Dave Evans, the legendary original vocalist and founding member of AC/DC, is back with a brand-new single, “Loup Garou”, the second single taken from his highly anticipated album “Justice.”
The title “Loup Garou” is French for “Werewolf”, and the track delivers another powerful dose of classic Rock ’n’ Roll, driven by Evans’ unmistakable voice and a raw, uncompromising attitude.
“Loup Garou” was written by Dave Evans and his longtime musical brother and collaborator Mark Tinson, continuing a musical partnership that has spanned decades. The song is part of Justice, the latest and final chapter of a trilogy that began with “Sinner” in 2001 and continued with “Judgement Day” in 2007.
The new single features an impressive lineup of Australian Rock musicians, including Justin Ngariki on lead guitar and Scott Johnston on drums, both associated with Rose Tattoo, alongside Laurie Marlowe on bass from Heaven.
With “Loup Garou”, Dave Evans continues to celebrate the spirit of authentic Australian Rock — powerful, direct and unmistakably Rock ’n’ Roll.
From the voice that helped write the opening pages of AC/DC history comes another new anthem.
DAVE EVANS – “LOUP GAROU” The second single from “JUSTICE” Savant Guarde Records
Wanikiya Record/Promotion is proud to announce a new important international collaboration with legendary Australian vocalist DAVE EVANS and Savant Guarde Records for the upcoming release of Dave Evans’ new studio album, “Justice”.
This collaboration brings together one of the historic figures of Australian Rock with a new promotional partnership dedicated to the international promotion of his upcoming release.
Dave Evans is a fundamental figure in the history of Australian and international Rock. Co-founder and original vocalist of AC/DC, Evans has been part of Rock history for decades, from his early years with AC/DC and his subsequent work with legendary Australian band Rabbit, to his extensive solo career.
In 2026, Dave Evans returns with “Justice”, a brand-new studio album featuring ten Rock & Roll anthems packed with energy, riffs, melodies and Evans’ unmistakable attitude.
“Justice” also represents the final chapter of a trilogy, following Sinner and Judgement Day, bringing a musical journey spanning more than two decades to its conclusion.
“Justice” also marks Dave Evans’ second release with Savant Guarde Records, following “Defenders of Rock”, released in 2025 with Rabbit to celebrate 50 years of the legendary Australian band’s music.
The new album therefore continues the relationship between Dave Evans and Savant Guarde Records, further developing a collaboration that now moves into a new chapter of Evans’ solo career.
Once again, Dave Evans is joined by guitarist Mark Tinson, continuing an artistic partnership that has already produced important chapters of Evans’ solo career.
The album also features several musicians connected to Australian Rock history, including Scott Johnston, Dai Pritchard and Justin Ngariki, all formerly of Rose Tattoo, as well as Laurie Marlowe, bassist of Australian Heavy Metal icons HEAVEN, alongside several other special guests.
The first single from the album, “Mean Machine”, has already offered listeners the first taste of what “Justice” has to offer.
The album will be released by Savant Guarde Records, which will remain the official label for the project.
At the same time, Dave Evans officially joins the Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster, with Wanikiya handling the international press office and promotional campaign for “Justice”.
The collaboration between Dave Evans, Savant Guarde Records and Wanikiya Record/Promotion will bring “Justice” to radio stations, magazines, webzines and specialized Rock and Metal media worldwide.
With “Justice”, Dave Evans closes a trilogy, continues his collaboration with Savant Guarde Records and opens a new chapter in his remarkable musical journey.
Original AC/DC frontman, Dave Evans, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Aussie rockers Rabbit with a brand new album, Defenders of Rock,to be released worldwide on October 31 via Savant Guarde Records.
Defenders of Rock is a bulletproof slab of 100% pure Aussie Rock. It’s all big hook and riffs in the tradition of their most luminous contemporaries. Rabbit still proves 50 years on that this music is as viable today as it ever has been. The album’s title track erupts with scorching lead guitar work from main songwriter and band co-founder Mark Tinson – Evans follows suit with the ageless and electrifying vocal deliveries that give each track on the album that anthemic charge.
Blending seamless old school rock and roll, that unmistakable pub rock attitude and some downright dirty blues swagger, “Defenders of Rock” a memorable classic. With each song clocking in at no more than three and a half minutes, “Defenders of Rock” flies straight out of the gate and works itself into a fury but leaves you wanting just a little bit more.
Dave Evans comments on Defenders of Rock “I was very excited when fellow Rabbit member, Mark Tinson, approached me about doing another Rabbit album. Mark and I never stopped working together; recording through the years with other projects and collaborating on my solo recordings.
The time seemed right for the mighty Rabbit to have a say once again in the world of rock. This album really makes a statement about the state of rock music today and the never say die attitude of true rockers. It’s all killer, no filler and we hope rock fans all over the world will love our new work and be inspired to KEEP ROCKIN¨ !!!
