Nashville trio HOWLING GIANT, which features in its ranks bassist/vocalist Sebastian Baltes, son of former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes, has teamed up with Peter and fellow former ACCEPT member Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) to record a particularly heavy cover version of AC/DC's "Shoot To Thrill", to be included on the upcoming Magnetic Eye Records "Redux" series ...
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AC/DC's music video for the song "Through The Mists Of Time" will make its online debut tomorrow (Thursday, September 30) at 7:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. EDT. The track is taken from the band's latest album "Power Up", which was released in November 2020. The LP features AC/DC's current lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), ...
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JANE'S ADDICTION performed at the MMR*B*Q concert sponsored by Philadelphia radio station WMMR (93.3 FM) on Saturday, September 25 at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance is available below. Last November, JANE'S ADDICTION singer Perry Farrell told Classic Rock magazine that fans could expect ...
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KnuckleBonz and Calicraft Brewing Company have announced their plans to launch a new music branded beverage line with two AC/DC officially licensed beers: AC/DC PWR UP Juicy IPA and AC/DC TNT Double IPA coming to select retail in late summer of 2021. KnuckleBonz and Calicraft said in a statement: "We are excited to announce this ...
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According to RealEstate.com.au, a home once owned by AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has hit the market in Beaumaris, an affluent bayside suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The three-bedroom mid-century home, which is up for sale with a AUD $2.5 million - $2.65 million price tag, features six entertaining spaces, including a ...
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JANE'S ADDICTION and PORNO FOR PYROS frontman Perry Farrell was a guest on the latest installment of AXS TV's "At Home And Social With…". You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Asked if JANE'S ADDICTION is working on any music at the moment, Perry said: "Well, I can't speak for everybody, but I'll speak ...
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AC/DC's Angus Young has shot down a long-standing rumor that the band's late frontman Bon Scott was involved in the songwriting process of several of the "Back In Black" tracks prior to his untimely death in early 1980. "Bon never really got the chance," the guitarist told Paste magazine in a ...
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According to Billboard, Artist Group International, which is one of the top independent booking agencies in the world, has signed alternative rock icons JANE'S ADDICTION. Michael Arfin and Marsha Vlasic will be the responsible agents for both JANE'S and singer Perry Farrell and his solo endeavors. In November, Perry told
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The official music video for AC/DC's song "Realize" will make its online debut this Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. EST / 7:00 a.m. PST. The track is taken from the legendary rockers' long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", which came out in November. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" features AC/DC's 2020 lineup of ...
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During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, hosted by FOZZY singer and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, AC/DC guitarist Angus Young spoke about his nephew Stevie Young, who took founding AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young's place in the band prior to the recording of the group's 16th studio album, 2014's ...
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AXS TV presents four all-new episodes of the popular celebrity profile "The Big Interview With Dan Rather" during the month of January, as the series returns on Wednesday, January 6 at 8 p.m ET/5 p.m. PT. Each episode was filmed remotely due to the pandemic, utilizing both Zoom and in-person camera teams, and puts the ...
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AC/DC's music video for "Demon Fire" will make its online debut this Wednesday (December 9) at 10:00 a.m. EST / 7:00 a.m. PST. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "Power Up", which recently hit the No. 1 spot in 18 countries, including in the U.S., where it sold over 117,000 copies in ...
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According to Billboard, AC/DC's "Power Up" has topped the Australian ARIA Albums Chart for the second week in a row. The legendary hard rockers previously spent two weeks at Australia's No. 1 with the 1992 album "Live". "Power Up" hit the No. 1 spot in 18 countries, including in the U.S., ...
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AC/DC's latest album, "Power Up", has entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. The effort shifted 117,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in its first week of release, according to Billboard. Of that sum, 111,000 were album sales, 5,000 (equaling 7.8 million on-demand streams of the album's songs) ...
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In December, AC/DC will release the official "Back In Black" world tour diecast truck. This authentic Mack super-liner 60" flattop sleeper cab diecast metal replica model comes paired with a Kentucky storage trailer and features an opening hood with authentic engine detail, poseable front wheels, accurately detailed cab interior, pivoting fifth-wheel for trailer attachment, functioning ...
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Perry Farrell has told Classic Rock magazine that fans can expect to hear new music from JANE'S ADDICTION in 2021. Asked if there might be another album from JANE'S ADDICTION in his future plans, the 61-year-old singer said: "I wouldn't think albums, I'd think songs. "We've got so much JANE'S material ...
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AC/DC singer Brian Johnson spoke to Yahoo Music about how he managed overcome his hearing loss to record a new album with the band and prepare for an upcoming tour. The legendary hard rockers postponed the last ten dates of their North American trek in 2016 after doctors told Johnson he ...
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Angus Young has told Rock 105.5's "The Angi Taylor Show" that AC/DC's latest single, "Shot In The Dark", should immediately dispel any question about whether he and his bandmates have reinvented their sound. With ripping guitars, a pulsating backbeat and the guttural howls of singer Brian Johnson, the track comes across like it could fit ...
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AC/DC will release its long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", on November 13. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" features AC/DC's reunited lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar). Johnson and Williams both left in 2016 for health reasons; and Rudd was sidelined in ...
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Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for AC/DC's new single, "Shot In The Dark", can be seen below. "Shot In The Dark" is the first single from AC/DC's long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", which is due on November 13. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" features AC/DC's 2020 lineup of ...
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In a new interview with Australia's ABC, AC/DC guitarist Angus Young confirmed that his late brother, founding AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, was posthumously involved in the making of the band's long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up". Malcolm, who died three years ago from effects of dementia at age 64, is credited ...
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The official music video for AC/DC's new single, "Shot In The Dark", can be seen below. Also available is an exclusive conversation with the band and longtime video director David Mallet telling the stories behind your favorite AC/DC videos. The talk was moderated by AC/DC's creative director Josh Cheuse. "Shot In The Dark" is the ...
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The official music video for AC/DC's new single, "Shot In The Dark", will make its online debut on Monday, October 26 at 9:30 a.m. EDT / 6:30 PDT. A second trailer for the clip has just been released and is available below. "Shot In The Dark" is the first single from AC/DC's long-awaited comeback album, ...
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The official music video for AC/DC's new single, "Shot In The Dark", will make its online debut on Monday, October 26 at 9:30 a.m. EDT / 6:30 PDT. A trailer is available below. "Shot In The Dark" is the first single from AC/DC's long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", which is due on November 13. The ...
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As part of the promotional campaign for AC/DC's new album, "Power Up", the legendary hard rockers are now inviting you to "PWRUP YOUR NAME" using the official "Power Up" logo generator. Check it out at this location. "Power Up" will be released on November 13. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or ...
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Former AC/DC bassist Paul Matters has died. The news of his passing was revealed by his friend Rod Wescombe as well as AC/DC biographer Jesse Fink, author of the book "Bon: The Last Highway". According to Wikipedia, Matters joined AC/DC in 1975 after the recording of the band's debut album, "High ...
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AC/DC will release its long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", on November 13. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" features AC/DC's reunited lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar). Johnson and Williams both left in 2016 for health reasons; and Rudd was sidelined in ...
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AC/DC's Angus Young has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Angus said in a statement: "Eddie was a guitar wonder, his playing pure wizardry. To the world ...
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AC/DC has released "Shot In The Dark", the first single from the band's long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", which is due on November 13. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" features AC/DC's 2020 lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar). Angus told
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