Hells Bells (track)
by AC/DC
Hells Bells appears on the following album(s) by AC/DC:
- Back In Black (track #1) (this album) (1980)
- Who Made Who (track #6) (compilation) (1986)
- Live (track #8) (1992)
- Bonfire (track #33) (compilation) (1997)
- Live At River Plate (track #10) (2012)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 07/09/2026 13:06 | Siromynian | 18,087 | 71/100 |
| ! | 03/29/2026 22:18 | Cheddar | 5,249 | 79/100 |
| ! | 01/31/2026 15:40 | wizardalien | 9,881 | 61/100 |
| ! | 11/04/2025 21:44 | Exist-en-ciel | 168,387 | 71/100 |
| ! | 08/21/2025 06:58 |  nextorgd | 318 | 96/100 |
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I doubt any band ever has had to change lead singer because of a tragedy and produced an opening song so brilliant on the next album as this
My favourite AC/DC song, I just love that riff and the bell intro
Squonk007 04/09/2021 08:12 | #268370
An excellent opener, the tolling bell sets the scene. A superb guitar riff to follow and then you have a great rock 'n roller.
I generally find AC/DC to be pretty overrated. I know their music's not supposed to be super complex and all that, but the simplistic style is just not for me. But I really enjoy this song, mainly for that main riff
My favorite by them, the intro makes all the difference.
Absolutely iconic, with an amazing riff.
VictorVale 12/27/2018 11:21 | #228028
Já arrepia nos primeiros segundos!
Pocos arranques in crescendo (de campanas y guitarras) tan tremebundos y espeluznantes como los de este tema, uno de los señeros en la discografía de estos traviesos australianos. Excelente.
Hell of a riff.
Much better after the second listen.
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