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AC/DC Announces Their Long-Awaited Power Up 2024 World Tour, Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette) to Replace Cliff Williams on Bass
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AC/DC has finally announced their long awaited “Power Up” tour! The European tour will begin May 17th in Germany. More dates for the rest of the world are expected to be announced in time. Joining the core of the band co-founder guitarist Angus Young, singer Brian Johnson, guitarist Stevie Young, and drummer Matt Laug (ex Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper, Slash’s Snake Pit) and Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette, Camp Freddy). The band last played at October’s PowerTrip Festival in Indio, California. It was their first show with Brian Johnson since 2016, now that he is recovered from his severe hearing loss issues. The band commented: “We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘Power Up’ European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. “The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France & Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there.” All dates are a pre-sale link can be found below. Tickets go on sale on February 16th at 10:00 a.m. except * on sale at 11 a.m. local time on February 16 and ** on sale at 9 a.m. local time on February 16th!Continue reading
AC/DC is Teasing Their Much Anticipated 2024 World Tour
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Fueling the fire of speculation over many months, AC/DC is teasing something on their social media. This is likely the world tour they have been hinting at, with several dates already leaking out via some sources. The band last played at October’s PowerTrip Festival in Indio, California. It was their first show with Brian Johnson since 2016, now that he is recovered from his severe hearing loss issues. Bassist Cliff Williams is rumored to be stepping down again for the tour as well. He officially retired in 2016. The band released their acclaimed album PWRUP in 2020. The simple video has minimal visuals with a possible countdown element, perhaps meaning they will announce the tour on SuperBowl Sunday, February 11th, 2024.Continue reading
KISS is Rumored to Announce a Second Las Vegas Residency
According to a well-regarded Las Vegas Culture site, KISS will soon announce another Las Vegas Residency for early 2021. The band is in the middle of their farewell run of tour dates, expected to last into the end of 2021. “Look for another KISS residency in Vegas, this time at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood, inside skinny is Jan. 2021. Believe the last stint was nine shows at Hard Rock in 2014.” They previously set up shop in Sin City in November 2014 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel And Casino. The nine-show run was captured for the “Kiss Rocks Vegas” DVD and Blu-ray set, which arrived in August 2016.Continue reading
Dying Fetus And The Black Dahlia Murder Teased For 2017 Summer Slaughter Tour
The Summer Slaughter Tour will be kicking off in a few months, and just like every year, the organizers have starting teasing the lineup on the Official Facebook page. Continue reading
Slayer, King Diamond, HELLYEAH, etc On Rockstar Mayhem Festival?
Rumors on who will be on this year’s Rockstar Mayhem Festival has began circulating, and an official announcement won’t be made until April 13, 2015. Names popping up so far include:
Slayer
King Diamond
HELLYEAH
The Devil Wears Prada
Whitechapel
Thy Art is Murder
Roughly 12 bands are expected to fill out the main and second stages on the festival, including a returning Victory Records stage.