Review: AC/DC – Black Ice [2008]

AC/DC doesn’t want this record downloaded for a very simple reason — they don’t make singles, they make full albums. As singles, none of these tracks will make much, if any, sense to the listener. However, as an album this record destroys. Here is the Gears of Rock Track-By-Track rundown. If you already own the album, […]

AC/DC Tour Dates Extended Through Jan. 2009

AC/DC announces the extension of the “Black Ice World Tour.” From the Press Release: Tickets for the Houston, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, and Cleveland concerts go on sale October 4 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for the Toronto concert go on sale October 10 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Omaha, Fargo, Minneapolis, […]

Review: AC/DC "War Machine" [2008]

AC/DC released a second track from their much anticipated album, Black Ice. The new song, “War Machine,” is currently streaming on their MySpace. “War Machine” begins with the bass guitar and drums preparing for an eruption of rock and roll bliss. The guitars enter the buildup to aid the volcanic rumble. Brian Johnson’s vocals sound […]

AC/DC Live Rock Band™ Track Pack Listing

The very popular video game, Rock Band®, will release a special AC/DC Live track pack for the series in November. The game will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart. Here is the release from Columbia Records: AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will feature the master recordings from the best of the band’s live performances. The […]

Contest: Enter To Win Signed AC/DC Guitars

From the AC/DC.com newsletter: AC/DC’s Give It All You Got contest is now open for business. It’s a three step process: first, get out the video camera and set the scene. Next, record your own version of the brand new AC/DC fist-pumping, get-the-whole-gang-together-sing-along-chorus-inducing anthem “Rock ‘N Roll Train” in any style you want – karaoke […]

AC/DC "Black Ice World Tour" Sells Out 18 Shows

From the Columbia Records’ release, regarding the AC/DC tour: Fans responded enthusiastically to the first AC/DC world tour in eight years with 18 Black Iceconcerts selling out in record time. Unprecedented fan response forced additional shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Oakland. World Tour Black Ice World Tour ticket sales highlights include: -Chicago’s Allstate Arena […]