AC/DC To Start Tour On Halloween

According to The Pulse of Radio, AC/DC will kick off its first world tour in seven years on Halloween (October 31) in Chicago, a source close to the band has told HardDrive Radio. The tour, which is expected to last 18 months, will come in support of the group's new album, "Black Ice", which is due out on October 28. A single titled "Rock & Roll Train" will arrive at radio stations around August 28.

AC/DC will travel to London, England in early August to shoot a video for "Rock & Roll Train".

"Black Ice", which will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, is AC/DC's first new studio effort since 2000's "Stiff Upper Lip". It was recorded at a Canadian studio with Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen producer Brendan O'Brien.

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.

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[fexnah]

Now it's suddenly definitely Rock 'n' Roll Train?

Whatever it is, I'm sure it'll be bad ass.

[Kiffa]

Yeh, so it's officially Rock n' Roll Train now? Runaway train sounded cooler, but I don't care, this album is going to be fudging awesome.

[006ranger]

Knowing ACDC is coming to my hometown to start the tour...on Halloween no less?!?!?! That's great news.

[Cannibalhell666]

Sweet song come out after my birthday.

[saphrax]

I can't wait for the UK tour dates to be announced!

Definately going, even if I have to sell my eyes.

[JS5150]

18 month tour? They should be going everywhere...

[mxh]

come to Canada!!

[RocksAwakening5]

Sweet!

[Rocker_94]

Let's hope they go coast to coast in Canada.

[travd92]

the news just keeps getting better and better. i cant wait for the tour.

[Eric 666]

I thought they were touring with Helloween when I first read the title, should be good nonetheless.

[element99]

I hope Florida is on the way.

Hopefully Brian's voice still sounds good. I'm not even going to ask about Angus Young because everyone knows that he will never stop rocking. =D

[J.Priest]

This is gonna be awesome!
I think it will be great.

[forsaknazrael]

sweet...i'm definitely seeing them.

[Veritas69]

FUCK YES I BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE FOR THIS!!!!

[Alex101]

It's about damn time for them to tour again. I hope they'll come to either the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View or the Warfield in San Francisco.

[redneckrocker2]

when can i get tickets?

[Godbe]

I preferred 'Runaway Train', but oh well...

I really hope I get the chance to see them live, so can't wait for the to come to England.

Also, if it's only being sold in Wal-Mart in the States, does that mean it will only be sold in Asda in the UK?

[ElectricPie]

They are only performing at Taco Bell and Mcdonalds though.

[Skirvy]

OOk so it's being released at Wal-Mart in the US. Where in the UK? We don't have Wal-Mart.

[SGstriker]

Skirvy wrote:

OOk so it's being released at Wal-Mart in the US. Where in the UK? We don't have Wal-Mart.

That's a very good question.
Maybe it will be available online?

[Fusanti_RHCP]

I am going to this show. Thank god I live in Chicago...

[strat-o-psych]

ElectricPie wrote:

They are only performing at Taco Bell and Mcdonalds though.

ahahahaha touche

[JB2500]

can't believe im going to get to see AC/DC live!

[GibsonManiac57]

ACCA DACCA!

[CobenBlack]

i heard that the tour kicks off on 1st jan 2009 and that the album will be called dirty rhythm.

[ultimatedaver]

CobenBlack wrote:

i heard that the tour kicks off on 1st jan 2009 and that the album will be called dirty rhythm.

That's probably gonna be the front page news on UG tomorrow.

[vanman118]

Omg i cant belive, AC-****ing-DC is gonna tour, im would cut off a fot to see them live.
BTW "dirty Rhythm" does sound more acdc than "black Ice"

[washburn0c03]

It says first and only song contributed to a video game but I am 100% positive that TNT was on one of the tony hawk games. I THINK it was pro skater 4.

[C-C Beatroot]

washburn0c03 wrote:

It says first and only song contributed to a video game but I am 100% positive that TNT was on one of the tony hawk games. I THINK it was pro skater 4.

Yup I was just going to say that. You're right, no. 4.

[Dragon Master]

This will be my last chance alive to see ACDC live in concert... Just as long as I don't get killed, while watching it.

[vertigodown]

its really screwed up that they sold out to walmart, I just hope they come through

[Flying Couch]

Hurry up and announce the tour dates already. Goddamn.

[appletice]

please come to GMM next year!

[duncang]

Checked.

