AC/DC
Formed: 1973
From:
Australia
Last Known Status: Active
Latest AC/DC News
Below is our complete AC/DC news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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OpEd
Greekbastard's 2023 Anti-List For 2023
I get bored of making lists, reading lists, being listed, etc., but here I am at the end of 2023 compiling my thoughts on creating a list that only a handful of people will actually take the time to read. This is not a dig on those that create/read/ingest lists, rather me brainstorming on what to put down in words my most metal memories of 2023. Depending on who reads this, we might even share some of these memories, so without further ado, let’s do this.
I want to give my respects to some of the fallen this year. Some were founding members of their respective bands, but the music will live on in their memory. Rest In Power: Josua Henrik Lander Madsen (Artillery), Jim Durkin (Dark Angel), Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Anthony Meo (Biohazard), Ryan Siew (Polaris), Zach Scott (Beyond Extinction), Mark Adams (Saint Vitus), Kirk Arrington (Metal Church), Jon Kennedy (Hecate Enthroned).
In 2023, there were some headlines in the metal cosmos that stood out. For starters, Sepultura calling it a day. How about Mike Portnoy rejoining Dream Theater? Or, Ozzy canceling his appearance at Power Trip festival, or even better, AC/DC’s triumphant return at that very same festival? More...
Domkraft Premiere New AC/DC Cover Track
Swedish psychedelic sludge/doom trio Domkraft premiere a new song entitled “Night Prowler”, taken from their upcoming new album "Best of AC/DC [Redux]". The album will be released December 3 via Magnetic Eye Records and features 13 doom bands, paying their respects to AC/DC.
Explains Domkraft vocalist/bassist Martin Wegeland: More...
AC/DC Shares New Music Video
Hard rock legends AC/DC has posted a new music video online for the song, "Through The Mists Of Time." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's latest album, "Power Up," which was released through Columbia Records/Sony Australia in November of last year and is the fifth song from the twelve track record to be released as a single. More...
AC/DC Releases "Witch's Spell" Music Video
Hard rock icons AC/DC has posted a new music video online for the song, "Witch's Spell." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's latest album, "Power Up," which was released in November of last year through Columbia Records.
AC/DC Vocalist To Release Autobiography In October
AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson has announced that he will be releasing his autobiography, "The Lives Of Brian: AC/DC, Me, And The Making Of Back In Black," through Morrow Avon Books on October 26th. A trailer for the book can be seen below.
Says Brian: "I've had some long nights and some great nights, bad days and a lot of good ones. I’ve gone from choirboy to rock ‘n’ roll singer, and now I’ve gone and written a bloody book about it… The Lives of Brian is coming October 26th."
Johnson joined Aussie icons AC/DC in 1980, having previously fronted rock band Geordie from 1971 to 1978. He was first brought to the band's attention by their late vocalist Bon Scott, who was amazed by Johnson when seeing a Geordie concert, where the singer fell to the floor and continued singing while writhing around, eventually being wheeled off the stage in what was initially thought to be part of the show, but was later revealed to be appendicitis.
His first album with the band was the instant classic, "Back In Black," which went on to become the second biggest selling album of all time, behind Michael Jackson's, "Thriller." AC/DC were soon megastars and released a number of other acclaimed albums such as, "For Those About To Rock We Salute You" "The Razors Edge" and "Black Ice." More...
AC/DC Posts "Shot In The Dark" Video Online
Australian based hard rock icons AC/DC has posted a new music video online for the song, "Shot In The Dark." You can check it out below. The song is the first taste of the band's first upcoming album, "Power Up," which is set to be released on November 13th through Columbia/Sony Music.
The tracklisting reads as follows:
1. Realize
2. Rejection
3. Shot In The Dark
4. Through The Mists Of Time
5. Kick You When You're Down
6. Witch's Spell
7. Demon Fire
8. Wild Reputation
9. No Man's Land
10. Systems Down
11. Money Shot
12. Code Red More...
Headline News
AC/DC Premiere New Single "Shot In The Dark"
AC/DC just premiered their first new single "Shot In The Dark", taken from the group's long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", which will be released on November 13.
