AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has been ordered to stop touring immediately or face “total hearing loss.” The band have called off the remaining 10 US dates of their Rock Or Bust world tour after doctors issued the ultimatum to the 68-year-old singer. And while they’ve said the shows will be rescheduled, they add that they’ll be “made up later in the year, likely with a guest vocalist.” AC/DC leader Malcolm Young retired in 2014 after being diagnosed with dementia and other health issues, to be replaced by his nephew Stevie. Rock Or Bust was the band’s first album without Malcolm. Original drummer Phil Rudd later departed as a result of extensive legal problems, with Chris Slade returning to the kit. Last September Johnson acknowledged the band couldn’t go on for ever, saying: “A good footballer, a good ice hockey player, they don’t want to retire – but unfortunately sometimes there’s a time when you have to call it quits.” Mar 08: Atlanta Philips Arena, GA

Mar 11: Ft Lauderdale BB&T Center, FLhow do you size a ac unit Mar 14: Greensboro Greensboro Coliseum, NCac unit parts home unit Mar 17: Washington DC Verizon Centermain parts of ac unit Mar 20:  Detroit Palace, MI Mar 23: Columbus Nationwide Arena, OH Mar 26: Cleveland Quicken Loans Arena, OH Mar 29: Buffalo First Niagara Center, NY Apr 01: Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center, PA Apr 04: New York Madison Square Garden, NYAC/DC has played its first concert with Axl Rose as its frontman to a sellout crowd in Lisbon, Portugal.Axl stepped in for Brian Johnson when the 68-year-old rocker pulled out due to hearing loss after 36 years as lead singer of the legendary hard rock band.Last night’s show marks the beginning of the five-week European leg of its Rock or Bust tour and saw thousands of fans flood the open air Passeio Maritimo de Alges.

New face: AC/DC has played its first concert with Axl Rose (left) as its frontman to a sellout crowd in Lisbon, Portugal. Pictured here at the concert with founder and guitarist Angus Young (right) Replaced: Axl (right) replaced Brian Johnson (left) after the 36-year member was told he would go deaf if he did not immediately stop touring Chair no impediment: Confined to a chair with a broken foot, Axl – also the frontman of Gun N’ Roses – gave a lively but melancholic performance that may quiet some of the concern about Johnson’s exitConfined to a chair with a broken foot, Axl – also the frontman of Gun N’ Roses – gave a lively but melancholic performance that may quiet some of the concern about Johnson’s exit.‘Nice to meet you!’ the 54-year-old rocker shouted as he took to the stage wearing his trademark bandana under a hat.Far from the disaster many unhappy fans who demanded refunds when he was announced as fill-in singer, critics widely praised his performance.

Tour continues: Last night’s show marks the beginning of the five-week European leg of its Rock or Bust tour and saw thousands of fans flood the open air Passeio Maritimo de Alges ‘[The concert’s] triumph is that it does do exactly what one would expect, but rather better than one had dared hope for,’ The Guardian wrote.‘Carry on like this, and those wondering whether AC/DC are still worth going to see this summer should have no worries: they, too, will be having fun.’Similarly, Rolling Stone declared ‘the new union's potential to be one of the touring hits of the summer’. ‘Nice to meet you!’: The 54-year-old rocker shouted to thousands of fans he took to the stage for the first time wearing his trademark bandana under a hat Original member: Young is one of only two original AC/DC members left from its formation in the 1960sDie-hard AC/DC lovers in Lisbon also appeared to appreciate his efforts.‘Axl Rose has a lot of respect for the group and he has the voice for it,’ said Paulo Dias, 48.‘

Of course he can't replace Brian Johnson, but Axl Rose is a good singer,’ agreed Francis Vega, also 48, who flew in from the Canary Islands for the gig.But not everyone was convinced.‘Axl Rose is nothing like Brian Johnson,’ said a disappointed Marcos Vizoso, 44, who had brought his 10-year-old daughter to the show. ‘I wanted her to see the original band.’ Sellout crowd: Thousands of fans braved rain and the singer change to see AC/DC perform in Lisbon Good show: Far from the disaster many unhappy fans who demanded refunds when he was announced as fill-in singer, critics widely praised his performanceJohnson left the tour last month after doctors told him if he kept going he would likely permanently lose his hearing.He told ABC it was the ‘darkest day of my professional life’ and hoped his health would improve enough for him to resume touring again.‘I am personally crushed by this development more than anyone could ever imagine,’ he said. Fans happy: Die-hard AC/DC lovers in Lisbon also appeared to appreciate his efforts

Excited: AC/DC always put on a lively show to keep the fans entertainedJohnson, known for his cap and a voice that strains the vocal cords, joined the band in 1980 after singer Bon Scott died following a night of heavy drinking.AC/DC postponed its ten U.S. concerts until after its 12-stop European tour, and decided to keep on going after Axl reached out to the band to offer his voice.‘We wanted to complete what we had started. And I mean, you can't call a tour “Rock Or Bust” and then go bust!’ founder and lead guitarist Angus Young said.   1. Rock or Bust2. Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be4. Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder6. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap7. Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation8. Rock ‘n’ Roll Train11. Given the Dog a Bone  13. You Shook Me All Night Long15. Shot Down in Flames16. Have a Drink on Me17. Let There Be RockEncore20. For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) Older times: Johnson, known for his cap and a voice that strains the vocal cords, joined the band in 1980 after singer Bon Scott died following a night of heavy drinking