Tag: AC/DC

Classic Cover: Third Lung – “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll)” (Original by AC/DC)

Reading based indie band, Third Lung, have been snowballing a UK following on the live circuit so rapidly, that the snowball is now close to the size of a boulder – and Marquee Records have taken notice! Snapped-up by the label earlier this year, Third Lung now announce their debut release on Marquee Records - … Continue reading Classic Cover: Third Lung – “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll)” (Original by AC/DC)

Classic Cover: Man With A Mission – Thunderstruck (original by AC/DC)

Because the one thing missing from the original was furry animal heads... Break and Cross the Walls I, the new album from the Japanese superstars Man With A Mission, has been made available for international physical purchase recently via JPU Records here. Marking the release the band have revealed the video for their take on … Continue reading Classic Cover: Man With A Mission – Thunderstruck (original by AC/DC)

Halloween 2021 Classic Cover: Double Eyelid – “Night Prowler” (original by AC/DC)

We usually stick to a single Classic Cover each day, but it's Halloween and there were a few songs that crept out of disturbed graves this year... Canadian goth/darkwave project Double Eyelid has just released a version of AC/DC's "Night Prowler" as a one-off single for Hallowe'en on October 22, 2021. The track made its … Continue reading Halloween 2021 Classic Cover: Double Eyelid – “Night Prowler” (original by AC/DC)

Magnetic Eye Records launch “Back in Black [Redux]” & “Best of AC/DC” Kickstarter

Magnetic Eye Records have reintroduced a Kickstarter campaign by popular demand for the next installment of their acclaimed Redux Series of cover versions honouring legendary rock classics. Following the tribute for the iconic release BLACK SABBATH "Vol. 4" and bowing before ALICE IN CHAINS and their milestone "Dirt", the next round of unabashed idol worship … Continue reading Magnetic Eye Records launch “Back in Black [Redux]” & “Best of AC/DC” Kickstarter

RIP Malcolm Young 1953 – 2017

AC/DC have just issued a statement on the passing of rhythm guitarist and founding member, Malcolm Young. With reports breaking in 2014 of him battling dementia, Young stepped down from his duties and his nephew Stevie Young taking up the mantle for the Rock or Bust album in the same year and the subsequent tour … Continue reading RIP Malcolm Young 1953 – 2017

RIP George Young, AC/DC producer (1946 – 2017)

Yet another notable musical passing was announced in the early hours of this morning. George Young, a member of the EasyBeats who went on to produce some early AC/DC material. He was the elder brother of band members Malcolm and Angus Young. Born in Glasgow on 6th November 1946, he emigrated to Australia in his … Continue reading RIP George Young, AC/DC producer (1946 – 2017)