Axl confirmed as new singer for AC/DC tour (June 1, 2016: US dates announced)

[pilferk]

Also, the corresponding pic with AC/DC is taken at a totally different time of day (if it's even the same day).  Not the differences in lighting, shadow, AND the fact there are vehicles in the AC/DC photo NOT in the Axl photo.

And maybe Axl was in town for something else and just stopped by to say "hi"?

Or maybe Axl or the other members left earlier...

A LOT earlier, by the shadows and lighting. 

[Executioner]

Also, the corresponding pic with AC/DC is taken at a totally different time of day (if it's even the same day).  Note the differences in lighting, shadow, AND the fact there are vehicles in the AC/DC photo NOT in the Axl photo.  The AC DC photo is taken MUCH later in the day, and the light seems diffused (cloudy, maybe?).  The Axl photo is taken earlier in the day, and it's nice and sunny.

And maybe Axl was in town for something else and just stopped by to say "hi"?
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Maybe he is doing it did that ever cross your active mind??? It's odd that GnR didn't announce specific dates I reckon Axl joining AcDc is a factor in that.]

[pilferk]

Yep...of course they would not leave the place together.

But, you leave through the exact same door, hours (or days) apart?

That seems as easily coincidence as it does evidence.

I'm not saying he WASN'T there to rehearse, or see AC/DC members.

I'm saying this isn't definitive proof he's their lead singer.

[Boromir]

Maybe im a little behind but When did Axl say anything about his double duty tour? Or ACDC opening for Guns?

[pilferk]

Maybe he is doing it did that ever cross your active mind??? It's odd that GnR didn't announce specific dates I reckon Axl joining AcDc is a factor in that.]

Maybe.

But this isn't all that compelling evidence that he is.

I was in the same exact building, about a week ago, as a famous celebrity.

We both left using the same door.

Something must be going on, right?

I know it's not the same thing, but...."Summer 2016" for GnR would make an AC/DC tour this summer (or fall) pretty difficult, no?

And there is no way he's doing back to back full sets on a tour with 2 different bands. Is. Not.

Might he be doing SOMETHING with them? Sure.

But why do we have to instantly assume he's taking over as their front man, which seems the absolute LEAST likely scenario?

[pilferk]

Maybe im a little behind but When did Axl say anything about his double duty tour? Or ACDC opening for Guns?

Never.

[D-GenerationX]

Maybe im a little behind but When did Axl say anything about his double duty tour? Or ACDC opening for Guns?

An article came out over the weekend that was CLEARLY satire, given the amount of obvious jokes and overall ridiculousness found within.

They say satire starves on Saturday night.  Guess it does at TMZ too.

[MrMojoRa]

Stop already. It's not photoshopped.

As for AC/DC opening for GN'R with Axl singing 5 hrs night, no way.

AC/DC are intending to honor remaining shows, US & European. It's looking like Axl will lead them on at least some of them.

[pilferk]

Stop already. It's not photoshopped.

Maybe not. But then the paps who took it sucks at his craft...which is equally as plausible.

Its also not taken at the same time of day (or, maybe, on the same day), as the AC/DC members exit photo.

I don't think we've seen enough evidence to make a categoric assumption about Axl being involved, or if he is, what that involvement is, in any future AC/DC plans. Not yet.

And certainly not just from this photo.

Again, he could as easily have been in Atlanta and decided to stop by...or was dropping some vocals for GnR material to send back to the band.  We. Don't. Know.

[reayj2003]

So to me it's safe to say there is a strong possibility Axl is going to be involved in helping AC/DC finish their tour!

However looking at GN'R's commitments in May I'm guessing it's most likely to be on the European dates first??

If GN'R is back out in the US in July I think this is great. Axl benefits from performing I always think.
I think him saving the day for AC/DC will be very positive.

Although I'm not sure what Angus would make of any late starts or tantrums...

[MrMojoRa]

They didn't leave it the same time. Don't get the significance. He auditions, rehearses, whatever. The band leaves and Axl sticks around to talk to management.

Malcolm Young's son all but confirmed Axl exploring the possibility of him fronting the band.

[sky dog]

He looks like he is going to a UFC fight!

[Lucky]

one question. if this is true... does that mean that on may 19th, Axl will be singing in vienna with AC DC?

[dmathski]

I'm pretty pumped about this. Of course it all come down to how will Axl sound. He looks to be in better shape and that should translate to his singing. But there will be huge interest in this. HUGE year for Axl for sure!!!  I going to guess the ACDC resched dates will be after the GNR summer tour. Maybe Sept.

[dmathski]

one question. if this is true... does that mean that on may 19th, Axl will be singing in vienna with AC DC?

The rumor is it's just for the US dates

[Lucky]

but brian johnson claims he's already been canned.
that means sm1 else will have to sing in vienna.

There has been no statement yet about what will happen to the scheduled European dates.

The legendary band were due to be the first artists to play at the Olympics Stadium in London on June 4, with another date at Manchester's Etihad Stadium on June 9.

The hugely anticipated London show was set to herald the relaunch of the stadium in Stratford?s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after its high profile conversion from being the athletics centrepiece of the 2012 games.

No official statement has been issued as yet about the tour or possible choice of new frontman.

[MrMojoRa]

one question. if this is true... does that mean that on may 19th, Axl will be singing in vienna with AC DC?

My guess is it'll be the remaining 10 US dates AC/DC stated they intend to honor. If Axl signs on to do just that, it would probably be after GN'R's Summer Tour.

[JAEBALL]

one question. if this is true... does that mean that on may 19th, Axl will be singing in vienna with AC DC?

My guess is it'll be the remaining 10 US dates AC/DC stated they intend to honor. If Axl signs on to do just that, it would probably be after GN'R's Summer Tour.

That makes the most sense.

[Voodoochild]

I don't find difficult to believe that Axl will do something with AC/DC. If that's the truth, it's clear that it won't be just a song or two, but rather one or two dates. But 10 dates I think it's too far off.

About the different lightining in the photos: I believe the Axl picture was taken when he left the building. The ACDC members pic could be taken when they arrived there (hence why they seem to be walking away from the car and in towards the truck), BEFORE Axl got there.

[Guitar1281]

From my understanding as many on here have said, AC/DC would be rescheduling the 10 US dates they have yet to play, which rules out the "Dream" of having AC/DC open for GN'R as, Yea! Buffalo (Where I'm from) is one of the rescheduled dates, and BOOOOOO Buffalo is not on the GNR tour. Plus, unless Axl is now singing everything in a smooth lounge singer voice, I seriously doubt he'd be able to pull off one set of AC/DC and one set of GN'R in one night without his chords just blowing up mid tour.