Brian Johnson confirms new AC/DC album

https://www.nme.com/news/music/brian-johnson-reportedly-confirms-new-ac-dc-album-2440513

"I'm sick of denying it"

Brian Johnson has reportedly confirmed that he’ll be singing on a new AC/DC album.

Last year, it was reported that the rock icons were working on a new album that will feature the work of their late rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young on “every track”, according to “a reliable source inside the AC/DC camp”. The rhythm guitarist died in November 2017 after retiring from the band due to early onset dementia.

Johnson meanwhile was forced to quit the band in 2016 after suffering hearing loss and was replaced on the band’s tour by Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose. He was then rumoured to be reuniting with the rock legends for a new record after being spotted with the band’s former drummer Phil Rudd in Vancouver.


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Ridiculously cool! Now all the Axl haters can chill out.

Bring it.

I'm very curious to hear this.

And all is right with the world once again.

It's great news, but I would rather hear it confirmed from Brian, not some dude in the band called Terrorizer. If true, then I hope he can tour with them also.

Wrecked Neck wrote:

It's great news, but I would rather hear it confirmed from Brian, not some dude in the band called Terrorizer.

Awww c'mon. If you can't trust the dudes in Terrorizer, who CAN you trust?

Wrecked Neck wrote:

It's great news, but I would rather hear it confirmed from Brian, not some dude in the band called Terrorizer. If true, then I hope he can tour with them also.

I hear what you're saying. It would be nice to get some sort of official press release or a more reliable source, but it sure feels like this was going to happen anyways. I'm sure as things progress, we'll hear something more official.

Gotta admit, I'm a little more than disappointed that something ain't happening with Axl on the mic. It certainly would've shaken things up.

Awesome news. Always in the mood for some new AC/DC album.

They'd have to have - one hell of an amazing song - to perk my interest.
That's not beyond the realm of possibility - either.
Every release they put out - just seems to have a Home-run ball.

corplhicks wrote:

Ridiculously cool! Now all the Axl haters can chill out.

Best news ever. Maybe Axl can eventually overcome his early-onset case of dickheadedness. But I doubt it. He should just fade away already.

But, back to BJ. Couple of years off may have provided him the opportunity to write some killer stuff on top of MY's rhythms! Looking forward to hearing snippets!

the sentinel wrote:

And all is right with the world once again.

Yes, yes it is!

Brian must have got his hearing issues worked out?

Dark Horseman wrote:

Brian must have got his hearing issues worked out?

Maybe. Or maybe it's not as much an issue in the studio as opposed to playing live. Right now, all he's confirming is that they're recording a new album. No word on a tour yet.

I don't care for a new tour to be honest, but i do care for a new studio album. Good to know that AC/DC are still around and delivering new material after all these decades!

I'm glad that they are still kicking around and haven't turned into Angus & (paid) friends, but I haven't been excited by new AC/DC since 1985

Boris2008 wrote:

I'm glad that they are still kicking around and haven't turned into Angus & (paid) friends, but I haven't been excited by new AC/DC since 1985

I'm kind of a modded version of you; every time a new AC/DC album comes out I listen to it one time banging my head and destroying furniture and when it's over it [i]disappears forever,[i] never to be heard again...

But Dirty Deeds? Powerage? Want Blood? That's like necessary vitamins for my ears.

Before Brian was dismissed from the band, a lot of people seemed to be bored with his lackluster vocals. But now that he’s back, he has a renewed interest I guess.

Hopefully he sounds good.

No approximate release date set yet?

Reports are Cliff Williams is back as well and he was recently spotted in Vancouver.

I really would've liked an album with Axl, or at least a live album.

ZombieHavoc wrote:

I really would've liked an album with Axl, or at least a live album.

It would be fun if they, at least, squeezed in some live tracks with Axl, as bonus material.

Gilbert wrote:

ZombieHavoc wrote:

I really would've liked an album with Axl, or at least a live album.

It would be fun if they, at least, squeezed in some live tracks with Axl, as bonus material.

I'd be all for that, or even a bonus live EP of just some of the standards. I was listening to the GNR cover of Whole Lotta Rosie on the Appetite box set, and he starts off mentioning that people compare them to AC/DC but he's no Bon Scott, something to effect, and I hope that that hungry young dude playing clubs and worshiping AC/DC is still in Axl's brain and has been orgasming over what he's been getting to do.

So it looks like the new album will be released in the coming few weeks:

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/report-ac-dc-to-release-new-album-this-year-tour-australia-in-the-fall/

I may not be expecting much but i am happy that these old rockers are still around, delivering new material.

Gilbert wrote:

So it looks like the new album will be released in the coming few weeks:

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/report-ac-dc-to-release-new-album-this-year-tour-australia-in-the-fall/

I may not be expecting much but i am happy that these old rockers are still around, delivering new material.

I am too.