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AC/DC confirm new single, album and world tour!
Posted by Triple M Monday 18 August, 2008 02:04 PM
In breaking news, we can confirm - finally, gloriously, thankfully - that AC/DC will release their new album Black Ice on Saturday October 18.
Their Aussie record label Albert Productions and Sony BMG Australia confirmed the news today, ending months of frantic speculation.
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Featuring 15 new tracks, Black Ice will be the band's first studio album since the release of Stiff Upper Lip back in 2000 and their debut record for Columbia Records (their 18th for Australia's Albert Productions).
The album was produced by Brendan O'Brien (who's worked with Pearl Jam, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen in the past) at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, Canada.
The first single will be 'Rock 'n' Roll Train' which hits radio Thursday August 28. The band shot a live performance for the video last Friday.
AC/DC will embark on a major world tour - the group's first since 2001 - beginning in late October. Watch this space for details on Aussie dates.
In other news, the band will release No Bull: The Director's Cut on August 30, 2008. Featuring an expanded version of their historic performance at Madrid's Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas on July 10, 1996, the concert footage has been remixed in Dolby Digital Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound with a load of bonus features.
The tracklisting for Black Ice is:
'Rock 'n' Roll Train'
'Skies on Fire'
'Big Jack'
'Anything Goes'
'War Machine'
'Smash n Grab'
'Spoilin' for a Fight'
'Wheels'
'Decibel'
'Stormy May Day'
'She Likes Rock 'n' Roll'
'Money Made'
'Rock'n'Roll Dream'
'Rocking All the Way'
'Black Ice'
Related AC/DC news:
:: AC/DC world tour confirmed!
:: AC/DC skating on Black Ice with new album, tour
Have you ever seen AC/DC live? Let us know when and where and what they were like. Paint a picture, people!
Comments
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give it up. they're old and haven't had a decent tune since bon scott stopped being their frontman.
talk about trading on a former legacy!
Posted by andy Monday 18 August, 2008 03:30 PM
It's AWESOME to see a true legend of REAL Hard Rock n Roll ready to rock our socks off once again. AC/DC are the best!
Posted by BK Monday 18 August, 2008 03:37 PM
The original rockers are back bring on the tour!!!!!
Posted by Shane Monday 18 August, 2008 03:57 PM
i'm 13 years old. my dad was waiting for me in the car when i hoped in and you guys said AC/DC are doing a tour. i was on cloud 9. i love ac/dc. i have waitd over 5 and a half years to see them. i am getting goose bumps as i speak. thank you ac/dc so much for this opputinity for letting me watch and witness your kick @$$ rock and roll. praise you rock GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JAMES
Posted by James Morrison Monday 18 August, 2008 04:05 PM
I think this is an awesome experience for all to go and see. The young ones of today have no idea of what 'Rock & Roll' is really about and will hopefully bring them back to good hard rock instead of crap dance/techno stuff. Bring it on! "LIVE LIFE"
Posted by Kirst Monday 18 August, 2008 04:35 PM
HELLS BELLS. Bring that shit on. Can't wait.
Posted by JACK Monday 18 August, 2008 04:40 PM
Get a grip "Andy", they are one of the worlds most well respected rock bands, Bon Scott's legend lives on every time these guys hit the stage, simply can't wait to see these guys in Brizzy,
If you don't like these guys Andy I am sure you will have fun at the Celine Dion concert ! Rock on Acca Dacca !!!!!!.......
Posted by Woodsy Monday 18 August, 2008 05:44 PM
Man I've been waiting for this day for soooo long! For about... 8 YEARS! i was to young to see them 8 years ago but am now old enough and happy as all hell =D....cheers, phoebe
Posted by Phoebe Monday 18 August, 2008 06:56 PM
This announcement is awesome news. Anyone who has seen them before knows full well they are the best value for money act worldwide bar none. I know Ill get rocked and see the greates of all time
Posted by Paul Monday 18 August, 2008 07:29 PM
Hopefully it's better than stiff upper lip, which I listened to once. Phill Rudd is drumming, not Simon Wright as was mentioned tonight.
