AC/DC NEWS
October 30th, 2007:
AC/DC Walmart Exclusive
Walmart is releasing an exclusive 2 CD (incl. DVD) set called Sight &
Sound Collection on November 23, 2007 in the U.S.A.
Tracklist:
1. Hells Bells
2. Shoot To Thrill
3. What You Do For Money Honey
4. Givin The Dog A Bone
5. Let Me Put My Love Into You
6. Back In Black
7. You Shook Me All Night Long
8. Have A Drink On Me
9. Shake A Leg
10. Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
No more information available yet on this CD/DVD set. Description is still
incomplete.
To pre-order click here.
Brand new official AC/DC YOU TUBE Video channel has launched.
Happy birthday today to CHRIS SLADE who turns 59 today! cheers mate!
New issue of THIS IS ROCK magazine from Spain features Angus Young on the front cover.
October 26th, 2007:
AC/DC's "PLUG ME IN" Officially #1 in the USA!
AC/DC's brand new box set has landed in the #1 position on the Billboard charts for both the Billboard top music video charts and Billboard top comprehensive music video charts.
For more info, please see Billboard.com
October 5th, 2007:
Happy Birthday Brian Johnson!!!!
Cheers Mate!! Have a drink on me! see you at the pub!
September 24th, 2007:
PLUG ME IN PRESS RELEASE:
COLUMBIA RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF AC/DC'S ”Plug Me In”, THE ULTIMATE CAREER-SPANNING DVD BOXED SET OF LIVE PERFORMANCES & MORE FROM THE WORLD'S MOST ELECTRIFYING ROCK & ROLL BAND
AC/DC's ”Plug Me In”, 5 Hours Of Rare & Collectible High Voltage Rock & Roll On 2 DVDs, Available Tuesday, October 16 Deluxe ”Plug Me In – Collector’s Edition” -- Including 3 DVDs Containing Over 7 Hours of Rare & Unreleased Material Along With A Treasure Trove of Facsimile Reproductions of Vintage Memorabilia -- Also Available Tuesday, October 16 # # # # # (dateline - New York - July xx, 2007; source: Columbia Records) Columbia Records will release ”Plug Me In” -- the ultimate career-spanning DVD box set of live performances, interviews and more from AC/DC, the world's most electrifying rock & roll band -- on Tuesday, October 16. The first AC/DC release since the band came to Columbia Records earlier this year, the AC/DC ”Plug Me In” DVD collection brings together for the very first time an astonishing five hours of definitive live concert and television performances -- many of them previously unavailable -- chronicling the on-going career (now in its fourth decade!) of a groundbreaking rock & roll powerhouse whose music transcends the test of time. "AC/DC has delivered the most dynamic Rock & Roll music in the world," said Steve Barnett, Chairman, Columbia Records. "Columbia is honored to be releasing this definitive career-spanning retrospective featuring many of AC/DC's finest filmed performances." Disc One of the AC/DC ”Plug Me In” DVD collection begins with a performance of "High Voltage" performed in October 1975 on Australia's "King of Pop Awards" show. The first disc of ”Plug Me In” is devoted to the band's formative years (1975-1979) with original lead singer, the late Bon Scott capturing the group in its full early glory with more than 20 performances including rare black & white video footage of the notorious St. Albans High School concert on March 3, 1976; the very first UK television appearance in July 1976; pristine live full-color stereo concert performances from Glasgow and Essex University in 1978; and three songs -- including the very first public performance of "Highway To Hell" -- from Netherlands television in 1979. Bonus material on Disc One includes a Bon Scott interview from November 1977; extraordinary band interviews from 1976; and four songs recorded live in Nice on December 15, 1979, one of Bon Scott's last concerts with the band before his tragic death on February 19, 1980. Disc Two of the AC/DC ”Plug Me In” DVD collection covers the band's second great epoch: the Brian Johnson era which began with the release of "Back In Black" in 1980 and continues to this day. In addition to more than 20 performances drawn from three decades of concerts around the world -- including an extremely rare Japanese television appearance from February 1981, blistering 80s and 90s sets from Detroit to Moscow, incredible footage from 1996's "Ballbreaker" tour (including the "Beavis & Butthead" intro), and 21st century barnburners in Paris, Munich, and Toronto -- ”Plug Me In” includes a fantastic array of bonus material including the AC/DC Donnington interview on the "Old Grey Whistle Test" (August 1984) and AC/DC's in-concert performance of "Rock Me Baby" with the Rolling Stones. A deluxe collector's edition of ”Plug Me In” -- containing a third DVD of 21 additional rare performances spanning both the Bon Scot and Brian Johnson eras as well as a treasure trove of facsimile reproductions of authentic AC/DC memorabilia -- will also be available for a limited time beginning Tuesday, October 16. The AC/DC ”Plug Me In” DVD box set is both a Holy Grail for aficionados of AC/DC as well as an ideal and comprehensive introduction to the music and history of a pioneering band that continues to define the electrifying possibilities of rock & roll. Formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young (still the most formidable electric guitar team in rock), AC/DC released its first album, "High Voltage," in 1975. The group has gone on to sell nearly 70 million albums in the U.S. alone, making AC/DC one of the five best-selling bands in American music history. The "Back In Black" album has achieved RIAA "Double Diamond" status, for sales in excess of 21 million copies in the United States, and is the U.S.'s fifth largest-selling album ever. AC/DC was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
August 30th, 2007:
AC/DC PLUG ME IN
The Collectors edition
will include a 3rd DVD with new performances covering the two eras of group
with Bon Scott, and Brian Johnson (London, Glasgow, Sydney, Strait, Munich,
Toronto, Rio, Tokyo, Paris Stage of France….)
and replica memorabilia Including:
1 poster 40 X 60 of Highway to Hell tour (Germany November 1979)
1 Collectors Booklet 24 pages
4 tickets exact replica concert tickets (New York Madison Public garden Garden
August 25, 2000 - Paris Stage of France June 22, 2001 - San Sebastian, Spain
January 16, 1981 - Munich, Germany Circus Krone June 17, 2003)
Pass All Access “Back In Black” (1980-1981)
Pass Guest “For Those About To Rock” (concert of February 2, 1982 in Dallas,
Texas)
Pass After Show “For Those About To Rock” (concert of October 15, 1982 of
Hammersmith Odeon of London)
flyer in the concert at the Stage of France of June 22, 2001"
August 24th, 2007: OFFICIAL NEWS- BRAND NEW AC/DC DVD SET DUE IN OCTOBER! "PLUG ME IN"
PRESS RELEASE:
Columbia Records
Announces the Release Of AC/DC's 'Plug Me In,' the Ultimate Career-Spanning
DVD Boxed Set of Live Performances & More from the World's Most Electrifying
Rock & Roll Band
AC/DC's 'Plug Me In,' 5 Hours of Rare & Collectible High Voltage Rock &
Roll on 2 DVDs, Available Tuesday, October 16
Deluxe 'Plug Me In - Collector's Edition' -- Including 3 DVDs Containing
over 7 Hours of Rare & Unreleased Material Along With a Treasure Trove of
Facsimile Reproductions of Vintage Memorabilia -- Also Available Tuesday,
October 16
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Records will release Plug Me
In -- the ultimate career-spanning DVD box set of live performances,
interviews and more from AC/DC, the world's most electrifying rock & roll
band -- on Tuesday, October 16.
The first AC/DC release since the band came to Columbia Records earlier
this year, the AC/DC Plug Me In DVD collection brings together for the very
first time an astonishing five hours of definitive live concert and
television performances -- many of them previously unavailable --
chronicling the on- going career (now in its fourth decade!) of a
groundbreaking rock & roll powerhouse whose music transcends the test of
time.
"AC/DC has delivered the most dynamic rock & roll music in the world,"
said Steve Barnett, Chairman, Columbia Records. "Columbia is honored to be
releasing this definitive career-spanning retrospective featuring many of
AC/DC's finest filmed performances."
Disc One of the AC/DC Plug Me In DVD collection begins with a
performance of "High Voltage" performed in October 1975 on Australia's
"King of Pop Awards" show. The first disc of Plug Me In is devoted to the
band's formative years (1975-1979) with original lead singer, the late Bon
Scott capturing the group in its full early glory with more than 20
performances including rare black & white video footage of the notorious
St. Albans High School concert on March 3, 1976; the very first UK
television appearance in July 1976; pristine live full-color stereo concert
performances from Glasgow and Essex University in 1978; and three songs --
including the very first public performance of "Highway To Hell" -- from
Netherlands television in 1979. Bonus material on Disc One includes a Bon
Scott interview from November 1977; extraordinary band interviews from
1976; and four songs recorded live in Nice on December 15, 1979, one of Bon
Scott's last concerts with the band before his tragic death on February 19,
1980.
