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AC/DC Announce European Tour — With New Drummer and Bassist

By Andy Greene

Andy Greene

AC/DC are hitting the road for the first time in eight years. The hard rock band announced a European stadium tour Monday morning that kicks off May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and wraps up August 17 in Dublin, Ireland.

It’s a new lineup of AC/DC featuring drummer Matt Laug, who played with the group during their one-off Power Trip performance last year, and former Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney “carrying the torch” for bassist Cliff Williams.

We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/VTVMKdweNX — AC/DC (@acdc) February 12, 2024

But when the band reconvened to record 2020’s Power Up , Johnson was back in the fold thanks to a new hearing aid technology. They also made peace with Back in Black -era drummer Phil Rudd, who left the group in 2015 thanks to some fairly serious legal issues in New Zealand that were ultimately resolved. He was asked to rejoin the group for the recording of Power Up.

“I speak for all the boys with Phil,” Johnson told Rolling Stone in 2022. “We defend Phil to the hilt. What happened up there, that’s not the Phil we know. That was just something else. He’s really looking brilliant now and doing everything great.”

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It’s unclear if AC/DC’s Power Up tour will head to America after the European run. It’s also unclear if Williams and Rudd are out of the band or just standing on the sidelines for this one run. But fans have waited a long time to see AC/DC in any form, and this is going to be a huge tour.

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AC/DC Launches First Tour in 8 Years: Videos, Photos, Set List

AC/DC launched their European Power Up tour with a performance in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on May 17.

The European trek marks the legendary hard rock group’s first full tour since 2016, though they did perform at the Power Trip festival in 2023. AC/DC certainly got things started with a bang during the Germany gig, delivering a fiery set full of their most celebrated hits.

After a video introduction, the band began their set with “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It),” an emphatic opener that got the crowd cheering. “Wonderful to see you all again!” frontman Brian Johnson declared as the tune came to an end. “Enjoy yourself, OK?” From there, AC/DC launched into “Back in Black,” their iconic 1980 single that had the whole stadium shaking.

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“Demon Fire” was next in the set, marking the first song of the night from AC/DC’s most recent album, 2020’s Power Up . Still, it was the classic material that fans wanted to hear the most — and AC/DC was more than happy to oblige. “Thunderstruck,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” and “Highway to Hell” were just some of the many timeless tracks featured throughout the performance.

After rocking through 22 songs, the band departed the stage momentarily, only to return for a two-song encore of “T.N.T.” and “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You).” See videos and a full set list from the concert below.

Who Is Playing in AC/DC’s New Lineup?

AC/DC’s lineup for the Power Up tour is notably different than the one they used a Power Trip in 2023. Original lead guitarist Angus Young is still in the fold, as is longtime singer Johnson, who arrived in 1980 following the death of Bon Scott . Joining them is rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, who became part of AC/DC after Malcolm Young ’s death in 2017.

The band’s two newest additions are drummer Matt Laug and bassist Chris Chaney, the latter of whom is best known to rock fans for his time in Jane’s Addiction . The Germany gig was Chaney’s first with AC/DC, having officially replaced Cliff Williams — who had been with the group more than 40 years — earlier this year.

AC/DC’s European tour will run through the summer, with the final show scheduled to take place on Aug. 17 in Dublin, Ireland.

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AC/DC, Veltins-Arena, May 17, 2024 Set List

1. “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)”

2. “Back in Black”

3. “Demon Fire”

4. “Shot Down in Flames”

5. “Thunderstruck”

6. “Have a Drink on Me”

7. “Hells Bells”

8. “Shot in the Dark”

9. “Stiff Upper Lip”

10. “You Shook Me All Night Long”

11. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train”

12. “Shoot to Thrill”

13. “Sin City”

14. “Givin the Dog a Bone”

15. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”

16. “Dog Eat Dog”

17. “High Voltage”

18. “Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be”

19. “Riff Raff”

20. “Highway to Hell”

21. “Whole Lotta Rosie”

22. “Let There Be Rock”

23. “T.N.T.”

24. “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”

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Here’s AC/DC’s setlist from their POWER UP European tour

AC/DC kicked off their long-awaited POWER UP European tour at Gelsenkirchen’s Veltins Arena, with an almost identical setlist to last year’s Power Trip mega-show.

After making their return to the stage at last year’s Power Trip festival, AC/DC kicked off their POWER UP European tour in Germany on Friday night (May 17) – and delivered a very similar setlist to their 2023 mega-show.

The band – currently comprised on the live front by vocalist Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, bassist Chris Chaney and drummer Matt Laug – hit Gelsenkirchen’s Veltins Arena with a set that very much mirrored their winner of a gig in Indio last October .

They opened with If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It) straight into Back In Black, before giving European audiences their first taste of POWER UP material in the form of Demon Fire. Of course, endless rock classics followed for the remaining 21 songs – from Thunderstruck to You Shook Me All Night Long to an encore of T.N.T. and For Those About to Rock (We Salute You).

“Thank you for being part of the first show of the POWER UP TOUR in Gelsenkirchen last night,” the band posted afterwards. “We salute you.”

Gelsenkirchen will get a second dose of AC/DC goodness tomorrow (May 21), before the band head to Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, back again to Germany, and then on to Austria, Switzerland, England, Germany again, Slovakia, Germany once more, Belgium, France and Ireland. The tour runs all the way through to August 17.