Andy, I suggest you go back to listening to Hinder and nickelback... I can see them still around in 30 years off the back of their latest albums.
Posted by Paul Mayo Monday 18 August, 2008 10:41 PM
I've been bursting at the seams to see these guys live again.
It's Great to see bands like Dirty Deeds keep the dream alive but nothing beats the real thing. Rock on triple m.
Posted by brian Tuesday 19 August, 2008 06:41 AM
At last the ROCK GODS are here again in OZ. I'm in line now for my tickets , thanx guys..
Posted by Craig Tuesday 19 August, 2008 09:23 AM
I have been a huge fan since I first saw them at a Dance at Frankston High School in the 70's. Got all the old vinyl, and cant wait to hear " Black Ice"....
Posted by L G Tuesday 19 August, 2008 09:47 AM
seen them 4 times cant wait for the fifth
Posted by hoops Tuesday 19 August, 2008 06:46 PM
Saw AC/DC in 1979 at Myer Music Bowl with The Angels and Swanee. Great show alright! Maybe Doc and John can get on board again on this tour!
Posted by Dean Rogers Tuesday 19 August, 2008 10:20 PM
There are a lot of songs about 'rock n roll'?
Posted by Dave Wednesday 20 August, 2008 10:38 AM
Seen AC/DC live in Melbourne every tour since 1989. F@#kn awesome!
Posted by wayne spoors Wednesday 20 August, 2008 03:50 PM
First time I saw them was in Hurstville in 1973... seen them about 50 times, however every concert is just like it is the first...There is no other band that rocks like the Cee Dees...
Posted by PETER CASTLE Wednesday 20 August, 2008 04:48 PM
First time I saw them was in Hurstville in 1973...seen them about 50 times, however every concert is just like it is the first...There is no other band that rocks like the Cee Dees...
Posted by PETER CASTLE Wednesday 20 August, 2008 04:48 PM
This is fantastic news, was great to hear phil is back in the mix for a while now. For all who does not like Brian, simple, dont buy their music.
For me, I think he has done better than any could have, Bons shoes were impossibly huge to fill, Brian is fantastic.
I think this album will be TNT they have done well with all of their albums, I have them all to date, less black ice, which will be in my collection the day it comes out! Very excited, they are my fav band. But have only seen them one time, it was electric too! their SUL tour, fantastic!!!
Posted by acdc freak Wednesday 20 August, 2008 06:57 PM
Speaking as a 17y.o who goes to a school filled with 'gangstas' and emos i have to say: ABOUT F###ing TIME!
At last a real rock band is showing these popstars what real music is.
Posted by Tom Joseph Wednesday 20 August, 2008 11:09 PM
Unbeliveable its been a long time coming for this i'am that excitied carn't wait i went to the ballbreaker concert it was fan bloody tastic i have been looking forward to this for ages you ripper !!! There back? sit down hold on and brace yourself carn't wait to find out when the aus dates are :) and as for andy bite me you no nothing air head!!!!!
Posted by adam st john Friday 22 August, 2008 07:06 PM
The old man made us grow up on a diet of acca dacca - best nutrition a boy can have! Go hard fellas - I'll be there.
Posted by Sean Castle Friday 22 August, 2008 08:51 PM
Finally the best in the business. No more of that Nickleback/Hinder crap.
Has anyone heard of who is supporting? Will it be Rose Tattoo or Airbourne? Just hope it aint any lame crap like Finger11.
Posted by jake Tuesday 26 August, 2008 11:23 PM
It's excellent that their coming back. don't know if the new album will be as good as Black In Black, but it's good their back anyway.
Posted by Anthony Blyth Wednesday 27 August, 2008 03:30 PM
AC/DC was the first band i ever saw live i have seen AC/DC on every tour since i dragged my old man along to the blow up your video tour in 1988.
I have seen countless bands since & none even come close to matching it with AC/DC!
Posted by Davo Thursday 28 August, 2008 02:15 PM
BRING IT ON....... I have been waiting ages to here some new tunes from acdc and it defiantly was worth the long wait!!!!!!
HERE WE COME WORLD TOUR!!
