The band postponed the dates, saying that Johnson faced permanent hearing loss if they continued. They also revealed that they might continue the tour with a special guest singer.

Earlier this week, Jason Bailey, a DJ at Rock 100.5 in Atlanta, where Rose was recently spotted, told listeners "This is what I'm being told: Axl was meeting with the AC/DC group - because it's all but a done deal that Axl will front AC/DC for the 10 remaining shows. All 10, including Atlanta."