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AC/DC Support Plans for Bon Scott Statue in His Scotland Hometown

Chad Childers — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:36 +0000

AC/DC have thrown their support behind a campaign to erect a new statue of the late Bon Scott in the singer's hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland. Though AC/DC are known for their Australian pride, Scott actually moved to the continent from Scotland in his youth.

Early AC/DC Bassist Neil Smith Dies

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:45:26 +0000

Neil Smith, an early bassist for hard rock legends AC/DC, died today (April 7) after battling cancer. The news was reported on the Australian rocker’s official Facebook page. Smith had briefly been a member of AC/DC in 1974 when the band underwent a number of lineup changes before locking in Mark Evans for their 1975 [...]

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

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:35:23 +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.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:57:04 +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 'T.N.T.' Performed Live by Robot Band Compressorhead

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:09:58 +0000

Get ready to be both entertained and terrified for the eventual extinction of the human race at the hands of sophisticated musical robots. Have real-life engineers never seen the 'Terminator' flicks? Robot band Compressorhead recently performed the AC/DC classic 'T.N.T.' live on television, and the next step is likely world domination.

AC/DC Rocking Signature Brand of Beer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:18:48 +0000

Hard rock and beer go together swimmingly, don’t you think? Various rock acts have released their own official brews in the past, and Australian legends AC/DC recently joined the club with a new, full-bodied German beer. This isn’t AC/DC’s first foray into the business of alcoholic beverages. The Australian band’s signature bottles of wine became [...]

Call Of Duty- Black Ops II Launch Trailer Featuring AC/DC 'Back In Black' [VIDEO]

Critter — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:58:35 +0000

It’s felt like an eternity, at least for me anyway. The wait is almost over! We’re just 27 days away from the release of Call Of Duty: Black Ops II in stores (11-13-12) If like me you’ve been counting the days, hours and minutes until you can finally get your hands on a copy, there’s [...]

AC/DC Tribute band 'Back In Black' Live at Cars and Guitars! [PHOTOS]

Critter — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:04:55 +0000

For those of us who endured Mother Nature's wrath and didn't mind getting a little wet. Okay so we got really wet, we still saw one hell of a show! Sure the rains over the weekend put a damper on most people's plans, but the show must go on! This past weekend on Saturday (09-29-12) at Comanche Nation Casino the number one AC/DC tribute band 'Back In Black' performed live!

AC/DC's Brian Johnson Lands Radio Hosting Gig

Chad Childers — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:41:26 +0000

AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson has been heard all over radio for years now, but perhaps not in the way that he’s about to. The singer has just inked a deal to host a six-week radio series for the U.K.’s BBC Radio 2.

AC/DC Get Their Own Pinball Machine

Jeff Giles — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:58:51 +0000

For nearly 40 years now, AC/DC have remained a proud bastion of good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll regardless of changing trends — so it only stands to reason that in 2012, long after the pinball industry’s glorious heyday, the legendary rockers are teaming up with Stern Pinball to create their own game.

AC/DC Hope to Record New Album Once Band Member Recovers From Health Issue

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:21:18 +0000

Australian rock ‘n’ roll legends AC/DC are hoping to hit the studio again sometime this year to record the follow-up to their 2008 release ‘Black Ice.’ AC/DC singer Brian Johnson recently appeared on the ‘Cowhead’ radio show to speak about health issues within the band and his desire to write again.

AC/DC 'Star Wars' Remix Will Rock You Into a Galaxy Far, Far Away [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:13:28 +0000

We didn’t think anything could make ‘Star Wars’ cooler. But then we saw this remix of the sci-fi classic featuring the music of AC/DC and instantly knew we were wrong. In this video, Luke, Obi-Wan and all the rest gets a healthy dose of rock-and-roll attitude courtesy of ‘Thunderstruck’ by the legendary Aussie band. If [...]

AC/DC's Brian Johnson Cancels Solo Tour After Scheduling Wrist Surgery

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:27:38 +0000

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has canceled a planned solo tour in support of his recently released book ‘Rockers And Rollers: A Full-Throttle Memoir.’ Johnson was set to recount stories from the book and sing songs with backup from two members of Skid Row — bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Scotti Hill. The trek was set [...]

AC/DC Monopoly Is Now Available

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:16:31 +0000

AC/DC is getting the Monopoly treatment in a special edition of the board-game featuring locations based on the legendary hard rock band’s songs and albums.

AC/DC Monopoly is available for $29.99, or can be bundled with the ‘AC/DC Live at River Plate’ DVD for $36.99. It will also be sold at stores alongside the original Monopoly.

AC/DC Singer Bon Scott's Life to Become a Movie

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:03:37 +0000

The life of Bon Scott, the late AC/DC singer, is getting the movie treatment.

The singer’s life story is being made into a film by Screen Australia.

AC/DC Gets Its Own 'Monopoly'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:45:06 +0000

Over the course of their nearly 40-year career, AC/DC has sold more than 200 million albums, scored three Top 40 hits and won a Grammy – and now they’re plunking their amps down on Park Place.

Yes, that’s right: AC/DC is joining the Rolling Stones and Metallica on the short list of bands who have earned the honor of having a special edition of Parker Brothers’ Monopoly named after them. The ‘AC/DC Collector’s Edition’ will go on sale in August.

AC/DC Finally See AC/DC In Concert

Clay Miller — Sat, 21 May 2011 04:30:29 +0000

AC/DC are glad to have a concert DVD because now they know what goes on during their concerts. Singer Brian Johnson says he’s never gotten a good look at guitarist Angus Young at the end of a show because they’re usually at opposite ends of the stage. Young says he only sees his own feet [...]