The rumors are indeed true: Axl Rose will front AC/DC for a series of Rock Or Bust tour dates. The announcement of Rose’s inclusion in the band comes just weeks after it was reported that lead singer Brian Johnson would be unable to perform, due to the potential for significant hearing loss. Axl Rose was rumored to be involved in rescheduling tour dates that the band was forced to cancel, and today AC/DC confirmed the news.

AC/DC made the announcement with a press release, thanking Johnson for his tenure and welcome Axl Rose into the fold. 

“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.”

The band has announced a series of European tour dates, and promises to reschedule the ten postponed U.S. events as well. You can see the schedule below:

AC/DC with Axl Rose European Tour Dates 

May 7 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Passeio Maritimo De Alges 
May 10 – Seville, Spain @ Estadio De La Cartuja 
May 13 – Marseille, France @ Stade Velodrome 
May 16 – Werchter, Belgium @ Werchter Site 
May 19 – Vienna, Austria @ Erns-Happel Stadium 
May 22 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Letnany Airport 
May 26 – Hamburg, Germany @ Volksparkstadion 
May 29 – Berne, Switzerland @ Stade De Suisse 
June 1 – Leipzig, Germany @ Red Bull Arena 
June 4 – London, England @ The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 
June 9 – Manchester, England @ Etihad Stadium 
June 12 – Aarhus, Denmark @ Ceres Park