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AC/DC Launching High Voltage Dive Bar At Stops On Power Up Tour
AC/DC surprised fans last October with the launch of their High Voltage Dive Bar near Indio, Ca


AC/DC Share Rare 1976 Bon Scott Performance Video
AC/DC is sharing rare video of a 1976 UK television performance of their classic track, 'Jailbreak.'


AC/DC Recruit The Pretty Reckless For 2024 Tour
AC/DC have announced that they have recruited The Pretty Reckless to support them on their upcoming European tour


AC/DC Go Gold For 50th Anniversary
AC/DC have released the first batch of special gold vinyl editions of albums from their entire catalog


AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler TV Series Coming
AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler are launching a new six-part documentary series


Late AC/DC Frontman Bon Scott Inspired Movie In The Works
'Boy Swallows Universe' star Lee Tiger Halley has been cast in the lead role in a new movie based on a 'fictionalized' and 're-imagined'


Slash Recruits AC/DC's Brian Johnson For 'Killing Floor'
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has recruited AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler for his take on the Howlin' Wolf classic


AC/DC's Back In Black Inspires Murder Mysteries Including New Jack Reacher Tale
AC/DC's blockbuster 'Back In Black' is used as the inspiration for a new book of murder mysteries that will feature 10 short stories


AC/DC Announce Gold Vinyl Records For 50th Anniversary
AC/DC gave announced that they will releasing special gold vinyl editions of their entire catalog to celebrate their 50th anniversary


AC/DC Add Dates To PWR UP Tour
AC/DC have revealed that they have added three additional shows to their just announced European tour this spring and summer


AC/DC Announce Summer Tour
As expected, AC/DC have announced that they will be returning to the road this year


AC/DC Counting Down To Announcement
After teasing fans on social media, rock legends AC/DC have now launched a countdown clock on their official website


AC/DC Reach New Billion Stream Milestone With 'Back In Black'
AC/DC have hit a new milestone of YouTube with the online video streaming service showing that their classic 'Back In Black'


Chris Slade Takes Fans Inside AC/DC - 2023 In Review
Chris Slade Takes Fans Inside AC/DC was a top 23 story of Nov. 2023


AC/DC's Chris Slade Sets Record Straight On Axl Rose
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade says that Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose is 'nothing like the character'


AC/DC Played First Show In 7 Years At Power Trip Festival - 2023 In Review
AC/DC Played First Show In 7 Years At Power Trip Festival was a top 23 story of Oct 2023


AC/DC's 50th Anniversary Celebrated By Insider On Beyond The Thunder
The AC/DC 'Beyond the Thunder' podcast is celebrating New Year's with a special episode celebrating the legendary band's 50th anniversary


AC/DC For Super Bowl Halftime Show Says Nevada Governor - 2023 In Review
AC/DC For Super Bowl Halftime Show Says Nevada Governor was a top 23 story of Aug 2023


AC/DC's Brain Johnson Reflects On Writing 'You Shook Me All Night Long' - 2023 In Review
AC/DC's Brain Johnson Reflects On Writing 'You Shook Me All Night Long' was a top 23 story of July 2023


AC/DC's Full Power Trip Festival Performance Multi-Cam Video Goes Online
Multi-camera footage of AC/DC's full performance at the Power Trip Music festival at the at Empire Polo Fields in Indio, Ca


Punk Legends Fear Take On AC/DC Classic - 2023 In Review
Punk Legends Fear Take On AC/DC Classic was a top 23 story of May 2023


Original AC/DC Drummer Colin Burgess Dead At 77
Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess has died at the age of 77. The band shared the sad news with fans via their social media


AC/DC Classic Gets Unusual Makeover - 2023 In Review
Wallingford Connecticut rockers Joetown have shared their cover of the AC/DC classic, 'It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)',


AC/DC Approached Iggy Pop About Becoming Their Singer - 2023 In Review
It would have been one of rock music's most unusual pairings, joining the likes of Metallica teaming up with Lou Reed


