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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY On AXL ROSE Singing For AC/DC: 'Give Me A Break'

During a brand new interview with Postmedia Network, THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey was asked for his opinion on the news that Brian Johnson was retiring from AC/DC because he risks substantial hearing loss if he continues to perform in large arenas and stadiums. Daltrey said: "I mean, I really feel...

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Singer Of Tribute Band THUNDERSTRUCK Says He Also Auditioned For AC/DC

Story by April Rosequist The first thought running through Lee Robinson's mind when he was asked if he wanted to audition for AC/DC was that someone was playing an elaborate joke on him. Good ole boys from Butner, North Carolina just don't get called by booking agents in Los Angeles. "If it hadn't b...

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Singer Of Tribute Band BACK IN BLACK Talks About Auditioning For AC/DC (Audio)

Darren Caperna, the singer of the Dallas-based AC/DC tribute band BACK IN BLACK, spoke with the "Karlson & McKenzie" show on Boston's WZLX 100.7 FM radio station, about losing the AC/DC frontman gig to Axl Rose of GUNS N' ROSES. Caperna was called by AC/DC to audition during the week of March 14...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist RUDOLF SCHENKER Calls AXL ROSE-AC/DC Pairing 'Strange', Feels Sorry For BRIAN JOHNSON

After all the rumors, speculation and sightings, it was confirmed last weekend that Axl Rose will be the singer in AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson he faced "total...

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GUS G. Feat. IMPELLITERI Singer ROB ROCK: Multi-Camera Footage Of Westland, Michigan Concert

Multi-camera video footage of Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — performing the song "Brand New Revolution" on April 16 at the Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below (vid...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I Had No Choice But To Stop Performing On Stage'

Longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has issued a statement explaining his recent battle with hearing loss and clarifying the circumstances behind his inability to complete the legendary Australian group's current world tour. His statement reads as follows: "As many AC/DC fans know, the remaining sho...

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ALICE COOPER Says AXL ROSE's Voice Is 'Perfect' For AC/DC

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has told RollingStone.com that he is excited by the news that Axl Rose will be fronting AC/DC on the next leg of the latter band's upcoming world tour. "I just think that's such a unique combination," Alice said. "Whoever has tickets to that show has got the golden tick...

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METALLICA Co-Manager PETER MENSCH Says YouTube Is 'The Devil'

METALLICA's co-manager Peter Mensch is one of a number of music industry players who have commented on the growing fight between record labels and YouTube, calling on the Google-owned video site to hand over more revenue to rights holders. "YouTube, they're the devil," he told a BBC Radio 4 document...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Video Highlights Of First COACHELLA Concert

Video highlights of GUNS N' ROSES' April 16 performance at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California can be seen below. For this, GN'R fourth and biggest appearance since the reunion of singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan, Rose was still confined to a th...

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AC/DC Auditioned Singer From Tribute Band BACK IN BLACK Before Deciding On AXL ROSE

Dallas-based AC/DC tribute band BACK IN BLACK has revealed that its longtime frontman Darren Caperna was one of several people who were selected by AC/DC to audition for the job of the lead singer in the legendary hard rock outfit. The audition took place the week of March 14 at a private rehearsal...

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Video: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Joins GUNS N' ROSES On Stage At COACHELLA

AC/DC guitarist Angus Young joined GUNS N' ROSES on stage earlier tonight (Saturday, April 16) at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival to perform the AC/DC classic "Riff Raff". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. As previously reported, GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose will front...

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It's Official: AXL ROSE To Front AC/DC On Upcoming Tour

GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose will officially front AC/DC when they resume the legendary rockers resume their "Rock Or Bust" world tour in May. The European stadium tour dates begin on May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal and run through June 12 in Aarhus, Denmark, as previously announced. Following this Europ...

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AC/DC Logo Featured In GUCCI's Fall Fashion Line

High-end fashion brand Gucci appears to have incorporated AC/DC's iconic logo into at least one new women's ensemble, judging from the cover design put together for the next issue of T, The New York Times fashion magazine. The image in question (see below),which was taken by fine-art photographer J...

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Review: GUNS N' ROSES Felt Like GUNS N' ROSES Again At First Official Comeback Concert

By Clay Marshall What a difference a quarter-century makes. After one of the most peculiar launches imaginable — one that, following a press release which raised more questions than answers, saw a high-profile late-night television appearance scrapped at the last minute, a curious concert cancellati...

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Report: GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Almost Fell Apart

According to The Pulse Of Radio, a GUNS N' ROSES source "MSL" has said that the reunion of classic-era members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan almost didn't happen at all. Writing at the GNRTruth blog, "MSL" said, "In terms of any crazy last-minute demands, maybe that story will come out someday. I...