The 1970s Australian rock band AC/DC makes their comeback through their 17^th studio album entitled 'Rock or Bust' along with a world tour, and also announced that member Malcolm Young will be leaving the group.

AC/DC is finally making their comeback with their album 'Rock or Bust' which is scheduled for release in December this year after almost 8 years of being in hiatus, their last album release being in 2008. They will also be kicking off their world tour next year.

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However, despite the good news of the iconic rock band's return, they have also announced that their rhythm guitarist, Malcolm Young, will not be in the new album as he has to take a break from the band due to health reasons.

According to media reports, Young is suffering from an unknown disease, forcing the musician to be on a longer break than his band mates. However, it has been announced that his departure from the band will be permanent due to his condition.

Earlier this year, it was rumored that the Australian rock band is about to disband due to Young's health status, however, AC/DC refuted this, saying that they will continue with their music despite Young's decision to step down for hiatus.

AC/DC is said to have finished recording at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, Canada last spring with Brendan O'Brien producing for them. Young's nephew Stevie Young is said to have substituted the former guitarist on rhythm and is expected to attend the world tour in 2015.

Brian Johnson, the front man for said band, admitted in an interview that Young's absence in the band has taken its toll on everyone.

"Stevie was magnificent," Johnson said, but also stated that it had been difficult for everyone in the band to record for their new album, knowing that Young was ill.

Young's band mates are continuing to encourage him despite his absence, praising him for his musical talent.

On the other hand, fans of the rock group will be able to listen to the new music they band has created on September 27 as the track will be featured on Turner Sports as a part of the Major League Baseball Post Season campaign.

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