AC/DC in September of 2000. From left: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Phil Rudd. (File photo/Getty Images)
NEW ZEALAND — AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been charged after allegedly attempting to have two men killed in New Zealand.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the 60-year-old was arrested following a reported raid on his home. He’s also facing drug possession charges.
The Tribune reports that Rudd appeared in Tauranga District Court Thursday and is scheduled back in three weeks.
AC/DC, whose famous songs include “Back in Black,” “Thunderstruck” and “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” are scheduled to release a new album in December.
According to the Tribune, Rudd joined the band in 1975, was kicked out in 1983 and rejoined in 1994.
