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Featured Artist: AC/DC
AC/DC's mammoth power chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds of the '70s. In its own way, it was a reaction against the pompous art rock and lumbering arena rock of the early '70s. AC/DC's rock was minimalist -- no matter how huge and bludgeoning the guitar chords were, there was a clear sense of space and restraint. Combined with Bon Scott's larynx-shredding vocals, the band spawned countless imitators over the next two decades. AC/DC were formed...
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AC/DC's 'Ice' Red Hot At Retail
AC/DC's "Black Ice" is flying off the shelves at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, the exclusive U.S. retailers for the album that arrived yesterday (Oct. 21). Sources estimate the set sold 193,000 copies in...
October 22, 2008
AC/DC Extends Tour, Heads To 'Rock Band'
AC/DC has extended its Black Ice tour of North America into early 2009. New dates begin Dec. 20 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and run through Jan. 31 in Nashville. The group has also struck an exclusive...
September 30, 2008
AC/DC Reveals Fall Tour Plans
In support of its forthcoming studio album, AC/DC will launch its Black Ice World Tour on Oct. 28 at the Wachovia Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The 24-date North American leg of the arena jaunt is...
September 11, 2008
New AC/DC Single Hits Radio, Web
AC/DC's first new single in eight years, "Rock'n'Roll Train," hit the band's Web site and U.S. radio outlets today (Aug. 28). A video for the song was shot Aug. 15 in London and will premiere next...
August 28, 2008
World Tour To Follow New AC/DC Album?
AC/DC will embark on a world tour before the end of the year in support of its next studio album, according to authoritative fan site Electric Shock.
July 15, 2008
Extensive AC/DC Tour To Begin In October
As expected, AC/DC will embark on an 18-month world tour beginning this October in Wilkes Barre, Pa. Creative Artists Agency managing partner Rob Light confirmed the news during a touring panel today...
July 28, 2008
AC/DC Sets Date, Track List For 'Black Ice'
As expected, AC/DC's new album, "Black Ice," will be sold exclusively in the U.S. via Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and the band's Web site, beginning Oct. 20. First single "Rock'n'Roll Train" will hit U.S....
August 18, 2008
AC/DC Tunes Up For Tour In Pennsylvania
In a hail of faux-cannon shots and fireballs, AC/DC played a "final dress rehearsal" for its Black Ice World Tour last night (Oct. 26) at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., in front of thousands...
October 27, 2008
AC/DC Debuts At No. 1 With 784,000
Updating a story first posted here last night, AC/DC earns its first Billboard 200-topping debut with "Black Ice," blasting onto the chart with the second-biggest sales frame this year. The Columbia...
October 29, 2008
Ask Billboard
Keith answers questions about Suede, Kid Rock, Green Day, Blink-182 and more!
September 26, 2008
Vintage Mariah Hit Tops U.K. Singles Chart
Mariah Carey's 1993 hit "Hero," covered for charity by the 2008 finalists in the TV talent series "The X Factor," debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart yesterday (Nov. 2), while Pink's "Funhouse"...
November 03, 2008
The Beatles Onboard With 'Rock Band'
It looks like the Beatles are coming to top-selling video game "Rock Band." The Beatles' Apple Corps Ltd. and MTV have scheduled a press teleconference tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. ET to announce "an...
October 29, 2008
New Guns N' Roses Song Heads To 'Rock Band'
A new Guns N' Roses song, "Shackler's Revenge," from the decade-in-the-works album "Chinese Democracy," will be included in the video game "Rock Band 2" in September. Also included will be a...
July 14, 2008
Il Divo Soars To No. 1 In The U.K.
Crossover classical group Il Divo debuted at No. 1 on yesterday's new U.K. album chart with "The Promise" (Syco Music/Sony BMG), and the label also continues its stranglehold on the singles survey...
November 17, 2008
AC/DC Back Atop U.K. Chart After 28 Years
AC/DC's "Black Ice" (Columbia) trumped Kaiser Chiefs' "Off With Their Heads" (B Unique/Polydor/Universal) to seize the No. 1 crown on the new U.K. album chart yesterday (Oct. 26). AC/DC has not led...
October 27, 2008
AC/DC Fends Off High Debuts To Remain No. 1
Turning back the challenge of 11 new entries in the top 20, AC/DC's "Black Ice" (Columbia) begins a second week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 after selling 271,000 copies in the United States,...
November 05, 2008
Chart Beat
Fred discusses chart action from Kanye West, AC/DC, "Mamma Mia!" and more!
September 25, 2008
Sweet 'Honey'
Thanks to her Southern twang and onstage cowboy hat, Lucinda Williams has long been recognized as a country artist.
October 14, 2008
Danielia Cotton
"I'm a little black girl who'll rock your world/So come move with me," Danielia Cotton croons on the opening line on the first track to "Rare Child," out May 20 in conjunction with Alternative...
August 06, 2008
Chart Beat: "Another Way To Die," Taylor Swift, Patti LuPone, Enya, AC/DC, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin
Fred discusses "Another Way To Die," Taylor Swift, Patti LuPone, AC/DC, Beyonce and more!
November 20, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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