Columbia Records proudly announces the release of Rock or Bust, the highly anticipated new studio album from AC/DC, available December 2nd, 2014.
Rock or Bust is the band’s first studio album in six years and features 11 new tracks. Rock or Bust follows the immensely successful Black Ice album, which debuted at #1 in 31 countries upon its release in 2008 and has gone on to sell nearly 8 million copies worldwide. Rock or Bust was recorded in Spring 2014 at Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC and finds AC/DC once again working with producer Brendan O’Brien and mixer Mike Fraser.
Starting September 27th, Turner Sports will provide fans a sneak peek of the new track Play Ball as part of the 2014 Major League Baseball Postseason campaign. The content will run for several weeks across TBS, the exclusive home to this year’s American League Postseason coverage, as well as leading media brands within the Turner portfolio. Listen to a teaser below.
Rock or Bust is the first AC/DC album in the band’s 41 year history without founding member Malcolm Young on the recordings. Earlier this year AC/DC released a statement, explaining that due to illness Malcolm would be taking a break from the band. Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm’s condition, he will not be returning to the band. AC/DC will undertake a world tour in support of Rock or Bust in 2015. Stevie Young, nephew of founding members Angus and Malcolm Young, plays rhythm guitar on the album and will accompany the band on tour.
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Can’t wait to get this album; can’t wait to see them on tour again!
PLAY BALL!
I’m curious to see what their first album ever without Malcolm sounds like. I bet it still sounds like AC/DC, maybe a little different. Saw them with Stevie live in ’88 and he did a good job but he’s never performed on any new material before. Brendan O’Brien works well as a producer for them and if the songs are up to Black Ice standard look out.
So glad they’re back but I’m sad about Malcolm. He’s been the band’s secret weapon since the beginning, although it’s really not a secret. God bless him and God bless AC/DC. I can’t wait to hear the album and go see them live.
Just heard about Malcolm retiring a half hour ago. It’s unfortunate. I hope he will be okay. He and Angus are the only members that have been with the band since the beginning and never left. This is gonna be a tough time for the band, but I’m glad they are keeping it in the family with Stevie.
Bon Scott didn’t even know or remember Gene’s name in an interview. Let there be rock!!!!!