Chris Slade Takes Fans Inside AC/DC For Cover Story
Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy Mag as part of an in-depth 20-page AC/DC cover story analyzing 'The Razors Edge' period of the band's history


AC/DC Play First Show In 7 Years At Power Trip Festival
AC/DC performed their first show in seven years during an October 7 appearance at the Power Trip festival in California


AC/DC Reveal Band Lineup For Power Trip
AC/DC took to social media to reveal the band lineup for their upcoming appearance at the Power Trip Festival in Indio, Ca


AC/DC For Super Bowl Halftime Show Says Nevada Governor
AC/DC would rock the year's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show next year if Nevada governor Joe Lombardo could pick the artist for next year's event


AC/DC's Brain Johnson Reflects On Writing 'You Shook Me All Night Long'
AXS TV is looking back at a 2019 interview with AC/DC frontman Brain Johnson where he discussed his beginning with the group


AC/DC, Mellencamp, Frampton, Trucks Featured On New TV Series With
John Mellencamp sits down with Bob Costas for the premiere of the new intimate, one-hour public television series With


Kenny Chesney's Band Rocks AC/DC Classic At I Go Back Tour Closer
Kenny Chesney's team shared this recap of the final show of his I Got Back Tour at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL


Punk Legends Fear Take On AC/DC Classic
High Voltage Punk is a collection of brand new recordings from a murderer's row of punk veterans and icons


Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Ozzy, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool Power Trip Festival Announced
Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden (Friday, October 6), AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne (Saturday, October 7) and Metallica and Tool (Sunday, October 8).


AC/DC, Ozzy, Metallica, Iron Maiden Tease PowerTrip Festival Announcement
AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Iron Maiden and Tool have all taken to social media to share a teaser


AC/DC Classic Gets A Rockin' Bagpipe Makeover
Wallingford Connecticut rockers Joetown have shared their cover of the AC/DC classic, 'It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)',


AC/DC Approached Iggy Pop About Becoming Their Singer
Iggy Pop revealed that AC/DC's manager once asked if he was interested in becoming their singer


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Rejected Biopic Offers (2022 In Review)
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson revealed in a new interview that he has already received offers to make a biopic


Roger Waters Couldn't Care Less About AC/DC Or Eddie Van Halen (2022 In Review)
Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters said in a new interview that he could not 'care less about AC/DC or Eddie Van Halen'


AC/DC Frontman Honored To Play Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (2022 In Review)
AC/DC Frontman Honored To Play Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert was a top 22 story from September 2022


AC/DC Frontman Told Not To Discuss Band's Future Plans
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson said in an interview that he has been told not to talk about the band's future plans


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Addresses 'Back In Black' Rumor
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson once again addressed the rumors that the lyric to the band's classic song 'Back In Black'


AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' Covered By Man With A Mission (2022 In Review)
AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' Covered By Man With A Mission was a top 22 story from Feb. 2022


AC/DC In The Studio For Halloween
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and lead guitarist Angus Young are the featured guest on the special Halloween episode of the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Rejected Biopic Offers
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson revealed in a new interview that he has already received offers to make a biopic


Roger Waters Couldn't Care Less About AC/DC Or Eddie Van Halen
Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters said in a new interview that he could not 'care less about AC/DC or Eddie Van Halen'


AC/DC's Brian Johnson's Autobiography Coming Next Month
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson will be publishing his long awaited autobiography, 'The Lives Of Brian', on October 25th in the U.S.


