AC/DC could tour by end of the year, says Brian Johnson
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Brian Johnson and Angus Young perform together on stage in Paris in 2009 during AC/DC's Black Ice tour
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson says the rock band are "very likely" to start touring again by the end of the year.
The frontman made the statement on his motor racing website.
He said: "There is the slight distraction of my day job with AC/DC and it looks very likely that we will be on the road again before the end of the year. So stand by for more music - and more Cars That Rock."
The group haven't played live since 2010 when their Black Ice tour ended.
It was the fourth biggest-grossing concert tour of all-time making around $440 million (£258m).
It took in concerts at London's Wembley Stadium and New York's Madison Square Garden between 2008 and 2010 as well as a headline set four years ago at Download Festival.
Brian Johnson attended the Mille Miglia 2014, 1000 Miles Historic Road Race in Brescia, Italy, in May
Brian Johnson interviewed Lewis Hamilton after he won the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix in April
Johnson's full statement, external read: "Hello everyone, i just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words about Cars That Rock.
"Your encouragement means a lot to me. This was my first ever go at presenting a TV series and even though it may not show, i was real nervous and so am very relieved that you all seem to be enjoying it.
"We hope to bring you more shows in the near future but, of course, there is the slight distraction of my day job with AC/DC - and it looks very likely that we will be on the road again before the end of the year. So stand by for more music - and more Cars That Rock. thanks - Brian."
Angus Young with brother Malcolm, who is taking time out from the band due to ill health
The band revealed in April that founding member Malcolm Young was taking a break "due to ill health" but that the group was not splitting up.
It's thought Stevie Young, Angus and Malcolm Young's nephew, is replacing Malcolm in the band temporarily while they record their 16th studio album in Vancouver, Canada.
He last played with the group in 1988.
AC/DC formed in Australia in 1973 and their biggest-selling record so far has been 1980's Back In Black.
It was the first with Brian Johnson after the death of former lead singer Bon Scott from alcohol poisoning.
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