Black Ice has been officially released on October 20th, 2008.
The first 2 people to get them album were Chris Tomaszewicz and Jamie Goldman.
The email that was sent out went as follows;
AC/DC fans,
For eight years you’ve waited – patiently for the most part – for the next chapter in AC/DC history, the release of Black Ice. Today Wal-Marts across America blow the book wide-open as they open their doors to the hordes of AC/DC fans eager to hold Black Ice in their hands, with retailers across the map following suit. Hundreds of fans in New York and LA couldn’t wait any longer and lined the sidewalks outside of AC/DC metropolitan “pop-up” stores to purchase the album at the stroke of midnight.
ACDC.com was at the scene in New York City to snap a photo of the world’s first two owners of Black Ice, Chris Tomaszewicz and Jamie Goldman. To Chris and Jamie, and everyone else in pursuit of AC/DC’s first album of new material in eight years, we salute you.
Click here to find a Wal-Mart close to you.
Black Ice is also available from ACDC.com in the US, Play.com in the UK, and retailers throughout the world.
Have A Good One,
ACDC.com
2 more dates have been added to the first leg of touring
Nov 1st - Rosemont, IL @ AllState Arena
Dec 8th - Inglewood, CA @ The Forum
The following is the current AC/DC concert listings
October 28 - Wilkes-Barre, PA @ Wachovia Arena
October 30 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
November 3 - Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
November 5 - Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
November 7 - Toronto, ONT @ Rogers Centre
November 9 - Boston, MA @ TD Banknorth Garden
November 12 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
November 13 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
November 15 - Washington, D.C. @ Verizon Center
November 17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wachovia Center
November 19 - East Rutherford, NJ @ IZOD Center
November 21 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
November 23 - Minneapolis, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
November 25 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
November 28 - Vancouver, BC @ General Motors Place
November 29 - Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
November 30 - Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
December 2 - Oakland, CA @ ORACLE Arena
December 6 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
December 10 - Phoenix, AZ @ US Airways Center
December 12 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
December 14 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
December 16 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
December 18 - Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena
War Machine, has been released at acdcrocks.com, the song clocks in at just under the 4 minuets mark. This is the latest song to be released by the band before the album is fully released and the tour starts.
http://acdcrocks.com/
The offical AC/DC website has just confirmed the release date for the upcoming album which is called “Black Ice”.
The albums first single Rock ‘N’ Roll Train, will debut on August 28th and the band is also going to begin its first world tour since 2001’s Stiff Upper Lip tour.
Here is the albums Track Listing,
Track Listing:
1. Rock ’n Roll Train
2. Skies On Fire
3. Big Jack
4. Anything Goes
5. War Machine
6. Smash N Grab
7. Spoilin’ For A Fight
8. Wheels
9. Decibel
10. Stormy May Day
11. She Likes Rock N Roll
12. Money Made
13. Rock N Roll Dream
14. Rocking All The Way
15. Black Ice
You can pre-order the album off their offical site at www.acdc.com or pick it up at walmart or sams club on the release date.
In April 2008 AC/DC in their official site, confirmed the release of their next album. The band reported that the recording of the new album has been completed. This upcoming album of the band will be called “Black Ice” and is scheduled to be released on October 28. It will be made available exclusively at Wal-mart stores. The first hit single from the album called “Runaway Train” will be heard in the radio from August. This is the next album of the band since “Stiff Upper Lip” that was released in 2007. The album will be released by Columbia records.
The history of the album goes back to 2004 when it was first reported that the band is working on a new album. In 2006 it was again reported that a new album is on the anvil though no release date for the same was given. In an interview Brian Johnson confirmed that he is writing the lyrics.
The band has recorded the album in Vancouver, Canada. The recording started in March at Warehouse studios where the last album of the band, “Stiff Upper Lip” was also recorded. Brendan O’Brien is the producer of this latest album of the band. Black Ice would be the first album of the band after a gap of eight years. This is the 15th studio album of the band.
The members of the band who would feature in the new album are Brian Johnson in lead vocals, Angus Young in guitar, Malcolm Young in Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals, Cliff Williams in Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals and finally Phil Rudd in Drums. Mike Fraser is the engineer who is involved with the new album. The band will go on a world tour before the year ends to popularize its new album.
AC/DC is starting its new world tour this october and will last for 18 months. The tour will be off the heels of their latest album to be released.
The bands last album was released in 2000 and they went on a world tour.
Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUKN2925904320080730
The new AC/DC has been finished for a bit now but no information on the title or tracks have leaked out, until now. Their have been reports coming in that say the new album will be called “Black Ice” and the first track off the album will be “Runaway Train”. This information is not confirmed by the band themsevles but if it is we will report back and update this story.
Australian rock band AC/DC have been one of the most influential bands of the last 30 years. AC/DC was formed by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young in 1973. Music Commentators compare AC/DC to other heavy metal luminaries such as Led Zepplin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath.
The period between 1973 and 1975 saw many line up changes before AC/DC were able to release their first album- High Voltage. In 1977, bassist Cliff Williams left the band and was replaced by Mark Evans. 2 years later, in 1979, they recorded and released the highly acclaimed Highway to Hell- which included the smash hit song of the same name. In 2003, Highway to Hell was ranked number 197 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
The band hit its lowest not on February 19th 1980 when lead vocalist and song writer died, choking on his own vomit after a night of heavy binge drinking. It was thought that the band would break up, but they vowed to go on. They took on ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson as Scott’s replacement and the band went on to release their most successful album, Back in Black, later that year. Back in Black included the hits Hells Bells, Shoot to Thrill, You Shook Me All Night Long and Rock ‘n’ Roll ain’t Noise Pollution. At the time of it’s release, Angus Young said the black cover of this album was a sign of mourning and respect for the departed singer Scott. The album Back in Black was in 2003 ranked number 73 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. . Back in Black has been sold 42 million times and it is estimated that half of these albums were sold in the US alone. This makes Back in Black the 5th highest selling album of all time in the US.
The success of Back in Black was quickly followed up upon with the release of their next album, For Those About To Rock We Salute You. For Those About To Rock We Salute You became the first hard rock album to reach number 1 on the US charts, as well as AC/DC?s first album to reach number 1 on the US charts.
From 1983 onwards, AC/DC went through a period of declining popularity after drummer Phil Rudd left the band. They were plagued by poor record sales throughout the late 80?s but this all turned around with the release of The Razor’s Edge in 1990. Rudd returned in 1994 and helped record the 1995 album Ballbreaker. They released another album in 2000, Stiff Upper Lip, which achieved critical acclaim. It is believed that they will also be releasing another album sometime next year.
Over their career, AC/DC have sold nearly 150 million albums.
