburger

I don't know which news report to rely on:mad:

this one, with a time of its updating as 8 hours ago, according to the google search result, suggests the rumours are exaggerated

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6053874/acdc-not-quitting-retirement-rumors

A Primal Nut

Sad news if true.

From the telegraph:

The band, which has sold more than 200 million albums, reportedly had made a “pact” that it would not continue if a member was forced to leave

Doesn't really make sense given the amount of lineup changes over the years. Maybe it's something between Angus and Malcolm.

jacksie66

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blastman

That's it, I'm not reading any more f*£$^ng speculation on this. If you want me, I'll be in my happy place (RDS Simmonscourt, October 23rd 1982).

backspacer

blastman wrote: »

That's it, I'm not reading any more f*£$^ng speculation on this. If you want me, I'll be in my happy place (RDS Simmonscourt, October 23rd 1982).

Same as, Estadio Olimpico 7th June 2009, greatest....night.....ever

Lightbulb Sun

Brian Johnson just issued a statement saying they aren't retiring and are recording soon.

Just Like Heaven

Ahh here I haven't time for this, until tickets are on sale I'm not reading another one of these non-articles.

horseburger

here is a more up to date item from the Telegraph and an item on that report on Billboard.com.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10769783/ACDC-We-are-not-retiring.html

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6055502/acdc-brian-johnson-denies-theyre-quitting-sick-member

Some other newspapers' websites are carrying articles today. These items are based on the earlier reports, which as far as I know have not been confirmed.

blastman

"After forty 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."

-- Statement on the official AC/DC facebook page, posted about an hour ago.

The same statement is up on acdc.com as well

peterobrien100

blastman wrote: »

That's it, I'm not reading any more f*£$^ng speculation on this. If you want me, I'll be in my happy place (RDS Simmonscourt, October 23rd 1982).

Went both nights and Y&T supporting them ! Did not get better !:)

Say Your Number

If Malcolm doesn't get well enough to play again, I could see them doing a 'farewell' tour with their nephew, I know they don't need the money, they probably made enough money off their last tour last them all 20-30 years, but it would be closure for most fans.
Also I know Led Zeppelin only did a once off but they could have continued cos Jason Bonham is every bit as good a drummer as his father, also saw Springsteen last year and Jake Clemons did a great job filling in for his uncle.

scudzilla

If this 40 date farewell tour comes off and we're lucky enough to get them here at Slane i'll definitely go.

I've said many many times that i'd never EVER go to Slane for a gig, but if it was DC i'd have to go against that

Say Your Number

Was the 40 date thing meant as a farewell? I thought it was to celebrate 40 years, anyway all we can do is wait and hope Malcolm gets better and the band get to go out on their own terms.

scudzilla

Say Your Number wrote: »

Was the 40 date thing meant as a farewell? I thought it was to celebrate 40 years, anyway all we can do is wait and hope Malcolm gets better and the band get to go out on their own terms.

It was always going to be a 40 date worldwide farewell tour, I'd have said 15 in Europe, 15 in the America's and 10 in Australia/Rest of World

stefan idiot jones

Didn't Malcolm miss a tour some years ago?

scudzilla

stefan idiot jones wrote: »

Didn't Malcolm miss a tour some years ago?

yeah, i think his nephew stood in for him

EDIT : From Wiki

Stevie Young is the nephew of AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young. He is the son of their brother Alex. During the 1988 U.S. tour for AC/DC's album Blow Up Your Video, which started on May 3, 1988, Stevie filled in for Malcolm on rhythm guitar, while Malcolm left to deal with a growing alcohol dependency. Many fans were not even aware that Malcolm had been replaced, as Stevie bears a physical resemblance to him.

ush

I remember reading about another Young family member filling in for Malcolm. I guess they'll be doing that again.

Hardacre

AC/DC to play on as ill Malcolm Young takes break, band says:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/music/acdc-to-play-on-as-ill-malcolm-young-takes-break-band-says/story-fn9d2mxu-1226887482524

grimm2005

If the 40 date anniversary tour (or farewell tour realisticly) happens, I get the feeling we would probably be snubbed in favour of somewhere bigger, having said that I would most definitely make the trip to London to see it.

