So the new AC/DC single, "Rock N' Roll Train," has been unleashed upon the world, and, shocking though it may be, it sounds more or less like every other song AC/DC has released since Back in Black (I tend to feel like the Bon Scott years had some more variance in them; I'm sure someone [...]~~
It made headlines recently when AC/DC guitarist Angus Young told the Telegraph that the band's music isn't on iTunes because "We don't make singles, we make albums." Other bands have expressed a similar attitude towards the single-friendly digital music store - Tool springs to mind - but in this day and age of iPods, creating [...]
Word's already out that AC/DC will be releasing their new album this fall via Wal-mart. We also know that they will be heading out on a massive 18 month tour to support it. Now, I'll give you the release date: October 20th. I'll even give you the title of the first single: "Rock'n'Roll Train."But you are going to have to do some multiple choice critical thinking for the title to the follow-up o...
AC/DC bringing back their Black Ice tour to the good ol' U.S. of A. The band have added a bunch of tour dates starting with one night in Foxborough, MA at Gillette Stadium on July 28. These summer stops are hitting major stops like Giants Stadium in New Jersey and the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Ahhh summer. Best time of the year for Angus Young to get use out of those shorts. Most of the ea...
AC/DC's song Highway To Hell is becoming one of the mot requested funeral songs in their home country, according to the the Telegraph. Funeral managers at Centennial Park, the largest cemetery and crematorium in the city, said only two hymns still rank among its top 10 most popular funeral songs: Amazing Grace and Abide With Me.Leading the funeral chart is crooner Frank Sinatra's classic hit My...
Columbia Music only likes Wal-Mart-shopping-Americans. Columbia announced this week that the new AC/DC album, the band's first since 2000, will be exclusively available from Wal-Mart stores in the US. Of course, this may be the band's decision, as they have been highly resistant to adopting the online music distro models that are so popular today. AC/DC music still cannot be purchased on iTu...
One problem with politicians is that when problems they create come to a head, they typically feel this irresistible urge to DO something, rather than to UN-do something, or to simply back off to avoid exacerbating the situation. Too often, that which they end up doing has very little connection to the cause of the crisis, but plays well in the press and superficially makes everyone feel bett...
AC/DC's classic song "Highway to Hell" has been nominated in the "Most Performed Australian Work Overseas" category at the 25th Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) awards according to News.com.au.Also,There have been rumors that the band would release a new album "Strap It On" in 2007. Recently, a spokesperson for the band discredited said claim - citing that the album hasn't even b...
Has anyone seen this yet? MY GOD! Possibly the coolest box set I've ever seen. Not only does this include TONS of totally rad rare/unreleased music memoribilia but this thing is an actual working guitar amp!For a killer look at (almost) everything the new box set includes check out this video!
It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock & Roll)
Love him or hate him, sometimes Bob Lefsetz nails the point. Will probably never happen.Chances are, even if you're supporting yourself playing music and have a hard core fan base, most people in your neighborhood will have no idea who you are.Used to be there were markers. Getting signed. Hearing your song on the radio. Going to #1 on SoundScan. All those things can still happen, it's just...
In a bold move, AC/DC have entered the digital age with their own flash-based website that promises to keep you plugged in, rocked out and lit up. Check it's awesomeness at:http://www.acdc.com/The site has been up for a few months now, with some cool behind-the-scenes footage and personal photos uploaded. As part of the official launch of the AC/DC website, here's what you will find there now...
AC/DC have signed an exclusive deal with Verizon Wireless that will make the Aussie band's entire 17 album catalog available digitally for the next eight months.However there are some kinks to the agreement. While 18 ringtones will be available, “You Shook Me All Night Long,” one of the group's most popular tracks will not be available in album format, while all other tracks will. The music wi
First thing's first: Axl and I are going to see AC fucking DC at Madison Square fucking Garden tonight. HOLY SHIT! Big thanks to the folks who hooked us up with tickets; you know who you are! AC/DC also happens to have just released their own Rock Band "Track Pack," a standalone video game available for [...]
AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson has responded to the Bob Lefsetzs of the world's complaints about the band making a deal to sell their new album, Black Ice, exclusively through Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, Johnson's response makes about as much sense as Sarah Palin's response to the Troopergate report. After the jump, read Johnson's comments, with our own thoughts [...]