Via setlist.fm , check out everything they played:

1. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 2. Back In Black 3. Demon Fire 4. Shot Down In Flames 5. Thunderstruck 6. Have A Drink On Me 7. Hells Bells 8. Shot In The Dark 9. Stiff Upper Lip 10. You Shook Me All Night Long 11. Rock 'n' Roll Train 12. Shoot to Thrill 13. Sin City 14. Givin The Dog A Bone 15. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 16. Dog Eat Dog 17. High Voltage 18. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 19. Riff Raff 20. Highway To Hell 21. Whole Lotta Rosie 22. Let There Be Rock

23. T.N.T. 24. For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)

Catch AC/DC and The Pretty Reckless live at the following:

21 Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena 25 Reggio Emilia, Italy, RCF Arena 29 Seville, Spain, La Cartuja Stadium

1 Seville, Spain, La Cartuja Stadium 5 Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Johan Cruyff Arena 9 Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium 12 Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium 16 Dresden, Germany, Rinne 19 Dresden, Germany, Rinne 23 Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium 26 Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium 29 Zurich, Switzerland, Letzigrund Stadium

3 London, England, Wembley Stadium 7 London, England, Wembley Stadium 13 Hockenheim, Germany, Ring 17 Stuttgart, Germany, Wasen 21 Bratislava, Slovakia, Old Airport 27 Nuremberg, Germany, Zeppelinfeld 31 Hannover, Germany, Messe

4 Hannover, Germany, Messe 9 Dessel, Belgium, Festivalpark Stenehei 13 Paris, France, Hippodrome Paris Longchamp 17 Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park

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Olympic stadium.

The rock legends are back - and are ringing the bells of hell once again. Even after more than 50 years of the band's history, Angus Young and his comrades-in-arms continue to tour tirelessly. On 9 and 12 June, AC/DC will once again shake the Olympic Stadium to its foundations: at the double open air under the tent roof with the old hits and the current hits from their number 1 album "Power Up".

"Highway To Hell" and "Hells Bells", "Thunderstruck" and "T.N.T.": immortal anthems from the rock Olympus. AC/DC's sensational success story began more than 50 years ago with their very first concert on New Year's Eve 1973 at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney. They also have a long history with Munich. In 1976, they came to Munich for two gigs, a guest appearance at the unforgotten PN Club in Leopoldstraße 23 and at Circus Krone. This was followed a year later by a memorable concert at the Schwabinger Bräu - as Harry Belafonte's backing band. What a colossal combination.

From 1980, AC/DC then played the Olympic Hall nine times, plus the Olympic Stadium four times in 2001, 2009 and at a double concert in 2015 - only to return for their first European tour in eight years for two big open airs under the tent roof. Naturally with Angus Young in his obligatory school uniform on lead guitar, with singer Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young and two new band members: drummer Matt Laug, who has already played for Alice Cooper and Alanis Morisette - and bassist Chris Chaney, ex-member of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction. AC/DC is back. Back in black.

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AC/DC confirm band members for comeback UK and European tour

A new bassist and drummer will join the band for their 2024 dates, announced this week..

By Will Richards

AC/DC  have confirmed the line-up for their first UK and European tour in eight years – see who’s joining the band on stage below.

Yesterday (February 12), the legendary Australian band revealed the dates for their 2024 ‘Power Trip’ tour , which will take them throughout the UK and Europe across the summer.

The tour – the band’s first since 2016 – will mark the official return of Brian Johnson on vocals, after hearing issues forced him to leave the band’s 2016 dates and be replaced by Axl Rose.

He will be joined by Angus and Stevie Young on guitars, and the band have confirmed that former  Jane’s Addiction  member Chris Chaney will be performing on bass. Drummer Matt Laug, who debuted with the band at their live return for the Power Trip festival in California last year, will continue to sit in for Phil Rudd.

We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/VTVMKdweNX — AC/DC (@acdc) February 12, 2024

The band will play 21 dates across the UK and Europe, beginning in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on May 17 and running through to August 17, where they will wrap up the tour in Dublin’s Croke Park.

In between, they will play two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium and gigs in Amsterdam, Paris and more.

See the band’s ‘Power Up’ tour dates below.  Tickets go on sale here  on Friday, February 16. Click the link for detailed on-sale times for specific dates.

MAY 2024 17 – Gelsenkirchen, Veltins Arena 21 – Gelsenkirchen, Veltins Arena 25 – Reggio Emilia, RCF Arena 29 – Seville, La Cartuja Stadium JUNE 2024 5 – Amsterdam, Johan Cruyff Arena 9 – Munich, Olympic Stadium 12 – Munich, Olympic Stadium 16 – Dresden, Messe 23 – Vienna, Ernst Happel Stadium 26 – Vienna, Ernst Happel Stadium 29 – Zurich, Letzigrund Stadium JULY 2024 3 – London, Wembley Stadium 7 – London, Wembley Stadium 13 – Hockenheim, Ring 17 – Stuttgart, Wasen 21 – Bratislava, Old Airport 27 – Nuremberg, Zeppelinfield 31 – Hannover, Messe AUGUST 2024 9 – Dessel, Festivalpark Stenehei 13 – Paris, Hippodrome Paris Longchamp 17 – Dublin, Croke Park

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AC/DC Makes Triumphant Return at Power Trip: Review and Set List

AC/DC made their triumphant return to the stage on Saturday at Power Trip , commemorating their first performance in more than seven years with a few live debuts and songs not performed in decades.

You can see the full set list below.

The rockers came out swinging with the one-two punch of "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" and "Back in Black" before debuting "Demon Fire" off 2020’s  Power Up . It was one of two live debuts from their latest album, as "Shot in the Dark" appeared later in the 24-song set.

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AC/DC also broke out "Stiff Upper Lip" for the first time since 2003 (according to setlist.fm ) and busted out several songs that they hadn't performed with Brian Johnson in over a decade, including "Riff Raff" (1996), "Dog Eat Dog" (2009) and the aforementioned "If You Want Blood" (2003). The band more recently performed the last three with Axl Rose when he briefly took over for Johnson in 2016.

Watch AC/DC Perform 'If You Want Blood (You've Got It)'

Brian Johnson Made His Long-Awaited Return to the Stage

AC/DC's Power Trip performance marked their first show since Sept. 20, 2016, ending a seven-plus-year drought. But it had been even longer since they'd performed with Johnson, who was forced to bow out of the Rock or Bust tour due to hearing issues. The longtime frontman last joined his cohort onstage on Feb. 28, 2016.

