Rock or Bust

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About Rock or Bust

"Rock or Bust" is the second single and first track from the album of the same name by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It was written by Angus Young and Malcolm Young. It was released for downloads on 17 November 2014, as a follow-up for the band's first officially released single from the album titled "Play Ball". AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was absent from the video shoot for the single, and was replaced by Welshman Bob Richards, who had previously played with Man, Adrian Smith, Asia and Shogun.  


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Hey yeah
Are you ready

We be a guitar band
We play across the land
Shootin' out tonight
Gonna keep you up alrigh

You hear the guitar sound
Playin' nice and loud
Rock you to your knees
Gonna make your destiny

In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock n' roll we trust, it's rock or bust

We hear the siren scream
It sounds so lean to me
We love to shake it down
Know what we're talkin' bout

We turn the amps up high
The crowd's gonna hit the sky
We play it fast and loose
Because this night we're gonna pull a fuse

In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock n' roll we trust, it's rock or bust

In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock we trust, it's rock or bust
In rock we trust, it's rock or bust

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AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who have remained constant members. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal and are sometimes classified as such, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll". To date they are one of the highest-grossing bands of all time. more »

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Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young

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10 facts about this song

Album Name
"Rock or Bust" is the title track from AC/DC’s 16th studio album of the same name, which was released in November 2014.
Size of Band
The song marked the first time AC/DC appeared as a four-piece band on an album cover, following the departure of founding member and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young in 2014 due to dementia.
Family Connection
AC/DC’s Stevie Young, nephew to brothers Angus and Malcolm, took over rhythm guitar duties for Malcolm on "Rock or Bust." This makes the song particularly significant, marking a new era of the band with a family member stepping in.
Song Theme
“Rock or Bust" like many other AC/DC songs revolves around the theme of rock's indomitable spirit. The lyrics represent the band’s unwavering dedication to rock music.
Music Video
The video was shot in October 2014 with over 500 fans participating in the shoot. It was directed by David Mallet, shot at Black Island Studios, London.
Chart Performance
"Rock or Bust" peaked at number 9 on the UK Rock and Metal chart. In the US, the album went to number 3 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Rock Album charts.
Nomination
The "Rock or Bust" album received a nomination for Best Rock Album at the 2015 ARIA Music Awards in Australia.
Concert Tribute
During their "Rock or Bust" World tour, throughout every concert, AC/DC paid tribute to their ailing brother Malcolm Young by projecting a sight of him on the giant screen during the performance of this song.
Preceding Single
"Rock or Bust" was the second single released from the album and followed the lead-off single, "Play Ball."
Album Sales
Despite Malcolm Young's absence, "Rock or Bust" was a commercial success, selling over 2.8 million copies worldwide, demonstrating the band's enduring popularity.

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