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POWER UP - This is the official name of the new album, by AC/DC.  The first since their 2014 release, Rock or Bust, Power Up finds all of the remaining members returning, including Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd.  A lot has happened since Rock or Bust. Brian Johnson almost experienced total hearing loss, Phil Rudd had some serious issues with the law, in Australia and, unfortunately, the band's founding bassist, Malcolm Young, passed away. So, how did this all come together?& …

There's no doubt about it: AC/DC are masters of infectious rock and roll melody. What started as brothers Angus and Malcom Young playing bar and club shows in Australia with friends quickly escalated to being one of Australia's most popular and successful acts. The name "AC/DC" came from an abbreviation on a sewing machine meaning "alternating current/direct current." The band has continued to use electricity in the form of a lightning bolt to symbolize the band's energy. The band's or …

Over the course of the last few days, there has been a number of rumors going around that AC/DC is retiring and will exist no longer. This has put everybody in the music community, from fans to executives, running to find out if these rumors are substantiated. Well, as they say, to every rumor, there is a hint of truth. In the case of this rumor of AC/DC calling it quits, there is a speckle of truth, but a speckle is a very small amount, as is the degree of truth to this tale. So, w …