Axl Rose “to replace Brian Johnson as AC/DC frontman”

PanARMENIAN.Net - After the devastating news that Brian Johnson has been 'asked to stop touring immediately' due to health reasons, it appears that they may have found a replacement - in the form of Axl Rose, Gigwise reveals.

The 'Highway To Hell' rockers had to postpone dates as Johnson was forced to leave the Rock Or Bust tour, or else 'risk losing his hearing completely'.

Alternative Nation have now kicked up rumours of the Guns N' Roses frontman filling his shows, after Axl was seen with the band at rehearsals in Atlanta in the US.

"This is what I'm being told: Axl was meeting with the AC/DC group, because it's all but a done deal that Axl will front AC/DC for the 10 remaining shows," says radio DJ Jason Bailey. "All 10, including Atlanta.

"From what I was told, this was all kind of new inside information to me, Angus is a very black and white guy. He's like, Brian, for health reasons, can't continue fronting the band.

"He was supposed to retire after the last tour, so they wanted to continue going out on the road and continue making music, so if you can't do it, we appreciate your services, but the show must go on. They're in town, they were auditioning people for the job, and then they flew Axl in. Again, this is from my source."

This is just the latest setback for AC/DC. Back in 2014, founding member Malcolm Young retired after being diagnosed with dementia.

"AC/DC are yet to announce what will happen to their two forthcoming UK dates, so for now, we can assume they're still happening," Gigwise said.

Sat June 04 2016 - LONDON Olympic Stadium

Thu June 09 2016 - MANCHESTER Etihad Stadium