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AC/DC: 'Black Ice' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
- Aug. 18, 2008
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Columbia Records has set an October 20 release date for AC/DC's widely anticipated "Black Ice", the band's first studio album in eight years. "Black Ice" (see artwork below) features 15 new tracks from brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. The album was recorded in Vancouver in just eight weeks with producer Brendan O'Brien, who has previously worked with PEARL JAM, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and VELVET REVOLVER, among others. "Rock 'N Roll Train", the album's first single, will debut on August 28. A source at Harddrive Radio described it as "smoking hot. It's AC/DC like we love them, loud, anthemic and hard!" The video will premiere in September. "Black Ice" track listing: 01. Rock 'N Roll Train 02. Skies On Fire 03. Big Jack 04. Anything Goes05. War Machine 06. Smash 'N Grab 07. Spoilin' For A Fight 08. Wheels 09. Decibel 10. Stormy May Day11. She Likes Rock 'N Roll 12. Money Made 13. Rock 'N Roll Dream14. Rocking All The Way 15. Black Ice"Black Ice" will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club retail locations at the special price of $11.88. Online, the CD will be available with free shipping and handling via the band's web site, www.acdc.com. It will also be sold at Walmart.com and Samsclub.com. As one of America's largest music retailers, Wal-Mart will join with Columbia Records to launch multiple activities for fans in celebration of the new CD album, including new product features and promotions to come this fall that will bring fans closer to one of history's greatest rock bands. "Like all excited fans of AC/DC, we can hardly wait for the launch of this album and all that will surround it," said Gary Severson, Wal-Mart's senior vice president of Entertainment. "We promise there will be a multitude of opportunities for fans of all ages to get involved and 'rock again' as we count down to October 20." "No Bull: The Director's Cut", a newly edited, comprehensive DVD and of the band's famed July 1996 Plaza De Toros De Las Ventas concert in Madrid, Spain, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray September 9, 2008. "Black Ice" is AC/DC's first new studio effort since 2000's "Stiff Upper Lip". The legendary rockers are slated to begin an 18-month world tour in October, with the trek reportedly kicking off on around Halloween in Chicago. The 1977 AC/DC song "Let There Be Rock" will be featured in the new Rock Band 2 video game, due out in September. This will mark the band's first and so far only contribution to a video game soundtrack. 
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/18/2008 7:32:42 AM
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cool! luv it.
Viva la AC/DC
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posted by : Sleepwalker86
8/18/2008 7:35:25 AM
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hope it will be as good as back in black and for those about to rock...
Brian Johnson rock! my favorite ac/dc singer and a great frontman
the artwork looks like it was made with photoshop though...
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posted by : thenumberofthebeef
8/18/2008 7:42:55 AM
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That is a lot cooler (not to mention classier) than I was expecting.
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posted by :
8/18/2008 7:42:57 AM
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The last album kinda sucked...
Here's hoping this one doesn't
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posted by :
8/18/2008 7:43:36 AM
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I doubt it'll be as good as Back in Black, let's keep the expectations realistic please....but I'm sure it'll be a great rock and roll album. Heck, it's AC/DC, enough said! Can't wait for the tour!
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COMMENT | Poor
posted by : tokyoblade
8/18/2008 7:51:58 AM
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cover. Looks like a cheap bootleg.
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posted by : suckslikeafox
8/18/2008 7:53:04 AM
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That looks awesome, heres hoping its worth the money
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COMMENT | tracklist
posted by :
8/18/2008 8:09:37 AM
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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
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COMMENT | wow
posted by : Red16
8/18/2008 8:16:12 AM
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I like the cover, for sure. Classic AC/DC.
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COMMENT | @ Sleepwalker86
posted by : HatewerK
8/18/2008 8:28:44 AM
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..every cover you see nowadays, it's done with photoshop.
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COMMENT | Only AC/DC
posted by :
8/18/2008 8:31:28 AM
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Only AC/DC is allowed to sound the same album after album. Period.
