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botley
11-24-2014, 09:06 PM
In rock we trust. It's Rock or Bust.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NdHySPJr8I

Krazy
11-24-2014, 09:17 PM
Has not been a good past year or so for them. :(

Malcolm's illness. Phill Rudd's attempt to get people murdered.

On on the other hand it's weird that this is the first AC/DC thread here.

EDIT: sorry, didn't mean to be a bummer on the first reply of this thread. Was expecting their issues involved though since it's all so recent unfortunately.

botley
11-24-2014, 09:21 PM
Whole new album streaming on the iTunes store now. I'm enjoying the hell out of it! Binging on some old live videos, too. Great stuff.

LaneSax
11-25-2014, 04:29 AM
will be avoiding the stream and wait til I have the cd in hand.

Enjoying the 2 singles so far

botley
11-25-2014, 10:52 PM
sorry, didn't mean to be a bummer on the first reply of this thread. Was expecting their issues involved though since it's all so recent unfortunately.
No need to apologize, man. It's not like Angus & Brian have shied away from those topics in speaking to the press. Malcolm's condition is shocking and sad, but at least they got to use some of his riff ideas on the new record (he's co-credited on each song). As for Phil... what's that old rag about life imitating art? Rock 'n' roll! Yeesh. Hopefully the whole sordid affair is resolved without more harm done or further embarrassment to his family.

Intriguingly, they haven't announced yet who will be playing drums on the tour next year. It goes without saying that the band won't be on the road forever, but the next year & change promises to be another mighty triumphant romp around the world. Incredibly, I've only managed to see them once, in 2003, as part of the SARSstock show with The Rolling Stones. Would love to see their full show next year.

LaneSax
12-06-2014, 03:25 AM
good solid effort, Rock or Bust. Not enjoying as much as I enjoyed "Black Ice" though.

I think the stand out tracks are "Play Ball", "Miss Adventure" and my favourite on the album, "Dogs of War"

Wretchedest
12-06-2014, 04:48 AM
I've never liked AC/DC at all. I didn't come here to gripe I actually thought this was a "Lightning Bolt" thread because it's late and, you know, the title just went over my head alright? like the whole fucking band, really.

botley
12-10-2014, 07:34 PM
It's okay if this all goes over your head. AC/DC is very sophisticated music. See the video above for an example. That is the band AC/DC.

botley
12-12-2014, 09:12 PM
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZShSg0ShcjM/VIumAGuMW-I/AAAAAAAAAJo/70Ay9zaanC4/s660-Ut/2014%2B-%2B1

Rock Or Bust is #1 in ten countries.

Space Suicide
12-12-2014, 09:41 PM
Was into them when I was younger (pre-teen) and now not so much. Glad to hear they have still raging success.

botley
01-06-2015, 07:29 PM
Fuck yeah, Coachella!

http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/54ac2be9eab8ea301dcf6c1e-675-900/coachella%20lineup%202015.jpg

botley
01-13-2015, 05:07 PM
LOL Grammys

https://fbcdn-photos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-0/10922850_10152678167520748_1748120293649398221_n.j pg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=abc6c288ae70733c5aa96b42ed2bf60e&oe=5538D064&__gda__=1429919090_e75affe26e3c0a277acfb8a69157457 6

They misspelled the band name. It should be stylized as AC⚡DC. "Music's biggest night... to be disrespected" —Trent Reznor

I wonder if they will cut to a stupid ad break during Angus's guitar solos.

Sutekh
01-14-2015, 04:41 AM
back in black or highway? Highway for me. TBH I don't get why BIB is so much bigger

henryeatscereal
01-14-2015, 09:32 AM
I still love them, "Rock or bust" is a solid album and i'm happy they are still around.

