Rock or Bust
| Rock or Bust | ||||
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| Released | 28 November 2014 | |||
| Recorded | May–July 2014 | |||
| Studio | The Warehouse (Vancouver) | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 34:55 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Brendan O'Brien | |||
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Rock or Bust is the sixteenth studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC, released on 28 November 2014. Rock or Bust is the group's first album to feature rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, replacing founding member Malcolm Young, who had retired from the band earlier in the year due to health concerns. At approximately 35 minutes, it surpassed 1983's Flick of the Switch as the band's shortest album to date. It sold 2.8 million copies worldwide.
The group released the debut single from the album, titled "Play Ball", on 7 October 2014. The song has been a commercial success, reaching the top 40 charts in various countries such as Spain (at number 28), France (at number 39) or Switzerland (at number 19). Rock or Bust peaked at number 1 in 12 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany and Sweden. It reached the top 5 in a further 12 countries, including New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and Italy. The album earned AC/DC a 2015 ECHO Award for Rock/Alternative (International).
Drummer Phil Rudd was unable to participate in the supporting tour following legal problems and was replaced by Chris Slade. Lead vocalist Brian Johnson was forced to leave the band during the tour due to hearing loss, with Guns N' Roses lead vocalist Axl Rose filling in for the 2016 dates. Bassist Cliff Williams retired from the band upon the tour's conclusion. All three members have since returned to the band.