Rush, AC/DC, Metallica, Queen Stars Help Foo Fighters Tribute Taylor Hawkins
The Foo Fighters returned to the stage on Saturday night (August 3rd) to lead an all-star tribute to their late drummer Taylor Hawkins


AC/DC Frontman Honored To Play Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has shared a statement about being involved in the upcoming tribute concert Taylor Hawkins


Metallica, AC/DC Stars Added To Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts
Members of AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard, Metallica, Blink-182, Pretenders and more have been added to the lineup for the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts


Angus Young, Slash Autographed Guitars Lead Gibson Auction
Gibson Gives has announced a rare lot of six autographed, high-profile, limited-edition guitars from Gibson artists


Guns N' Roses Rock AC/DC Classic Back In Black
Guns N' Roses performed their live debut of the AC/DC classic, 'Back In Black', during a June 7 concert in Seville, Spain


Guns N' Roses Rock AC/DC Classic In Lisbon
Guns N' Roses rocked the AC/DC classic, 'Walk All Over You', during a June 4 performance in Lisbon, Portugal


AC/DC For Those About To Rock Ale Available In 33 States
KnuckleBonz has teamed up with Great South Bay Brewery to produce the AC/DC beer 'For Those About To Rock Ale',


AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' Covered By Man With A Mission
Japanese rockers Man With A Mission have released a music video for their cover of the classic AC/DC hit 'Thunderstruck'


AC/DC Scored Three Grammy Nominations 2021 In Review
AC/DC earned a top 21 story from November 2021 after the legendary band scored three nominations for the Grammy Awards


AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' Video Passes One Billion YouTube Views 2021 In Review
AC/DC earned a top 21 story from October 2021 after their classic video for the song 'Thunderstruck' has surpassed over 1 billion views


Bon Scott's Family Launched Official Website For Late AC/DC Legend 2021 In Review
An official website for late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott was launched by his family to celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday


AC/DC Star Was Surprised First Time Playing With Axl Rose 2021 In Review
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade had a top 21 story from June 2021 after he shared in an interview how surprised he was


AC/DC's Bon Scott Got Unusual First Impression Of Brian Johnson 2021 In Review
AC/DC's Bon Scott Got Unusual First Impression Of Brian Johnson was a top 21 story from March 2021


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Was Told 'Back In Black' Would Never Fly 2021 In Review
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson had a top 21 story from March 2021 after he revealed that he was 'heartbroken'


AC/DC's Angus Young Shot Down Longstanding Bon Scott Rumor 2021 In Review
AC/DC had a top 21 story from February 2021 after lead guitarist Angus Young has debunked the long-standing rumor


AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Named Greatest Australian Album Of All Time
AC/DC's 1980 blockbuster classic, 'Back In Black', has been named the Greatest Australian Album Of All Time


AC/DC Never Considered Making Album With Axl Rose 2021 In Review
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young had a top 21 story from February 2021 after he revealed that the band never really considered


AC/DC Star Opted Out Of Retirement To Make Album With Malcolm In Mind 2021 In Review
AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams had a top 21 story from January 2021 after revealed that he was going to retire from the band


AC/DC's Angus Young Addressed Axl Rose Rumors 2021 In Review
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young struck down the speculation that he has written new music with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose


AC/DC Top Classic Rock's Top Albums Of Year Poll 2021 In Review
AC/DC had a big return in 2020 and that led the way to them starting this year with the honor of topping Classic Rock's Best 50 albums of 2020


AC/DC Score Three Grammy Nominations
AC/DC have scored three nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards ceremony with their latest studio album, 'Power Up,'


AC/DC Classic 'Hells Bells' Covered By Red Fang
Red Fang have shared their cover of classic AC/DC song 'Hells Bells', which comes from the forthcoming MER Redux Series


AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' Video Passes One Billion YouTube Views
AC/DC have a brand new milestone to celebrate after their classic video for the song 'Thunderstruck' has surpassed over 1 billion views


AC/DC Premiere 'Through The Mists Of Time' Video
AC/DC have premiered a music video for their song 'Through The Mists Of Time.'