The rest of the AC/DC lineup consisted of guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, bassist Cliff Williams  and drummer Matt Laug , who played in place of longtime drummer Phil Rudd .

How Did AC/DC Sound at Power Trip?

Anticipation for AC/DC's Power Trip performance was sky-high, and following  Judas Priest was no cakewalk. Nevertheless, the band rose to the occasion with a spirited two-hour-and-15-minute performance that succeeded in spite of its imperfections.

Johnson just turned 76, and returning to the stage at that age after a seven-year absence is a Herculean feat. His voice had its fair share of croaks and cracks, but he summoned the power when it counted most, supported by his bandmates' backing vocals and spurred by the ecstatic crowd. The singer wore a cheeky grin as he boogied onstage, and several times he looked to the audience with eyes wide and arms outspread, as if he, too, could hardly believe the enormity of the occasion.

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Young, meanwhile, was the same live wire as always, strutting down the catwalk and writhing atop a platform that elevated him above the stage as he ripped a furious extended solo in "Let There Be Rock." The band sounded especially hot on Bon Scott -era classics, delivering incendiary renditions of "High Voltage" and "Riff Raff." They also crushed  Back in Black album cuts like "Have a Drink on Me" and "Given the Dog a Bone." And of course, it was hard to resist the primal thrills of mega-hits like "Hells Bells," "Highway to Hell" and the (literally) explosive set closer "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"

It's unclear what AC/DC has planned beyond Power Trip, but whether they just mounted a comeback or delivered a swan song, they did it with one-of-a-kind style and energy.

Watch AC/DC Perform 'Back in Black'

AC/DC, 10/7/23, Power Trip, Indio, California 1. "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" 2. "Back in Black" 3. "Demon Fire" 4. "Shot Down in Flames" 5. "Thunderstruck" 6. "Have a Drink on Me" 7. "Hells Bells" 8. "Shot in the Dark" 9. "Stiff Upper Lip" 10. "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" 11. "Shoot to Thrill" 12. "Sin City" 13. "Given the Dog a Bone" 14. "Rock 'n' Roll Train" 15. "You Shook Me All Night Long" 16. "Dog Eat Dog" 17. "High Voltage" 18. "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be" 19. "Riff Raff" 20. "Highway to Hell" 21. "Whole Lotta Rosie" 22. "Let There Be Rock" 23. "T.N.T." 24. "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You")

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AC/DC announce European spring/summer 2024 tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 12, 2024 | News , Touring | 0 comments

AC/DC have officially announced their first tour in eight years, revealing initial details for the Power Up European tour set to begin in May. Following a string of teasers, these legends officially revealed the trek earlier this morning with the 2024 lineup featuring singer Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney joining the touring lineup. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday (16th). For further details and local times, check out the band’s website .

The legends comment:

“We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘Power Up’ European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France & Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there.”

Tour dates:

05/17 Gelsenkirchen, Germany @ Veltins Arena 

05/21 Gelsenkirchen, Germany @ Veltins Arena 

05/25 Reggio Emilia, Italy @ RCF Arena

05/29 Seville, Spain @ La Cartuja Stadium

06/05 Amsterdam, The Netherlands @ Johan Cruyff Arena

06/09 Munich, Germany @ Olympic Stadium 

06/12 Munich, Germany @ Olympic Stadium 

06/16 Dresden, Germany @ Messe 

06/23 Vienna, Austria @ Ernst Happel Stadium

06/26 Vienna, Austria @ Ernst Happel Stadium

06/29 Zurich, Switzerland @ Letzigrund Stadium

07/03 London, England @ Wembley Stadium

07/07 London, England @ Wembley Stadium

07/13 Hockenheim Germany @ Ring 

07/17 Stuttgart, Germany @ Wasen 

07/21 Bratislava, Slovakia @ Old Airport

07/27 Nuremberg, Germany @ Zeppelinfeld 

07/31 Hannover, Germany @ Messe 

08/09 Dessel, Belgium @ Festivalpark Stenehei

08/13 Paris, France @ Hippodrome Paris Longchamp

08/17 Dublin, Ireland @ Croke Park 

The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France & Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there. Tickets on sale Feb 16 — go to https://t.co/jugYO74nWI to learn more. (2/2) — AC/DC (@acdc) February 12, 2024

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Watch: AC/DC Kicks Off 2024 'Power Up' European Tour In Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC kicked off their "Power Up" European tour earlier tonight (Friday, May 17) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

The debut show of the band's first full tour since 2016 took place at the 62,000-capacity Veltins-Arena and saw AC/DC deliver a 24-song set that began with "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" and closed with "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" .

The Gelsenkirchen show marked AC/DC 's first with the band's new touring lineup consisting of singer Brian Johnson , guitarists Angus and Stevie Young , drummer Matt Laug and the latest addition to the group's touring lineup, bassist Chris Chaney .

The setlist for the Gelsenkirchen concert was as follows:

01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Shot Down In Flames 05. Thunderstruck 06. Have A Drink On Me 07. Hells Bells 08. Shot In The Dark 09. Stiff Upper Lip 10. You Shook Me All Night Long 11. Rock 'N' Roll Train 12. Shoot To Thrill 13. Sin City 14. Givin The Dog A Bone 15. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 16. Dog Eat Dog 17. High Voltage 18. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 19. Riff Raff 20. Highway To Hell 21. Whole Lotta Rosie 22. Let There Be Rock

23. T.N.T. 24. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

The 24-date "Power Up" European tour will run through August. The trek will hit Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Switzerland before landing at London's Wembley Stadium for a pair of shows on July 3 and 7, then moving on to Germany, Slovakia and Paris and winding down at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. The European tour is the first run of gigs since AC/DC 's return to the stage at last year's rock Power Trip festival in Indio, California.

