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AC/DC's 'Black Ice' Still Tops In Canada
According to JAM! Showbiz, AC/DC's latest album, "Black Ice", has topped the Canadian chart for a third straight week, selling 27,000 copies, according to figures compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. It has now racked up a grand total of 186,000 in sales since its release. According to Undercover News, "B...November 13, 2008
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SPV/Steamhammer Reissues METAL CHURCH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, PRONG, BONHAM Titles In Europe
Hannover, Germany-based label SPV/Steamhammer has partnered with Sony in re-releasing groundbreaking albums in Europe. Each album is digitally remastered and comes in a digipak with a new booklet. Each booklet has indiviudual liner notes and unseen photos. The liner notes were written by: * Jerry Ew...November 12, 2008
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RED RIVER REVIVAL Seeks New Drummer
RED RIVER REVIVAL, the new band featuring former members of SUPERJOINT RITUAL and ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER, has issued the following update: "We need a drummer. You need to be able to live in or near the Atlanta area. We are looking for a drummer who can tour. We need a drummer who doesn't have horrible d...November 12, 2008
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BUCKHERRY Frontman Talks AC/DC, Politics
Hard Rock Hideout recently conducted an interview with BUCKHERRY frontman Josh Todd. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Hard Rock Hideout: What are the plans going into the New Year for the band? Josh Todd: Well, we have this new album "Black Butterfly" and it has a lot of great ...November 11, 2008
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MASTODON Guitarist Hospitalized; Band To Continue Touring As Three-Piece
Bill Kelliher, guitarist with Atlanta-based progressive metallers MASTODON, has been hospitalized in London as of November 3 during the band's current European "Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" package tour with SLAYER, TRIVUM and AMON AMARTH. Doctors will continue to monitor his condition which is imp...November 11, 2008
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NAPALM DEATH, VENOMOUS CONCEPT, MISERY INDEX Confirmed For MARYLAND DEATHFEST
NAPALM DEATH, VENOMOUS CONCEPT and MISERY INDEX have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Maryland Deathfest, set to take place May 22-24, 2009 at the Sonar in Baltimore, MD. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ABSCESS (California) ABSU (Texas) AGENDA OF SWINE (California) ANTIGA...November 10, 2008
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AC/DC's 'Black Ice' Certified Triple Platinum In Australia
According to Undercover News, AC/DC's "Black Ice" album has been certified triple platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments in excess of 210,000 copies (an album qualifies for platinum certification if it exceeds 70,000 copies shipped to retailers). However, the...November 9, 2008
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THE ANSWER To Perform At NYC's Union Square Virgin Megastore
THE ANSWER, a four-piece rock band from Northern Ireland now touring as the opening act on AC/DC's Black Ice World Tour, will make an in-store appearance at the Union Square Virgin Megastore in New York City on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. The event is in support of that day's release of the gr...November 7, 2008
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AC/DC's Norwegian Chart Reign Continues
The Norwegian music industry was caught by surprise when AC/DC topped the album chart with "Black Ice" last week, reports Norway's music industry magazine Faro Journalen. But the Australian veteran rockers have had such strong sales for their new CD that they managed to hold on to the No. 1 position...November 6, 2008
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AC/DC's 'Black Ice' Continues To Dominate Charts Worldwide
Australian hard rock legends AC/DC continue to dominate sales charts around the world as "Black Ice" remains the #1 selling album in the U.S., Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Argentina, Canada and Spain. Released globally on Monday October 20, 2008, "Black Ice" topped sales charts in 29 countries...November 6, 2008
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AC/DC: 'Black Ice' Breaks One Million Mark In U.S.
AC/DC's "Black Ice" has topped The Billboard 200 chart for the second week in a row after selling 271,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. "Black Ice", which is exclusively available via Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and AC/DC's web site, was down 65% over its debut total, accordi...November 5, 2008
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PAUL DI'ANNO Sings MOTÖRHEAD, AC/DC, KISS, VAN HALEN Covers In Brazil; Video Available
Video footage of ROCKFELLAS — the Brazil-based band featuring Paul Di'Anno (IRON MAIDEN),Jean Dolabella (SEPULTURA),Marcão (CHARLIE BROWN JR) and Canisso (RAIMUNDOS) — performing covers of several hard rock clasics on September 25, 2008 at Manifesto Bar in São Paulo, Brazil can be viewed below. Pa...November 4, 2008
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Mayor Declares November 28 AC/DC Day In Vancouver
Stuart Derdeyn of The Province reports that listeners to the "Jeff O'Neil Show" on 99.3 The FOX (CFOX-FM) Tuesday were surprised to hear none other than Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan co-hosting the open-phones segment of the show and announcing an upcoming official proclamation that Nov. 28 is AC/DC...November 4, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE Drops 'Living Legend' Trophy During Acceptance Speech; Video Available
Billboard.biz reports that OZZY OSBOURNE, FOO FIGHTERS and AC/DC were among the winners at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour held at London's Park Lane Hotel. Osbourne won the gong for "Living Legend" although almost dropped the trophy on his foot, commenting, "I'm not very good at this award...November 4, 2008
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AC/DC's 'Black Ice' Still Tops In The U.S.
According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, AC/DC's new album, "Black Ice" is on track to sell between 250,000 and 275,000 copies in the United States in its second week of release to hold on to the top position on The Billboard 200 chart. "Black Ice" is...November 4, 2008
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