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AC/DC concludes 50th anniversary gold vinyl series with final set of releases

Thursday, August 8 by Lakes Media Music News

AC/DC has announced the third and final installment of their gold vinyl release series celebrating the band's 50th anniversary.The upcoming set is expected to ship Sept. 25. It includes 1983's Flip of the Switch, 1985's Fly on the Wall, 1988's Blow Up Your... Read More.

On This Day, July 25, 1980: AC/DC releases Back in Black

Thursday, July 25 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, July 25, 1980 ...AC/DC released their seventh studio album, Back in Black, which was their first album following the death of singer Bon Scott.The album featured new lead singer Brian Johnson and contained such future AC/DC classics as... Read More.

AC/DC earns first Diamond-certified single with “Thunderstruck”

Thursday, July 11 by Lakes Media Music News

AC/DC has gone Diamond.The Aussie rockers just received their first-ever RIAA Diamond certification for their classic track “Thunderstruck,” meaning it's now moved at least 10 million equivalent units.According to the RIAA site, "Thunderstruck," from the band's... Read More.

Let there be clock: Luxury watchmaker unveils 50th anniversary AC/DC watches

Tuesday, June 11 by Lakes Media Music News

AC/DC’s 50th anniversary is being celebrated with a new luxury watch collection.Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller has just unveiled the AC/DC 50th Anniversary limited-edition collection, which, according to the description, was created to “honor the band’s global acclaim and enduring... Read More.

AC/DC crew sends Taylor Momsen a bat rubber duck

Wednesday, June 5 by Lakes Media Music News

Taylor Momsen has a new friend to help her get through those two weeks of rabies shots, courtesy of AC/DC.As previously reported, the Pretty Reckless frontwoman was bitten by a bat during her band's opening set for the "Back in... Read More.

AC/DC, Mark Knopfler to be honored at UKs Silver Clef charity gala

Thursday, May 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler and AC/DC are among the honorees at this year's Silver Clef Awards, a charity gala scheduled to take place July 5 in London.The annual ceremony is presented by the charity Nordoff and Robbins, which provides music therapy to those "living... Read More.

AC/DC, Chaka Khan, Mark Knopfler to be honored at UKs Silver Clef charity gala

Thursday, May 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler, AC/DC and Chaka Khan are among the honorees at this year's Silver Clef Awards, a charity gala scheduled to take place July 5 in London.The annual ceremony is presented by the charity Nordoff and Robbins, which provides music therapy to those... Read More.

AC/DC reissuing Australian versions of High Voltage and T.N.T., available on tour only

Tuesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

AC/DC is getting ready to kick off their Power Up tour in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on May 17, and they are giving fans a chance to get their hands on two albums that were previously unavailable outside their native Australia.The band... Read More.

AC/DC reveals second set of 50th anniversary gold vinyl releases

Wednesday, May 8 by Lakes Media Music News

AC/DC is continuing their 50th anniversary celebration with their next set of limited-edition gold vinyl releases. The latest set, dropping June 19, includes Let There Be Rock, If You Want Blood You've Got It, '74 Jailbreak