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

[D-GenerationX]

I hope not. ACDC is so strong. They'll figure out a way to handle this situation.

Angus is ACDC and I think as long as He can do it He'll do!

But look what we went through for 15 years.  It's really a hard sell.

And if you head over the AC/DC forums, to say people aren't onboard is putting it mildly.

Trying to sell Angus and 4 randos as AC/DC will be a tough ask.  Where do they play?  I would think "up close and personal" type places.  Or, god forbid, opening for someone.

Shitty way to go out, really.

[sofine11]

I think it would be absolutely hilarious if Axl puts out an AC/DC album before getting around to dropping the next Guns record. The very definition of irony if you ask me, and not something I'd place outside the realm of possibilities.  And yes, I'd likely buy it the day it came out. 

[TheBaconman]

I hope not. ACDC is so strong. They'll figure out a way to handle this situation.

Angus is ACDC and I think as long as He can do it He'll do!

But look what we went through for 15 years.  It's really a hard sell.

And if you head over the AC/DC forums, to say people aren't onboard is putting it mildly.

Trying to sell Angus and 4 randos as AC/DC will be a tough ask.  Where do they play?  I would think "up close and personal" type places.  Or, god forbid, opening for someone.

Shitty way to go out, really.

AC/DC has been touring for years

There fans have nothing to complain about.  There were multiple chances to see this band play over multiple years

Angus can do really what ever he wants to do.    

[TheBaconman]

I think it would be absolutely hilarious if Axl puts out an AC/DC album before getting around to dropping the next Guns record. The very definition of irony if you ask me, and not something I'd place outside the realm of possibilities.  And yes, I'd likely buy it the day it came out. 

It might be a lot easier to put out a ac/dc album  Especially if you are an employee of the band and the majority of the songs are written already.  Say 8 of 10 songs are written already, Axl brings in two.  Pop out an album, done

[D-GenerationX]

I think it would be absolutely hilarious if Axl puts out an AC/DC album before getting around to dropping the next Guns record. The very definition of irony if you ask me, and not something I'd place outside the realm of possibilities.  And yes, I'd likely buy it the day it came out. 

I would too. 

I think he sounds great on their stuff.  The Axl version of 'Rock Or Bust' at these shows blows Brian's studio version out of the water.

It's maybe not that crazy if Angus somehow has it all written and just needs Axl to "shut up and sing", to coin a phrase.

But if Axl is going to be involved in creating it, well, Angus is going to run into that same brick wall GNR fans have come to loathe.

[gunsbetterthanever]

I think it would be absolutely hilarious if Axl puts out an AC/DC album before getting around to dropping the next Guns record. The very definition of irony if you ask me, and not something I'd place outside the realm of possibilities.  And yes, I'd likely buy it the day it came out. 

I would too. 

I think he sounds great on their stuff.  The Axl version of 'Rock Or Bust' at these shows blows Brian's studio version out of the water.

It's maybe not that crazy if Angus somehow has it all written and just needs Axl to "shut up and sing", to coin a phrase.

But if Axl is going to be involved in creating it, well, Angus is going to run into that same brick wall GNR fans have come to loathe.

While I understand Axl doesn't release new music, I loathe nothing about GNR!

[sofine11]

I think it would be absolutely hilarious if Axl puts out an AC/DC album before getting around to dropping the next Guns record. The very definition of irony if you ask me, and not something I'd place outside the realm of possibilities.  And yes, I'd likely buy it the day it came out. 

I would too. 

I think he sounds great on their stuff.  The Axl version of 'Rock Or Bust' at these shows blows Brian's studio version out of the water.

It's maybe not that crazy if Angus somehow has it all written and just needs Axl to "shut up and sing", to coin a phrase.

But if Axl is going to be involved in creating it, well, Angus is going to run into that same brick wall GNR fans have come to loathe.

He said more than once that he enjoys Angus being his "boss".  If Axl really just needs to show up in the studio and record vocals, then this could actually materialize quicker than one might think.  For whatever reason, putting out a Guns record is infinitely more difficult for reasons we mere mortals could not possibly comprehend. 

Personally, I think the name AXL/DC would actually sell the project well and add some legitimacy to it, but I don't see that happening.

[hunter80]

I would love to see an Axl and AC/DC album. I personally think it will happen. Axl is a guest and the pressure is reduced for him. Angus can and Co. can have a nice tight rock album out without an issue. It would be interesting to see if would be on Back In Black level but a solid album would do. It would sell very well too.

[alcapone_dudu]

I hope not. ACDC is so strong. They'll figure out a way to handle this situation.

Angus is ACDC and I think as long as He can do it He'll do!

But look what we went through for 15 years.  It's really a hard sell.

