“Australian rock band AC/DC says the arrest of its drummer in an alleged murder-for-hire plot won’t affect its upcoming tour or album release.
Phil Rudd, a band member off-and-on for nearly three decades, was accused Thursday of trying to arrange two killings as well as possession of drugs.
AC/DC released a statement through publicist Benny Tarantini on Thursday saying band members had “only become aware of Phil’s arrest as the news was breaking.”
“We have no further comment. Phil’s absence will not affect the release of our new album ‘Rock or Bust’ and upcoming tour next year.”
“Rock or Bust” is due to be released on Dec. 2 and will be the band’s first new studio album in six years. The band plans to promote it during a world tour next year.” *
Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur) and Ana Kasparian (http://www.twitter.com/AnaKasparian) break it down on The Young Turks.
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