Posted by Ryan Thursday 28 August, 2008 07:41 PM
i am 47 and grew up in the hills area where angus did. we paid 1 dollar on a friday night to see them at the harvey lowe pavilion at castle hill with about ten of us there. loved them then, and can not get enough now.
Posted by john Saturday 30 August, 2008 10:26 PM
I hope SONY/BMG don't charge a arm & leg to buy the album when it's released. Make the price of the CD low so all AC/DC fans can afford to buy it & not charge over $30 retail price. Something under $20 would be great.
Posted by Jay Shaw Tuesday 2 September, 2008 04:38 PM
Saw AC/DC in 91 at the tennis centre in Melbourne. They were awesome. Put it this way dude, I'll be selling a kidney if it means going to this. Don,t think they would have many more world tours left in the bank....
Posted by Mark Thursday 4 September, 2008 10:26 AM
Will ACDC new tour go to Melbourne and how much will the tickets cost?
Posted by Leigh Saturday 6 September, 2008 07:34 PM
AC/DC rock i've seen the last three shows in Australia and no other band has kicked their ass yet
Posted by karen Wednesday 10 September, 2008 08:42 AM
Been to heaps of concerts, always praised Kiss for their concerts, love 'em. But when I saw AC/DC for the first time at the Tennis Centre, I was blown away.
Apart from Kiss, one of THE best concerts I have ever been too. Everyone was rockin' and that's the way it should be.
Lookin' forward to the next tour and am planning to take my 13 yr old to show her what real rock is about.
Youngsters these days with their rap crap etc, have no idea what a good sound is. Luv yas!
Posted by Marion Friday 12 September, 2008 08:23 AM
Andy you are a wanker!
AC/DC are the one & only rock & roll band!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by greg Tuesday 23 September, 2008 01:20 PM
The best show on the planet. I've seen them 3 times and there is no other band like them!
Andy u are a tool. You obviously have never seen AC/DC live.
Posted by Josh Sunday 12 October, 2008 12:47 AM
i seen them last time in canberra that was the best time ever, im 45 and have seen them lots of time even before they left to go over sea's ive seen bon in action and that will alwas be eched in my mine,ill be one of the first to get a ticket to see them again. cant wate
Posted by greg smart Sunday 12 October, 2008 08:45 PM
Ok, so they are old now, but sh*t they can still belt out the songs! Always loved these guys even when they chnage singers cause Bon died
Posted by Carole Monday 13 October, 2008 10:55 AM
I HAVE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT ACDC REALESING A FOLLOW UP ALBUM TO STIFF UPPER LIP FOR AT LEAST FOUR YEARS NOW. NOW IT IS LESS THAN ONE WEEK.
I CAN"T WAIT.....
Posted by Richard Cameron Wednesday 15 October, 2008 04:39 PM
Holy crap This is awesome stuff. Brians on fire, Guitar riffs that give you goose bumps, solos that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, and of course that famous RUDD THUDD or God as I call him. Welcome back boys!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Rick Ashe Thursday 16 October, 2008 10:34 PM
I saw AC/DC in 02 'Stiff Upper Lip' Tour in Brizzy, they rocked then - and they still rock now!!!!
Andy you must be pretty clueless - maybe you should read up a bit about them and see how popular they've been since Bon died. 'Decent tune since Bon died'... try BACK IN BLACK, ROCK N ROLL AIN'T NOISE POLLUTION and YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG!!!!!!!!!!!! You've no idea mate... no idea!!!!
Posted by Katie Wednesday 29 October, 2008 08:11 PM
I saw AC/DC for the first time in Melbourne for their Back in Black tour and have not missed a concert since.
Their energy, the production, and power of all that is rock and roll is an experience that is impossible to describe.
Then there is Angus... there are no words... you just have to see him... the Grin on his face says it all... he bloody loves it.!
I don't care what it costs and I may fly south to take in 2 concerts... absolute value for money at every turn...
Life long fan... and I'm now 43... Bring it on!
Posted by Paul Saturday 15 November, 2008 06:57 PM
How do I get tickets? Or pre-book to get em for Sydney shows?
Posted by Mel Monday 29 December, 2008 05:23 PM
