AC/DC's new album Black Ice was released on the 20th of October, and was an instant hit. According to HitsDailyDouble.com, the title sold around 180,000 units on the first day (In US) and “is on target to sell north of 800k”.In Germany, the album is on track for 250,000. In the UK, it's on track for 120-140,000 and headed for No. 1. The band is also racking up record numbers and will go No. 1 in Canada, France, Italy, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Norway and Portugal.
* Black Ice reviews in English : Ign.com, Uncut.co.uk, Blogcritics.org, BBC.co.uk, 411mania.com, The Guardian
* Black Ice reviews in Norwegian : VG.no, Dagbladet.no, NRK.no - Pyro, Musikknyheter.no, ABCnyheter.no
* Guitar World Tabs has also teamed up with AC/DC to present exclusive, official guitar transcriptions to six AC/DC songs. Available for free on the site are transcriptions to : Get them Here
"Back in Black"
"You Shook Me All Night Long"
"Thunderstruck"
"Let There Be Rock"
"Rock 'N Roll Train"
"War Machine"
* AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson is eyeing retirement, according to an interview he conducted with USA Today. "At 61, this could be my last shot," Johnson said, but he added that the run-throughs for the band’s upcoming tour "have been as smooth as a gravy sandwich". He added: "I try to look after my health. I don't do a six-mile jog. I might do a half-hour on a bike in the morning." Read more here. In a separate interview, Johnson told Absolute Radio: "Both me and Angus [Young, guitarist] have got a fitness regime. I'm getting a Formula One guy in. A fitness guy, he's trying to get me whipped into shape and size. [The show is] two-and-a-bit hours and there's no time for recovery."
* Angus Young, reveals that it was Sandra Young, the wife of George Young, the brother of Angus and Malcolm, that came up with the name AC/DC and the idea for Angus to be wearing the School Uniform. “She used to always say “Angus would be running home and grabbing his guitar and he had his school suit and he was out the door” or I’d be locked in my room banging away on the guitar,” he said. “My sister always remembered me in a school uniform when I had my guitar. She said “why don’t you keep the uniform on”. It will give people something to look at”. Read more here.
* Brian Johnson is sure that the advancing age of the group's members is a huge factor in people wanting to see the show. He says, "Some fans are saying, 'The singer's 61. I'm going to that gig. I might see him die.'
* AC/DC said it will not release any of its music, including its new album Black Ice, digitally. "We believe people still like to buy albums," added singer Brian Johnson as he talked about the decision not to make the songs available individually online. "These songs belong together. It's about five boys having a damn good time in a studio."
* Brian Johnson says AC/DC will definitely be touring in New Zealand, but not until 2010.
Read more here.
* 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.",
"People talk a lot about Angus and Malcolm, but that's not fair," he said. "There's more than two brothers. There are five. Malcolm, our spiritual leader, always told us to be a rock band first and a celebrity way, way after that. Stay below the radar, don't get involved in politics, stop covering yourself in glory on the stages of the world." Read the full interview here.
* Two more interviews, one where Brian Johnson tells the story of how "Hells Bells" saved U.S. soldier - Michael Durant - in Mogadishu. - Here. And one where Angus Young spent time with Undercover.com.au to talk about his favorite music, the origins of the band, the death of Bon Scott, the appointment of Brian Johnson and the gaps between albums. - Here.
Making of the "Rock 'N Roll Train" Music Video.
Angus Young from AC/DC on the new album 'Black Ice' and tour.
Brian Johnson Interviewed By TVNZ's 'Close Up'
Angus Young, Brian Johnson Talk To Spain's TELEMADRID.
Sources : 411mania.com, Blabbermouth.net, Iheartmusic.com, Undercover.com.au
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