And just for the hell of it here's my Top 5 by them:

1. Back in black
2. Highway to hell
3. Razor's Edge
4. Blow up your video
5. Let there be rock

botley
01-14-2015, 11:57 AM
I would rank Highway highly, but I guess Back in Black is more radio-friendly. Highway to Hell is definitely the best Bon Scott-led album — all of the guitars are actually in tune (not the case on earlier LPs). I do like most of Black, but "What Do You Do for Money Honey" is one of my least favourite songs. Ick.

henryeatscereal
01-14-2015, 12:40 PM
I would rank Highway highly, but I guess Back in Black is more radio-friendly. Highway to Hell is definitely the best Bon Scott-led album — all of the guitars are actually in tune (not the case on earlier LPs). I do like most of Black, but "What Do You Do for Money Honey" is one of my least favourite songs. Ick.
It depends on my mood, really, at times i like "Highway" better than "Back in Black", but i think "Back..." is a more round album, i wish Bon Scott would have recorded in "Back in Black", i like him better than Brian (i like him too but to me Bon is AC/DC's voice...)

LaneSax
01-16-2015, 11:13 AM
Highway to Hell for me is their best album. "Touch Too Much" is probably my all time favourite song from them
I'd rank as follows

1. Highway to Hell
2. Powerage
3. Let There Be Rock
4. The Razor's Edge
5. Back in Black

henryeatscereal
01-16-2015, 12:56 PM
^Good to see "Razor's Edge" in there, in my opinion it's AC/DC's best musical effort (not greatest album necessarily), sure it's not ranked as a "classic" one but all the songs in there kick major ass, "Ballbreaker" is underrated too.

botley
01-16-2015, 07:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrlWWrSwaB8

botley
02-07-2015, 08:11 PM
Chris Slade confirms (http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/chris-slade-confirms-return-to-acdc-this-is-an-amazing-opportunity-for-me/) he will once more sit behind the drums for his 'favourite band'.

opal
02-08-2015, 05:59 AM
Really digging how they are bringing in peeps who already are part of the AC/DC history, and not some "who the hell is this and where did he come from guy".

While Chris' drumming is certainly different from Phil's, I really liked his groove he brought to the band when he was in during the Razor's Edge days.
However, I wonder if he's still got those chops, nowadays.

thevoid99
02-08-2015, 01:36 PM
I also like Chris Slade. I love the fact that he has big bass drums right beside him in mid-air. Plus, he can pound the hell out of those drums. He's one of the reasons why I love the Live at Donington album.

botley
02-11-2015, 07:27 AM
North American tour dates (http://www.acdc.com/us/news/north-american-tour-dates), finally! Love that new promo pic. If you're wondering whether Chris still has chops, check out his recent live shows on YouTube...

AC/DC fucking loves Canada, and we love them right back. Personally, I've always wanted to try and see a rock concert at les Plaines d'Abaraham, and it's also great to see they're playing Moncton again! The maritime provinces rule.

LaneSax
02-11-2015, 08:25 PM
looks like their next single will be "Rock the Blues Away"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeLnfFu2pLg

allegro
02-11-2015, 10:07 PM
North American tour dates (http://www.acdc.com/us/news/north-american-tour-dates), finally! Love that new promo pic. If you're wondering whether Chris still has chops, check out his recent live shows on YouTube...

AC/DC fucking loves Canada, and we love them right back. Personally, I've always wanted to try and see a rock concert at les Plaines d'Abaraham, and it's also great to see they're playing Moncton again! The maritime provinces rule.

G wants to try to get tix to the Wrigley Field show.

botley
02-16-2015, 11:57 AM
Got my ticket. In seven months I'll be returning to the site of my first AC/DC show, at Downsview Park!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AdwVQTe-bPA

armogi
02-16-2015, 04:32 PM
got mine too, and I thought I would never be able to make it through ticketmaster's bs on this one, took the system over 25mn to spill me the damn ticket...

botley
03-10-2015, 05:31 AM
Rock the Blues Away!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyFvDbwyhF8

botley
09-10-2015, 02:59 PM
We ROLL TONIGHT to the GUITAR BITE! We salute you, Downsview! We salute you Canada! We SALUUUUUTE YOUUUUU

Hazekiah
01-31-2016, 03:48 PM
So my family owns a couple farms and I couldn't help but notice THIS in the mail recently.

Is it just ME or is this magazine EXTREMELY confused about its target audience?

o_O




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/Hazekiah/Successful_Farming_ACDC_zpsxuxamggt.jpeg

botley
03-23-2016, 11:07 PM
So, unfortunately, Brian Johnson had a lot of hearing loss from the latest round of touring and his doctor advised him not to continue so the remainder of the American tour dates have been postponed. Guess who's been touted as the fill-in lead vocalist (http://www.alternativenation.net/axl-rose-ac-dc-all-but-done-deal/)?