AC/DC 's last tour took place in 2015 and 2016 and had a $180 million gross, with 2,310,061 sold tickets reported to the Pollstar box office.

Laug is an American drummer who has played with many bands/artists such as Alanis Morissette , Alice Cooper , SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and Vasco Rossi . Matt moved to Los Angeles after graduating from South Florence High School in 1986 and after attending college in L.A., Matt became a sought-after studio drummer.

In 2001, Laug supported AC/DC as part of SLASH'S SNAKEPIT on the North American and European legs of the "Stiff Upper Lip" tour.

In its announcement about Laug 's addition to the band's Power Trip lineup, AC/DC offered no explanation for the absence of the band's longtime drummer Phil Rudd , who rejoined AC/DC for the recording of the group's comeback album, "Power Up" , which came out in November 2020.

Rudd was ousted from AC/DC when he was sentenced to eight months of home detention by a New Zealand court in 2015 after pleading guilty to charges of threatening to kill and drug possession. He was replaced on the band's "Rock Or Bust" tour by Chris Slade , who had previously served as AC/DC 's drummer between 1989 and 1994, playing on the album "The Razor's Edge" .

Rudd , who appeared on all but three of AC/DC 's 18 previous studio albums, toured in support of his 2014 solo debut, "Head Job" . It was the release of that album that led indirectly to Rudd 's arrest, with the drummer allegedly so angry at a personal assistant over the way the record was promoted that he threatened to have the man and his daughter killed.

AC/DC postponed the last 10 dates of its spring 2016 North American trek after Johnson was advised to stop playing live or "risk total hearing loss." The band went on to complete the European and North American legs of its "Rock Or Bust" tour with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose as a "guest vocalist." At the time, Johnson had been AC/DC 's singer for 36 years, ever since replacing the late Bon Scott in 1980 and making his debut on the classic "Back In Black" album.

To enable him to perform live with AC/DC again, the now-76-year-old Johnson worked with audio expert Stephen Ambrose , who said he could help resolve the singer's hearing problems.

Ambrose , who invented the wireless in-ear monitors that are widely used by touring artists today, claimed to have invented a new type of ear-bud that would allow Johnson to perform without causing further damage to his eardrums. After three years of experimenting and "miniaturizing" the equipment, Johnson previously said the technology could allow him to tour again.

Chaney is best known as the bassist of JANE'S ADDICTION and as a member of Alanis Morissette 's touring and recording band. Chaney was also a member of TAYLOR HAWKINS AND THE COATTAIL RIDERS and CAMP FREDDY , as well as being a prolific and versatile session musician, having played with artists including Joe Cocker , Shakira , Slash and Avril Lavigne to Sara Bareilles , Gavin Degraw , Cher , SHINEDOWN and Celine Dion . Chaney is also a founding member and partner in the all-star supergroup ROYAL MACHINES along with Dave Navarro ( JANE'S ADDICTION ), Mark McGrath ( SUGAR RAY ), Josh Freese ( FOO FIGHTERS ) and Billy Morrison ( BILLY IDOL ).

Bassist Cliff Williams announced his retirement at the end of AC/DC 's 2015-2016 "Rock Or Bust" tour, which also saw Johnson leaving. However, Williams — and Johnson — took part in the recording sessions that resulted in "Power Up" . Both of them were also part of the AC/DC lineup that performed at Power Trip .

During an October 2020 interview with Dean Delray 's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, Cliff was asked if Johnson 's departure from the road was what led to his desire to stop touring. Cliff responded: "It was before then. I spoke to Angus about it initially. I was at a point — and this is at the beginning of the 'Rock Or Bust' tour — that I just felt, for me, it was time to hang it up. I knew that I didn't wanna keep doing these two-year tours, and I didn't wanna hold them back, so I made them aware of the fact that this was gonna be my last go-round. It was a tough tour to finish. God bless Axl for coming in and helping us out, finish it up. He did a great job. And at the end of that, I was definitely — that was it for me. Done — just done. That compounded the whole thing."

According to Williams , he wanted to take part in the recording sessions for "Power Up" as a tribute to Angus 's late brother, founding AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young , who died in 2017 from effects of dementia at age 64. Malcolm is credited as a writer on all 12 tracks on "Power Up" .

"If 'Back In Black' has [late AC/DC singer] Bon Scott all over it, for me, 'Power Up' has got Malcolm Young ," Cliff said. "This is for him. And it's the band that we played together with for 40-plus years. And I wanted to do that — I wanted to come back and do that.

"We did some rehearsals earlier [in 2020] before this darn COVID thing popped up, and we had great rehearsals," he continued. "The band was playing really well. So [they asked me], 'Do you wanna do a few shows? 'Sure'. A few shows. We were planning on doing that. Everyone goes home to their respective homes, and bang, we've been here ever since [because of the coronavirus-related shutdown]."

Cliff went on to confirm that his commitment to AC/DC was only for "a few" dates in support of "Power Up" .

"For both [my mental and physical] health," he said. "I definitely have some physical issues, which I won't bore you with the details of. But, yeah, it's tough. I'm very grateful for everything. It's been fantastic. But I just don't wanna do that anymore."

Williams previously revealed that a "terrible" bout with vertigo contributed to his 2016 retirement. He also admitted the return of both Johnson and drummer Phil Rudd convinced him to rejoin the group. "It was like the old band back together," he told Rolling Stone . "It was not like starting over again, but as close to the band that's been together for 40-plus years as we can possibly make it. I didn't want to miss that."

The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" , "Power Up" was recorded over a six-week period in August and September 2018 at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver with producer Brendan O'Brien , who also worked 2008's "Black Ice" and "Rock Or Bust" .

