- 12 May 2011
May 6th AC/DC treated fans to an in person appearance at the world premiere of their brand new DVD & Blu Ray release "Live At River Plate", which is scheduled for release on May 10th. The Hammersmith Apollo in London was decked out with AC/DC cannons, Hells Bell and a black AC/DC carpet which the band entered the event, greeting fans on the way in. Ozzy Osbourne introduced the band before AC/DC appeared on the stage for a hello to fans before taking their seats to view the concert film on the big screen. As reported by Sky news, Angus Young discusses "Live At River Plate" and what's in store for the future.
- 12 May 2011Thanks to everyone who entered the AC/DC 'I Was There!' Fly-Away Contest! We'd like to congratulate Justin B., Heidi S., Gonzalo M., Susan M. and Donna H. -- you and a guest will be flown to London to attend to the AC/DC Live At River Plate World Premiere Presented by DeLeón Tequila! Stay tuned for exclusive photos, video and more from the event!
- 28 April 2011
- 14 April 2011
AC/DC devotees from all over the globe will descend upon London’s legendary HMV Hammersmith Apollo for the exclusive world premiere of AC/DC Live At River Plate on Friday May 6, 2011. Shot entirely in HD with 32 cameras, fans will experience the thunderous excitement and intensity of AC/DC Live At River Plate on the UK’s largest movie screen (roughly the equivalent of 4 double decker buses stacked). AC/DC Live At River Plate definitively chronicles the band’s massive Black Ice World Tour and the history of one of rock music’s best live acts. Fans can enter for a chance to win tickets to this once in a lifetime event here!- Comments: 1
- 25 March 2011
- 9 March 2011
AC/DC Live At River Plate is a definitive live concert DVD documenting AC/DC’s massive Black Ice World Tour. Shot with 32 cameras entirely in HD in December of 2009, AC/DC Live At River Plate marks AC/DC’s triumphant return to Buenos Aires where nearly 200,000 fans, and 3 sold-out shows, welcomed the band back after a 13 year absence from Argentina. This stunning live footage of AC/DC underscores what Argentina’s Pagina 12 newspaper reported by saying “no one is on the same level when it comes to pure and clear Rock ‘n Roll.”
AC/DC Live At River Plate hits shelves May 10th. Pre-order your copy, featuring an exclusive t-shirt and commemorative poster now and check out the official trailer after the jump!
- 9 March 2011
AC/DC Live At River Plate, a definitive live concert DVD documenting AC/DC’s massive Black Ice World Tour, will be available for purchase on Tuesday May 10, 2011. Shot in December of 2009, AC/DC Live At River Plate marks AC/DC’s triumphant return to Buenos Aires where nearly 200,000 fans, and 3 sold-out shows, welcomed the band back after a 13 year absence from Argentina. This stunning live footage of AC/DC underscores what Argentina’s Pagina 12 newspaper reported by saying “no one is on the same level when it comes to pure and clear Rock ‘n Roll.” Directed by David Mallet and produced by Rocky Oldham, AC/DC Live At River Plate was shot with 32 cameras entirely in HD. AC/DC Live At River Plate features 19 songs (110 minutes) as well as ‘behind the scenes’ footage of this massive production coming together among the excitement of anxious fans.
AC/DC Live At River Plate will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray and Ltd Edition collector’s edition with exclusive t-shirt. Additionally the DVD contains a bonus feature titled “The Fan, The Roadie, The Guitar Tech & The Meat,” features interviews with AC/DC, their crew and fans among the excitement of the shows and the city of Buenos Aires.
AC/DC Live At River Plate captures the intensity and power of the band’s critically acclaimed world tour in support of their most recent album Black Ice, which debuted at #1 in 31 countries. The Black Ice World tour took AC/DC on a 20 month trek around the globe playing to over 5 million fans in 108 cities in over 28 countries. The Black Ice World Tour earned AC/DC a Pollstar Award for Major Tour of the Year in 2010.
AC/DC Live At River Plate track listing is as follows:
1. Rock N Roll Train
2. Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be
3. Back In Black
4. Big Jack
5. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
6. Shot Down In Flames
7. Thunderstruck
8. Black Ice
9. The Jack
10. Hells Bells
11. Shoot To Thrill
12. War Machine
13. Dog Eat Dog
14. You Shook Me All Night Long
15. T.N.T.
16. Whole Lotta Rosie
17. Let There Be Rock
18. Highway To Hell
19. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
- 9 March 2011
In celebration of Record Store Day, AC/DC will be releasing a limited edition 7" single of "Shoot To Thrill / War Machine" April 16th, 2011. Both tracks are previously unreleased and were recorded in December, 2009 on the Black Ice Tour. For a list of participating stores, visit the official Record Store Day website. - 15 December 2010AC/DC’s Bon Scott was once a resident of Sunshine, and attended Sunshine primary school from 1951-56. Bon would later perform with AC/DC at Sunshine Technical School in 1975. A proposal has been submitted to the local council in Sunshine to name a yet unnamed lane “Bon Scott Lane” in dedication to Bon, who is said to have first taken on the name Bon at the primary school in the early 50’s. February 19th will be the 31st anniversary of Bon’s death, and the committee hopes that the lane will be unveiled then
- 20 October 2010
AC/DC's Iron Man 2 album has been nominated for Favorite Album soundtrack for the 2010 American Music Awards. http://www.amavote.com AC/DC have also been nominated for the Billboard Touring Awards for the following categories: Top Tour (AC/DC Black Ice Tour), Top Draw, and Top Box Score for Anz Stadium, Sydney (Feb 18, 20, 22), and Etihad Stadium, Melbourne (Feb 11, 13, 15). http://www.billboard.com