The follow-up outing to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" was recorded in August and September 2018 at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver with producer Brendan O'Brien and features AC/DC's 2020 lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar).
Says Angus Young about "Shot In The Dark": More...
AC/DC Posts Teaser For New Song
Aussie rock legends AC/DC has posted a new teaser video online for a song which appears to be entitled, "Shot In The Dark." You can check it out below. The song is expected to feature on the band's new album, most likely named "Power Up." Details on the record are still vague, as the band has been running a marketing campaign based on teasers thus far, but more will be known about the release in due course.
AC/DC Teasing New Album?
Australian hard rock/heavy metal icons AC/DC look as though they could finally be releasing a new album, likely named "Power Up." An e-mail was sent out, showing a photo of the current lineup of the band (see below,) under the subject, "Are You Ready?" The picture also features the phrase, "PWR/UP" in the band's lightning bolt logo and features the hashtag #PWRUP, and a link to the website https://pwrup.acdc.com/
In the past two years, members of the band had been spotted at the Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, Canada and ever since, fans and press have been speculating that a new album was in the works. If this turns out to be the case, it will mark the first release since 2014's, "Rock Or Bust" and the second to feature Stevie Young, the nephew of founding guitarists Malcolm and Angus Young, who had also toured with the band during promotion for the "Blow Up Your Video" album. More...
Just For Fun
Watch: Florida Grandpa Air Drumming To AC/DC
Watch this Floridian grandpa really loving him some AC/DC, air-drumming to "Hells Bells" in the clip below. Well: "We salute you, Florida grandpa... \m/".
Brian Johnson Pays Tribute To Malcolm Young
Former AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson shares the below tribute to his late former bandmate, Malcolm Young, who died past weekend. Young was a co-founding member of the band and performed with AC/DC until 2014, when a struggle with dementia led to his early retirement from the group.
Says Brian Johnson via brianjohnsonracing.com:
"For 32 years we stood side by side on stage
I am saddened by the passing of my friend Malcolm Young, I can’t believe he’s gone.
We had such great times on the road.
I was always aware that he was a genius on guitar, his riffs have become legend, as has he.
I send out my love and sympathy to his wife Linda, his children Cara and Ross,
and Angus, who will all be devastated…. as we all are. More...
Metal World Reacts To Malcolm Young's Death
I have to go...I am losing it that Malcolm is gone. I hate this...
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) November 18, 2017
More...RIP #MalcolmYoung Obrigado por tudo. Thank you, a true revolutionary!
Malcolm, this one is for you https://t.co/tQgfJN159n @acdc
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) November 18, 2017
Breaking News
AC/DC Founder Malcolm Young Has Died Aged 64
Malcolm Young, arguably the backbone of Australian rock legends AC/DC, has sadly passed away at the age of 64, the band has announced. The cause of death is not yet known, but the guitarist had been battling dementia for a while, which caused him to leave the group in 2014. A statement on the AC/DC website reads as follows:
"Today it is with deep heartfelt sadness that AC/DC has to announce the passing of Malcolm Young.
"Malcolm, along with Angus, was the founder and creator of AC/DC. With enormous dedication and commitment he was the driving force behind the band. As a guitarist, songwriter and visionary he was a perfectionist and a unique man. He always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted. He took great pride in all that he endeavored. His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed.
"As his brother it is hard to express in words what he has meant to me during my life, the bond we had was unique and very special. He leaves behind an enormous legacy that will live on forever.
"Malcolm, job well done." More...
Phil Rudd Releasing Solo Album
After being booted from AC/DC and facing various legal charges, drummer Phil Rudd now returns with solo album "Head Job," due out September 30th. The following press release was also issued:
"As many of you will already know, the release of Phil's solo album was interrupted by some legal issues which saw him under home detention for eight months. With those issues firmly behind him, he is once again free to focus on his music and is incredibly excited about the impending release of 'Head Job' along with his accompanying promotional tour of the UK and Europe at the end of September.
