AC/DC are set to embark on their first tour in eight years later this month, and the legendary rock band has unveiled a photo of its revamped lineup rehearsing for the outing (see below).
The current incarnation of the band includes classic members Brian Johnson (vocals) and Angus Young (lead guitar) alongside rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney.
Stevie, the nephew of Angus, has been with the band for several years, filling in when Malcolm Young was diagnosed with dementia and remaining with the band following Malcolm’s passing in 2017.
Laug made his debut with AC/DC at their comeback gig at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California, this past October after it was revealed that classic drummer Phil Rudd would not be performing with the band.
Chaney, best known for his long tenure in Jane’s Addiction, recently joined AC/DC to...
The current incarnation of the band includes classic members Brian Johnson (vocals) and Angus Young (lead guitar) alongside rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney.
Stevie, the nephew of Angus, has been with the band for several years, filling in when Malcolm Young was diagnosed with dementia and remaining with the band following Malcolm’s passing in 2017.
Laug made his debut with AC/DC at their comeback gig at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California, this past October after it was revealed that classic drummer Phil Rudd would not be performing with the band.
Chaney, best known for his long tenure in Jane’s Addiction, recently joined AC/DC to...
- 5/10/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
AC/DC are hitting the road for the first time in eight years. The hard rock band announced a European stadium tour Monday morning that kicks off May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and wraps up August 17 in Dublin, Ireland.
It’s a new lineup of AC/DC featuring drummer Matt Laug, who played with the group during their one-off Power Trip performance last year, and former Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney “carrying the torch” for bassist Cliff Williams.
We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘Power Up’ European Tour. Angus,...
It’s a new lineup of AC/DC featuring drummer Matt Laug, who played with the group during their one-off Power Trip performance last year, and former Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney “carrying the torch” for bassist Cliff Williams.
We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘Power Up’ European Tour. Angus,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC have announced their first tour in eight years, a 2024 UK/European outing that will take place from May through August. The legendary rock band has also revealed that former Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney has joined their touring lineup in place of classic member Cliff Williams.
The tour announcement comes after a week of teases on AC/DC’s social media pages. The 21-date outing kicks off in May 17th in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and runs through an August 17th show in Dublin, Ireland. Tickets go on sale on Friday (February 16th) at various times via Viagogo.
AC/DC last embarked on a full tour in 2016. Part way into that tour, singer Brian Johnson had to step aside due to hearing issues, as Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose took over on vocals. Williams also retired from the band after that outing.
Johnson, Williams, and drummer Phil Rudd all...
The tour announcement comes after a week of teases on AC/DC’s social media pages. The 21-date outing kicks off in May 17th in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and runs through an August 17th show in Dublin, Ireland. Tickets go on sale on Friday (February 16th) at various times via Viagogo.
AC/DC last embarked on a full tour in 2016. Part way into that tour, singer Brian Johnson had to step aside due to hearing issues, as Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose took over on vocals. Williams also retired from the band after that outing.
Johnson, Williams, and drummer Phil Rudd all...
- 2/12/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Rock band AC/DC are set to play a pair of Wembley Stadium shows as part of their European tour.
The band will tour their ‘Power Up’ album with shows in Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France and Ireland from May through to August, for what marks their first proper jaunt in eight years.
The rockers will be without bassist Cliff Williams, who retired in 2016 but made a comeback for their Power Trip festival in 2023, with Chris Chaney in his place.
Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, and drummer Matt Laug complete the touring lineup.
The Wembley shows are set for July 3 and July 7. Brian and co have long been teasing their live comeback, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Last year, their 2024 Munich show was leaked by the Germany city’s mayor. Dieter Reiter let slip that the ‘Highway To Hell’ rockers are playing at...
The band will tour their ‘Power Up’ album with shows in Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France and Ireland from May through to August, for what marks their first proper jaunt in eight years.
The rockers will be without bassist Cliff Williams, who retired in 2016 but made a comeback for their Power Trip festival in 2023, with Chris Chaney in his place.
Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, and drummer Matt Laug complete the touring lineup.
The Wembley shows are set for July 3 and July 7. Brian and co have long been teasing their live comeback, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Last year, their 2024 Munich show was leaked by the Germany city’s mayor. Dieter Reiter let slip that the ‘Highway To Hell’ rockers are playing at...
- 2/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
AC/DC are teasing a major announcement for Monday, February 12th. Fans are speculating that the news could be the legendary rock band’s first run of tour dates in eight years.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act has posted video teasers on its social media sites, with the words “Are You Ready” and audio of the song by the same name from the 1990 album The Razors Edge.
A clip on Wednesday (February 7th) included the number “5,” implying the announcement was coming in five days. And a countdown clock on the band’s official website is scheduled to end at 3 a.m. Et on Monday.
AC/DC performed their first show in seven years at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California, back in October. However, that was a one-off performance. They haven’t embarked on a proper tour since 2016.
The Power Trip gig featured singer Brian Johnson, lead guitarist Angus Young,...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act has posted video teasers on its social media sites, with the words “Are You Ready” and audio of the song by the same name from the 1990 album The Razors Edge.
A clip on Wednesday (February 7th) included the number “5,” implying the announcement was coming in five days. And a countdown clock on the band’s official website is scheduled to end at 3 a.m. Et on Monday.
AC/DC performed their first show in seven years at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California, back in October. However, that was a one-off performance. They haven’t embarked on a proper tour since 2016.
The Power Trip gig featured singer Brian Johnson, lead guitarist Angus Young,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
AC/DC’s iconic hard-rock anthem “Back in Black” has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, marking the second time the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act has achieved the milestone.
The legendary band previously hit 1 billion views with “Thunderstruck,” which has since added roughly 400 million more views for a total of 1.39 billion.
Only a select group of hard rock songs have reached the 1 billion mark, with Linkin Park’s “Numb” leading the way at 2.17 billion and Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain” just behind at 2.13 billion. Overall, Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” featuring Daddy Yankee leads all music videos with a whopping 8.37 billion views.
“Back in Black” is the title track to one of the biggest-selling rock albums of all time. The 1980 LP has sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide.
In 2020, Consequence celebrated the 40th anniversary of Back in Black with a number of exclusive features, including an interview with an AC...
The legendary band previously hit 1 billion views with “Thunderstruck,” which has since added roughly 400 million more views for a total of 1.39 billion.
Only a select group of hard rock songs have reached the 1 billion mark, with Linkin Park’s “Numb” leading the way at 2.17 billion and Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain” just behind at 2.13 billion. Overall, Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” featuring Daddy Yankee leads all music videos with a whopping 8.37 billion views.
“Back in Black” is the title track to one of the biggest-selling rock albums of all time. The 1980 LP has sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide.
In 2020, Consequence celebrated the 40th anniversary of Back in Black with a number of exclusive features, including an interview with an AC...
- 2/2/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Legendary hard-rock band AC/DC has paid tribute to their founding member Colin Burgess, following his death aged 77.
Burgess, an Australian drummer, was recruited to form the band in 1973, along with Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar, his brother Angus on lead guitar, Dave Evans on vocals and Larry Van Kriedt on bass.
Burgess was fired from the band the following year, after his colleagues accused him of being drunk on stage; he later said his drink had been spiked. Although he left the band, he returned to fill drumming duties in 1975.
AC/DC said on their social media pages:
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”
No cause of death has yet been reported.
Before joining AC/DC, Burgess played between 1968 and 1972 with the Australian rock group the Masters Apprentices, a...
Burgess, an Australian drummer, was recruited to form the band in 1973, along with Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar, his brother Angus on lead guitar, Dave Evans on vocals and Larry Van Kriedt on bass.
Burgess was fired from the band the following year, after his colleagues accused him of being drunk on stage; he later said his drink had been spiked. Although he left the band, he returned to fill drumming duties in 1975.
AC/DC said on their social media pages:
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”
No cause of death has yet been reported.