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AC/DC just kicked off their first tour in 8 years with a new bass player – watch footage of their explosive Power Up opener

The rock icons kicked off their European tour with a hit-filled 24-song set in Germany

AC/DC are back touring for the first time since 2016's Rock or Bust world tour, and they marked a maiden voyage for their new recently recruited bass guitar player Chris Chaney with a rip-roaring 24-song set on Saturday night (May 18).

The Aussie rock legends packed out the 62,000-capacity Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as they kicked off a 24-date European tour with wall-to-wall bangers.

Former Jane's Addiction bassist Chaney was unveiled as the man chosen “to carry the torch” for departing bassist Cliff Williams earlier this year.  

Williams joined the band in 1977, performing on every record since Powerage , up to and including 2020's comeback album, Power Up , despite retiring from the band in 2016.

Chaney makes up half of a new-look rhythm section alongside drummer Matt Laug, who had deputized for Phil Rudd at AC/DC's slot at the Power Trip Festival 2023.

The Germany show was the band's first live appearance since that one-off festival appearance and the setlist was largely the same, save for a couple of tweaks in the song order: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap was played earlier than last year, and You Shook Me All Night Long came later on. 

They cannoned into If You Want Blood (You've Got It) and Back In Black for a punching start, with Chaney looking comfortable and sounding solid alongside Stevie Young and Angus Young, who rolled through his iconic riffs on his trademark Gibson SG.

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Whole Lotta Rosie – sandwiched between Highway to Hell and Let There Be Rock – sounded particularly gnarly as Young pushed the dynamics of his amp in front of an adoring crowd. 

T.N.T , from their debut album, High Voltage , preceded a set-closing run-through of For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) , which provided their trademark – and explosive – finale. 

The tour remains in Gelsenkirchen for a second show on May 21, with further dates taking the band to 11 different countries, including Spain, Italy, Slovakia, and the UK.

• If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
• Back In Black
• Shot Down in Flames
• Thunderstruck
• Have A Drink On Me
• Hells Bells
• Shot In The Dark
• Stiff Upper Lip
• You Shook Me All Night Long
• Rock 'N' Roll Train
• Shoot To Thrill
• Givin' The Dog A Bone
• Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
• Dog Eat Dog
• High Voltage
• Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be
• Highway To Hell
• Whole Lotta Rosie
• Let There Be Rock
• For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
• For a full list of tour dates, head over to AC/DC's website .

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AC/DC UK have risen in the previous few years to become one of the most renowned and authentic DC Tributes in Euro pe. A Full sized production features 6 fully firing cannons, inflatable Rosie, a Hells Bell, a wall of Marshall stacks, and an incendiary delivery from the band themselves! 2023 proved to be a massive year for the band, playing across the globe at sold out venues, packed out festivals, and even featuring on TV and on Blockbuster Hollywood Film! In 2023 the band played major festivals across Europe, including Pop On Top alongside 99 Red Balloons star Nena, before headlining Legends of Rock in Portugal in front of a packed out crowd of 5000. Only a few weeks later the band flew to Poland to rock the Undercover Festival, which was televised to an audience of 5 million.  September saw the release of Sylvester Stallone’s Expend4bles, during which the band featured as the house band at the crew’s favourite bar. In the final quarter of the year, the band embarked on their biggest undertaking yet, a full sized production headline tour across The Netherlands and Denmark. Upgrading the stage show to feature 6 fully firing cannons, and a Hells Bell, the band celebrated 50 years since the formation of the most iconic rock act of all time.

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The band will head out on 21 dates this May through August, with a new bassist in the mix.

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AC/DC had been keeping us on tenterhooks over the last week – the band had been sharing a countdown to an imminent announcement across their social media channels, with fans speculating it was for a new tour or album.

Officially revealed today, the Australian rock group will indeed be heading out on a Power Up tour across Europe from May through to August this year. Along the way, they’ll make two stops in the UK at London’s Wembley Stadium, and also at Ireland’s Dublin Croke Park.

• READ MORE: Watch: AC/DC hit the stage for first live show in seven years at Power Trip Festival

In addition to the exciting tour announcement, it has also been confirmed that Chris Chaney, former bassist for Jane’s Addiction, will be filling in for Cliff Williams. Alongside him will be vocalist Brian Johnson with Angus Young, Stevie Young, and Matt Laug, who first joined the band at 2023’s Power Trip  festival.

Williams initially retired from the band at the end of the Rock Or Bust tour in 2016, but returned on the recording of 2020’s Power Up . Chaney was also a member of Alanis Morissette’s touring and recording band for six years, and also formed part of Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.

“We are thrilled to finally announce the POWER UP European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff,” the band writes online.

“The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France and Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there.”

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Tickets go on sale at 10am local time on 16 February. View the full list of tour dates below:

• 7 May – Gelsenkirchen Veltins Arena, Germany
• 21 May – Gelsenkirchen Veltins Arena, Germany
• 25 May – Reggio Emilia RCF Arena, Italy
• 29 May – Seville La Cartuja Stadium, Spain
• 5 Jun – Amsterdam Johan Cruyff Arena, The Netherlands
• 9 Jun – Munich Olympic Stadium, Germany
• 12 Jun – Munich Olympic Stadium, Germany
• 16 Jun – Dresden Messe, Germany
• 23 Jun – Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium, Austria
• 26 Jun – Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium, Austria
• 29 Jun – Zurich Letzigrund Stadium, Switzerland
• 3 Jul – London Wembley Stadium, UK
• 7 Jul – London Wembley Stadium, UK
• 13 Jul – Hockenheim Ring, Germany
• 17 Jul – Stuttgart Wasen, Germany
• 21 Jul – Bratislava Old Airport, Slovakia
• 27 Jul – Nuremberg Zeppelinfeld, Germany
• 31 Jul – Hannover Messe, Germany
• 9 Aug – Dessel Festivalpark Stenehei, Belgium
• 13 Aug – Paris Hippodrome, France
• 17 Aug – Dublin Croke Park, Ireland

Find out more over at the official website of AC/DC .

