AC/DC just released the dates for their Rock or Bust Tour. Along with the announcement however, is unfortunate news for drummer Phil Rudd fans, as he has been replaced by the band's former drummer, Chris Slade. Chris will play with AC/DC in all of their performances in 2015.

Chris, whose credentials include Thunderstruck and The Razors Edge, used to drum with the AC/DC from the years 1989 until 1994.

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AC/DC will be touring all across North America and greatly needed somebody to replace Phil. Phil, who actually helped create their latest album Rock or Bust is scheduled to go on trial on April in New Zealand for drug possession and threatening to kill. Phil has been residing in New Zealand since 1983.

There were also news about him wanting to hire a hitman, but due to insufficient evidence, the prosecutors decided to drop the charge.

The album, Rock or Bust was just recently released in November and the band announced 25 concert dates in Europe which will kick off in the Netherlands on May 5. In a statement released by AC/DC they simply confirmed the news and said that, "Chris Slade will be on drums for the upcoming Rock or Bust World Tour."

Chris also confirmed the news and took to his Facebook page to announce that he would play the drums for AC/DC throughout the entire Rock or Bust tour.

In the United States and Canada, the Australian rockers will kick off the tour on August 22 at the New England Patriots' Gillette Stadium near Boston and conclude it on September 28 at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Chris replacing Phil for the tour is the second major lineup change for the band. AC/DC's guitarist Malcolm Young, who is suffering from dementia has also been replaced by his nephew Stevie Young.

Aside from the anticipated Rock or Bust tour, AC/DC will also be headlining the Coachella festival in April in California.

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