description AC/DC - Black Ice Overview
Black Ice is a 2008 studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It followed Stiff Upper Lip after an eight-year gap and was produced by Brendan O'Brien, with the group continuing its established guitar-led rock format. The album includes Rock 'n' Roll Train, Big Jack, Anything Goes, and War Machine, and it reached number one in 29 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
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Why was there an eight-year gap before AC/DC's Black Ice?
Black Ice, released in 2008, was the band's first studio album since Stiff Upper Lip in 2000. They filled the gap with touring, then returned with 15 new tracks produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Why was AC/DC's Black Ice only sold at Walmart?
The album was sold exclusively through Walmart (and the band's official site) in the US under a high-profile deal. The strategy didn't slow it down — it debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with first-week US sales well over 700,000 copies.
What was the lead single from AC/DC's Black Ice?
'Rock 'n' Roll Train,' which became a rock-radio hit in 2008. 'Anything Goes' was also released from the album.
Did AC/DC tour behind Black Ice?
Yes — the Black Ice World Tour ran from late 2008 into 2010 and ranked among the highest-grossing tours of that period. It took the band through stadiums and arenas worldwide.
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