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Early AC/DC Bassist Neil Smith Dies

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:00:26 +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 [...]

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.

Former AC/DC Bassist Mark Evans Sells 'High Voltage' Gold Record for Charity

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:01:35 +0000

It’s been decades since Mark Evans ended his brief stint in AC/DC, but he was still with the band for a number of important moments in its history, and he has the awards to prove it — although his collection is a little smaller now. Vintage Vinyl News reports that Evans recently sold his French [...]

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:41:04 +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 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 [...]

New AC\DC Documentary in the Works

Chris Ryan — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:22:48 +0000

For a band that really has nothing going on (new album/tour), AC/DC has a lot going on! They have a live album coming on November 20th called “Live at River Plate”. There is a movie on the life of Bon Scott in the works. And now this… A documentary on the worldwide cultural impact of [...]

AC/DC's Brian Johnson Lands Radio Hosting Gig

Chad Childers — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:00:26 +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's 'Thunderstruck' Reportedly Used in Cyber Attack Against Iranian Nuclear Program

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:26:44 +0000

Iran’s nuclear program has been a constant source of news for the American media, as various governments and international organizations have attempted to ban Iran from developing their nuclear program. AC/DC, however, have apparently prevailed in causing a ruckus in Iran, as their classic track ‘Thunderstruck’ has been used as the calling card for a cyber attack against the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

'The Dueling Fiddlers' Cover AC/DC [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:20:00 +0000

Why do I always feel like I am the last to find out about stuff like this? Has anyone else seen The Dueling Fiddlers? These guys take classic songs from bands like Nirvana, AC/DC, Journey and more and rock the hell out of them on their fiddles. They are so good in fact, that AC/DC featured this video of them doing 'Back in Black' on their website last Friday!

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale Rocks AC/DC Classic With Slipknot's Corey Taylor

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:15:01 +0000

It’s no secret that Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale makes us shake (in a good way) with her powerful vocals, and at this year’s Download Festival over the weekend she performed an acoustic version of the AC/DC classic ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ with Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor.

AC/DC Singer Brian Johnson Discusses Possible 'Back in Black' Full Album Performance

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:01:08 +0000

For concert armchair quarterbacks, there’s one thing that springs to mind when you think of cool things that AC/DC could do whenever they finally return to the road? Wouldn’t it be great to see a full-on performance of the band’s legendary ‘Back in Black’ album? In rebuilding mode following the tragic and unexpected death of [...]

AC/DC's New Album Will Not Be Ready for 'A Year or Two'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:18:27 +0000

AC/DC fans waiting on the edge of their seats for new music from the iconic band better get a little more comfortable. The band’s guitarist, Malcom Young, recently revealed in an interview that new music is in fact on its way…but it won’t see the light of day any time in the near future.

AC/DC Exhibition To Open at Seattle's Experience Music Project Museum

Chad Bowar — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:00:44 +0000

An exhibition of AC/DC artifacts called ‘AC/DC: Australia’s Family Jewels’ opens Saturday (April 28) at Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle. The collection, developed in association with AC/DC, made its debut at Arts Centre Melbourne in Australia in the fall of 2009.

Dissatisfied Customer Rams into Dealership Showroom [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:42:45 +0000

Now I understand that having maintenance done on your vehicle can be an inconvenience and even frustrating at times, but I think this is certainly taking things too far. My favorite part (@1:53) is when someone comes to tap on the window of the car ramming through the showroom. “Um, excuse me. Sir? Sir! You’re [...]

AC/DC Get Their Own Pinball Machine

Jeff Giles — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:31:51 +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 20:18:18 +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's Brian Johnson Cancels Solo Tour After Scheduling Wrist Surgery

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:00:38 +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 — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:00:31 +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 — Wed, 03 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 Monopoly Coming Soon

Jeff Evans — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:14:16 +0000

I reported a couple of weeks ago about the new Metallica Monopoly game. Now it’s being reported that another rock royalty is getting a game themed after them. AC/DC will have their own version of the game going in to production next week! Just like the Metallica version of the game the properties, cards, houses, [...]