GulDukat
03-24-2016, 12:32 AM
Alternative Nation is a tabloid, but who knows? As much as I love GNR/Axl, if I were an AC/DC fan and already had tickets, I might not be happy to see the band tour with another singer.

botley
03-24-2016, 08:29 AM
The only alternative for fans would be to not see them at all, as they have decided to go ahead and finish the tour without Brian. If fans felt like it wouldn't be right, they could always get a refund instead of going to the rescheduled shows (though they haven't announced what's going on with the remaining European dates yet). I'm an AC/DC fan first and foremost; I like some Guns N' Roses songs, but for me 95%+ of all AC/DC output is amazing. If they want to work with Axl, I'm all for it. This would be that dude's dream come true, and I believe he is absolutely capable of doing the job.

Jinsai
03-24-2016, 11:00 AM
I'm actually not really a fan of either GnR or ACDC, but I would go see this lineup for the unlikely novelty factor

henryeatscereal
03-24-2016, 11:22 AM
Maybe he'll do a couple of dates, but i don't see him finishing the tour (and arriving 3 hours late to the shows).

botley
04-17-2016, 11:14 AM
Guess what, it's officially happening (http://www.acdc.com/news?n_id=278).

ad infinitum
04-17-2016, 11:26 PM
I dunno... this is just crazy enough that it might actually work.

LaneSax
04-18-2016, 12:31 AM
Axl covering AC/DC at Coachella makes me even more excited and sure this will work

Jinsai
04-18-2016, 12:38 AM
I dunno... this is just crazy enough that it might actually work.

It's also crazy enough to completely backfire in a spectacular way.... I'm in the peanut gallery here. The whole thing sounds insane, but I'm fascinated.

bobbie solo
04-18-2016, 03:53 AM
That statement from the band is super fucked up. Brian Johnson treated like some random scab hired gun, and not the singer & face of the band for decades and decades. What bullshit. I assume there's more to the story if they're being so curt in the statement. If not, then they need to fire whoever wrote that.

Krazy
04-18-2016, 05:44 AM
Judging by a handful of YT vids I've heard, this will not go well as Axl's voice sounds like shat. I know he's not 25 yo anymore, but still.

henryeatscereal
04-18-2016, 09:05 AM
That statement from the band is super fucked up. Brian Johnson treated like some random scab hired gun, and not the singer & face of the band for decades and decades. What bullshit. I assume there's more to the story if they're being so curt in the statement. If not, then they need to fire whoever wrote that.
I agree, i guess they are bitter that Johnson lost his earing because his "outside hobiies", but that's no way to treat the guy that sang some of your biggest hits ever and saved your band years ago, i like AXL but this makes no sense...

botley
04-19-2016, 09:31 AM
This is from AC/DC's publicist, ostensibly written by Brian.


As many AC/DC fans know, the remaining shows for the 2016 AC/DC Rock or Bust World Tour, including 10 postponed U.S. shows, are being rescheduled with a guest singer. I want personally to explain the reason because I don’t believe the earlier press releases sufficiently set out what I wanted to say to our fans or the way in which I thought it should be presented.

On March 7th, after a series of examinations by leading physicians in the field of hearing loss, I was advised that if I continue to perform at large venues, I risked total deafness. While I was horrified at the reality of the news that day, I had for a time become aware that my partial hearing loss was beginning to interfere with my performance on stage. I was having difficulty hearing the guitars on stage and because I was not able to hear the other musicians clearly, I feared the quality of my performance could be compromised. In all honesty this was something I could not in good conscience allow. Our fans deserve my performance to be at the highest level, and if for any reason I can’t deliver that level of performance I will not disappoint our fans or embarrass the other members of AC/DC. I am not a quitter and I like to finish what I start, nevertheless, the doctors made it clear to me and my bandmates that I had no choice but to stop performing on stage for the remaining shows and possibly beyond. That was the darkest day of my professional life.

