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Protesters Blast AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell' To Condemn Proposed Utah Freeway

Chad Bowar — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:49:06 +0000

Music and protests have always gone hand in hand. Cranking up a good protest song helps draw attention to the cause and can become a rallying cry. AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' isn't your typical protest song, but it was just used by protestors in Utah who oppose a proposed freeway.

According to the Salt Lake Tribune, emoti

AC/DC's Brian Johnson to Appear on Sting's New Album 'The Last Ship'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:58:48 +0000

It has just been revealed that AC/DC singer Brian Johnson will be collaborating with Sting on the Police frontman's first new album in 10 years, 'The Last Ship.' The music featured in 'The Last Ship' will also be used for an upcoming musical of the same name.

AC/DC Support Plans for Bon Scott Statue in His Scotland Hometown

Chad Childers — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:36 +0000

AC/DC have thrown their support behind a campaign to erect a new statue of the late Bon Scott in the singer's hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland. Though AC/DC are known for their Australian pride, Scott actually moved to the continent from Scotland in his youth.

Early AC/DC Bassist Neil Smith Dies

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:45:26 +0000

Neil Smith, an early bassist for hard rock legends AC/DC, died today (April 7) after battling cancer. The news was reported on the Australian rocker’s official Facebook page. Smith had briefly been a member of AC/DC in 1974 when the band underwent a number of lineup changes before locking in Mark Evans for their 1975 [...]

Anthrax Rock AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' With Special Guest Slash in Los Angeles

Chad Childers — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:05:27 +0000

Who doesn't love a good fist-pumping metal anthem? Anthrax have been enjoying rocking out to AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' while on tour, promoting their recently released version from the new 'Anthems' covers EP. But Wednesday (March 27) in Los Angeles, the veteran metallers offered a warm welcome to special guest Slash for their performance.

Original AC/DC Frontman Dave Evans Joining Tribute Act to Mark Band's 40th Anniversary

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:35:23 +0000

Dave Evans may not be as well known as Bon Scott or Brian Johnson, but AC/DC's original vocalist definitely holds a key role in the history of the band and he's still proud of his time with the group. Evans will join the world's biggest AC/DC tribute show this weekend, playing with Long Way to the Top, while celebrating his original group's 40th anniversary.

AC/DC's Cliff Williams: Guitarists Angus + Malcolm Young Working on Material for Next Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:57:04 +0000

In a new interview, AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams offers an update on new AC/DC material. While the band has not hit the studio yet, Williams says the group’s legendary guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young are currently crafting new songs for the band’s next album. AC/DC’s latest full-length album, ‘Black Ice,’ was released in 2008, receiving [...]

AC/DC vs. Dream Theater – March Metal Madness 2013, Round 2

Chad Childers — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:26:09 +0000

The 2013 March Metal Madness bracket continues in the Devil Horn Region with this Round 2 pairing of AC/DC‘s huge-selling ‘Back in Black’ against Dream Theater‘s prog-metal standard ’Images and Words.’ It’s hard to argue AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ as not only one of the best metal albums, but one of the best albums of all time [...]

Pantera vs. Iron Maiden – March Metal Madness 2013, Round 2

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:22:09 +0000

We’re in Round 2 of Loudwire’s March Metal Madness 2013 and we’re letting the fans choose the best metal album of all time. After an exciting first round in the Stage Dive region, half of the albums in contention have been eliminated, and the big dogs are only just beginning to grit their teeth. Pantera‘s [...]

Dropkick Murphys Confront NYC Concertgoer Over Nazi Salute During AC/DC Cover

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:30:10 +0000

You never know what you're going to get when you invite the crowd up onstage with you for a performance. What the Dropkick Murphys got during their recent set in New York was at least one audience member who made his way onstage and began performing the Hitler salute as the band rocked out a cover of AC/DC's 'T.N.T.'

AC/DC vs. Mayhem – March Metal Madness 2013, Round 1

Chad Childers — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:38:53 +0000

We kick off Round 1 of the Devil Horn region of Loudwire’s 2013 March Metal Madness with AC/DC‘s huge-selling ‘Back in Black’ disc squaring off against black metallers Mayhem and their influential album, ‘De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.’ AC/DC were in a period of transition after the death of Bon Scott, but who had any idea that their [...]

Anthrax Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' for Bon Scott's Hometown Crowd

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:26:20 +0000

Anthrax are currently making the rounds down under and one of their recent stops on Australia's Soundwave Festival came in Perth, which also just happens to be the hometown of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.

AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' Performed Live by Robot Band Compressorhead

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:09:58 +0000

Get ready to be both entertained and terrified for the eventual extinction of the human race at the hands of sophisticated musical robots. Have real-life engineers never seen the 'Terminator' flicks? Robot band Compressorhead recently performed the AC/DC classic 'T.N.T.' live on television, and the next step is likely world domination.

AC/DC Rocking Signature Brand of Beer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:18:48 +0000

Hard rock and beer go together swimmingly, don’t you think? Various rock acts have released their own official brews in the past, and Australian legends AC/DC recently joined the club with a new, full-bodied German beer. This isn’t AC/DC’s first foray into the business of alcoholic beverages. The Australian band’s signature bottles of wine became [...]

Anthrax Cover AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' – Exclusive Song Premiere

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:51:47 +0000

Ever since Anthrax first hinted at a potential covers disc last year, there's been plenty of anticipation of what the metal icons might take on. Now we know the classics tracks that the group have recorded for the upcoming 'Anthems' EP, and Loudwire is proud to premiere Anthrax's ripping performance of AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' in advance of the disc's March 19 street date.

Old Doctor From India Performs Classics by Metallica, Guns N' Roses + AC/DC

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:53:14 +0000

Get ready to witness the greatest thing to ever grace your eyeballs and penetrate your earholes. This old man from India is a karaoke master: He can literally sing anything! Don't believe us? We've got the clips of the man singing Metallica's 'Enter Sandman,' Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' and AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell.'

Biopic on Late AC/DC Vocalist Bon Scott Casts Lead Actor + Begins Pre-Production

Chad Childers — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:45:01 +0000

He was one of the more entertaining characters in rock music and now the short life and times of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott will be featured on the big screen. After spending the last year getting the cast and crew lined up, pre-production has begun on a new biopic titled 'Bon Scott -- The Legend of AC/DC.'

Halestorm Break Out AC/DC, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses + Skid Row Covers in Philadelphia

Chad Childers — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:11:05 +0000

In announcing their 'An Evening With…' concerts, Halestorm promised that fans would get a chance to see different sides of the band. On Thursday night (Dec. 27) in Philadelphia, the band got a chance to prove it, incorporating cover songs from AC/DC, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row and more into their set.

AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell' Used to Test New Laser Technology for Drones

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:27:35 +0000

We all know how awesome AC/DC's music is, but their classic hard rock anthems appeal to people from all walks of life. Even British engineers rock out to 'Highway to Hell' while they're on the job! They just happen to be using the song to test new laser technology for in-flight drones.

AC/DC's 'Back in Black' Album Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame

Chad Childers — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:24:10 +0000

AC/DC‘s ’Back in Black’ album is among the pack of new titles entering the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. The band’s classic 1980 disc joins more than 900 recordings that make up the Grammy Hall’s collection. This marks the 40th year of the Grammy Hall, and Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow says, “It’s especially important [...]