Disc Two of the AC/DC Plug Me In DVD collection covers the band's
second great epoch: the Brian Johnson era which began with the release of
"Back In Black" in 1980 and continues to this day. In addition to more than
20 performances drawn from three decades of concerts around the world --
including an extremely rare Japanese television appearance from February
1981, blistering 80s and 90s sets from Detroit to Moscow, incredible
footage from 1996's "Ballbreaker" tour (including the "Beavis & Butthead"
intro), and 21st century barnburners in Paris, Munich, and Toronto -- Plug
Me In includes a fantastic array of bonus material including the AC/DC
Donnington interview on the "Old Grey Whistle Test" (August 1984) and
AC/DC's in-concert performance of "Rock Me Baby" with the Rolling Stones.
A deluxe collector's edition of Plug Me In -- containing a third DVD of
21 additional rare performances spanning both the Bon Scot and Brian
Johnson eras as well as a treasure trove of facsimile reproductions of
authentic AC/DC memorabilia -- will also be available for a limited time
beginning Tuesday, October 16.
The AC/DC Plug Me In DVD box set is both a Holy Grail for aficionados
of AC/DC as well as an ideal and comprehensive introduction to the music
and history of a pioneering band that continues to define the electrifying
possibilities of rock & roll.
Formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young
(still the most formidable electric guitar team in rock), AC/DC released
its first album, "High Voltage," in 1975. The group has gone on to sell
nearly 70 million albums in the U.S. alone, making AC/DC one of the five
best-selling bands in American music history. The "Back In Black" album has
achieved RIAA "Double Diamond" status, for sales in excess of 21 million
copies in the United States, and is the U.S.'s fifth largest-selling album
ever. AC/DC was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
SOURCE Columbia Records
August 18th, 2007: Brand new AC/DC Contest!
The AC/DC Highway To Hell site and AC/DC’s official online merchandise store has teamed up to present you with a very special contest for your chance to win a free official AC/DC T-shirt! Two lucky winners will get to show off their brand new AC/DC T-shirts! Wear ‘em with pride and prove that Rock N Roll ain’t noise pollution and Rock N Roll ain’t gonna die!
To enter, email the following information to acdc.tshirt@gmail.com:
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Age
- T Shirt Size
Enter the T Shirt Giveaway before Sunday, September 30th (the final day we will be accepting emails), and be sure to head over to The Official AC/DC Online Store for an incredible selection of t shirts, posters, jackets, and other fan-desirable AC/DC apparel and collectibles available for purchase.
July 9th, 2007:
On this date, BON SCOTT would have been age 61. RIP Bon Scott. His legend lives on and helps keep rock n roll alive and on the top where it belongs!
CLASSIC ROCK CARES BENEFIT SHOWS featuring Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams have begun since June 30th. Some video footage has since become available on Youtube at the following locations:
Ft. Meyers Florida (clips)
Whole Lotta Rosie, Ruth Eckerd Hall July 3, 2007
Given The Dog A Bone (!) , Ruth Eckerd Hall, July 3, 2007
June 21st, 2007:
BRAND NEW AUSTRALIAN EDITION OF "ROLLING STONE" Magazine is now available featuring AC/DC. Bon Scott and Angus Young grace the front cover (still to this day, the standard version of this "magazine" still has yet to do...) of this June 2007 issue celebrating 35 years of Australian Rock N Roll.
Another new unofficial DVD is scheduled for release for sometime in June. Titled "Bon Scott the Years Before AC/DC". Most sites that show this for sale indicate either a June release date or that it is backordered. There is currently no further information as to what this DVD might contain.
Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams have released a brand new track for streaming that they have written along with Steve Luongo and Mark Hitt "Chain Gang On The Road". The new track can be previewed at www.johnentwistle.org
This will be one of the new tracks (amongst others) that Brian and Cliff will be performing live during their 15 city U.S. tour this summer in support for Classic Rock Cares. They will also be performing AC/DC classics.
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