Since that day, I have had several consultations with my doctors and it appears that, for the near future, I will be unable to perform on stage at arena and stadium size venues where the sound levels are beyond my current tolerance, without the risk of substantial hearing loss and possibly total deafness. Until that time, I tried as best as I could to continue despite the pain and hearing loss but it all became too much to bear and too much to risk.

I am personally crushed by this development more than anyone could ever imagine. The emotional experience I feel now is worse than anything I have ever in my life felt before. Being part of AC/DC, making records and performing for the millions of devoted fans this past 36 years has been my life’s work. I cannot imagine going forward without being part of that, but for now I have no choice. The one thing for certain is that I will always be with AC/DC at every show in spirit, if not in person.

Most importantly, I feel terrible having to disappoint the fans who bought tickets for the canceled shows and who have steadfastly supported me and AC/DC these many years. Words cannot express my deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks not just for the recent outpouring to me personally of kind words and good wishes, but also for the years of loyal support of AC/DC. My thanks also go to Angus and Cliff for their support.

Finally, I wish to assure our fans that I am not retiring. My doctors have told me that I can continue to record in studios and I intend to do that. For the moment, my entire focus is to continue medical treatment to improve my hearing. I am hoping that in time my hearing will improve and allow me to return to live concert performances. While the outcome is uncertain, my attitude is optimistic. Only time will tell.

Once again, my sincere best wishes and thanks to everyone for their support and understanding.

Love,
Brian

GulDukat
04-23-2016, 10:59 AM
Judging by a handful of YT vids I've heard, this will not go well as Axl's voice sounds like shat. I know he's not 25 yo anymore, but still.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A0TXREMN1N8

I thought he sounds pretty good.

botley
04-23-2016, 11:09 AM
Yeah. People deliberately cherry-pick shows to blow up online where he has struggled, in order to make some point about how any given GNR lineup they hate is illegitimate or Axl is overrated or whatever. Baloney. Everything I've heard this year from people who went to see him points to his voice being super strong. He's a great fit in terms of vocal range. We'll see how it goes.

LaneSax
05-03-2016, 08:37 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K5J-8SMdks

sounds great

GulDukat
05-03-2016, 08:50 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K5J-8SMdks

sounds great
Yeah, some fans are upset by Axl filling in the shows, but he sounds good.

LaneSax
05-03-2016, 06:30 PM
Yeah, some fans are upset by Axl filling in the shows, but he sounds good.
7000 Belgians have requested for refunds. Their loss really

blackholesun
05-05-2016, 04:55 AM
I love people being outraged at Axl Rose filling in for Brian Johnson, especially ones who are unaware of Bon Scott and actual good rock and roll music. Sorry, don't like AC/DC. o

GulDukat
05-05-2016, 06:11 AM
AC/DC are an awesome, straight up rock band. I'm actually looking forward to hearing Axl singing for them. Would love a bootleg.

thevoid99
05-05-2016, 04:55 PM
I like the idea of Axl singing for the band as well. At least it's not Celine Dion.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eCxFUZ-2YE

GulDukat
05-07-2016, 04:20 PM
Some videos of Axl's first show. Sounds pretty good.

http://www.alternativenation.net/watch-axl-rose-first-show-ac-dc/

GulDukat
05-07-2016, 06:42 PM
Full show.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wS79xUdAgiE

botley
05-07-2016, 11:30 PM
Full show.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wS79xUdAgiE
A masterclass in delivery, timing, attitude, and intonation. If this doesn't earn Axl some respect, nothing ever will.

...you can hear the crowd collectively go "holy shit" after he slays "Thunderstruck".

thevoid99
05-07-2016, 11:59 PM
Axl fuckin' killed it with "Thunderstruck". Shit, I think he might be vocalist of the year for the double-duty he's doing. He hasn't sounded this good in years.

GulDukat
05-08-2016, 01:41 AM
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/08/acdc-review-axl-rose-lisbon-first-gig

First review.

LaneSax
05-08-2016, 05:27 AM
Axl fuckin' killed it with "Thunderstruck". Shit, I think he might be vocalist of the year for the double-duty he's doing. He hasn't sounded this good in years.
My fave track with Axl too. Really nailed it

Frozen Beach
05-08-2016, 11:25 AM
This entire thing just proves that hardcore AC/DC fans are worse than hardcore Tool fans, and that's fucking bad. Seriously, reading comments like "I hope he blows his voice out during the next show" or "Wow, he can't even stand? Pathetic!" make me angry, and I'm not even really an AC/DC fan or Axl fan.