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It looks like AC/DC will tour Europe in 2024 as German mayor lets slip of huge stadium show

It comes after they played their first show in seven years in California last month

AC/DC may be planning to tour Europe in 2024, as a German mayor accidentally reveals plans for a show in Munich.

• READ MORE: AC/DC on their explosive comeback record ‘Power Up’: “This album is for Malcolm”

Speculation that the rock veterans will be hitting the road again next year arose after Dieter Reiter, the mayor of Munich, accidentally let slip to a reporter that AC/DC will be performing at the city’s Olympic Stadium on June 12, 2024.

“I didn’t know it was supposed to be a secret,” Reiter said after inadvertently leaking the date of the AC/DC concert during a city council meeting (via Planet Radio ).

If the show is confirmed by AC/DC and goes ahead next summer, it will mark their first performance in Europe since their slot at Dusseldorf Espirit Arena in June 2016 – back when Axl Rose was acting as frontman for the band.

It will also mark their first show since they made their comeback at the huge Power Trip festival in Indio, California back on October 7. The slot saw the band close out the second of three nights at the rock festival, and featured a massive 24-song set with Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams returning to the line-up.

Unsurprisingly, the accidental leak has led to some fans speculating that the show may be part of a larger European tour – possibly including shows in the UK too.

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At time of writing, however, the Munich show remains unconfirmed and the band have not yet announced any plans to play live in Europe throughout 2024.

If the tour does come to fruition, it is expected that the band will recruit Matt Laug to take on drumming duties for the live shows. This comes as the 55-year-old American drummer – who has also worked with the likes of Alice Cooper , Slash’s Snakepit and Alanis Morissette – took on the role for the Power Trip slot.

AC/DC did not explain the absence of their longtime drummer Phil Rudd ahead of the festival slot last month. Rudd rejoined the band for their 2020 comeback album ‘Power Up’ , and was previously removed from the lineup after pleading guilty to charges of threatening to kill and drug possession back in 2015 (via Blabbermouth ).

In other AC/DC news, fans of the band recently launched a campaign to try and get the band to Number One for Christmas 2023 .

The push is looking to get the band to the peak position in the charts in celebration of their 50th anniversary, and comes a decade after an original campaign was created back in 2013 to mark their 40th year as a band.

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AC/DC (formed in November 1973) is a seminal and highly revered Australian hard rock band hailing from Sydney, on the south-east coast of Australia.

Guitarist Malcolm Young formed AC/DC with fifteen year-old younger brother and lead guitarist Angus Young in 1973. With the addition of vocalist Bon Scott, bassist Mark Evans and drummer Philip Rudd, the band’s first four albums established AC/DC as a solid hard-rock act across the U.S. Known for their huge riffs and macho lyricism over simple yet rowdy and aggressive power chords, the band earned a hardy and devoted following early on, but didn’t break into the charts until the 1979 platinum album “Highway to Hell”.

In 1980 lead singer Bon Scott died after choking on his own vomit following a night of all-out drinking and was replaced by the ex-Geordie vocalist Brian Johnson two months later. Johnson’s vocal debut came on “Back in Black” which enjoyed a year-long run in the U.S. chart, selling over 22 million copies, which made in the fifth best-selling album in U.S. history.

Throughout the ‘80s and ’90s AC/DC released a solid stream of albums that earned the band their highly revered and seminal status. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”, a reissue of their 1976 “Australian” LP arrived in 1981, followed by the group’s first No. 1 album “For Those About to Rock, We Salute You” the same year, “Flick of the Switch” appeared in 1983 and “Fly on the Wall” in 1985. These made way for the multi-platinum “Maximum Overdrive” soundtrack album “Who Made Who” and “The Razor’s Edge” in 1990, a five-times certified platinum album featuring the singles “Thunderstuck” and “Moneytalks”.

The release of the band’s twelfth studio album “Ballbreaker” in 1995 saw the return of drummer Phil Rudd to the mix, and was succeeded by the five-CD box set “Bonfire” (1997) featuring a selection of live tracks and a remastered version of “Back in Black”. “Stiff Upper Lip” arrived in 2000 reaching No. 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart, followed by the usual extensive and elaborately designed tour schedule.

After an eight year wait for fans, AC/DC returned with the release of “Black Ice” in 2008. The album attempted to recapture the sound and feel of the band’s early material and quickly became a commercial success, finding the top of the charts in 29 countries including the U.S. In 2009 with the release of the nostalgic box set “Backtracks” came an announcement from the Recording Industry of America that AC/DC were the ninth-best selling artist in U.S. history.

“Rock or Bust”, AC/DC’s fifteenth studio album was released in 2014 on Sony Records. The release brought a 40 year anniversary tour and marked the departure of original member Malcolm Young who suffering from dementia was replaced by his nephew Stevie Young.

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Munich Germany Tuesday May 19, 2015

Opening Acts

unknown local cover band) 18:15-19:00

Vintage Trouble 19:10-20:10

ACDC 20:30-22:40

Set List for ACDC

Rock or Bust,

Shoot to thrill,

Hell aint a bad place to be,

Back in Black,

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap,

Thunderstruck,

High Voltage,

Rock n roll train,

Hells bells,

Baptism by fire,

You shook me all night long,

Shot down in flames,

Have a drink on me,

Whole lotta Rosie,

Let there be rock,

Angus solo,

Highway to hell,

For those about to rock,

Was a great show as always, (been watching them live since 1986)

New in the line up was Stevie Young, and the return of Chris Slade (from the Razors edge tour)

Slade appeared to labor and fight through some of the songs when the camera was on him, but kept the beat and tempo well.

Stevie looked panicked and a little intimidated on stage, but have to give him credit for jumping in for Malcolm it was obvious he hasn't done this for the 42 years the other band-mates have.

