Legendary Australian rockers AC/DC have confirmed Malcolm Young has officially retired from the band as they reveal their new record Rock Or Bust will be released on November 28.

The 15th studio record from the enduring band will be their first without Malcolm in their 40-year career.

AC/DC announced earlier this year that the founding rhythm guitarist was “taking a break from the band due to ill health.”

While frontman Brian Johnston later revealed Malcolm had been hospitalised, the nature of his illness has remained undisclosed and the band have made a pact not to discuss it.

As AC/DC gear up to unleash their first new tunes in six years, they stated Malcolm would not be touring or recording with them in the future.

“Unfortunately due to the nature of Malcolm’s illness, he will not be rejoining the band,” they said in a statement issued by their label Alberts and Sony Music Australia.

The band confirmed they will embark on a world tour in honour of Rock Or Bust and their 40th anniversary, with Angus and Malcolm Young’s nephew Steve joining as guitarist.

He also played on the 11 tracks recorded in 10 days at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver and produced by Brendan O’Brien.

We certainly wish Malcolm the best and it certainly won't be the same without him.

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