Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans says that he has “no interest in returning” to the band.
Earlier this month, Evans took to his Facebook page to shoot down rumors that he was hoping to come back to AC/DC, explaining that “the real essence of the band” died when founding rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young passed away in November 2017.
Dave wrote:
“Despite reported rumours I have no interest in returning to AC/DC as the vocalist. As far as I am concerned Malcolm Young was the inspiration, the driving force and the musical genius of AC/DC since we first formed the band and in my opinion when he died the real essence of the band also died and could never be the same without him. I do however wish any new form of the band success.”
During an appeance on the Monterrey, Mexico radio station D99 – 98.9 FM, Evans talked about his plans for 2020.
He said:
“Next year is booked out already. I’m working more these days than ever before; it’s incredible, this time of my career. But there’s some exciting things, really. I’ve got a new album coming up early next year. I’m just finishing up my ‘Lightning & Thunder’ Latin American tour right now, and I’ve [played shows in] Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama — all over the joint — and I recorded some of it live. It should be released early next year. It’s being mixed at the moment. But I could be — this is a whisper; I’m talking to some of the boys in my band here in Mexico; my Mexican BADA*SES — but I could be recording an album in Mexico next year, of new [music]. That’s news for you guys. We only just talked about it two nights ago, so this is brand new, hot off the press.”