AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has recently spoke to Classic Rock magazine about the band's new record, a follow-up to 2008's "Black Ice". He also warned the fans of the possible delay, after singer Brian Johnson suggested there would be new material next year.
"You know what Brian's like. He just says things and then walks away," Malcolm said. "It'll be a little while - a year or two anyway."
He added, "I've been doing some jamming on some song ideas but I do that all the time, as do the rest of the band. We are still working. But we had a long rest between 'Stiff Upper Lip' and 'Black Ice', so I think we need a couple of years to recuperate and work on it a bit more."
During a January 2012 appearance on "The Cowhead Show", the American radio program hosted by Mike "Cowhead" Calta, Johnson revealed that health issues were affecting one of his bandmates, which may have put new album plans temporarily on hold. "One of the boys is a little sick and I can't say anything, but he's getting better," Brian said. "He's doing wonderful. Full recovery fully expected."
The singer added, "It's a wonderful thing when we get in a room. Whenever the boys get back together, I get all excited. The boys, after a while, pick the guitars up, Phil [Rudd] will make his way to the drums, Cliff [Williams] will pull his bass out and then all of a sudden this noise comes out and I sit there with just this big old grin on my face."
Shall we expect a fine album from the Australian hard rock legends or is it just usual "our next LP is better than the previous" stuff? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
(...) and then all of a sudden this noise comes out and I sit there with just this big old grin on my face."
Malcom, you just described the feeling I have when I listen to AC/DC. Yes, they might sound the same probably from the start, but that's what they are, it's in their blood. And God knows it sounds fantastic most of the time!
I've been an AC/DC fan for years and Angus was one of my idols when I first started playing guitar. I LOVED stiff upper lip and I thought and still think it is their best album ever, but most people called it shit and "not AC/DC". So "the boys" pandered to the fans and made that turd black ice. I really hope they tell people to **** off and make another killer record, they had constantly gotten better since their funk in the mid 80s and then there was black ice...ugh....
its like a superhero movie.... when all of the original heroes come out and kick ass old school style... Van Halen, AC/DC... even... my mother!!!!! and VASELINE GUY just asking but why in the F*#@ did you name your self that? i mean cmon man someone was gonna comment on a name like that!
Always good to hear People can say what they want, but Black Ice had a genuinely fresh sound to my ears, and Acca Dacca will always be one of the funnest bands about, regardless of how many or few chords they use.
I just can't believe they're still going! dudes are freakin rock n roll for life..figured they were touring so much w black ice and yea could've sworn I heard they were wrapping it up after that? guess not..damn idk how Brian Johnson still sings like that night after night..what a boss
This is my favorite and my first band. I love them, and i will be expecting their new material. I hope it's better than black ice which i did not like that much. probably because 8 years waiting did not get along with a record such as black ice. still, i love AC/DC and i will be waiting for this record.
AC/DC feel like one of those bands where they're just going to do what they love until they're all dead. Gotta respect a group of old guys who continue to live the dream rather than call it a day and live on the royalties.
I just sat here and watched the whole video haha. Why don't people make music like this anymore? (besides the bands from the 80s that are still doing it)
I just can't believe they're still going! dudes are freakin rock n roll for life..figured they were touring so much w black ice and yea could've sworn I heard they were wrapping it up after that? guess not..damn idk how Brian Johnson still sings like that night after night..what a boss
They said they were done touring, not making music. They called the Black Ice tour an unofficial "farewell tour." But I agree, it was unbelievable to see Brian whail like that after doing it for so many years...I love this band. True old fashioned Rock N Roll.
I watched an interview with Angus and he was asked about AC/DC's music all sounding the same. He replied "Well if you find a cake mix and it turns out to be successful your not going to risk changing it are you?"
Dont ask where he gets his methods of arguing from, but its Angus so what he says goes
Really, I'm a big prog/experimental fan and I love it when bands experiment with their sound. But it'd be better if a band sticked to a working formula instead of creating a monstrosity. And AC/DC is one of those bands which I cannot imagine to step too far out of their comfort zone.
They continue make kickass music anyways, and it's the enjoyment of the musicians that's most important when making music.
^AND C and G. everyone everywhere loves these guys. as do I.
People can say what they want, but Black Ice had a genuinely fresh sound to my ears, and Acca Dacca will always be one of the funnest bands about, regardless of how many or few chords they use.