Official Statement from the band

April 16, 2014

Official statement from the band's Facebook page, posted this morning :

"After forty years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. Malcolm would like to thank the group’s diehard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support.

In light of this news, AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family’s privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music."

Source: www.facebook.com/acdc, www.acdc.com