I've rather gotten used to the fact that Clive and Malcolm were always in the background until it was time to sing back up vocals, so this was no different,

Clive and Stevie did a great job, and the background vocals sounded much better than the Black Ice tour from 5 years ago when I last saw them in Las Vegas.

It has always been all about Angus and Brian Johnson running around the stage.

This venue was amazing, the atmosphere was electric, and my estimate for the crowd was 70,000

From my seats the entire floor (soccer pitch) was packed, and even the steady rain that had been falling all day was not enough to damper spirits,

the crowd was ready to party.

The opening act, (sorry I don't know the name)

appeared to be a local German cover band, pandering to the crowd with hits from the 80's and sang local drinking songs to get the crowd pumped.

The next act Vintage Trouble, had great energy, the lead singer reminded me of a Chuck Berry, James Brown, and Jimmy Hendrix mix, had great vocals, and worked the stage hard, however the crowd just wasn't responding to the blues-rock sound they were pounding out.

Up next ACDC,

there really isn't anything I can say about this band that hasn't been said.

They work hard, played the classic hits that have spawned generations of rockers

and are simply amazing.

The setlist was pretty much an even split of Johnson, and Bon Scott songs,

It was a nice throwback having at least 9 songs that came from the 70's

Song that was removed from previous shows, "the jack" was a nice change.

I personally have always felt it was a mood killer and brought down the tempo of the crowd even though that was taking away from the crowd to repeat "the jack" over and over,

This also eliminated Angus' "strip-tease"

not sure if it was because of the weather, or Angus doesn't want to expose his 60 year old butt anymore,

but his solo, which rocked kept the 70,000 fans standing all night long.

Johnson appeared to have a mic issue nearing the end of the concert, and his frustration and emotions were caught, but still pushed through,

as a long time fan I can only give this a 5/5 rating.

Looking forward to their return to North America in the fall.

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Attending a concert in a giant corporate arena is a necessary evil when it comes to seeing high-profile bands with a large stage presence, but when done right, those arena-ready bands can make you forget the hell you’re living in. AC/DC flipped that script right on its head last night when they brought their Rock or Bust World Tour to the Pepsi Center. For the Australian rockers, Hell isn’t a place to be avoided, it is to be celebrated. So when the lights went down on the capacity crowd, thousands of red devil-horns lit the seats as Denver welcomed the iconic band back to the Northern Hemisphere. A space odyssey scene played out on the giant screen before everything was blown to bits when Brian Johnson and Angus Young took the stage to rattle brains with the title track off their latest album. By packing a stadium-sized show into a modestly-sized arena, the band achieved maximum visual and sonic impact, proving that Hell really ain’t a bad place to be.

One of my first large-scale rock shows was AC/DC’s Ballbreaker Tour at San Diego Sports Arena. Some friends and I had 2nd row tickets for my 19th birthday. That was on February 12th, 1996. Twenty years later (almost to the day), I found myself doing the same thing in a different city with different friends. Having attended hundreds of shows since that night in San Diego, I didn’t think there was any way an aging AC/DC could impress the way they did back then. I was wrong. The absence of Malcolm Young (due to serious health issues) is something that has to be mentioned, just out of pure respect, but his nephew, the 57-year-old Stevie Young, provided more than enough coverage to keep the band tight. And while Chris Slade kept his personality in the background all night, he is no stranger to touring with the band, so the troubled Phil Rudd was hardly missed on drums. In all reality, any capable musicians would have done fine though, because all eyes were on Angus Young and Brian Johnson the entire night. Those guys must have truly made a deal with the devil, because their style, attitude, energy, and even their attire, hasn’t aged a day in the two decades since I last saw them. - See more at: http://ilistensoyoudonthaveto.com/2016/02/09/acdc-pepsi-center-02-08-16/#sthash.o9wcFq2q.dpuf

Awesome gig, AC/DC still know how to put on a great show! They know what the crowd want, and romp through their greatest hits including the Bon Scott days, still finding time for three from the new album.

All the theatrical elements are there - the great bell for Hells Bells, the cannons for For Those About To Rock, the inflatable Rosie, Angus' frenzied guitar solo. For Scotland we were also treated to a few bars of Loch Lomond as the intro to Highway to Hell, a nice touch. The only thing missing is Angus' long-standing striptease and mooning of the audience - is he now too old to do it, or is it now considered too bad taste? Who knows...

Malcolm Young was fondly remembered by the crowd, who started chants of "Malcolm! Malcolm!" instead of the usual "Angus! Angus!" from time to time, but no mention was made by the band - in fact we got no banter from Brian at all. Stevie Young filled in his uncle's place effectively, but the show has always been about Angus and Brian, so it didn't have a significant effect. Chris Slade did a solid job on the drums, and was probably quite happy that Phil Rudd's dubious legal problems gave him a chance to re-join the band.

Will this be the last big AC/DC tour? Time will tell. It's been a while since the last one, and many would never have expected the band would continue without Malcolm. But Angus still struts around with amazing energy for a 60-year-old, and there will always be an audience for them, so he may not be hanging up his schoolboy cap quite yet.

It was wet, very wet. Hives had done there job and done it well. The stage was set and with a surreal video, lighting system, pyrotechnics and a sound system dreams are made of, the show began ...

"Ahh Sydney, good to be back" Brian sighed almost longingly as he moved into 'Rock or Bust' as the rain drizzled onstage. Between each song, a quick retreat to wipe faces, hands and fretboards, roadies wiping the stage, one knew they were up against it especially when Angus took off his now soaked coat, donned only in a white soggy shirt and shorts being somewhat careful in his customary shuffle along the stage, but shuffle he did, no quarter was given.

Wet hair flicking water everywhere as Angus took to the long stage extension, now raised for 'Let There Be Rock' and an extended lead solo as bluesy and crisp as it gets by Angus duck-walking onto the podium, raised even higher with another blistering lead break while spinning around "Curly" style as the crowd, horns held high, called for more!

