Washington, Jun 25 Rock musician Courtney Love's decision to reform rock band Hole came as a big surprise to her former bandmate Melissa Auf Der Maur, as she knew nothing about it.

Love, 44, who had recently revealed that her long-awaited solo album would be released as a Hole record, had also said Auf der Maur would be backing her with vocals and a bass guitar.

But Auf der Maur has admitted that while she would consider rejoining Love in the studio, she knows nothing about the record and tour plans.

"I actually don't know (about the reunion). I have no idea. I heard that Hole were getting back together from people sending me links," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

"I am very proud of my time in Hole, I'm very grateful for my 'big sister' Courtney and the initial door that she opened for me in music and I have literally no comment, other than she and I have been in touch for the first time in a decade, and I know she's in the studio and I'm excited to hear what she makes.

"Whether it's Hole or Courtney, that's up to her to decide, I don't know. I'd say that it's all very new news," she added. (ANI)