Defenders of Rock has been a long time coming with lead single, We’ll Never Get Too Much Rock n Rollbeing first released in 2023. It’s a homage to the past but also a nod to the present ‘we started a fire back in 75 and we cant put it out, its still burning wild’
The title is a nod to their 1976 self titled track, to 1976’s Too Much Rock n Roll, Listen HERE. Listen to Let’s Get Loud, featuring former Rose Tattoo drummer Scott Johnston.
Defenders of Rock will be released on CD and digitally on October 31. Pre orders are available here: https://rabbit.lnk.to/defendersofrock. LP’s will be available in early 2026.
Rabbit reminds us that Rock is our music, and this is the music that we want.
Rocking globally for over 50 years, Dave Evans fronted AC/DC from its inception in November 1973 until September 1974 before officially being replaced by Bon Scott in October 1974. He was there in those early days for their infamous first gig at Chequers Nightclub and the recording of their debut single “Can I Sit Next to You Girl?” along with “Baby, Please Don’t Go”. Although his time with AC/DC was brief, his role in laying the foundation of one of rock’s most iconic bands remains a key chapter in his career.
Following AC/DC, Evans joined Newcastle (Australia) hard rock band Rabbit in 1975. With their theatrical, high-energy stage presence and raw rock sound, Rabbit quickly became one of Australia’s hottest live acts. Evans’ charisma and powerful vocals helped the band sign with CBS Records and release two albums: Rabbit and Too Much Rock and Roll. The latter album gained national attention and was distributed internationally in Europe and Japan. Despite strong momentum, Rabbit disbanded in 1978 after key lineup changes and relentless touring.
Dave was never one to let the lights fade, as the world changed around him. Since 78’ he has been in various projects including 1986’s Dave Evans & Thunder Down Under, AC/DC tribute bands and has released more than a dozen solo albums including Sinner, Judgement Day, and 2013’s Revenge with former Alice Cooper guitarist, John Nitzinger, which received multiple perfect score reviews from rock press worldwide!
Dave has received many awards from around the world for his contribution to music including multiple nominates including the LA Music Awards and the Music Industry Awards UK. In 2018 received the Key To The City of Tenaha, Texas. The city also made an honorary police officer making him the only non American citizen in history to have been made an honorary American law officer.
To this day he continues to tour across Europe and the US and has become an Icon of Rock in Latin America where his fanbase remains incredibly loyal.
As of 2024–2025, Evans is on a world tour celebrating 50 years since AC/DC’s first show, delivering a nostalgic set that pays tribute to his role in the band’s origins while highlighting his enduring presence in rock music.
For The Metal Voice former singer of Anthrax, Neil Turbin sat down with original co-founding AC/DC singer Dave Evans in Los Angeles at the Whisky on August 16 2019. Dave Evans spoke about his North and South American tour and the early days in AC/DC, the bands formation, success and him leaving the band.
(At the end of the interview watch Dave Evans and Neil Turbin perform together on stage the AC/DC classic Highway to hell by AC/DC at the Whisky in L.A. August 16 2019)
Watch the interview here:
When asked about AC/DC initial success in the early days
“In the beginning, we were a real band and we all had an equal say. When we first started gigging Malcolm older brother the famous George Young from the Easybeats, was the A&R guy for a new record label, Albert MUSIC (along with Harry Vanda) George came along to listen to us rehearse. Then George said we will sign you up for a record and George Young and Harry Vanda produced our first record/ single ‘Can I sit next to you Girl’. We had a hit record immediately and it just raced up the charts. At the end of the year it was named best Australian group record of the year. We were playing to the biggest crowds in Australia and we also toured with Lou Reed. ”
When asked about touring with Lou Reed
“Lou Reed was pretty out of it, when he toured it was a bad time for him. We was helped on the stage with a person on each arm, I thought that was just a stage act but when we had breakfast in the mornings he had a person on each arms just to get breakfast. Lou was not in good shape and when he toured we really couldn’t have a conversation with him. ” (in this period it was known that Lou Reed was having issues and dependencies with drugs and Alcohol).”
When asked about the relationship between Malcolm Young and original Drummer Colin Burgees
“Malcolm and I were very close, we wrote songs together and we used to hang out together. But he did get a little jealous with the AC/DC drummer at the time Colin Burgess. Colin would walk into a club with a girl on each arm, I thought it was great but Malcolm really didn’t like it, he was a bit jealous. After Colin left the band Malcolm was like that a bit towards me. Which was sad because I thought a lot of Malcolm.” (Note-Colin was fired for being out of it on some kind of drug after he collapsed while playing his drums on stage).
