New Book 'AC/DC Song By Song' Coming Out Next Week

Fonthill Media/Pen And Sword Books has set a November 27 release date for the book titled "AC/DC: Song Byb Song" by the writer Bill Voccia. The book, which is described as "a comprehensive celebration of AC/DC's 50-year career, from Australian pub beginnings to global rock legends," goes through each album song by song, including photographs with collectibles, oddities and other highlights of AC/DC's discography.

AC/DC is a band that defines rock music. From their early beginnings playing on Australia's pub circuit to the platinum-selling albums and stadium tours of today, they have never strayed from their unique, instantly recognizable formula. In fifty years of albums and performances, through the tragic deaths of singer Bon Scott and, more recently, rhythm guitarist and founder Malcolm Young, AC/DC has defied the odds to become one of the world's most successful rock bands, surpassing 200 million album sales globally.

Illustrated with rarities, collectibles, and other highlights from their discography, "AC/DC: Song Byb Song" explores every album, song by song, from the first Australia-only single to their latest No. 1 platinum album "Power Up". So come on a journey to celebrate the classics, uncover the lesser-known gems, and explore in magnificent detail the small beginnings, the emphatic career, and the world-conquering legacy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Bill Voccia is a longtime AC/DC fan and collector, having accumulated one of the world's largest AC/DC memorabilia collections since becoming a fan in 1980. He has contributed to several AC/DC-themed publications, primarily focusing on AC/DC collectables, and was previously responsible for managing content and providing historical information for the band's official web site, acdc.com. He also enjoys performing across the world with his AC/DC tribute band LIVE WIRE.

AC/DC kicked off its first Australian tour in a decade on November 12 in front of 80,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The band's 21-song set included AC/DC's first performance of the 1976 Bon Scott-era classic "Jailbreak" in over 34 years.

"Jailbreak" was originally released as part of the Australian version of AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" album. The song was not made available in North America until 1984. It was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Scott.

Produced by TEG, AC/DC's fall 2025 tour is the band's first in Australia since 2015.

The "Power Up" tour shares its name with AC/DC's 2020 album, which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA chart in Australia and 20 other countries around the globe. "Power Up" notably notched the band's third No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 and exploded as one of the best-selling albums of 2020 worldwide. It closed out the year on Rolling Stone's "Top 50 Albums Of 2020" and Consequence Of Sound's "Top 50 Albums Of 2020." Plus, it garnered Grammy Award nominations in the categories of "Best Rock Album', "Best Rock Performance" and "Best Music Video" for "Shot In The Dark".

In 2024, the "Power Up" tour kicked off in Europe with a staggering 1.7 million tickets sold in the first days of sales, eventually surpassing 2 million tickets sold across 24 shows. Earlier this year, AC/DC concluded 10 sold-out shows in North America and played 15 additional shows across Europe before returning to Australia.

AC/DC played its very first show on December 31, 1973 at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney, Australia. They are one of the most influential rock bands in history, with over 200 million albums sold worldwide. The band's "Back In Black" LP is the best-selling album by any band ever and the third best-selling album by any artist, with global sales of 50 million and counting.

AC/DC was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2003. The band continues selling out stadiums on multiple continents, selling millions of albums annually and generating streams in the billions.

The "Power Up" 2024 European tour marked AC/DC's first with the band's new touring lineup, consisting of longtime singer Brian Johnson, founding member and lead guitarist Angus Young, as well as rhythm guitarist Stevie Young (who officially joined the band in 2014, replacing his uncle Malcolm Young, who retired due to dementia),drummer Matt Laug (who joined in 2023, replacing longtime drummer Phil Rudd) and former JANE'S ADDICTION bassist Chris Chaney, who came on board in 2024 replacing longtime bassist Cliff Williams. Williams retired from AC/DC after the conclusion of the 2016 "Rock Or Bust" tour, although he did return to the fold briefly for the 2020 "Power Up" album and an appearance at Power Trip.

AC/DC's "Power Up" album came out in November 2020. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" was recorded over a six-week period in August and September 2018 at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver with producer Brendan O'Brien, who also worked 2008's "Black Ice" and "Rock Or Bust".

AC/DC's current tour comes nine years after Johnson bowed out of a 2016 run of shows due to a hearing condition.