"Described by Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, as 'the real deal,' Phil Rudd the band's long term drummer, played in several Melbourne bands such as Buster Brown and The Coloured Balls before joining up with the rock giants in 1975.
"Rudd powered the band to superstardom with his dogged consistency and unshakeable backbeat on classics like 'It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock ’N’ Roll)' 'TNT" and 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap', becoming an indelible part of AC/DC history. More...
Just For Fun
Jim Breuer Premieres New Music Video
Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy's premieres a new music video for "Old School", taken from the band's debut album "Songs from the Garage", out in stores now via Metal Blade Records. In the clip, Breuer name drops some of his favorite metal and hard rock songs and references and also does his best impersonations of some of hard rock and metal's biggest personalities.
Check out now "Old School" below.
Headline News
First Live Footage Of AC/DC With Axl Rose Posted
First live footage of AC/DC performing "Shoot To Thrill" with Guns N’ Roses’ vocalist Axl Rose can be seen below. The clip was shot yesterday May 07th, at Passeio Marítimo de Algés in Oeiras, Portugal. As reported earlier Axl Rose has taken over for the band’s upcoming 2016 live commitments, with Brian Johnson forced to step down or risk permanent hearing loss.
You can now check out the clip below:
AC/DC's current setlist reads as follows: More...
Just For Fun
AC/DC Taps A. Rose - Guns N’ Roses Taps Vince Neil
This was obviously an April Fool's gag. For the full list of our 2016 jokes, head here.
There have been some rumors circulating recently that Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has been tapped to finish out the postponed dates of AC/DC‘s North American tour. TMZ - as reported earlier this week - have photographed Axl Rose and members of AC/DC emerging from the same rehearsal studio in Atlanta, GA this past weekend.
Today both bands have made a surprising official joint statement, announcing Axl Rose as permanent new AC/DC frontman and revealing also retired Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil as Guns N’ Roses' new vocalist. The move comes as a result of AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson being forced to stop touring by his doctor or risk permanent hearing loss. More...
A. Rose & AC/DC Photographed At Rehearsal Facility
Rumors have been circulating recently that Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose has been tapped to finish out the postponed AC/DC North American tour-dates, due to AC/DC singer Brian Johnson being forced to stop touring by his doctor or risk permanent hearing loss.
TMZ have now apparently photographed Axl Rose and members of AC/DC leaving the same rehearsal studio in Atlanta, GA this past weekend. Only a coincidence? More...
Headline News
AC/DC Ordered To Stop Current Tour
AC/DC has been forced to reschedule the 10 upcoming dates on the U.S. leg of the “Rock or Bust” world tour. AC/DC’s lead singer, Brian Johnson, has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss.
Tomorrow's show in Atlanta through Madison Square Garden in New York, NY in early April will be made up later in the year, likely with a guest vocalist. More information regarding these rescheduled shows is set to come.
Current ticket holders can hold on to their tickets for the rescheduled dates or receive a refund at point of purchase. These dates are to be rescheduled:
March 8 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
March 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center
March 14 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
March 17 Washington, DC Verizon Center
March 20 Detroit, MI The Palace
March 23 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
March 26 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
March 29 Buffalo, NY First Niagara Center
April 1 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
April 4 New York, NY Madison Square Garden More...
Headline News
Metal Bands React To Paris Terrorist Attacks
Members of Metallica, Pantera, In Flames, Testament, AC/DC, Kiss, Slipknot, Mötley Crüe, Slash, Warbringer, Aborted, Periphery, Killswitch Engage, August Burns Red, Raising The Veil, Born Of Osiris, All Shall Perish, Carnifex, Textures and Anthrax etc. are among the musicians who have (so far) reacted with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night. Some of their views can be seen below.
Our hearts are with Paris tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZRDD8BmhvM
— Robert Trujillo (@RobertTrujillo) November 14, 2015More...