When asked why he quit AC/DC
“The reason why I left the band was because we had a hit record and we were doing so many shows, sometimes we were doing three shows a day and I was not getting paid. We were on TV on radio but we were not getting any money. Plus were pretty unhappy with our third manager. I had to pay rent back at my apartment in Sidney, I was paying off a car, working my ass off and not getting any money. We had a meeting one night with the manager and he smart mouthed me, so I punched him. I had enough so I was going to leave the band after the tour unless I got a certain amount of money, which I didn’t, so I left. Strictly economics”
When asked about band arguments and fights
“Angus lost his temper one time, next thing you know he goes flying into Malcolm, Malcolm fought back, little fists going all over the place but none really landed and it just broke up. The rest of us were shocked at first and then we were just laughing. Angus had a bit of a temper. One time Angus came at me backstage, cause he loses his temper and I put my hand on his head so Angus couldn’t reach me and they took him away. Angus is known to lose his temper. ”
When asked if he would consider writing a book on the early days of AC/DC
“Well if the right publisher approached me, with an advance I would write the story, the fans would love the story, it’s a story that has never been told. “
Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice spoke to former AC/DC singer Dave Evans. Dave spoke about his set list on his worldwide tour, the formation of AC/DC, the music he recorded with AC/DC and the shows he played with the band. Evans also debunked many AC/DC Angus Young and Bon Scott myths.
Watch the interview here:
When asked about his set list on his worldwide tour
“It’s going to be a mixture of early AC/DC songs that I did with the band plus a couple of classic Bon Scott tracks and I will be also doing my own material. You will get the old rock from AC/DC and the brand new rock from my own albums and one or two classic rock songs as well.”
When asked how AC/DC was born
“I knew of Malcolm Young, the younger brother of the famous George Young from the Easybeats. I answered an ad in the Sydney Herald newspaper that said looking for a singer, in the style of Free, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, that kind of thing. Malcolm was at the other end of the line and when he found out that it was me, Dave Evans, he already knew about me from my prior bands. We both knew we liked the same music, so I went to Newtown and met Malcolm for the first time and the rest of the band. We jammed, it sounded great, Malcolm was happy. Everyone was happy so we formed a band, without the name AC/DC yet. A week later Malcolm asked if his younger brother Angus who was in a band called Kentucky, if he could audition for us as well, so we said no problem. Angus auditioned and we liked him and now the band was five of us. After some time we had a show coming up and we had to get a name and we kicked around a few names then Malcolm said his sister in law suggested AC/DC and we all liked it. We shook hands and we called ourselves AC/DC. ”
When asked how many songs he recorded in his time with AC/DC
“I actually recorded quiet a few songs for the first album, then Bon Scott joined and he re-recorded the songs that I already made popular. ”
When asked which songs he recorded and wrote
“There was a song called ‘Fell in Love’ which I wrote, which Bon Scott re-wrote the lyrics, which became ‘Love song’ later on but we already made my version of the song popular live. I also wrote Sunset Strip and Bon Scott changed the lyrics to Show Business.”
“When the band went into the studio for the first time we recorded the AC/DC songs ‘Can I sit next to you Girl’ and ‘Rockin in the Parlor’ These two songs Malcolm wrote and the band never heard before or played them until we were in the studio. I also recorded the song Rock and Roll Singer in the studio which Malcolm wrote about me, not Bon Scott, as well as the song Soul Stripper and Little Lover. I had not heard any of these songs either until I recorded them in the studio. The band basically put the songs down in the studio from scratch without any of us knowing them. Once we recorded them we played them in our live set.”
When asked about the myth that Angus was 16 years old and still in school when he joined AC/DC
“Angus was about 19 years old . We put his age down to 16 years old because he was so little .George Young wanted us to look different from the other bands in Australia. So They told us Angus was going to wear a school boy outfit put his age down to 16 to relate to he kids, as we had lots of school gigs at the time. The school boy uniform was made for him by his sister. Angus was not going to school, he had a job he was 19 years old.”
When asked where are all the recorded songs with AC/DC that he sang on
“It would be probably the publishing company and or the record label, I don’t know, they might be somewhere in the vault somewhere. Also the song Baby please don’t go was a show stopper for us, that’s when I got Angus on my shoulders even though we did not write the song it was our arrangement. ”
When asked how popular were they when he was in the band
“We were already a very popular band in Australia and Can I sit next to you girl, was a big hit record for us in a lot of states, a top 5, it played on the hour, every hour on the radio. We were actually named the best Australian record of the year for 1974. The band was really hot. When Bon Scott joined the band we were already hot.”