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COMMENT | AC/DC #1
posted by : Night_Prowler
8/18/2008 8:35:24 AM
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Album of the year, guaranteed.
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COMMENT | TheMissing
posted by : mr. moof
8/18/2008 8:39:57 AM
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No, Ballbreaker kinda sucked. Stiff Upper Lip wasn't half bad.
Their classic days are likely over, though.
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posted by :
8/18/2008 8:40:55 AM
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I'm kinda iffy on this one. Recorded in 8 weeks huh? Meh, it'll probably sound amazing anyways. It's f*cking AC/DC.
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posted by :
8/18/2008 9:11:27 AM
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classic song titles!!!!!!!!!!!!! how does it get any better!!!!!!
'big jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
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COMMENT | Yep
posted by : The Bishop
8/18/2008 9:22:37 AM
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I love the fact there are 3 song titles on the album that have "Rock N Roll" in them. Classic.
Looking forward to the new album.
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COMMENT | AC/DC
posted by : JJJB
8/18/2008 9:24:39 AM
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Most over reated band of all time.
Last good album - Back In Black
Why ? 2 words ....
Mutt Lange
I do hope there's a "Riff Raff" on here though ....LOL
Yeah right !
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COMMENT | War Machine?
posted by : markisss
8/18/2008 9:33:50 AM
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Will that be a Kiss cover? ALbum artwork looks good.
I hope AC/DC come to Magnetic Hill in Moncton in 2009.
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COMMENT | WOW
posted by :
8/18/2008 9:40:53 AM
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Even Jack Strong has to like that cover!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dutchguy
8/18/2008 9:48:49 AM
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"Wal-Mart will join with Columbia Records to launch multiple activities for fans in celebration of the new CD album"
I assume that these activities will be rather tame, without swearing and all. Are euphemisms allowed?
@JJJB: I take it you haven't heard an album since 1980? Step into the 21th century and try Stiff Upper Lip. You'll love it.
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COMMENT | Unexpected artwork
posted by :
8/18/2008 10:09:16 AM
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Looks nice. But actually I thought that it will be something with black ice. U know - black ice cubes in a black drink, and angus on these rocks, something like that :]
Even 15 songs. Wow.
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COMMENT | It's about time
posted by :
8/18/2008 10:23:15 AM
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
13 years of rock n roll waiting for this release and the next world tour
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COMMENT | Nice!
posted by : RiotAct666
8/18/2008 11:05:23 AM
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1st day buyer. Its a long way to Walmart if you want to rock & roll!!!!!!
AC/DC #1 can't wait for black ice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | Wot
posted by : Etarholet
8/18/2008 12:00:59 PM
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Ehm.. Ballbreaker was an excellent album! Stiff Upper Lip... Well, quite a few good rockin' tunes on that one as well! Sky-high expectations for this one, though!
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COMMENT | El Perro
posted by : The GoatMan!!!
8/18/2008 12:03:04 PM
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that puppy posted the same comment about not wanting to go to Wal-Mart on a Metallica story...it's not that witty.
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COMMENT | Great cover.
posted by : lundtheconqueror
8/18/2008 12:32:41 PM
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....love the 15 tracks....I just wish they weren't selling it at Wal Mart only!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dee67
8/18/2008 12:38:20 PM
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I like the cover
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/18/2008 12:45:15 PM
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Cool. I Dig it.
And whoever said Ballbreaker sucked, they need to give thier head a shake and take it for another spin. Great Album.
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COMMENT | Ballbreaker
posted by : And Then There Were None
8/18/2008 1:33:52 PM
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had about 4 killer tracks:
Hard, The Furher (killer, killer track; if Brian had his early 80s voice, this would be mindblowing), the title track, Burning Alive and maybe another. solid album. their strongest in years.
the cover is kinda cool. a bit photoshopped but the good bits are more classic and less cartoony than i feared. kinda a bit like the Rules Of Hell.
cheers.
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COMMENT | BUY IT FROM THE BAND DIRECTLY
posted by :
8/18/2008 3:27:08 PM
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I just pre-ordered the album for a grand total of $12.98 and that includes shipping.
