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GayC/DC are on the hunt for their new “Malcolm Young” – formidable rhythm chops essential, ability to pun welcome
By Jonathan Horsley published
The all-gay AC/DC tribute act are looking to replace the irreplaceable following the death of guitarist Clint Yeager earlier in the year

“They have one of the best guitar players in the world”: Watch Nuno Bettencourt inject virtuosic two-hand tapping flair into AC/DC’s Highway to Hell during Extreme and Godsmack’s joint cover
By Matt Owen published
The two rock outfits shared the stage for a set-closing cover – and gave the Washburn wielder free rein to solo as he saw fit

Phrasing, vibrato and rock-solid timing: inside the essential elements of AC/DC's legendary guitar style
By Jon Bishop published
All aboard the Rock ’N’ Roll Train as we take the long way to the top with this in-depth lesson in the raw hard-rock perfection of Angus and the late Malcolm Young's playing style

Sam Fender’s old guitar teacher joined him onstage to play AC/DC hits with Brian Johnson – and absolutely nailed Angus Young’s solos
By Matt Owen published
“I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this if it wasn’t for your tutelage,” Fender wrote to his old tutor, who channeled prime Young on an Epiphone SG

Joe Bonamassa plays AC/DC’s Back in Black like you’ve never heard it before in this soulful rhythm ’n’ blues reimagining
By Matt Parker published
The blues-rock ace has teamed up with funk band Scary Pockets and vocalist Joanna Jones to offer a new take on Angus Young’s iconic riff and solo

Satchel: Malcolm Young influenced more guitarists than Eddie Van Halen or Eric Clapton
By Matt Parker published
"Think about all the bands that have come after AC/DC that have tried to write AC/DC-sounding songs with three chords," the Steel Panther guitarist said in a recent interview

How to play Back in Black on guitar
By Chris Bird published
Learn one of the greatest riffs of all time from Australian rock legends AC/DC

Iggy Pop says he was once asked to join AC/DC: “I listened to their record. I thought, I can’t fit that bill”
By Matt Owen published
The Stooges frontman – who felt he wasn't what the band needed – also recalled a "wonderful encounter" with Bon Scott
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