[Toxtoth_O_Grady]

Hope they come to Canberra but while I'm here ...

"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."

Bollocks, TNT was on a Tony Hawk, not that I'd know ...

[macca1969]

Skirvy wrote:

OOk so it's being released at Wal-Mart in the US. Where in the UK? We don't have Wal-Mart.

Asda is wal-mart so maybe there?

[JC13]

ACCCCCAAAAA DACCCAAAAA!!!!!

They were my first favourite band.. Back in grade 5. Despite being a death metal addict now, I cannot ****ing wait to see these guys. They spent quite a while recording here, so they better ****in play here!

[Gibson_SG_uzr55]

Sweet, hope they come to Michigan

[rock.meet Slash]

YEEEEAHHHHH!!!!
cant wait for Portland to come around on that list....
=]

[musiclord15]

If they don't come to Dallas I will cut off my bollocks with scissors then eat them.

If they do I will sell my soul to get tickets

[Vermintide]

I will kill myself if I don't get tickets for this. I'm googling every single day from now, and I WILL be at one of these shows.

[FirstBlood1973]

PEOPLE, why don't you read these? It said in a post a long time ago, "the new album will be sold at WAL-MART STORES IN THE USA, and AT ALL MAJOR MUSIC RETAIL LOCATIONS IN ALL OTHER RELEASE COUNTRIES". Am I the only one who reads these things all the time? No offense people, but get your eyes checked.

[kevintimmers]

whoa Vermintide, save that "killing-yourself" for a fall out boy come back show, for being the worst band ever.

[asfastasdark]

In seven years??? What the ****?

[ebbbaaa]

At least we know what Angus's costume will be...

[JesseMac502]

ebbbaaa wrote:

At least we know what Angus's costume will be...

which is??

[Strat92]

mxh wrote:

come to Canada!!

^ F*uck Ya

[uhh_me?]

checked.

[marcelaguiar]

This is great news for Ac/Dc and fans. Having yuor songs on Rock Band is a huge advertisement ( like dragon force got super famoujs because of through the fire and the flames). I'm also so happy that they will tour for a year and a half!!!

[Tubyboulin]

When are the dates to be announced!?! They FUcking better come to Ottawa!!!!

[Sean-Man]

is it not helloween in stead of hallo?

[mattj2192]

006ranger wrote:

Knowing ACDC is coming to my hometown to start the tour...on Halloween no less?!?!?! That's great news.

EXACTLY, I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS.

[Jk3y]

My life will be complete...I'd better get tickets...and it had better not be only 18+

Come to your home ACDC!!! AUSTRALIA!!!

[StratPat]

^ Too right!!

[Jonbagga]

^ i ****ing agree, theyre a sydney band, PLAY HERE FIRST!!!

[selina82]

... D ...

[selina82]

they'd better come to Bon's hometown!!!!! : D We're all waiting for you here!!! ****ing CREAMED myself when i heard about this!!!!! For Those About To Rock... I Salute You

[Wannabe Page!]

what's wrong about the cd being available at walmart?

[12jfrey]

they better be comin to scranton! and wannabe page! is right, what do y'all got against wal-mart?

[mistadoom]

CobenBlack wrote:

i heard that the tour kicks off on 1st jan 2009 and that the album will be called dirty rhythm.

dirty rythm sounds awesome haha

[maybe666]

i will kill myself if they dont come to cleveland

[Jdwcomic]

wait for details on AC/DC's website thats what I do!

[thethrupnybits]

this sounds AWESOME!!!

hope they play at Wembley Stadium in london. that would be amazing.

AC/DC are my favourite band EVER!

[desertdwlr]

I get to fill in another spot on my "Bucket List"

[Yanks4Life92]

Is the chicago show the only one thats been confirmed? Like have they released the show schedule yet? I really wanna get tickets and I need to know if they do a show in NJ or NY lol

[ledzepptim]

AC/DC Please come to the Verizon Center in Washington DC

[kickassband]

Ifyou don't have anything good to say about AC/DC or Walmart don't say (or write) anything. Just bring it on guys--I have faith in you! Who cares where it's sold. AC/DC "rocks". I can't wait until they come back to PA.

[Gh.]

Hope to see them in Poland.

OOk so it's being released at Wal-Mart in the US. Where in the UK? We don't have Wal-Mart.

Have fun shopping in Asda, Brits:P.