HyperFuzzFunnyCar Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/will-ac-dc-record-new-music-with-axl-rose-my-lips-are-sealed-says-chris-slade/ AC/DC drummer Chris Slade says that his "lips are sealed" when it comes to answering questions about the possibility of the band making a new studio album with Axl Rose on vocals. Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album "Rock Or Bust" nearly two years ago — a turbulent trek that weathered the forced retirement and eventual death of co-founder Malcolm Young, plus the departures of longtime singer Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams — fans have wondered whether sole founding member Angus Young would keep the band going or decide it was time for AC/DC to pack it in. Singer Angry Anderson of the veteran Australian act ROSE TATTOO said in an interview with The Rockpit that Angus told him he is at work on new AC/DC music and intends to have GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose — who took Johnson's place on the road in 2016 — sing on the LP. Asked by Duke TV if there are plans for AC/DC to record a new album with Axl, Slade laughed and said (see video below): "My lips are sealed. And if I knew, I couldn't say a word anyway. What I usually say is if I tell you, I have to kill you." He laughed again and continued: "Which, perhaps, is not in good taste. I couldn't even start to answer that, I'm afraid." With Axl on vocals, AC/DC broke out a number of somewhat more rare cuts during the band's European and American shows two years ago, including "Given The Dog A Bone", "Rock 'N' Roll Damnation", "Riff Raff", "Touch Too Much" and "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" . "Axl, he actually asked… I was standing right next to him when he asked Angus, 'Can we do these songs?'" Slade said. "And I love playing 'Riff Raff', and I always have. In fact, we do it with [my solo band] TIMELINE. All those songs were great, and the fans loved them — absolutely loved it. Because they'd like to hear those songs too. Axl is a big fan, you see, and still is, of AC/DC. Those are songs that he would like AC/DC to play — those newer… Of course, they're old songs, but new for the band playing onstage. I don't think they played 'Riff Raff' on stage for about 25 years, maybe even 30. I know they used to open with it, didn't they? But they hadn't played it since then." Chris also spoke about Malcolm Young, who was diagnosed with dementia several years ago and bowed out before the sessions for "Rock Or Bust" began. The guitarist died this past November. "He was a genius — genius rhythm player," Slade told Duke TV. "Probably, I always, the greatest rhythm player ever born. Just tremendous. Wonderful timing. Just absolutely brilliant. He made my job so easy. The only time he ever said anything to me was I had an energy massage. I remember it was in New Mexico, on the road, and the gig was the next day. So I had this massage of this American Indian lady. And she said, 'Tomorrow, you'll have so much energy, you won't know how to deal with it.' And I went, 'Yeah. Okay.' And I got to the show that night, and I really was wound up. 'Cause I've never done drugs, by the way, so it's not an analogy. I've never done drugs in my life. And there was one time we were playing half way through the show, and Malcolm leans over to me and he goes, 'You're pushing. You're rushing ahead.' And I was. And I never do that — I don't rush or drag. And that was the only time he ever sort of said, 'Maybe you're doing it wrong.'" Chris continued: "[Malcolm] was a great guy and a genius songwriter — him and Angus — and a genius guitarist. He's greatly missed. Stevie did a great job — there's no doubt about that," referring to Stevie Young, Angus and Malcolm's nephew, who took Malcolm's place in the band prior to the recording of "Rock Or Bust". "It's a hard act to follow, to follow Malcolm — one of the most difficult, I would say, in the music business. There aren't many people who could do that, and Stevie did a great job." Johnson was forced to leave AC/DC mid-tour due to a dangerous level of hearing loss, while Rudd was dismissed following a drug arrest and Williams decided to retire at the end of the cycle. Angus has not said publicly what he has planned for the future of AC/DC. Axl is still touring with GUNS N' ROSES but has indicated a willingness to work with AC/DC again. It is also unknown whether Angus will keep the other members of the last touring lineup — including Stevie Young and Chris Slade — or revamp the roster again. Chris returned to AC/DC in early 2015 in time to perform with the band at the 57th annual Grammy Awards. Slade followed Simon Wright in AC/DC's lineup, joining in time to play on 1990's "The Razor's Edge" album. When Phil Rudd came back in 1995, Slade was shown the door and harbored some bad feelings about that for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian girl Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Lips are sealed when you can't clearly say Yes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I hope that they will release a new album as soon as possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Arriaga Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Ha! Is almost a yes!!!! Shadow of your love and this make my day!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlingrl03 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Yes! Been a good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 7 hours ago, Italian girl said: Lips are sealed when you can't clearly say Yes True 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 That's a bingo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeneral Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Sosso said: I hope that they will release a new album as soon as possible I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they already release it somewhere from November - February Edited May 5, 2018 by TheGeneral 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackieloveless Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 My lips are sealed , and if i knew i couldn't say a word .... so why are your lips sealed ? *insert jaws music* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSSY78 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Sounds even nore definite we're gettibg Axl/DC album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Mark my words - they will be in the studio by January 2019. Vancouver, Mike Fraser, the usual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, James Bond said: Mark my words - they will be in the studio by January 2019. Vancouver, Mike Fraser, the usual. The album will most likely be produced by Brendon O'Brien. He did a great job with Black Ice and Rock Or Bust. I would even say that he is the best producer for them since Vanda/Young Edited May 6, 2018 by Sosso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shocker Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Bring in Robert Mutt Lange please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless2404 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Tbh i really hope that means a Axl/DC album isn't coming because IMO that would be a insult to us GN'R fans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 26 minutes ago, Endless2404 said: Tbh i really hope that means a Axl/DC album isn't coming because IMO that would be a insult to us GN'R fans Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Axl can do whatever he wants. That includes a new AC/DC album. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Arriaga Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 45 minutes ago, Endless2404 said: Tbh i really hope that means a Axl/DC album isn't coming because IMO that would be a insult to us GN'R fans No. It's a blessing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRfan2008 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Axl gonna scream his balls off for Angus...hopefully will turn out good for us on the listening end of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dissident Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I personally think there is little reason not to do an AXL/DC album. Would absolutely love to go see them live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash was buckethead Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Del James has interesting info on his instagram check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemocracyRose Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, slash was buckethead said: Del James has interesting info on his instagram check it out Well an old LP from AC/DC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shocker Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 "Lips are sealed", that could be a song title for the new album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerInThisTown Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 5 hours ago, shocker said: "Lips are sealed", that could be a song title for the new album. And while we're at it, 9/11 was an inside job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 On 5/7/2018 at 4:22 PM, Sosso said: Axl can do whatever he wants. That includes a new AC/DC album. Of course he can. And fans also have the right to be pissed off about it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 54 minutes ago, Kasanova King said: Of course he can. And fans also have the right to be pissed off about it. lol We have also the right to be excited about it 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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