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.Â
“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 DatesÂ
May 7 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Passeio Maritimo De AlgesÂ
May 10 – Seville, Spain @ Estadio De La CartujaÂ
May 13 – Marseille, France @ Stade VelodromeÂ
May 16 – Werchter, Belgium @ Werchter SiteÂ
May 19 – Vienna, Austria @ Erns-Happel StadiumÂ
May 22 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Letnany AirportÂ
May 26 – Hamburg, Germany @ VolksparkstadionÂ
May 29 – Berne, Switzerland @ Stade De SuisseÂ
June 1 – Leipzig, Germany @ Red Bull ArenaÂ
June 4 – London, England @ The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkÂ
June 9 – Manchester, England @ Etihad StadiumÂ
June 12 – Aarhus, Denmark @ Ceres Park