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AC/DC Show Support for Bon Scott Hometown Statue

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:21 +0000

Supporters of a plan to raise money for a statue of Bon Scott in his hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland received a big boost recently when AC/DC put their weight into the project with a post on their official website. The campaign is looking to raise over $75,000 (50,000 pounds) before June 5. As of today (May 16), they're one-third of the way there.

Pantera Frontman Explores Dark Side of AC/DC Lyrics

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:40:22 +0000

Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo recently gave AC/DC's lyrics to 'It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)' a whole new meaning. In a video titled 'Rock 'n' Roll Manifesto,' which you can watch above, Anselmo reads the words to the Australian rockers' 1976 song and reveals a dark side to the lifestyle Bon Scott sings about.

Top 10 Angus Young Guitar Solos

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:30:43 +0000

AC/DC guitarist Angus Young may be one of the unlikeliest guitar heroes in rock music, simply for the fact that he's not trying to be a guitar hero at all. Far from the flashy pyrotechnics of many of hard rock and metal's most celebrated players, Young's artistry lies in his ability to use the simplest chords and scales to build musical tension and excitement.

Slash, Anthrax Tear Through AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' in Los Angeles

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:32:14 +0000

Slash surprised fans of Anthrax at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (March 27) by taking the stage to play guitar on 'T.N.T.,' the AC/DC song Anthrax chose for their new album of covers called 'Anthems.' The band turned in a pretty convincing rendition, captured on the fan video below.

AC/DC's Cliff Williams: Guitarists Angus + Malcolm Young Working on Material for Next Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:57:04 +0000

In a new interview, AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams offers an update on new AC/DC material. While the band has not hit the studio yet, Williams says the group’s legendary guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young are currently crafting new songs for the band’s next album. AC/DC’s latest full-length album, ‘Black Ice,’ was released in 2008, receiving [...]

AC/DC's Cliff Williams Gives Update on Next Album

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:58:41 +0000

AC/DC haven't exactly been the hardest-working band in show business over the last few decades. The legendary Aussie rockers have only released three albums since 1990, and their last album was 'Black Ice' in 2008. But in a new interview, bassist Cliff Williams says guitarists Angus Young and his brother Malcolm have been working on some new material -- though he stops short of promising a timetable for a new album.

Original AC/DC Frontman Dave Evans Joining Tribute Act to Mark Band's 40th Anniversary

Chad Childers — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:06:23 +0000

Dave Evans may not be as well known as Bon Scott or Brian Johnson, but AC/DC's original vocalist definitely holds a key role in the history of the band and he's still proud of his time with the group. Evans will join the world's biggest AC/DC tribute show this weekend, playing with Long Way to the Top, while celebrating his original group's 40th anniversary.

Dropkick Murphys Confront NYC Concertgoer Over Nazi Salute During AC/DC Cover

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:30:10 +0000

You never know what you're going to get when you invite the crowd up onstage with you for a performance. What the Dropkick Murphys got during their recent set in New York was at least one audience member who made his way onstage and began performing the Hitler salute as the band rocked out a cover of AC/DC's 'T.N.T.'

Anthrax Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' for Bon Scott's Hometown Crowd

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:26:20 +0000

Anthrax are currently making the rounds down under and one of their recent stops on Australia's Soundwave Festival came in Perth, which also just happens to be the hometown of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.

AC/DC Beer Now Available in Europe

Adam West — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:12:41 +0000

Having already successfully introduced a line of wines suitable for sipping while headbanging, the guys in AC/DC have moved on to the next logical step: brewing their own beer.

AC/DC Rumored for Cameo in Super Bowl Ad

Jeff Giles — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:53:20 +0000

There’s really nothing like the visceral thrill of listening to a good, loud AC/DC song. It makes you want to pump your fist, stomp your feet, and…get behind the wheel of a sensible four-cylinder economy car that gets great gas mileage? Well, maybe not. But Hyundai is still reportedly interested in using the Australian rock [...]

25 Years Ago: AC/DC's 'Blow Up Your Video' Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:00:29 +0000

Arguably no album released during AC/DC‘s Brian Johnson era arrived with smaller fanfare than 1988′s ‘Blow Up Your Video.’ The Australian hard rock titans’ prior two studio albums, 1983′s ‘Flick of the Switch’ and ’85′s ‘Fly on the Wall,’ had both paled in comparison to prior mega-triumphs ‘For Those About to Rock’ and ‘Back in [...]

39 Years Ago: AC/DC and Journey Both Play Their First Concerts on the Same Night

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:22 +0000

It's impossible to predict the future, but it seems safe to say that no matter what happens this New Year's Eve in the world of classic rock, it won't measure up to Dec. 31, 1973, when future rock titans Journey and AC/DC both played their very first concerts on the same night.

AC/DC Sells 696,000 Singles During Inaugural iTunes Week

Billy Dukes — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:32:09 +0000

Any second thoughts AC/DC may have had about releasing their catalog to iTunes were surely forgotten after sales total from the band’s debut week arrived yesterday. U.S. fans downloaded over 48,000 albums from the digital music site, in addition to nearly 700,000 singles. Billboard reports that 14 songs sold more than 10,000 singles, led by [...]

AC/DC's Complete Catalog Now Available on iTunes

Jeff Giles — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:00:54 +0000

For rock fans who value digital convenience as much as they prize their power chords, Thanksgiving is coming a little early this year, thanks to a just-announced deal between Columbia Records and Apple that’s sending AC/DC‘s entire catalog to iTunes. The label announced the deal in a press release, pointing out that this marks the [...]

AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Wings Recordings + More Amongst 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:03:33 +0000

A list of 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame inductees includes plenty of songs and albums familiar to classic rock fans. Hits by AC/DC, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney & Wings, Bob Dylan and Elton John are amongst the 27 recordings chosen to be honored at the Grammy Museum. The Recording Academy made the announcement today (Nov. 21).

15 Years Ago: AC/DC Release 'Bonfire' Box Set

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:21:25 +0000

On Nov. 18, 1997, AC/DC paid tribute to their fallen comrade Bon Scott with the release of the 'Bonfire' boxed set. The five-CD boxed set, issued 15 years ago, featured live material and alternate takes from the maniacal singer's tenure in the band.

AC/DC, 'Live at River Plate' — Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:00:28 +0000

When you get right down to it, AC/DC might be the most reliable band on the planet. In 40 years, they never once challenged fans with anything other than straight-up, uncomplicated rock ‘n’ roll played with fuss-free intensity. They never made a concept album. They never dabbled in pop, R&B, hip-hop or electronic music. And they never swerved from their playbook of barroom-meets-arena swagger dosed with a shot of heavy blues.

AC/DC Autographed Tour Program Sells for $5,000

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:39:11 +0000

In 1977 the average price of an AC/DC ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’ tour book purchased at an U.K. concert was about five dollars. Fast forward 35 years and that same tour book, now autographed multiple times, could cost a collector up to $5,000 based on the status of this recent eBay sale.

AC/DC's 'Back in Black' Named Top Riff of the 1980s

Dave Lifton — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:09:43 +0000

In news that should surprise no one, the thunderous opening to AC/DC's 'Back in Black' was named as the top riff of the 1980s. The list was conducted by Gibson guitars, who, coincidentally, manufacture Angus Young's trademark SG.