AC/DC New album and Tour.

briany · 22-01-2015 2:44pm

Angus and Cliff sitting outside 3rd Encore Studios yesterday. The figure standing behind the screen on the left isn't exactly doing much to quash Slade rumors...

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McDave · 22-01-2015 8:38pm

jack presley wrote: »

I'm the same for nostalgia reasons but lets's be honest, none of us are going to an AC/DC gig to see the drummer. As long as he's competent, I don't care who they put behind the kit.

Yep. I remember Rudd's drum kicking in in the opening minute of the Simmonscourt gig in '82. After that, all the attention went straight to Angus and Brian. Where it stayed for the rest of the gig.

Harrocks · 24-01-2015 1:20pm

Although my 1st memory of the point depot gig in 91 was Chris slades bald head coming up through the stage with the opening of Thunderstruck.

ush · 24-01-2015 1:23pm

briany wrote: »

The grassy knoll

briany · 04-02-2015 3:14pm

4 days before they're due to play the Grammy awards and nobody (except the band, presumably) has a clue who's drumming for them. Nobody's heard from Phil, Slade's rumoured to be in LA and cancelled an upcoming autograph appearance, Wright's been ducking questions about his involvement and Charlie Watts touched down in New York where the band are said to be staying. Just funny how the position has suddenly become shrouded in more mystery than the upper echelons of Masonry.

jack presley · 04-02-2015 9:21pm

briany wrote: »

4 days before they're due to play the Grammy awards and nobody (except the band, presumably) has a clue who's drumming for them. Nobody's heard from Phil, Slade's rumoured to be in LA and cancelled an upcoming autograph appearance, Wright's been ducking questions about his involvement and Charlie Watts touched down in New York where the band are said to be staying. Just funny how the position has suddenly become shrouded in more mystery than the upper echelons of Masonry.

Some news at last. Nothing concrete but hints of it being Chris Slade based on one comment from the organiser of that event Briany mentioned.

http://www.nme.com/news/acdc/82666

McDave · 04-02-2015 9:59pm

Angus is playing his cards close to his chest, keeping his options open as long as he can. A fit Rudd is the ideal choice. But Angus will know precisely when to cut him loose, if he hasn't been cut loose already.

MagicMarker · 04-02-2015 10:59pm

Honestly, who gives a flying **** who's playing drums?

briany · 04-02-2015 11:32pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

Honestly, who gives a flying **** who's playing drums?

Fans of the band generally take an interest in the lineups.

I've read that comment about Slade and his coming 'big career announcement' and it sounds tantalising, although there is a slight chance that it means he's rejoining his old friend Tom Jones who will also be performing at the Grammies. Just something to keep in mind. Still the possibility it could be Rudd since there's been zero heard which definitively quashes that, or even Bob Richards, even though Angus said that the relationship didn't extend beyond filling in on those video shoots.

MagicMarker · 04-02-2015 11:50pm

briany wrote: »

Fans of the band generally take an interest in the lineups.

Well I can guarantee you 90% of the people at the gig won't give a toss who's sitting behind the drum kit.

Say Your Number · 05-02-2015 12:10am

Most people who are going probably wouldn't know who their drummer was if it wasn't for that threatening to kill story a few months ago, hardcore fans of the band will notice the difference and are curious as to how it will affect their sound, I thought this was a discussion forum, if people aren't allowed to talk about something that affects the band then you might as well just lock this thread up.

horseburger · 05-02-2015 1:34am

Say Your Number wrote: »

Most people who are going probably wouldn't know who their drummer was if it wasn't for that threatening to kill story a few months ago, hardcore fans of the band will notice the difference and are curious as to how it will affect their sound, I thought this was a discussion forum, if people aren't allowed to talk about something that affects the band then you might as well just lock this thread up.

Indeed, and another example would be the difference in the drum sound on Iron Maiden's albums with Clive Burr and Nicko McBrain and the difference in the sound of Jimi Hendrix's music on his first three albums compared to when he played with Buddy Miles in the Band of Gypsys.

Level 5 Vegan · 05-02-2015 4:00am

New video being filmed in LA next week. Wish it was Dogs of War but probably Rock the Blues Away.

jack presley · 05-02-2015 8:50am

Level 5 Vegan wrote: »

New video being filmed in LA next week. Wish it was Dogs of War but probably Rock the Blues Away.