Before joining AC/DC, Burgess played between 1968 and 1972 with the Australian rock group the Masters Apprentices, a...
- 12/17/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
AC/DC took to the stage for the first time in seven years on Saturday night of the Power Trip festival.
It was the first time lead vocalist Brian Johnson performed live with the group since September 2016 in Philadelphia, following a 79-date Rock or Bust world tour. The ill-fated trek required the services of Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose for the final 22 stops after Johnson bowed out with hearing loss issues.
Saturday’s lineup also saw Matt Laug step in for drummer Phil Rudd, while longtime bassist Cliff Williams...
It was the first time lead vocalist Brian Johnson performed live with the group since September 2016 in Philadelphia, following a 79-date Rock or Bust world tour. The ill-fated trek required the services of Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose for the final 22 stops after Johnson bowed out with hearing loss issues.
Saturday’s lineup also saw Matt Laug step in for drummer Phil Rudd, while longtime bassist Cliff Williams...
- 10/8/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC played their first show in seven years on Saturday night (October 7th) at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California. The evening also featured a set by fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Judas Priest.
For this Power Trip gig, AC/DC’s lineup featured classic members Brian Johnson (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), and Cliff Williams (bass) alongside Stevie Young (rhythm guitar) and drummer Matt Laug.
Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden set the bar high at Power Trip the night before, but AC/DC were up to the challenge, showing no signs of rust as they ripped into “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It),” marking the first time they’ve ever kicked off a set with the Highway to Hell song.
From there, the 24-song set featured one classic after another, with the very next tune being the iconic “Back in Black,” followed by other favorites like “Thunderstruck,...
For this Power Trip gig, AC/DC’s lineup featured classic members Brian Johnson (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), and Cliff Williams (bass) alongside Stevie Young (rhythm guitar) and drummer Matt Laug.
Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden set the bar high at Power Trip the night before, but AC/DC were up to the challenge, showing no signs of rust as they ripped into “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It),” marking the first time they’ve ever kicked off a set with the Highway to Hell song.
From there, the 24-song set featured one classic after another, with the very next tune being the iconic “Back in Black,” followed by other favorites like “Thunderstruck,...
- 10/8/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Classic members Brian Johnson (vocals), Cliff Williams (bass), and Phil Rudd (drums) all rejoined AC/DC for their 2020 album Power Up. However, Rudd won’t be behind the kit when the band performs its first show in seven years on October 7th at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California.
On Saturday (September 9th), AC/DC posted rehearsal audio on their social pages (see below), with the caption: “Pwr Up for Power Trip! Listen to the rehearsal of the boys powering up with Cliff Williams, who’s coming out of retirement for the festival and Matt Laug on drums.”
Laug is a veteran drummer who has played with Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper, and Slash’s Snakepit, among other acts. Most notably, he performed on several tracks on Morissette’s multiplatinum album Jagged Little Pill.
No reason was given for Rudd’s absence. The drummer had previously been replaced by Chris Slade...
On Saturday (September 9th), AC/DC posted rehearsal audio on their social pages (see below), with the caption: “Pwr Up for Power Trip! Listen to the rehearsal of the boys powering up with Cliff Williams, who’s coming out of retirement for the festival and Matt Laug on drums.”
Laug is a veteran drummer who has played with Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper, and Slash’s Snakepit, among other acts. Most notably, he performed on several tracks on Morissette’s multiplatinum album Jagged Little Pill.
No reason was given for Rudd’s absence. The drummer had previously been replaced by Chris Slade...
- 9/10/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
AC/DC are revving up for their first concert in seven years at Indio, California’s Power Trip in October, and on Saturday the hard rock legends announced some surprise lineup changes, including the return of longtime bassist Cliff Williams.
Following the conclusion of the band’s Rock or Bust Tour in 2016 — an ill-fated trek that required the services of Axl Rose after singer Brian Johnson bowed out with hearing loss issues — Williams announced his retirement from AC/DC.
“It’s time for me to step out, that’s all,...