Cliff Williams as solid as ever pounded the Bass while drummer Chris Slade was unrelenting, not missing a beat. Stevie Young at home on Rhythm Guitar, deep in concentration, a fitting and honourable replacement for Malcolm.

Nothing replaces years of committed touring and AC/DC are the epitome of hard work and a lifelong dedication to their craft.

AC/DC has been around just about forever, sold tens of millions of albums worldwide, and won a dozen awards, so your expectations for a live show should be high. I first saw them at the Tacoma Dome in June, 1988, and wasn't disappointed.

Seeing AC/DC live back then was like being hit by a steamroller. And it's the same if you see them today – the crowd at an AC/DC show these days is a mix of young and older fans, but we're all rocking out together. Once they start, they blast through hit after hit, and you know when they play "Let There Be Rock" it sets the tone for the rest of the show.

The floor ends up just being a mass of bodies, cheering and jumping up and down with fists in the air, gaining more energy with every word sung by Brian Johnson - a little guy with a lot of voice. The best songs are always: "Back in Black," "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," "Whole Lotta Rosie," and "It's a Long Way to the Top," all of which I can safely say are awesome live - and they really are.

AC/DC may be getting older but they aren't mellowing. They still put on a great show and sound as good as they did 25 years ago. Their live show is perfect for new and longtime fans alike, so if you get the chance to see them, do yourself a favor and go.

There is not much to say about the Australian rocker with an over-fondness for school attire AC/DC apart from they are considered icons of rock. They show no signs of tiring despite having formed as a band over 40 years ago.

They continue to wow fans all over the globe and pack out their shows with a mixture of dedicated fans who have followed their career from the offset to the new-age fans who have discovered and enjoy their influence on modern rock. Enthusiastic as ever, Angus Young leads the band into an all cannons blazing rendition of 'Rock 'N' Roll Train' which delights the audiences below.

They are not the most enthusiastic of crowds being as the majority of the audience are now reaching their fifties yet the roar of applause at the end of each track is thanks enough. Classics such as 'Hells Bells' and 'High Voltage' are a joy to see performed live whilst the closing anthemic 'Let Their Be Rock' shows the band's dedication to the music.

Perhaps the track everyone wants to see, 'Highway To Hell' is saved for the encore and this song that defined a chapter in rock is just as brilliant as you would imagine.

Some bagged the first gig on the 12th, don't know, I was at Fleetwood Mac. The rain and thunder around the stadium joined the Best Live Rock Band in History on stage. They took Kingswood and the Hives to school... this IS how to Rock 'N' Roll. Angus, Angus had us in the palm of his hand... no one does this like ANGUS, he was his usual, just amazing. Brian, well ok he doesn't hit the high notes and doesn't try, but it's overlooked in his performance, the gravel voice of the new guy, does justice to Bon's songs,so who gives a shit, were all aging a little. AC/DC have been doing this since they made it big with Jailbreak in 1974 and of course that massive leap in 1980 with the New Guy. From the back of a truck to a world wide phenomenon,Let There Be Rock!

The show? Awesome.

From opening video to pryotechnics during the encore, all top notch.

The actual performance was stellar - they still have it. The tempo never dropped.

I loved the amount of location-specific merchandise.

The problem? The seating chart when we bought our extra-pricey-but-totally-worth-it tickets was not what we actually were sitting at. Per the chart, we should have been, floor, front and center between main stage and catwalk. instead, our entire section was moved behind the section that was stage-right, and suddenly, we can't even tell there's a catwalk.

I don't know if this was the tour, the promoters, the venue, but it was a royally dick move - all to sell just a few more tickets.

the performance itself was great, as expected. but there were some side problems.

1- There was just one mentioned time on the tickets, 18:00. Of course it wasn't the time which ACDC comes on stage but it wasn't the door opening time either. We were there around 17:30 and half of the field was already occupied, so we didn't get a proper place. Next time I wish for better information about the door opening time.

2- after the concert, conducting the people to the exit doors was awful. we were standing on our feet for like 45 minutes without moving a single step. I don't know what was happening in the front but that situation was tiring and also very dangerous.

Between 1976 and 1980 AC/DC recorded a bunch of albums that will remain among the greatest ever made. The band are a lot older now but they play these classic tunes flawlessly.

The band continued without a blip when they lost their singer in 1980 and they've done it again. Axl Rose was an unexpected choice to stand in for Brian Johnson but despite my suspicion he sang brilliantly.

And then there's Angus Young. This is his band and his show and he is a truly amazing entertainer.

You know what you're gonna get from an AC/DC show - no nonsense rock'n'roll but these songs are so good. Rock shows just don't get better than this.

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AC/DC Announces Global Stadium Tour for 2024, Reveals First European Date

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Get ready to rock as AC/DC gears up for a massive global stadium tour in 2024, marking their return to the stage after seven years. The legendary hard rockers have confirmed their first European date, set to electrify Munich Stadium in Germany on June 12th.

Munich’s mayor, Dieter Reiter, casually spilled the beans to Bayerischer Rundfunk reporter Mathias Flasskamp, stating with a hint of amusement,

“I didn’t know it was supposed to be a secret.”

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Fans can rejoice at the prospect of AC/DC gracing stages worldwide, as rumors swirl about a comprehensive world tour, possibly culminating in a show-stopping appearance at the 2024 Rock In Rio festival in Rio De Janeiro next September.

AC/DC made a thunderous comeback on October 7th at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California, where they delivered a powerhouse 24-song set to close out the event’s second day at Empire Polo Club.

The anticipation is building, and fans worldwide are eager to witness the iconic band bring their electrifying energy and timeless hits back to the global stage. Stay tuned for more tour updates and get ready to experience the legendary power of AC/DC live in 2024.

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