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Learn To Play Like AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG
When Lick Library started to create its "learn to play AC/DC" DVDs, it was clear from the start that with so many great songs more DVDs would have to be added. As a result, Lick Library is pleased to announce the release of "Jam with AC/DC Volume 2" and "Learn to Play Angus Young The ...February 24, 2010
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Former MANITOU Members Launch WOLFTRAP
WOLFTRAP, the brand new Finnish "old-school hard rock boogie" band featuring members of OMNIUM GATHERUM, MANITOU, MALPRACTICE and KAIHORO, has posted a new song, "Done Deal My Dear", on its MySpace page. According to a press release, "WOLFTRAP was born during the autumn of 2009 rising from the ashes...February 23, 2010
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Power Of AC/DC Smashes Records
The Daily Telegraph reports that AC/DC have officially knocked U2 off their perch as the biggest outdoor band in Australia, setting a new crowd record at Sydney's ANZ Stadium. At noon yesterday, the band had sold 212,729 tickets for their three concerts at the stadium compared with 211,747 for U2's...February 23, 2010
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AC/DC Albums Get Sales Boost From Australian Tour
According to Undercover.com.au, AC/DC has had a sales boost following the start of the band's Australian tour, with five of its albums reappearing in the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) chart this week. AC/DC's most recent studio album, "Black Ice", jumped from No. 23 to No. 11 whil...February 22, 2010
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY To Take Part In DRUM CHANNEL's 'DC Live' Event
On Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. PST, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will join Terry Bozzio (FRANK ZAPPA, MISSING PERSONS) on DC Live — a Drum Channel event. During the show, hop on the Drum Channel chat to ask Mike Portnoy all of your questions. To get on the chat, simply click on the ...February 20, 2010
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Artist Gets Job To Design AC/DC Album Motif On Guitarist's Coffin
The Cumberland News, the most widely read newspaper in Cumbria, England, reports: They are not the words most people would choose to have inscribed on their coffin — but a north Cumbrian rocker could think of nothing better for his final resting place than "Highway to Hell." The man had already acqu...February 20, 2010
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AC/DC Frontman Talks Cars
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson tells Examiner.com.au that he is using his visit to Australia to make a three-part film on his travels. The project sees him drive in three countries. In Sydney he cruises through the city to Bondi Beach, in the U.K. across the north of England, and in the U.S. through ....February 19, 2010
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Friday Marks 30th Anniversary Of AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT's Death
The Pulse of Radio reports: It was 30 years ago on Friday (February 19) that AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott was found dead in his car at the age of 33. The Scottish-born singer was enjoying the success of the band's sixth album, "Highway To Hell", and had gone out drinking the night of February 18 ...February 19, 2010
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GUNS N' ROSES: Rose Bar Video Footage, Photos Available
Video footage of GUNS N' ROSES' second late-night secret show in a tiny private venue during New York Fashion Week — which took place at the Rose Bar in the wee hours of Valentine's Day night (February 14) in front of a celebrity-filled crowd of 150 people — can be viewed below. Photos of the ...February 19, 2010
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HALFORD, LEMMY, MUSTAINE, WYLDE, BILLY At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS Press Conference
Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Vinnie Paul (HELLYEAH, PANTERA),Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT),Kat Von D ("L.A. Ink") and NFL Dallas Cowboys Marc Columbo, Cory Proctor and Leonard Davis were on hand yester...February 18, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Acoustic Versions Of JOHN LENNON, PRIEST Classics
Fan-filmed video footage of Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) February 6 and February 13 unplugged/acoustic performances at The Tap House in Akron, Ohio can be viewed below. Owens will play another free unplugged/acoustic show with Scott Jones (US META...February 17, 2010
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Second Annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS To Be Held In April In Los Angeles
America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music awards show is back! The second annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented by Epiphone will take place Thursday, April 8, returning to Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. The show will later be televised on VH1 Classic Saturday, May 22 (air time...February 17, 2010
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VOODOO SIX Releases New Digital-Only EP
VOODOO SIX, the British hard rock band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, will release a brand new digital-only EP, entitled "A Little Something For You", via the group's official web site in the next couple of weeks. 01. Something For You 02. Where You Want Me 03. Take The Blame 04. ...February 17, 2010
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AC/DC Fans Flock To Perth For 30th Anniversary Of BON SCOTT's Death
Daile Pepper of Australia's WAtoday.com.au reports: Bon Scott fans from all over the world are flocking to Perth [Australia] on Friday for the 30th anniversary of the AC/DC front man's death. The appeal of spending the day paying their respects at Scott's grave in Fremantle and having pictures taken...February 17, 2010
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Report: For AC/DC's First Bassist, Rock Is Hard, Feelings Aren't
Adam Fulton of The Sydney Morning Herald reports: He could easily be among the most embittered people in rock music, but one AC/DC member who split with the group has no beef with those he left before they struck megastardom. "I love it when they come to town, they're just a great band," ...February 17, 2010
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