Archives - May 2000

   
  • "Satellite Blues" new US Single - 05/05/00
  • The new US single off "Stiff Upper Lip" is "Satellite Blues", going for adds at radio on May 15th. While the single is not available at retail, the promo version contains 2 versions, the album mix and a "call-out hook" version. A different track will most certainly be released in Europe. Still no tour dates confirmed...
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  • SUL Gold in US - 05/08/00
  • "Stiff Upper Lip" has just been certified Gold in the US (Sales in excess of 500,000), and Platinum in Europe (European sales over 1,000,000 units) just 3 months after its release.
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  • Band fliming 2 new videos - 05/09/00
  • The band is currently in Los Angeles to film the video for "Safe In New York City" with director Andy Morehand, who recently directed the "Stiff Upper Lip" clip. The track will be released internationally as a single early June. Look for US & European tour dates announcement very soon...
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  • US Tour dates to be announced soon - 05/20/00
  • VH1 will announce the US Tour dates imminently, and in an exclusive deal, tickets will be available at vh1.com and ticketmaster.com on June 14th, before going on sale through regular outlets on June 17th. The band will start touring in the States in August, followed by European dates in the Fall. VH1 is planning a string of events and programs to promote the tour, including the AC/DC "Behind The Music" which will premiere on June 18th at 9:30pm (EST). This program will include some never-before seen footage, be ready for a VERY cool program...

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  • "Safe In New York City" new Euro single - 05/20/00
  • The European CD-Single of "Safe In New York City" will be released on June 2nd and should include the non-album track "Cyber Space" & "Back In Black" (Live Madrid 1996). [Source: Warner Belgium/RisingPower]
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  • Angus in Playboy - 05/20/00
  • The June 2000 issue of Playboy Germany features an extensive interview with Angus, as well as a very unusual 7 page pictorial section done specially for the magazine. Check these out below... [Thanks to Matthias!]
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  • US tour Dates announced- 05/25/00
  • US Tour dates have been announced, check the tour page for dates & cities. European dates to be announced very soon.
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  • "Safe In New York City" includes new track - 05/26/00
  • Below is the cover of the next single "Safe In New York City." It is scheduled for a June 26 release in Europe, and will include the non-album track "Cyber Space" and "Back In Black" (live in Madrid 96). A limited number of copies in Germany should include a replica of a laminated backstage pass from the Madrid 96 concert.
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