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: Preview AC/DC's "Stiff Upper Lip" online. 


 2-23-00 8:20 AM PST antiGUY
AC/DC is riding high with a big media push to promote their first studio album in five years. Stiff upper lip will hit the stores on Feb. 29th, the bad boys from down under are out touting it's virtues and assuring fans that this is not the band's final album. 

Rumors abound that Stiff Upper Lip will be the bands swan song. Band members dispute that and vow to keep rocking. 

The latest album is a return to the bluesier sound that marked the band's early career before the tragic death of lead vocalist Bon Scott. Critics agree it's the bands strongest album in years, and fans are sure to love every note of it. 

No official plans for a tour in support of the album have been announced, but expect news on a tour soon. As for rumors that the band will headline the "Big Day Out" festival, nothing has been confirmed. 

Want to play like Angus? You may just get your chance, he is auctioning off guitar lesson online is association with MTV and eBay. The proceeds of the auction will go to the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation. A winner will be announced at a In store appearance by the band at the Virgin Mega Store in Times Square on Feb. 29th. Fans can make their bid and listen to some samples from the new album at the bands web site ACDCBAND.com