GulDukat
05-08-2016, 02:22 PM
This entire thing just proves that hardcore AC/DC fans are worse than hardcore Tool fans, and that's fucking bad. Seriously, reading comments like "I hope he blows his voice out during the next show" or "Wow, he can't even stand? Pathetic!" make me angry, and I'm not even really an AC/DC fan or Axl fan.
To be fair, Brian was their singer for 36 years, and now they have someone else fronting the band. For generations of fans, Brian was the voice and face of AC/DC. Seeing them with Axl will take time getting used to, and for some fans, it will never be AC/DC again.

Khrz
05-08-2016, 02:32 PM
Not to mention that axl has been everyone's laughing stock for a while now, some AC-DC fans can't be too happy to see what was once considered an obnoxious tool suddenly fronting their favorite band...

GulDukat
05-08-2016, 02:48 PM
Not to mention that axl has been everyone's laughing stock for a while now, some AC-DC fans can't be too happy to see what was once considered an obnoxious tool suddenly fronting their favorite band...
People have been hating on Axl since around 1992 or so, when GNR was the biggest band in the world, and coexisted with Nirvana. So hating Axl is nothing new. Still, he's going to be fronting not one, but two huge bands this summer, playing stadiums with AC/DC and GN'R.

It's 2016, Donald Trump is a presidential nominee for one of the two major political parties, and Axl Rose is the biggest rock star in the world. Strange times, indeed.

Frozen Beach
05-08-2016, 03:03 PM
I have no problem with people disliking or even bitching about him fronting AC/DC but some of the crap they're saying is over the line.

botley
05-08-2016, 03:18 PM
To be fair, Brian was their singer for 36 years, and now they have someone else fronting the band. For generations of fans, Brian was the voice and face of AC/DC. Seeing them with Axl will take time getting used to, and for some fans, it will never be AC/DC again.
Huh? This is temporary, nothing more. Axl will go back to GnR when it's over. Brian has said he wants to continue at least recording with them and that's certainly still a possibility.

GulDukat
05-08-2016, 03:24 PM
Huh? This is temporary, nothing more. Axl will go back to GnR when it's over. Brian has said he wants to continue at least recording with them and that's certainly still a possibility.

"I'm in if they want me in."

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/axl-rose-says-he-is-willing-to-carry-on-with-acdc-after-european-u-s-shows/

botley
06-01-2016, 08:47 AM
The rescheduled U.S. dates are here (http://www.acdc.com/news?n_id=308).

GulDukat
09-06-2016, 11:56 AM
Back in Black from 9-2-16

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jie32X1JVLg

Sounds pretty good.

botley
09-06-2016, 12:51 PM
Back in Black from 9-2-16

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jie32X1JVLg

Sounds pretty good.
That shit is NOT easy to sing and Axl is doing a great job with it.

quietime
09-07-2016, 10:48 AM
The rescheduled U.S. dates are here (http://www.acdc.com/news?n_id=308).

Thanks for the reminder. I managed to grab one of the last three tickets available on TM for the show at MSG. The gig has been sold out for months, so happy I didn't have to go through secondary sellers. Thanks again.

GulDukat
02-21-2017, 05:33 AM
Axl and AC/DC working on a new album:

http://sofa-king-cool-magazine.com/acdc-to-carry-on-with-axl-rose-and-record-new-album/

Exciting if true.

henryeatscereal
02-21-2017, 08:27 AM
Oh god, no

Just let this fucking band die already

GulDukat
02-21-2017, 08:46 AM
Oh god, no

Just let this fucking band die already
Couldn't disagree more. Rock or Bust was a fine album, Angus still has some gas left in the tank. An AC/DC/Axl collaboration could be awesome. As much as I liked the Illusion/Chinese material, it would be nice to hear a dozen songs of Axl just rockin' out, with no 10 minute ballads or attempts at art-rock.

henryeatscereal
02-21-2017, 08:53 AM
Couldn't disagree more. Rock or Bust was a fine album, Angus still has some gas left in the tank. An AC/DC/Axl collaboration could be awesome. As much as I liked the Illusion/Chinese material, it would be nice to hear a dozen songs of Axl just rockin' out, with no 10 minute ballads or attempts at art-rock.
"Rock or Bust" was ok, nothing to scream about, but listenable; i prefer "Black Ice".