Following the conclusion of the band’s Rock or Bust Tour in 2016 — an ill-fated trek that required the services of Axl Rose after singer Brian Johnson bowed out with hearing loss issues — Williams announced his retirement from AC/DC.
“It’s time for me to step out, that’s all,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC fans hoping to see the group back on tour sometime soon were given an encouraging sign on May 2nd when Brian Johnson came out midway through the Foo Fighters’ set to rip through “Back in Black” at Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, which was held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Johnson’s presence wasn’t advertised, but it was proof that he’s ready to return to the stage after a long hiatus that began in 2016 when hearing problems forced to him leave an AC/DC tour prematurely.
Johnson’s presence wasn’t advertised, but it was proof that he’s ready to return to the stage after a long hiatus that began in 2016 when hearing problems forced to him leave an AC/DC tour prematurely.
- 5/4/2021
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC is powering up. On Wednesday, the iconic rock band dropped the music video for their latest single “Realize”, from their 2020 album Power Up. Related: AC/DC’s New Album ‘Power Up’ Debuts At No. 1 The black-and-white video features band members Angus Young, Stevie Young, Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, Cliff Williams rocking out in a white room in front of...
- 1/13/2021
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
AC/DC do what AC/DC do best in the video for the Power Up single “Realize.” The clip, filmed in black-and-white and through a guitar-distorting fisheye lens, shows the five musicians simply having a blast playing the no-frills rocker in a rehearsal studio. As the camera pans around, it reveals that lead guitarist Angus Young has a wall of about 40 Marshall amplifiers, which might account for some of the eye-stretching visuals. The track, which opens the album, is a masterclass in AC/DC, from its crushing, lumbering opening chords...
- 1/13/2021
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
On AC/DC’s most recent tour, in 2016, the band seemed to be falling apart. Frontman Brian Johnson’s hearing was failing, and Axl Rose wound up replacing him for part of the run; rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young — the bedrock of the band — had developed dementia and could no longer play; bassist Cliff Williams was planning his exit; and drummer Phil Rudd had been placed under house arrest for threatening to kill a man.
Improbably, though, lead guitarist Angus Young has pulled the band back together. Johnson, Williams, and Rudd...
Improbably, though, lead guitarist Angus Young has pulled the band back together. Johnson, Williams, and Rudd...
- 1/12/2021
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC light up the stage in the new video for their first single since 2014, “Shot in the Dark.”
Directed by David Mallet, the clip places AC/DC in their true element — on a giant stage flush with red lights, where they rip through the stadium-sized rocker with ease, conjuring plenty of energy even without hordes of screaming fans.
AC/DC released “Shot in the Dark” earlier this month, announcing the song would appear on their 17th full-length album, Power Up, out November 13th. For the album, the band reunited with producer Brendan O’Brien,...
Directed by David Mallet, the clip places AC/DC in their true element — on a giant stage flush with red lights, where they rip through the stadium-sized rocker with ease, conjuring plenty of energy even without hordes of screaming fans.
AC/DC released “Shot in the Dark” earlier this month, announcing the song would appear on their 17th full-length album, Power Up, out November 13th. For the album, the band reunited with producer Brendan O’Brien,...
- 10/26/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The newly reassembled AC/DC have released their first single since 2014. “Shot in the Dark” will appear on their 17th full length album, Power Up, which arrives on November 13th. The LP is available for pre-order.
The album reunites the four surviving members of the band’s Back in Black incarnation — lead guitarist Angus Young, lead vocalist Brian Johnson, bassist Cliff Williams, drummer Phil Rudd, plus rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, who has been performing with the band since 2014 and is the nephew of Angus and the late Malcolm Young.
The...
The album reunites the four surviving members of the band’s Back in Black incarnation — lead guitarist Angus Young, lead vocalist Brian Johnson, bassist Cliff Williams, drummer Phil Rudd, plus rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, who has been performing with the band since 2014 and is the nephew of Angus and the late Malcolm Young.
The...
