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AC/DC Ropes In Formula One Fitness Crew Ahead Of Tour
NME.com reports that Australian hard rock legends AC/DC have roped in Formula One fitness coaches to prepare them for their forthcoming mammoth world tour. Speaking to Absolute Radio DJ Ben Jones, singer Brian Johnson admitted: "Both me and Angus (Young, guitarist) have got a fitness regime. I'm get...October 21, 2008
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AC/DC Coming To New Zealand… In 2010
Stuff.co.nz reports that AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has confirmed the band will be coming to New Zealand as part of its "Black Ice" world tour. However, the dates probably won't happen until early 2010, according to a SonyBMG spokesperson. Johnson told TVNZ current affairs show "Close Up" the band w...October 20, 2008
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THE HAUNTED Frontman Is 'Damned Proud' Of BRINGTHEWARHOME Debut
BRINGTHEWARHOME, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based acoustic folk and experimental project fronted by THE HAUNTED singer Peter Dolving, has completed work on its debut CD entitled "Rejoice!" Commented Dolving: "We mastered the record at Sterling Sound in New York City and I'm damned proud of the result. R...October 20, 2008
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AC/DC 'Rock Band' Video Game Coming In November
According to MTV.com, the first band to get to get its very own version of MTV's video game Rock Band will be AC/DC. The hard-rock icons will be featured in "AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack," an expansion to the popular music game that will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart for PS2, PS3, ...October 20, 2008
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WAL-MART And AC/DC Agree: Moneytalks!
Jed Gottlieb of BostonHerald.com reports that today's release of "Black Ice", AC/DC's first album in eight years, continues the exclusive deal trend Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, began in 2005 with GARTH BROOKS. More followed, including deals for albums by JOURNEY and the EAGLES, whose Wal...October 20, 2008
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Scottish DJ Bans AC/DC From Radio Show Over Tour Snub
Graeme Murray of the Evening Times reports that a Glasgow rock DJ has banned songs by AC/DC from his radio show after the group snubbed Scotland on its world tour. Rock Radio "Drivetime" presenter David "The Captain" Grant refuses to play tracks from the rock legends because they have only included...October 20, 2008
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON On Upcoming Tour: 'At 61, This Could Be My Last Shot'
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson recently spoke to Edna Gundersen of USA Today about the band's forthcoming tour in support of the "Black Ice" album. "At 61, this could be my last shot," Johnson said, but he added that the run-throughs "have been smooth as a gravy sandwich." "I try to look after my ...October 19, 2008
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AC/DC's 'Black Ice' Is One Of Australia's Top Sellers
Undercover News reports that AC/DC's new album, "Black Ice", was the third biggest-selling album in Australia after stores broke an embargo and put it on sale early. However, ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) has chosen not to list "Black Ice" in the overall chart despite awarding KIN...October 19, 2008
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AC/DC Conquers The Colosseum In Rome
According to the Italian news blog Musica Metal, the Italian branch of Sony BMG celebrated the release of AC/DC's new album, "Black Ice", by projecting the band's logo on the external walls of the Colosseum in Rome, one of the most recognizable historical buildings in the world. The AC/DC logo could...October 18, 2008
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AC/DC Named Most Trusted Aussie Music Brand
News.com.au reports that AC/DC has been named the most trusted Australian music brand in a new report released by brand expert Simon Hammond. "Great music brands don't try too hard — they just are," Hammond said. "AC/DC live the great Australian psyche of battling. They work hard and play hard." Ham...October 18, 2008
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AC/DC's UK Fans Getting Ripped Off By Internet Ticket Touts
Daily Star reports that tickets to AC/DC's sold-out tour of Britain are being sold on eBay and other web re-sale outlets for up to five times the original selling price. Within half an hour of the start of selling for two shows at London's O2 Arena in April, one at the LG Birmingham ...October 18, 2008
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AC/DC To Play Five New Songs On Upcoming Tour
Darryl Sterdan of 24 Hours recently conducted an interview with AC/DC singer Brian Johnson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 24 Hours: Why did the new album ["Black Ice"] take eight years? Johnson: Well, after the last one, we did a tour, and then we did a few gigs in ...October 18, 2008
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AC/DC: New Interview With BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS YOUNG To Air Tonight
Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Classic Rock Q107 radio station will air an interview with Brian Johnson and Angus Young of Australian hard rock legends AC/DC tonight (Friday, October 17) at 8:00 p.m. "Legends Of Classic Rock" host Jeff Woods sits down with Johnson and Young in the New York City offices...October 17, 2008
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AC/DC Rock Band Stores To Open In New York City, Los Angeles
Wal-Mart and Columbia Records have partnered with MTV to create an "AC/DC Rock Band Store" in New York's Times Square and in Los Angeles to give fans in the these cities fast access to the band's newest items. These pop-up stores will open 12:01 midnight October 20 to begin selling the album, AC/DC...October 17, 2008
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AC/DC Singer's Celebrity Drive
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson recently spoke to Motor Trend about the 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom car he bought a few weeks ago. Surprisingly, with his success since joining the band in 1980 with their megahit album "Back in Black", this is his first Rolls, which he rates an "absolute 10." Turning 61 this...October 17, 2008
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