The new AC/DC album Power Up was long-rumored to feature guitar tracks recorded by now-deceased rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, but ultimately was confirmed not to by vocalist Brian Johnson. Now guitarist Angus Young has commented on the absence of Malcolm's tracks to RockFM (translated by Blabbermouth), saying they do exist but aren't really fit to be heard by fans.
"I know a lot of people have been saying, did Malcolm actually play, is it his instrument on the new album?" said Young. "I chose not to do that because I felt Malcolm himself wouldn't like me trying to splice his guitar work.
"Malcolm and myself, a lot of what we had done through the years, we'd make notes with the tracks. Some might be a little bit rough here and there, and I polished them up. In other cases, Malcolm might have done just a small bit and then I would do the next verse. The bulk of the contribution of Mal is mainly musical."
That being said, Malcolm Young is credited as co-writer of every song on Power Up.
The new AC/DC album features vocalist Brian Johnson drummer Phil Rudd, bassist Cliff Williams, and guitarists Angus Young and Stevie Young. Power Up is out November 13. Pre-orders are available here. You can also check out the band's debut single "Shot In The Dark" below.