When asked the myth that Bon Scott was the bands driver or drummer prior to joining
“It was nothing like that he was just a friend of George Young, he used to hang around with us. Another myth he was never the band’s driver. Also Bon Scott was never the drummer of the band. They are just Myths. ”
When asked about the Myth of Angus kicking him off the stage one night
“If you met me and met Angus, Angus is half my size, that was just a joke that Malcolm said on a TV show that was not true. ”
When asked about what Bon Scott was like back in the day
“Bon Scott was very lucky to join the band that was red hot like AC/DC. Bon was a nice enough fellow, there was never any hassle between me and him. Bon was a guy from the 1960’s, Bon was 29 at the time which was ancient when you are 21 years old. Bon was like a hippie. Bon was washed up at the time, he had a band called Fraternity they broke up he got a chance to join AC/DC and he did a great job. Bon Scott was an actor cause his first band he was in the Valentines, they were a pop band and he used to wear his satin clothes and he was a pop guy and he did that well. Then in the hippie era came in he joined Fraternity and he used to look like a Hippie and he did it well. Then when he joined AC/DC they were a rock band, then Bon took the shirt off and did the Rock thing . Bon Scott was an actor that could play different roles, he was very good at show business, he knew what was required and he did a really good job and of course he wrote some great songs.”
Evans was a member of AC/DC from the band’s inception in 1973 until 1974. Following his departure from AC/DC, Dave Evans formed the wild hedonistic rock band RABBIT, Melbourne ’80s rock outfit DAVE EVANS AND THUNDER DOWN UNDER, and lastly DAVE EVANS AND HOT COCKEREL. Dave Evans has spent the last few years touring as a solo act.
Canadian tour dates announced so far
Montreal, Quebec April 25 2019 PetitCampus
Toronto, Ontario April 26 2019 The Rockpile
Rouyn Noranda, Quebec May 2 Evolu-Son
Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans has told The Sydney Morning Herald that his fans would want him step in for the band’s current frontman Brian Johnson, who has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss, according to blabbermouth.net.
“When I perform around the world the fans love my music and my performances and I hear what they tell me,” Evans said.”That’s what they all tell me. They’re pretty appreciative of my vocals and performances.”
Evans had kind words for Johnson, who admitted in a 2014 interview that his hearing loss wasn’t due to playing loud rock music every night for a living but was the result of Johnson‘s other obsession: auto racing.
“A lot of people make jokes about going deaf from listening to loud music,” Evans said. “It’s never been a problem for me. I just thought it was sad news. It’s your lifeblood as a singer, live performances are so personal, without the crowd and the adrenalin, it’s going to be hard for him. Performances are the big highs in our lives.”
Evans added that his return to AC/DC will probably never happen. But, he said, “it would be nice to do one guest performance. [Former members] were all part of the band no matters what era they were from.”
Evans also said that he though AC/DC could continue, even without Johnson. “So long as Angus [Young, guitar] is there in his uniform… it’s a branding thing now, the name AC/DC is almost bigger than the [members of the] band itself. It’s a massive thing all over the world.”
Evans recorded AC/DC‘s first two singles, “Can I Sit Next To You Girl” and “Baby Please Don’t Go”, before leaving to join Newcastle glam rockers RABBIT.
Evans was replaced later in 1974 by Bon Scott, who sang on AC/DC‘s first six studio albums and became a legend himself after his death in 1980.
Evans said he “never had a problem with Bon,” adding, “He had an opportunity to take my place and become the singer for AC/DC. I would have done the same thing. Bon was a rock and roller and as hard as me… He was quite a few years older than me but we grew up tough and did the hard knocks.”
Evans told Wales Online that his former bandmates have not acknowledged his role in AC/DC‘s early history, saying, “They like to pretend in interviews that Bon Scott was there from the very beginning. The truth of the matter is that a lot went on before Bon became involved — in fact, the band had already got through two bass players, three drummers and a handful of managers by that point . . . all the stuff [Bon would] later do onstage with AC/DC, like taking off his shirt and carrying Angus around on his shoulders, was nicked off me.”
Regarding his hearing loss, Brian told Howard Stern in November 2014: “I didn’t get it from music. I got it from sitting in a race car too long without earplugs. I heard my ear drum burst, because I forgot to put me plugs in under my helmet. That’s how it happened. Music had nothing to do with it.”
Johnson did not say when the incident in the car occurred, but said that he got very dizzy and sustained inner-ear damage as a result, even seeing blood when he removed his racing helmet. He added that it was “like tinnitus or something… You forget about it after a week.”
AC/DC was forced to postpone the last ten dates of its current North American tour after doctors advised Johnson to stop touring immediately. The band has said it will reschedule the dates, possibly with a guest vocalist on the mic.
Johnson has been the band’s singer since 1980, when he replaced Bon Scott. He made his recording debut with the group on the classic “Back In Black”.
AC/DC has been on the road since last year in support of its 16th studio album, “Rock Or Bust”, but this album cycle has been plagued with bad luck.
Founding guitarist Malcolm Young retired after he was diagnosed with dementia, while drummer Phil Rudd was arrested in late November 2014 on charges of drug possession and threatening to kill. The pair were replaced by Stevie Young and Chris Slade, respectively.
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