At least "Rock or Bust" it's still an AC/DC album, i like AXL but i don't want to see him as the frontman of AC/DC; just like i don't want to see Chester Bennington recording a new album with STP.

If Angus wants to record with AXL so bad, why not do a "solo" album?; oh yeah... $$$

GulDukat
02-21-2017, 09:01 AM
"Rock or Bust" was ok, nothing to scream about, but listenable; i prefer "Black Ice".

At least "Rock or Bust" it's still an AC/DC album, i like AXL but i don't want to see him as the frontman of AC/DC; just like i don't want to see Chester Bennington recording a new album with STP.

If Angus wants to record with AXL so bad, why not do a "solo" album?; oh yeah... $$$
They already released a half dozen albums before Johnson joined the band. And yea, Angus wants to continue using the AC/DC brand. Why not? It's his band.

henryeatscereal
02-21-2017, 09:30 AM
They already released a half dozen albums before Johnson joined the band. And yea, Angus wants to continue using the AC/DC brand. Why not? It's his band.
It's not the fact that they are replacing Johnson, it's the fact that they are replacing him with AXL.

To me: AXL is and always will be the singer and frontman of Guns N Roses; putting him in AC DC as a member feels so forced.

It's like seeing Mick Jagger as the frontman for a "new Beatles" lineup:
would it be interesting?, Yes. Is it a good idea?: Not quite.

AXL did a good job doing those shows with AC DC, but if they want him to record in the band as a full-time member, i don't care for it, cheers if you are interested, to me that band died a long time ago...

Sutekh
02-21-2017, 10:35 AM
Haven't they lost four members in the past couple of years? Fair play if Angus wants to carry on, but they're done as far as I'm concerned

botley
02-21-2017, 10:39 AM
Ignore rumours, I say. Until they announce it's happening, it's not happening.

GulDukat
02-21-2017, 11:47 AM
It's not the fact that they are replacing Johnson, it's the fact that they are replacing him with AXL.

To me: AXL is and always will be the singer and frontman of Guns N Roses; putting him in AC DC as a member feels so forced.

It's like seeing Mick Jagger as the frontman for a "new Beatles" lineup:
would it be interesting?, Yes. Is it a good idea?: Not quite.

AXL did a good job doing those shows with AC DC, but if they want him to record in the band as a full-time member, i don't care for it, cheers if you are interested, to me that band died a long time ago...The Beatles were John, Paul, George and Ringo. AC/DC is Angus' band. That's the difference. Besides, Axl, vocal/stage wise, is a natural fit. That said, I'll wait until we hear something official before getting excited.

botley
10-23-2017, 05:12 PM
Sad news. George Young has passed away:

https://www.facebook.com/acdc/photos/a.231722277929.170824.6750402929/10155791835092930/

thevoid99
10-23-2017, 05:13 PM
Sad news. George Young has passed away:

https://www.facebook.com/acdc/photos/a.231722277929.170824.6750402929/10155791835092930/

A true legend that never gets enough credit as he also was in a great band in the Easybeats and had a major hit song in "Friday on My Mind" later covered by David Bowie.

botley
10-23-2017, 05:19 PM
I always liked Flash & The Pan as well:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOMxTxWPuQ

theimage13
11-18-2017, 08:29 AM
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/malcolm-young-dead-acdc-brother-angus-george-dies-death-cause-age-64-tributes-latest-a8062521.html

botley
11-18-2017, 08:44 AM
Horribly sad. The lifeblood of the band's artistic direction, and such a powerhouse on rhythm, for so many years.

GulDukat
02-04-2018, 07:27 PM
AC/DC biographer claims that AC/DC will continue with Axl Rose:
https://goseelivemusic.co/index.php/2018/02/04/ac-dc-recording-new-album-will-tour-axl-rose-indefinitely/

thevoid99
02-04-2018, 07:32 PM
I'm sorry but I just won't accept that. I like Axl but I really think AC/DC is done.