No reason to get upset about Wal-mart, go to acdc.com and buy it from the band directly.
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posted by :
8/18/2008 6:11:12 PM
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Obviously, jackasses, the Wal-mart deal ALLOWS you to buy a 15 song FULL CD for only $11.88-
C'mon now, that's about $6 less than normal, this thing is almost a double album.
AC/DC to the masses.
I can see it now, Aunt's and Grandma's seeing the display. From Uncle Jim to Cousin Tony, every mother fucker will have a copy of this thing.
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posted by :
8/18/2008 6:15:32 PM
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By the way,
AC/DC never were really "in the know" sort of speak and combining that with their current older age, they are getting kinda corny.
"Stormy May Day"
Are you fucking kidding me?
All the "Rock N Roll" names, fuck, who do they think they are?
"Smash N' Grab"
"Wheels"
Fucking "Wheels"? Who writes this shit? Angus and Brian are fucking old simpletons at this point.
This might be a comedy album.
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COMMENT | well, they're right - ANYTHING GOES
posted by : Hawkwinder
8/18/2008 6:35:37 PM
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Ha Ha Ha!
Yesterday I was in a Record store and they had on XM radio - absolutely horrible - same old classic metal songs - the ones you've heard a million times (Paranoid etc) and 'I put the finger on you' came on. I remember how disappointing that stuff was after Back in Black. Put the finger is not Metal nor Hard Rock, but it could be considered dance music (and it's not as good as 'Don't go breaking my heart' by Elton John/Kiki Dee!)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/18/2008 6:38:36 PM
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The cover art needs more Angus.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/18/2008 7:13:01 PM
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I was speaking tongue in cheek fuckstick.
I love AC/DC, but c'mon dude...Wheels?
What am I, a 1st grader, how about "Sex" or "Drugs"--
No, I ain't gonna say it.
Chill out chopsticks, I love AC/DC.
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COMMENT | jcdc
posted by :
8/18/2008 9:45:02 PM
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"AC/DC never were really "in the know" sort of speak and combining that with their current older age, they are getting kinda corny.
"Stormy May Day"
Are you fucking kidding me?"
I guess it could sound like it a silly name (because of the rhyming), but it's not that bad when you put it in context. That song name makes sense when you consider that AC/DC hail from Australia (although I'm pretty sure that they've all lived overseas for a while now), as May is the last season before winter hits down here.
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COMMENT | \../
posted by :
8/19/2008 4:24:57 AM
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AC/DC 75'-83' best Hard Rock band and Albums of all time. can't wait for the new album!!!!
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COMMENT | Put The Finger
posted by : And Then There Were None
8/19/2008 1:14:03 PM
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is a great song. loved it in 82 and still today.
do you think it's a dance or pop song because it's got a beat that's upbeat?
it's light years away from pop like "I was made for lovin' you" (still a decent song, by Kiss). it's hard rock. rock is Bryan Adams or Springsteen. and who fucking cares what label it fits under anyways.
it's got great riffs and singing.
you may not like it but i bet a lot of fans do.
if anyone's still reading this old thread.
cheers.
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COMMENT | ^^^^
posted by : And Then There Were None
8/20/2008 2:54:12 PM
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"You "super fans" who declare this album "amazing" without as much as hearing a single nano-second of it..."
dude, quote for me one comment in this thread that declares this album "amazing" please.
people are just commenting on the cover and the song titles. any references to music are phrased like "i sure hope this sounds like..."
hope is not the same as judgment.
relax.
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COMMENT |
posted by : dazed and confused
8/28/2008 11:27:09 AM
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big fan of acdc, hopen that the new ablum lives up to the hype. liked rock n roll train.
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COMMENT | Rock N' Roll Train Single
posted by :
9/19/2008 11:46:14 PM
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currently just got done listening to their single Rock N' Roll Train, honestly i have to say i'm not very impressed, but i never really got into AC/DC growing up, i just found them too overrated, but I do find their new album cover of "Black Ice" very creative and nicely done.
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