- 10/7/2020
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
When AC/DC wrapped up their Rock or Bust world tour in September 2016, the band truly seemed to be done forever. Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young was in the final throes of a battle with dementia that forced his retirement two years earlier, drummer Phil Rudd sat out the entire tour after being arrested by New Zealand authorities for “attempting to procure a murder,” singer Brian Johnson missed the last 23 gigs due to hearing loss — with Axl Rose stepping in as a temporary replacement — and bassist Cliff Williams announced he’d...
- 10/6/2020
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
A day after AC/DC officially announced their return — as well as their reunion with singer Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams — the band has teased the imminent release of new music with a snippet of a track titled “Shot in the Dark.”
Posted on the band’s socials, the 30-second preview features Angus Young’s trademark riffs and Johnson’s unmistakable vocals as he sings “Make you feel alright” on the song’s call-and-response chorus.
Shot In The Dark #Pwrup pic.twitter.com/fuViJ6YtvW
— AC...
Posted on the band’s socials, the 30-second preview features Angus Young’s trademark riffs and Johnson’s unmistakable vocals as he sings “Make you feel alright” on the song’s call-and-response chorus.
Shot In The Dark #Pwrup pic.twitter.com/fuViJ6YtvW
— AC...
- 10/1/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
After a series of hints and teasers online, Australian rock band AC/DC have confirmed their return to the music scene, announcing that singer Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd, and bassist Cliff Williams have rejoined the group. The group posted a photo of themselves to Twitter, looking older but exuding youthful energy in some schoolboy outfits. […]
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- 9/30/2020
- by Yati Sanghvi
- Uinterview
After months of rumors, AC/DC finally confirmed that frontman Brian Johnson is returning to the band along with drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams.
The band shared a new image of them alongside guitarist/co-founder Angus Young and nephew Stevie Young, who took over for the late Malcolm Young on guitar in 2015.
The band has been teasing this reunion on Twitter all week with a series of short videos that show the red AC/DC lightning bolt logo flickering back to life. There’s no official word on...
The band shared a new image of them alongside guitarist/co-founder Angus Young and nephew Stevie Young, who took over for the late Malcolm Young on guitar in 2015.
The band has been teasing this reunion on Twitter all week with a series of short videos that show the red AC/DC lightning bolt logo flickering back to life. There’s no official word on...
- 9/30/2020
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
New photos of AC/DC hit the internet this month, seeming to confirm longstanding reports that they have regrouped for a new album. The images were briefly shared on the band’s official homepage before being pulled down, but not before fans captured then and spread them all over the web. The general consensus is that they come from a shoot for an upcoming video.
We learn nothing about the new album from the photos, but they do seem to prove that singer Brian Johnson, bassist Cliff Williams, and drummer...
We learn nothing about the new album from the photos, but they do seem to prove that singer Brian Johnson, bassist Cliff Williams, and drummer...
- 9/24/2020
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC’s landmark 1980 LP, Back in Black, turns 40 on July 25th, and they’re marking the occasion by releasing vintage videos from the era on YouTube. The newest one is a performance of “What Do You Do for Money Honey” from a February 1981 show at Nippon Seinenkan in Tokyo.
Original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott died slightly less than one year before this show in Tokyo, and this was their first time on the road with singer Brian Johnson. It’s a rare live video where Johnson isn’t wearing his trademark newsboy hat.
Original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott died slightly less than one year before this show in Tokyo, and this was their first time on the road with singer Brian Johnson. It’s a rare live video where Johnson isn’t wearing his trademark newsboy hat.
- 7/15/2020
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The team behind Coachella surrendered to the inevitable this week and canceled the 2020 edition of the festival. It was originally booked for early April, weeks after the Covid-19 lockdown began, and they initially pushed it back to October in the hopes that the world would return to normal by then. As the months ticked by, however, they realized that was an overly optimistic projection and they pulled the plug until next year.
The first Coachella was held in 1999 with Beck, Tool, and Rage Against the Machine headlining. The fest skipped...