And if you head over the AC/DC forums, to say people aren't onboard is putting it mildly.

Trying to sell Angus and 4 randos as AC/DC will be a tough ask.  Where do they play?  I would think "up close and personal" type places.  Or, god forbid, opening for someone.

Shitty way to go out, really.

I'm a fan of both bands and I don't see it that way. AC/DC still has a huge market to explore, IMO. They haven't toured properly with this current lineup (Axl). There's potential for a world tour.

Come on, this like the most Rock N' Roll thing one could ask for!!

Man, I'm just optimistic about this whole thing. This is history and I'm glad to see this happening.

[D-GenerationX]

I'm a fan of both bands and I don't see it that way. AC/DC still has a huge market to explore, IMO. They haven't toured properly with this current lineup (Axl). There's potential for a world tour.

But this line-up are all cashing out though.  And who knows if Axl is going to do this again.

So what does Angus really have other than a name?  One of the most recognizable names in rock, I'll grant you.

But a lot of tickets sold for the Axl shows were sold when it was still "real" AC/DC.  So if Angus has to sell a new a totally new line-up from the jump, how does that go?  Now imagine doing it without Axl either.

Tough.

[sofine11]

I'm a fan of both bands and I don't see it that way. AC/DC still has a huge market to explore, IMO. They haven't toured properly with this current lineup (Axl). There's potential for a world tour.

But this line-up are all cashing out though.  And who knows if Axl is going to do this again.

So what does Angus really have other than a name?  One of the most recognizable names in rock, I'll grant you.

But a lot of tickets sold for the Axl shows were sold when it was still "real" AC/DC.  So if Angus has to sell a new a totally new line-up from the jump, how does that go?  Now imagine doing it without Axl either.

Tough.

Hard to say, really. We're living in a time where these big name bands are more brand than band, as far as what they're selling.  I think Angus continuing to tour on a large-scale basis would likely depend on new, AC/DC sounding, music with Axl just to legitimize the whole thing.  Otherwise it's just the Angus show with Axl rose guesting on vocals, simply because of Brian's hearing issues.  You're correct that they haven't exactly "sold" any shows with an Axl-fronted AC/DC yet, so it would certainly be an experiment for them either way.

[nalafej]

"I think Angus continuing to tour on a large-scale basis would likely depend on new, AC/DC sounding, music with Axl just to legitimize the whole thing."

I have to disagree. Nobody goes to an AC/DC show to hear the new stuff. The setlist had 2 songs off the latest album and 2 from any of the prior 7 albums!!! They can tour the hits until Angus drops.

[raindog]

They wouldn't even have to do new material. Pretty sure 'Axl sings AC/DCs Greatest Hits' would sell like hot cakes as long as Angus was backing him up.

[SkeletorSerpent]

Chris Jericho speaks very highly of Axl in AC/DC. I think his positive enthusiasm about Axl in AC/DC sums up the general consensus from the mainstream rock n roll world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X6kU1WvW8I

[raindog]

Chris Jericho speaks very highly of Axl in AC/DC. I think his positive enthusiasm about Axl in AC/DC sums up the general consensus from the mainstream rock n roll world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X6kU1WvW8I

Very cool Chris knows his stuff.

"Looks like a pirate" though?! WTF? Adam Ant looks like a pirate maybe. Axl? Not so much. 

[GypsySoul]

AC/DC
Back In Black in Detroit, MI ⚡️
What were your favourite moments of the #RockorBust world tour?
Photo by @rp_goldenfotos

[rebelhipi]

Would like to see Tommy Stinson joining AC/DC

Why not?

btw. Tommy has a new Bash and Pop album coming out soon.

[sky dog]

my friend just sent me an email about Tommy....should be killer and yes, Tommy would kill to be in AC/DC.

[Voodoochild]

Brazilian journalist Jose Roberto Fleisch (who broke the news about the NITL Brazilian dates) said this week that AC/DC will keep on going with Angus and Axl. I'm sorry for the bad translation.


AC/DC will not be finished. You can put your tranquilizers down. But yes, it will be only Angus. He's gonna hire musicians to play with him and his cousin.

Source: https://twitter.com/jnflesch/status/778255756978188288

Axl also will be on AC/DC. And I don't know if, in the new phase, Axl won't put Guns on hold again, after the tour, to be dedicated to the "new" AC/DC.

Source: https://twitter.com/jnflesch/status/778256274446282754


Keep in mind that this last sentence about be dedicated to AC/DC is just his opinion.

[D-GenerationX]

What were your favourite moments of the #RockorBust world tour?

I think :

Rock Or Bust
Shoot To Thrill
Back In Black
Thunderstruck
Hells Bells
Whole Lotta Rosie
Riff Raff

...were all excellent, every night.  Never heard a bad version.