BLACK ANGUS is the premier North American AC/DC tribute band re-creating the sound, energy and rhythms of AC/DC.

Far beyond your average wig-wearing cover band, BLACK ANGUS consists of veteran Chicago rock & blues touring and recording musicians from the likes of Loudmouth, Cathedral, Urge Overkill, Skinwalker, The Last Vegas, Frank Bang’s Secret Stash, Thunderwing, Maiden Chicago, Head On, Fierce Atmospheres, The Cynics and more.

“Our current line-up are just great players” says Taran De Pablos, singer of BLACK ANGUS. “Our guys have toured the world, released hit albums, done stadium tours, you name it we’ve done it. When performing with Black Angus, it’s a band having fun, breathing some life into some of the best rock songs of all time. The bull has found the unmistakable, AC/DC boogie. People love it.”

Since 2018 BLACK ANGUS has been touring the club and festival circuit, building out a Grade A set list. They’ve released 2 promo videos, and recently recorded studio versions of three classic AC/DC jams; “Girls Got Rhythm”, “Shot Down in Flames”, and “Walk All Over You”.

AC/DC rules. BLACK ANGUS aims to rule, almost as much.

Dorian Anthony Alexander Tajbakhsh, better known as Dorian Taj, is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL. He made his first records with the hardcore punk band Articles of Faith, whom he joined just prior to the recording of their first album, “Give Thanks” produced by Bob Mould. Afterwards, he played in the local noise band, End Result, appearing on their lone release, a 12″ EP called “Ward” released on Steve Albini’s Ruthless label.. He later formed a rock band called “Wait For Light”. After living in Los Angeles for a time, the band returned to Chicago to record the debut Album at Phil Bonnet’s Solid Sound.After a European tour Wait For Light disbanded. D.T. eventually began performing with a band under his own name, the longest being the the Aaron Bakker, Tom Atteberry, Alex Moore/Danny Severson incarnation. Releasing the Puppet Record(Joe Irizarry, John Hiler sessions), The Tobacco Record(The Dave Trumfio sessions) , and The Hating Game(Dan Dietrick, Ed Tinley, Jeff Boyd sessions).The current band which features Anthony Rubino-guitar, justin Loftus-bass and Danny Severson-drums have finished the new album “Giant” which is now released (2014.)

Following the release of their self-titled debut in 2004 under their own imprint Punch-It Records Chicago’s Counterpunch began their journey into both the US and international markets. Touring both domestically and abroad brought them opportunities to play along side Rise Against, Strung Out, and Pennywise amongst other stalwarts in the genre. 
 2011 saw the band release their second LP, titled ‘An Idiot’s Guide to Being an Asshole’ with Go Kart Records. Multiple European tours and festival stops later, the band was ready to step into the studio with Matt Allison to record 2014’s ‘Bruises’. Released in 2014 by Cyber Tracks Records, this release saw the bands most extensive touring regimen to date. Hitting the road alongside the likes of Face to Face, Strung Out, NOFX, The Living End, Good Riddance and more brought them in front of their largest audiences to date. 
 In 2019, the band stepped into Black in Bluhm studios in Denver to record their 4th LP just before COVID shut down the world. In light of facing a new normal the band hit the pause button on releasing their latest full length effort, deciding instead to put out a 7″ record with a few of the B Sides from the Black in Bluhm sessions. Teaming up with Thousand Island Records and SBAM Records to bring the world a snapshot of the new era of Counterpunch. 
 Their newest LP ‘Rewire’ was released in June 2022 both from Thousand Islands Records and SBAM once again.

Since mid-2008, Chicago’s Bitter Wigs have been committed to carving out the tightest, loudest, rock grooves imaginable. Their dynamic stage performances have garnered them a large cult following around the city, even without the release of an “official” recording. “The Wigs” harbor roots steeped in early 70’s punk simplicity, but always with an eye fixed on the future. Their first studio recording will be available in early 2010. Some of the test versions of those recordings can be heard here now, with the final versions being posted after the album is released. Enjoy.