The sticker on the album I bought said something like "featuring the singles Lets Play Ball and Dogs of War" so it might be Dogs that they are shooting the video for. I hope it's that one too. Best song on the album.

jacksie66 · 05-02-2015 8:52am

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Level 5 Vegan · 05-02-2015 9:49am

jack presley wrote: »

The sticker on the album I bought said something like "featuring the singles Lets Play Ball and Dogs of War" so it might be Dogs that they are shooting the video for. I hope it's that one too. Best song on the album.

That's what I was hoping, but it just "Dogs of War" and "Play Ball", it doesn't say singles. And apparently Radio stations have reported that RTBA is the new single. I would much prefer DOW, but I suppose RTBA is the most radio-friendly track on the album.

briany · 05-02-2015 11:43am

Level 5 Vegan wrote: »

I suppose RTBA is the most radio-friendly track on the album.

RTBA sounds too much like an alternate version of Anything Goes off of Black Ice. Tbf Dogs has the same problem but it sounds a lot tougher than its "twin '.

Level 5 Vegan · 06-02-2015 11:00pm

Don't even care who the drummer is anymore, so excited to just see the band play now after all the photos floating around the net after the rehearsal today.

Looks like they're opening the show with Rock or Bust and playing Highway to Hell too.

Level 5 Vegan · 07-02-2015 1:00pm

I can't link cause I'm a new reg but there's now a photo online of Chris and Cliff together at the Grammys. I'm pretty pleased really. Slade drummed for a more important time in the band's history than Wright did, and a past AC/DC member is better than any cameo appearance from another famous band's drummer etc.

briany · 07-02-2015 2:28pm

Level 5 Vegan wrote: »

I can't link cause I'm a new reg but there's now a photo online of Chris and Cliff together at the Grammys. I'm pretty pleased really. Slade drummed for a more important time in the band's history than Wright did, and a past AC/DC member is better than any cameo appearance from another famous band's drummer etc.

Until I see a picture of Chris actually
drumming with the band, or footage thereof, or get the official word, I wouldn't roll out the "Welcome back, Chris" banner because there's at least one other act he's been linked to (Tom Jones) that are playing at the Grammies, and Cliff and Chris are good mates I hear. Great news if true, of course, and I hope it's true but that's the only evidence I'll now accept after so much apparent intrigue surrounding the position.

jack presley · 07-02-2015 2:31pm

Level 5 Vegan wrote: »

I can't link cause I'm a new reg but there's now a photo online of Chris and Cliff together at the Grammys. I'm pretty pleased really. Slade drummed for a more important time in the band's history than Wright did, and a past AC/DC member is better than any cameo appearance from another famous band's drummer etc.

I love those rehearsal pictures. Like inside the album cover, I love seeing Angus rocking in his civilian clothes.

Level 5 Vegan · 07-02-2015 2:48pm

jack presley wrote: »

I love those rehearsal pictures. Like inside the album cover, I love seeing Angus rocking in his civilian clothes.

Yeah there's one of his doing the horns thing whilst rehearsing Highway to Hell, looks great. Can't wait.

jack presley · 07-02-2015 11:02pm

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/chris-slade-confirms-return-to-acdc-this-is-an-amazing-opportunity-for-me/

Chris Slade confirmed.

briany · 07-02-2015 11:46pm

jack presley wrote: »

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/chris-slade-confirms-return-to-acdc-this-is-an-amazing-opportunity-for-me/

Chris Slade confirmed.

Very happy for Chris. Hopefully it'll be a happy ending to his journey with AC/DC, and perhaps to his career overall as he's pushing 70 now. It's a pity for Rudd but it's hard to feel too sorry for him as it's a situation he created for himself. Hopefully he has the will and support to get himself back on the straight and narrow. Even then, should he be allowed back in the band, or reconsidered? It's like the stereotypical situation of the girlfriend who keeps ditching the nice reliable guy for the bad guy who invariably f's her over.

Say Your Number · 08-02-2015 12:38am

Ah it's only the drummer, sure no one is interested in talking about that.

Lithium93_ · 08-02-2015 3:09am

Is it safe to assume then that Chris Slade will be manning the drum kit for the world tour.

