Phil Rudd insists his 'hellraising days are over' & confirms album re-release
Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has insisted the hellraising antics that led to his house arrest and axing from the band are fully behind him.
The 62-year-old rocker was sentenced to eight months home detention and ordered to pay NZ$120,000 (£67,500) in fees after he pleaded guilty to threatening to kill and possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.
His legal quagmire and erratic behaviour led to AC/DC re-recruiting Chris Slade for the Rock or Bust World Tour, while he also reacted with volatility when the response to album ‘Head Job’ was muted.
Now, claiming he’s a completely changed man, Phil is re-releasing ‘Head Job’ in Europe on Friday 30th September and has released a statement about his reformation.
“My hell-raising days are over,” Phil said. “I see a psychiatrist once a week and I'm closer than ever to my children.”
Still a keen car enthusiast with a collection estimated to be worth over £2million, including a rare 1991 Ferrari F40, a brand new Ferrari 599, two Lamborghinis, a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost and Bentley super sport, Phil also has a new passion – growing chillies.
“I still have all my flash cars, but now I want to grow chillies," he added.
Speaking to the New Zealand herald about his house detention, Phil said: "You discover things about yourself. You do a lot of thinking, play a lot of drums and grow f*** loads of chillies.
"I like growing things. I like hot food. I had time on my hands. Now I have Phil Rudd hot chilli sauce."
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