AC/DC drummer, Phil Rudd, has plead guilty in a New Zealand court Tuesday to a charge of threatening to kill a man who use to work for him. He also plead guilty to possessing drugs such as methamphetamine and marijuana.

Rudd faces up to seven years in prison on the threatening to kill charge, although his lawyer Craig Tuck said the prosecution case comes down to just an angry phone call, and he is hoping to find a solution that would involve no legal consequences for Rudd.

Rudd acknowledged in a court summary of facts that he’d offered large amounts of cash, vehicles and a house to an associate after asking him to have the victim “taken out” and that he’d also directly said to the victim he was going to murder him.

The 60-year-old drummer was released on bail, pending a June sentencing hearing.

Rudd arrived at court house in a sports car wearing sunglasses and a red tie, and didn’t speak during his brief appearance other than to enter his guilty pleas.

It’s currently uncertain if Rudd has a future with the Australian rock band he’s been part of on-and-off for almost four decades. The band plans to use Welsh drummer Chris Slade for its upcoming “Rock or Bust” album tour but mentioned if it was a permanent arrangement.

Rudd avoided the need for a trial by agreeing with prosecutors to enter the guilty pleas. Prosecutors had agreed to drop a second charge of threatening to kill due to a lack of evidence.

According to the court summary, the dispute began in August on the night that Rudd released his solo album, “Head Job.”

Rudd threw a party at his marina restaurant, Phil’s Place, to celebrate the launch. He was the toast of the town that night, and even the mayor of Tauranga attended. But as the night progressed, Rudd became complained that he didnt believe the security wasn’t strong enough.

“The defendant was angry that the album launch did not go well,” the court summary said. “As a result he sacked a number of people from his employment and professional team. This included, among other people, the victim who he was particularly angry with.”

About four weeks after the party, Rudd called an associate, who was on vacation in Australia. Rudd told the man he wanted the victim “taken out,” according to the court summary. When asked to clarify what he meant, Rudd said he wanted the victim “taken care of.”