Brian Johnson, the frontman of the rock band AC/DC, has told The Telegraph today, that rumours that the band are about to split up following concerns for the health of Malcolm Young are simply not true.

Huzzah! Also, the band are still planning to get together and write material for a prospective new album.

He told the Telegraph

We are definitely getting together in May in Vancouver. We’re going to pick up some guitars, have a plonk, and see if anybody has got any tunes or ideas. If anything happens, we’ll record it.

He confirmed that one member of the band has been suffering from ill health, but denied that this meant the end of the road for the band.

I wouldn’t like to say anything either way about the future, I’m not ruling anything out. One of the boys has a debilitating illness, but I don’t want to say too much about it. He is very proud and private, a wonderful chap.We’ve been pals for 35 years and I look up to him very much.

It has been reported that AC/DC are planning a tour to mark their 40th anniversary, which would involve 40 concerts in 40 different venues.

Johnson agreed