The first Coachella was held in 1999 with Beck, Tool, and Rage Against the Machine headlining. The fest skipped...
- 6/11/2020
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC have released a vintage live video of “Whole Lotta Rosie” in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Highway to Hell. Shot for the Dutch TV show Countdown in 1979, the clip follows the recent release of live versions of “Highway to Hell” and “The Jack.”
The video features late lead singer Bon Scott shirtless and screaming lines that would deem inappropriate today, like “She ain’t exactly pretty/ Ain’t exactly small/ Fourt’two thirt’ninefiftysix/ You could say she’s got it all.” Malcolm Young, who once said...
The video features late lead singer Bon Scott shirtless and screaming lines that would deem inappropriate today, like “She ain’t exactly pretty/ Ain’t exactly small/ Fourt’two thirt’ninefiftysix/ You could say she’s got it all.” Malcolm Young, who once said...
- 7/31/2019
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC played a steamy rendition of “The Jack,” singer Bon Scott’s ode to STDs, when the band appeared on the Dutch TV show Countdown on July 13th, 1979. Dressed only in jeans and shoes, Scott caressed his mic and peered out at the packed crowd as he sang sexual innuendos, leading them in a sing-along accompanied only by the drums. Angus Young, also shirtless, plays his own seedy guitar solo midway through the bluesy number.
“The Jack” originally featured on the 1975 Australian release of T.N.T. and the...
“The Jack” originally featured on the 1975 Australian release of T.N.T. and the...
- 7/24/2019
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their landmark album Highway to Hell by posting archival videos from their July 13th, 1979 appearance on the Dutch TV show Countdown on their official Youtube channel. The group has unveiled “Highway to Hell,” followed by “The Jack” on July 24th and “Whole Lotta Rosie” on July 31st. The clips were previously released on the group’s 2007 Plug Me In DVD box set, but it’s their first time they’ll appear online.
Highway to Hell was AC/DC’s last album with original lead singer Bon Scott,...
Highway to Hell was AC/DC’s last album with original lead singer Bon Scott,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson’s travel series Life on the Road, which aired in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2017, is coming to America’s Axs TV in September. The show features Johnson traveling all across the globe to interview rock stars like Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Sting, Billy Joel, Nick Mason and many others about their formative years, their music and their ongoing passions. “To sit and chat with my friends and heroes while filming ‘On The Road’ was ridiculous fun,” Johnson said in a statement, “and with no professional journalists around,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Decades from now, historians will look back at 2016 as a time when the fabric of the universe broke down and chaos reigned. It wasn’t just the year when David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Merle Haggard, Prince, and Leonard Cohen died, England voted to break free from the European Union, and Donald Trump pulled the biggest surprise victory in the history of American politics; it was also a time when AC/DC parted ways with Brian Johnson under murky circumstances and brought in Axl Rose to fill the void.
The saga began on March 7th,...
The saga began on March 7th,...
- 6/27/2019
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
1981: Luke and Laura were married on General Hospital."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1971: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) warned Dr. Maggie Powers (Lydia Bruce) to keep her eyes wide open when it came to Dr. Karen Werner.
1979: On The Edge of Night, Steve Guthrie (Denny Albee) confessed to Deborah Saxon (Frances Fisher) he still loved her.
1981: On Another World, an argument ensued when Larry Ewing (Rick Porter) accused his wife, Clarice (Gail Brown), of leading Jerry Grove (Paul Tinder) on before her rape. Later, they made peace and comforted each other.
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1971: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) warned Dr. Maggie Powers (Lydia Bruce) to keep her eyes wide open when it came to Dr. Karen Werner.
1979: On The Edge of Night, Steve Guthrie (Denny Albee) confessed to Deborah Saxon (Frances Fisher) he still loved her.
1981: On Another World, an argument ensued when Larry Ewing (Rick Porter) accused his wife, Clarice (Gail Brown), of leading Jerry Grove (Paul Tinder) on before her rape. Later, they made peace and comforted each other.