AC/DC Share Story Behind 'Witch's Spell' Video
AC/DC are telling the story behind the making of a video for the 'Power Up' track, 'Witch's Spell'


Bon Scott's Family Launches Official Website For Late AC/DC Legend
Late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott's family is celebrating his 75th birthday with the launch of an official website


AC/DC Star Was Surprised First Time Playing With Axl Rose
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade shared in a new interview how surprised he was at how well things went with Axl Rose


AC/DC Unleash 'Witch's Spell' With New Video
After teasing fans with a preview clip, AC/DC have released the music video for their latest single 'Witch's Spell',


AC/DC Preview 'Witch's Spell' Video
AC/DC are sharing a preview of a video for the 'Power Up' track, 'Witch's Spell'


Foo Fighters Jam AC/DC Classic With Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson joined the Foo Fighters for a performance of the AC/DC classic, 'Back In Black'


AC/DC In The Studio For 'High Voltage' 45th Anniversary
The 45th anniversary of AC/DC's 'High Voltage' album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Releasing Autobiography This Fall
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has announced that his autobiography, which will be entitled 'The Lives Of Brian',


Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and Foo Fighters For iHeartRadio Music Awards
Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and Foo Fighters are among the artists nominated for rock honors


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Meets Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Goes Online
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson's official YouTube channel has shared a video showing Johnson meeting Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Was Told 'Back In Black' Would Never Fly
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson recently revealed that he was 'heartbroken' after being told by the guitarist in his former band Geordie


AC/DC's Bon Scott Got Unusual First Impression Of Brian Johnson
Late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott once witnessed the man who would replace him in the band, Brian Johnson


Angus Young Explains Inspiration For AC/DC Classic
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young has revealed that the title of their classic hit 'For Those About To Rock'


AC/DC's Angus Young Shoots Down Longstanding Bon Scott Rumor
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young has debunked the long-standing rumor that there are secret recordings of Bon Scott


AC/DC's 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' Inspired By Cartoon
Angus Young got the title of one of AC/DC's most beloved classics 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' from a television cartoon series


AC/DC Never Considered Making Album With Axl Rose
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young says that the band never really considered making an album with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose


AC/DC Had To Get Malcolm Songs Out On Power Up Says Angus
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young revealed how he was inspired to put together the band's new album 'Power Up'


AC/DC Take Fans Behind The Scenes Of 'Realize' Video
AC/DC have shared a behind the scenes clip for their recently released innovative music video for their song 'Realize',


AC/DC Star Opted Out Of Retirement To Make Album With Malcolm In Mind
AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams had said that he was going to retire from the band after the Rock Or Bust Tour


AC/DC Plotted Live Return Prior To Lockdown
AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams says that the band got back together early last year with an eye to playing some shows


Unheard Songs From AC/DC Legend Bon Scott Released
Fans can now hear some previous unreleased recordings featuring Bon Scott that were made before the late frontman joined AC/DC


AC/DC's Angus Young Addresses Axl Rose Rumors
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young has struck down the speculation that he has written new music with Axl Rose


AC/DC Release Innovative 'Realize' Video
AC/DC have released an innovative music video for their latest single 'Realize'.


AC/DC Announce 'Realize' Video Premiere
AC/DC have announced that they will be premiering the music video for their song 'Realize' this Wednesday


AC/DC Have Boxes Full Of Unreleased Music 2020 In Review
AC/DC scored a No. 1 debut with their new album 'PWR/UP' and Angus Young addressed the criticism


Guns N' Roses, Slayer Stars Help Megadeth's Ellefson Rock AC/DC Classic 2020 In Review
Megadeth cofounder David Ellefson previewed the Ellefson cover of the AC/DC classic 'Riff Raff'


AC/DC Frontman Praises Axl Rose For Job Taking Over Gig 2020 In Review
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has sung the praises of Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose for the job he was able to do


AC/DC's Angus Young Grateful To Axl Rose 2020 In Review
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young says that he is grateful to Axl Rose after the Guns N' Roses frontman


AC/DC's Brian Johnson Explains 'Serious' Hearing Loss Battle 2020 In Review
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson discussed the hearing issues that forced him to pull out of the band's 2016 North American tour


AC/DC's Power Up Voted Best Album Of 2020, Angus Reveals Favorite Song
AC/DC topped Classic Rock's Best 50 albums of 2020 poll with their latest effort 'Power Up'




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