GulDukat
02-04-2018, 07:44 PM
AC/DC is done when Angus says they're done. I'd be very curious to hear what an Axl Rose-fronted AC/DC comes up with. As much as I liked The Use Your Illusion/Chinese Democracy albums, it would be cool to hear Axl sing on an album comprised entirely of three minute rockers, without any 12 minute epics lamenting Stephanie Seymour.

Space Suicide
02-04-2018, 08:06 PM
I'm sorry but I just won't accept that. I like Axl but I really think AC/DC is done.

You mean Angus at 60+ in his schoolboy uniform isn't enough for you to stick around anymore? Basically all this band is now.

He should retire the AC/DC moniker.

thevoid99
02-04-2018, 08:59 PM
You mean Angus at 60+ in his schoolboy uniform isn't enough for you to stick around anymore? Basically all this band is now.

He should retire the AC/DC moniker.

The idea of Angus being the only person from the original/classic line-up of the band isn't enough. I could accept Malcolm being replaced due to illness as he was at least replaced by a relative. I just can't see or hear AC/DC w/o Brian Johnson as he was so important to the band as Bon Scott knew how good Brian Johnson was...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ynz5CE8RGc

Cookster426
07-12-2019, 10:33 AM
AC/DC will be announcing world tour next week with Brian Johnson returning.

https://loudwire.com/report-acdc-world-tour-brian-johnson/

botley
07-12-2019, 11:41 AM
Phil Rudd is also back on drums, which is interesting, but I doubt very much that Cliff Williams is coming out of retirement and they're incredibly unlikely to go back to a previous bass player (ahem) -- which means a newbie on bass. Hopefully one that can sing backups!

LaneSax
07-19-2019, 03:50 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hhlQU0zDpA

botley
10-03-2020, 08:34 PM
Wow, happy to be wrong re: Cliff. The whole Rock or Bust lineup is back for the upcoming PWR/UP...

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First single is "Shot in the Dark":

https://youtu.be/iKOlC8hNMZA

botley
10-07-2020, 03:41 AM
I'm VERY satisfied with this new song! "A shot in the dark beats a walk in the park."

https://youtu.be/xNhn1KOqq8g

sonic_discord
10-07-2020, 12:13 PM
I'm VERY satisfied with this new song! "A shot in the dark beats a walk in the park."

I like the new song, too. Sounds very "classic AC/DC." Kinda reminds me of Thunderstruck and Shoot to Thrill. I can already imagine Iron Man working in his shop to this.

henryeatscereal
10-07-2020, 12:27 PM
Liked the song and i'm glad this guys are back and buried the hatchet.

Krazy
10-16-2020, 02:47 PM
Official AC/DC logo generator:

https://you.acdc.com/

botley
10-29-2020, 01:09 PM
I really enjoyed the new video and ESPECIALLY this chat with their longtime director, David Mallet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDFwV3WuQhQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54LEywabkl4

botley
11-02-2020, 06:53 PM
The album is circulating... out there! I'm very curious to give it my full attention on headphones. Baby's asleep so I can't blast it on the main stereo just yet :(

armogi
11-02-2020, 08:17 PM
Did a quick listen, didn’t really grab my attention, same old AC/DC I guess

GulDukat
11-02-2020, 08:25 PM
Did a quick listen, didn’t really grab my attention, same old AC/DC I guess

"I'm sick to death of people saying we've made 11 albums that sounds exactly the same, Infact, we've made 12 albums that sound exactly the same."--Angus Young.

botley
11-05-2020, 08:39 AM
I don't think "Through the Mists of Time" sounds like a typical AC/DC song. There are (gasp!) minor chords, and a somewhat nostalgic bent to the lyrics.

With all the recent lineup changes and deaths in the family, it feels like the guys in the band were actually trying their hardest to make this one really count. It's got better songs than Rock or Bust and I'm enjoying it a lot.

botley
11-19-2020, 03:44 PM
Album is on track to top the charts worldwide once again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhmMbyEB1Kg

october_midnight
01-13-2021, 10:08 AM
Pretty cool video. All guys filmed separately and digitally arranged to appear together in the same space.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga5qfM2-kog&feature=emb_title