- 11/17/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
A Florida woman is accused of setting fire to her ex-boyfriend’s house and stabbing an off-duty sheriff’s deputy who tried to help him in what she allegedly described as a “mental breakdown” while on a “suicide mission,” People confirms.
On Saturday, Brittany Bonin, 26, of Edgewater, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and tampering with a witness, according to Volusia County Jail records.
Bonin appeared before a judge on Sunday morning and was denied bail, according to The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
It is unclear...
On Saturday, Brittany Bonin, 26, of Edgewater, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and tampering with a witness, according to Volusia County Jail records.
Bonin appeared before a judge on Sunday morning and was denied bail, according to The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
It is unclear...
- 10/24/2017
- by KC Baker
- PEOPLE.com
The Indiana mother who was found last fall with the bodies of her two young children in the back of a car has pleaded guilty to their murders, People confirms.
Amber Pasztor, 30, pleaded guilty but mentally ill on Thursday for murdering her daughter and son on Sept. 26. An Elkhart County, Indiana, judge accepted her plea and she now faces a total of 130 years in prison, 65 years for each child.
Sentencing has been set for June 29. Her public defender, Cliff Williams, could not be reached for comment on Friday.
Her two young children, Liliana Hernandez, 7, and 6-year-old Rene Pasztor, were found...
Amber Pasztor, 30, pleaded guilty but mentally ill on Thursday for murdering her daughter and son on Sept. 26. An Elkhart County, Indiana, judge accepted her plea and she now faces a total of 130 years in prison, 65 years for each child.
Sentencing has been set for June 29. Her public defender, Cliff Williams, could not be reached for comment on Friday.
Her two young children, Liliana Hernandez, 7, and 6-year-old Rene Pasztor, were found...
- 6/2/2017
- by Harriet Sokmensuer
- PEOPLE.com
Cinemax's gritty drama Quarry is a rollercoaster ride of emotions not only for its main characters Mac and Joni, but for its audience as well.
For the audience, the music heightens those emotions, adding to the intense drama taking place on screen. Composer Kris Dirksen is the guy responsible for creating that dramatic sound.
In addition to composing for Quarry, Dirksen also worked on Banshee, and his music can be heard in hundreds of movie and TV show trailers, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario, The Revenant, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and more.
We put some questions to Kris about his life as a composer and what it's like scoring for a show like Quarry.
Take a look at what he had to say below, and be sure to tune in for Quarry Season 1 Episode 8, the season finale, airing tonight on Cinemax at 10/9c!
TV Fanatic: How did you get interested in music?...
For the audience, the music heightens those emotions, adding to the intense drama taking place on screen. Composer Kris Dirksen is the guy responsible for creating that dramatic sound.
In addition to composing for Quarry, Dirksen also worked on Banshee, and his music can be heard in hundreds of movie and TV show trailers, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario, The Revenant, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and more.
We put some questions to Kris about his life as a composer and what it's like scoring for a show like Quarry.
Take a look at what he had to say below, and be sure to tune in for Quarry Season 1 Episode 8, the season finale, airing tonight on Cinemax at 10/9c!
TV Fanatic: How did you get interested in music?...
- 10/28/2016
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams recently confirmed that he is retiring from the band now that it has completed its Rock or Bust Tour. Cliff Williams Retiring Williams announced his decision to step away from AC/DC in an emotional video. “It’s time for me to step out, that’s all,” the musician explained, adding that the departures […]
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- 9/21/2016
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams will no longer be back in black as the 66-year old confirmed his retirement on Tuesday. The news of Williams hanging up his bass comes during a tumultuous time for the group. During the last couple of years, AC/DC has seen the ousting (or medical leave, depending on who you ask) of lead singer Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young’s departure due to dementia, and Phil Rudd’s legal problems. “It's time for me to step out, that's all. Not because we’ve lost Mal (Malcolm Young), Phil or Brian. Everything changes,” Williams said. “I’m ready to get off the road and do what I do in between tours…It's just my time. I'm happy I just need family time, just chill out and not do this." Williams continued, “I couldn't have asked for anything more -- being with the people I'm with and have been,...