McDave

Stevie Young to step in for studio sessions?

The nephew of AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young might be taking the spot of his uncle Malcolm for the band's next album.

Stevie Young is rumored to have been brought in to play rhythm guitar during the band's studio sessions for their 16th studio album. Young had previously stepped in for his uncle in 1988, when Malcolm left the tour to address alcohol addiction.

http://www.rttnews.com/2318211/ac-dc-nephew-may-step-in-for-malcolm-young.aspx?type=ent

As we previously reported, founding AC/DC member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. No word yet on how long that break will be, but as of last week, AC/DC are currently in a Vancouver studio with producer Brendan O’Brien to begin work on the follow-up to 2008’s Black Ice.

And although AC/DC hasn’t offered any official confirmation, one lingering question appears to have been answered: Malcolm Young will be replaced (in the studio, at least) on guitar by his nephew, Stevie Young, who has been spotted hanging with the band in Vancouver. The substitution makes sense, as Stevie has subbed for Malcolm once before, on the band’s 1988 U.S. tour.

http://www.rocksquare.com/community/musicnews/4128

Lithium93_

According to Brian Johnson, the new AC/DC album is done. They were considering calling the album Man Down.

http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2014-07-09/world-exclusive-ac-dc-news-as-brian-johnson-reveals-new-album-details

Say Your Number

They are playing Wembley and Hampden Park next summer too, can't wait till 12 nights in Croke Park are announced :pac:

Mushy

Say Your Number wrote: »

They are playing Wembley and Hampden Park next summer too, can't wait till 12 nights in Croke Park are announced :pac:

Source please!

Say Your Number

Mushy wrote: »

Source please!

Johnson said it in the Classic Rock article or at least in hinted at it.

Just Like Heaven

I read that article earlier, did he say Malcolm is in hospital? Surely he must have been in for weeks at this stage so?

Just Like Heaven

Mushy wrote: »

Source please!

Some stuff here.

http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2014-07-09/world-exclusive-ac-dc-news-as-brian-johnson-reveals-new-album-details

jack presley

Time for the title of this thread to be changed i think...!!! they aren't going anywhere thank God.

Say Your Number

But with Malcolm's ill health and the fact that Johnson turns 67 this year means they don't have an awful lot of time left

I hope they do come here and we get one more chance to see them, but Malcolm not being there does take away from it slightly for me, but when the nephew stood in before most people didn't notice so I'm sure they'd still be brilliant.

Just Like Heaven

Album 1st of December, new song this week.

AC/DC have confirmed the release of 17th studio album Rock Or Bust on December 1 – and they’ve revealed mainman Malcolm Young won’t return to the band.

He bowed out earlier this year as a result of an unspecified illness, and was replaced in recording sessions by his nephew Stevie. The younger guitarist will take part in the Aussie giants’ 2015 world tour in his uncle’s place.

Columbia records say in a statement: “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 track from the album, Play Ball, is to be revealed on September 27 on US TV channel TBS, in association with Major League Baseball.

AC/DC biographer Jessie Fink earlier this year reported it was likely Malcolm’s absence would become permanent. He said: “The important thing is we all let Mal be and hope he can recover. We should all expect that Stevie is in the band now." Speaking of the new material he added: “I'm hearing on very reliable authority it's up there with Black Ice, or even better – so Stevie must be a good replacement for Mal."

afro man

Just Like Heaven wrote: »

Album 1st of December, new song this week.

Talks of headlining Glastonbury next year as well ?

curfumsarinn

Please play somewhere I can afford to go
Please play somewhere I can afford to go
Please play somewhere I can afford to go

Repeat to fade

Just Like Heaven

afro man wrote: »

Talks of headlining Glastonbury next year as well ?

I doubt it really. Likely they'll be touring with their own stages and heaps of gear like last few tours. Completely impractical to bring it to Glastonbury, they brought their own stage to Download in 2010 but that was on third pass of Europe on Black Ice tour.

They make more money doing their own stadium shows too. And it's much easier for a band to headline a load of festivals or do a string of their own stadium shows in Europe, doing a mix of both in one tour complicates things.

Can see them doing more festivals in future, but I'll be surprised they do any before doing their shows following the albums release.