Frontman Brian Johnson has revealed to Classic Rock that AC/DC has completed their long-awaited new album, the follow-up to 2008's Black Ice. He told them that the as-yet-untitled album was finished following a series of intense studio sessions in Vancouver.
"It was brilliant over there," Johnson said. "We're done. I'm very excited, and we've got some great songs."
However, he admitted that the absence of founding member Malcolm Young was hard for them during their latest stint in the studio.
"We miss Malcolm obviously," he explained. "He's a fighter. He's in the hospital but he's a fighter. We've got our fingers crossed that he'll get strong again. ...Stevie, Malcolm's nephew, was magnificent, but when you're recording with this thing hanging over you and your work mate isn't well, it's difficult. But I'm sure he was rooting for us. He's such a strong man. He's a small guy but he's very strong. He's proud and he's very private so we can't say too much. But fingers crossed he'll be back."
Although the band hasn't settled on an official title for the upcoming LP, which is expected to drop later this year or early next year, Johnson suggested a Malcolm-inspired title. "I wanted to call the album Man Down," he said. "But it's a bit negative, and it was probably just straight from the heart. I like that."
According to Johnson, AC/DC are preparing for a world tour with possible dates hinted at for Wembley Stadium and Glasgow's Hampden Park next summer.
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