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Jul 25, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day July 25 1980 – AC/DC Released Their 7th Album Back in Black.

On this day July 25 1980, AC/ DC released their seventh studio album Back in Black, a powerful comeback that would go on to become one of the most successful albums in music history. The record marked the debut of new lead singer Brian Johnson following the death of original frontman Bon Scott earlier that year.

Back in Black was both a tribute and a statement. From the explosive opening riff of Hells Bells to...

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