- 9/21/2016
- by David Eckstein
- Hitfix
And then there was one -- AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams is quitting the band ... leaving Angus Young in his knickers as the last man standing. 66-year-old Williams, who's been playing bass since 1977, announced he's tapping out from recording and touring with AC/DC once they wrap up their current world tour ... so he can chill and have some family time. The band's fallen apart in recent years -- guitarist Malcolm Young quit when he got dementia,...
- 9/20/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
47 years ago today, on December 14, 1968, Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” hit No.1 on the U.S. singles chart. The soul classic held that top position for seven weeks. Written by Motown Records producer Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, the song was one of many that the label recorded with multiple acts. A year before the release of Gaye’s 1968 version, Gladys Knight & the Pips also charted with the song. The success of this 1968 recording of the song took Gaye’s career to another level, and it’s secured its place in music history — Rolling Stone placed the track high on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, at #81. In 1998, Gaye’s “Grapevine” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Other notable December 14 happenings in pop culture history: • 1963: The Beatles’ “I Want To Hold Your Hand” rose to #1 on the U.K. charts,...
- 12/14/2015
- by Emily Rome
- Hitfix
Angus Young of AC/DC says his bandmates have not been in touch with Phil Rudd since he was charged with threatening to kill and possessing methamphetamine and marijuana last week. Young, 59, said in an interview Thursday that Rudd's behavior was somewhat erratic while recording the band's new album, Rock or Bust, which is due to be released on Dec. 2. "Well, we had a few problems. The situation he's in - that took everyone by surprise. We had a few issues before with him, even when we were recording it was hard even to get to him to do the recording,...
- 11/14/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Angus Young of AC/DC says his bandmates have not been in touch with Phil Rudd since he was charged with threatening to kill and possessing methamphetamine and marijuana last week. Young, 59, said in an interview Thursday that Rudd's behavior was somewhat erratic while recording the band's new album, Rock or Bust, which is due to be released on Dec. 2. "Well, we had a few problems. The situation he's in - that took everyone by surprise. We had a few issues before with him, even when we were recording it was hard even to get to him to do the recording,...
- 11/14/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
AC/DC have announced that they are delaying recording sessions for their next album after one of the band members fell ill. The Australian rock band, which consists of Malcolm and Angus Young, Phil Rudd, Cliff Williams and Brian Johnson, are reportedly keen to create a follow-up record to 2008's Black Ice, but their studio time has been put on hold. Lead singer Brian Johnson told The Cowhead Show: "Hopefully this year we can get back together again. One of the boys is a little sick. I can't say anything, but he's getting better." When asked if the illness was terminal, he added: "No, but just bad. He's doing wonderful. [A] full recovery [is] fully expected." Earlier this month, AC/DC won three (more)...
- 2/1/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
AC/DC are to release their own range of wines. The Australian band, which consists of Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd, teamed up with Aussie winery Warburn Estate to release varieties such as 'Back in Black' Shiraz, 'Highway to Hell' Cabernet Sauvignon and 'You Shook Me All Night Long' Moscato across the country. Steve Donohue, general manager of buying for the Woolworths Liquor Group, told the Herald Sun: "We wanted to make sure that AC/DC's hometown fan base could have easy access to their rock icons' wines. "For us it was (more)...
- 8/15/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
AC/DC have revealed that they will never allow people to download their songs on iTunes. The Australian rock band, which consists of Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, Angus Young and Cliff Williams, said that they only want their fans to listen to their records in full. Angus told The Daily Telegraph: "I know the Beatles have [been added to iTunes] but we're going to carry on like that. For us it's the best way. We are a band who started off with albums and that's how we've always been. "We always were a band that if you heard something on the radio, well, that's only three minutes. Usually the best tracks were on the albums." Johnson revealed that they will "never" retire, saying: "Not as long as I (more)...
- 5/19/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
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