NIMAN · 08-02-2015 3:17am

Really enjoying the new album.

briany · 08-02-2015 4:18am

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Is it safe to assume then that Chris Slade will be manning the drum kit for the world tour.

Yes. Slade officially announced his involvement for the upcoming tour on his Chris Slade Time line FB page. Phil's court date has been pushed back until April. He'll be in the dock while AC/DC rock.

partyguinness · 08-02-2015 7:15pm

Personally I cldnt give a **** about Rudd missing the tour. In fact, I am glad. During the last tour he just appeared not to give a **** and it pained him to be there.

Ok Slade has not toured with them in nearly 25 years but at least he will look like he is enjoying himself.

briany · 08-02-2015 7:17pm

I see a few moans around the 'net (from disgruntled Rudd fans, maybe?) about Slade signing stuff 'he wasn't on' at the Grammy meet and greet. Is that cool? Doing that? I don't see the problem, myself. It would preclude Brian, Stevie and Cliff from signing stuff, too, if it were. I wonder, though, do guys ever get annoyed having to sign stuff that doesn't feature them?

Just a heads up/reminder, if anyone is interested - Slade's son, Jack Slade, is posting on the AC/DC forum under the name 'IamDrummist' and releasing little tidbits of info about the rejoining process etc. Interesting times for the band.

partyguinness wrote: »

Personally I cldnt give a **** about Rudd missing the tour. In fact, I am glad. During the last tour he just appeared not to give a **** and it pained him to be there.

Ok Slade has not toured with them in nearly 25 years but at least he will look like he is enjoying himself.

Rudd's always had that expression on his face, in fairness. That workmanlike, fag on, bored demeanor. It's part of his thing, but I always did enjoy Slade's snarling grimace more. Rudd dug his own hole, though. Unlike the other lads, he couldn't keep himself on the straight and narrow. No-one was forcing to take the path he did.

"Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you got 'til it's gone..."

Say Your Number · 08-02-2015 7:49pm

I like Rudd's bored off his tits expression, he is my favourite drummer, while this isn't unexpected I'm still a bit disappointed, but he only has himself to blame for this situation the f*cking idiot.

On the other hand it's great for Slade especially after how it ended for him the first time, I'm sure it'll still be a great show regardless of who is behind the kit, I haven't listened to Live for a while, I'll have to dig it out now, hope they bring back The Razor's Edge to the setlist, it's an underrated tune.

Level 5 Vegan · 08-02-2015 7:50pm

Highlights are on 4 music tomorrow night. Hopefully it'll just be on youtube in the morning anyway, and there's a few streams about as well apparently if anybody's staying up.

Level 5 Vegan · 09-02-2015 2:47am

Won't bother linking cause I can't embed, it's on youtube now anyway. It was good I thought. Sounds like the chorus of Rock or Bust is a bit of a mouthful for Brian, I'm sure it'll come much easier when they start tour rehearsals properly. Highway to Hell sounded great, as did Slade.

briany · 09-02-2015 2:54am

That was an awesome performance. The Grammys are such a steile environment, though, and very 'establishment'. Slade killed it. That version of HtH was played with a real 'lazy snare' and that is exactly how you want it . Dragged, lurching and a bit evil.

poundhound · 09-02-2015 3:17pm

Grammy highlights on Net 2 tonight (Mon 9th Feb) at 7.30pm.

AC/DC open the show, we can turn it off after that.

I'm more interested in how Stevie Young fills Malcolm's shoes than the drumming issue.

Lithium93_ · 09-02-2015 3:20pm

Or just watch it now and not bother waiting until 7:30 to watch it on RTE 2

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-ac-dc-kick-off-grammys-with-devilishly-explosive-medley-20150208

briany · 09-02-2015 4:08pm

poundhound wrote: »

Grammy highlights on Net 2 tonight (Mon 9th Feb) at 7.30pm.

AC/DC open the show, we can turn it off after that.

I'm more interested in how Stevie Young fills Malcolm's shoes than the drumming issue.

I'm just listening back to the performance and I think Stevie filled Malcolm's shoes very well. Really, if you gave 99.9 percent a blindfold test on it and told them it was Malcolm, they wouldn't know the difference. That's as a live performer, though. I wonder what'll happen if the band consider writing songs again, considering that the band's creative core was Angus & Malcolm. Would Angus & Stevie be so good? Hard to say.

Kind of annoying how they had to cut out parts of their songs so they could fit in this paltry time slot they were given. To be honest, if whoever called them and offered the gig said they'd have less than six minutes to perform, the band would have been well within their rights to tell the guy to f*ck right off.

Overall a great performance, particularly when you consider it was rusty one.

MagicMarker · 09-02-2015 4:16pm

Malcolm was a rhythm guitarist in a band that plays 3 chord songs. I could have replaced him and you'd not hear the difference.

Say Your Number · 09-02-2015 5:03pm

Yeah and you could replace Angus and Cliff as well and the replacements would sound exactly the same too, sure look at Guns N Roses aren't they better than ever...

Why do people insist on discussing boring sh1te like member changes and setlists on this thread, can't you do it somewhere else?

Level 5 Vegan · 09-02-2015 5:04pm

Ahh but he played them so well.

Say Your Number · 09-02-2015 5:10pm

Level 5 Vegan wrote: »

What do you wanna use this thread for? Could you not just, read something else if it upsets you?

Actually I was taking the piss out of poster above me

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He was saying stuff along those lines

Level 5 Vegan · 09-02-2015 5:13pm

Ahh here I realised and deleted it already. I didn't see it was you :rolleyes:

jack presley · 09-02-2015 7:31pm

Really liked that performance. Good to have them back playing live again. Even if it was in an unconventional environment.

Great big smile on Dave Grohl in the audience as well during HtH

blastman · 11-02-2015 5:08pm

North American tour dates have been announced. Tour starts in Boston on August 22nd and finishes in Los Angeles on September 28th. Of more significance is the pic accompanying the announcement on Facebook, I think:

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briany · 12-02-2015 6:41pm

I wonder will more dates be added to the tour? If not, it might be the shortest world tour they've ever played. I think it's looking to be even shorter than Who Made Who at this point, and that wasn't even a proper album. I wonder why it's so short? Surely if this were a final lap, they'd want to get to everywhere they could and do one big last go around.

Nice to see Chris included in that photo, although why wouldn't he be? There's a bit of speculation going on as to whether he's now a full member or he's understood to be filling that gap, because AC/DC have been very slow to update that kind of information through their official channels. Following on from that is talk of whether Phil could possibly sue the band for being terminated from the band in an 'unlawful' way. A case that AC/DC's lawyers would eat for breakfast, I'm sure.

Level 5 Vegan · 12-02-2015 7:03pm

Well there's no Australian dates yet, can expect 10 stadiums there anyway, maybe December 2015? And I'd say there'll be more European shows in summer 2016. Same as last time, perhaps countries like Serbia and Romania next Summer, they might do download fest instead of London, Bilbao and Barcelona instead of Madrid, they did Oslo two summers in a row so maybe we'll get Dublin again next summer hopefully.

I can see them adding two months of indoor North American shows for Jan - March 2016 and tucking the indoor Japan shows in after that.

I'd be surprised if they didn't add a couple of outdoor Argentina/Brazil/Chile shows as well somewhere.

briany · 18-02-2015 11:42pm

This is Angus and Stevie during the recording of Rock or Bust.

And here is Stevie, Angus and Chris at Gibson/Epiphone headquarters.

Amazing what difference some hair dye will make! Doesn't do Chris much good, but the baldy look does tend to age quite well.

Lithium93_ · 10-03-2015 4:21pm

Video for Rock The Blues Away

briany · 11-03-2015 2:10pm

Fun video, for sure. This is why they hire a big guy like Mallet. For the originality he provides. AC/DC in front of a live crowd...brilliant.

*sigh*

/s

:pac:

But come on, lads. Is this the best you can do? The biggest rock band on the planet, maybe, and their latest videos make them look like a pokey to mid sized act.

Here's a no-budget fan video, but I think it has way more imagination, warmth and humour than any vid AC/DC have put out this album cycle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr_XMpU0F6A

Level 5 Vegan · 08-04-2015 10:44am

Coachella is streaming on youtube, so if AC/DC are indeed going to be on it (I guess they should be?), then you can watch them live this Saturday at 6:35am.

AC/DC New album and Tour.

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