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AC/DC Announces 2024 ‘Power Up’ Tour Dates and New Lineup

AC/DC has announced that they will tour Europe this summer with a brand-new lineup.

The 21-date Power Up tour will kick off May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and is scheduled to conclude on Aug. 17 in Dublin, Ireland.

You can see a complete list of tour dates below. Tickets go on sale Feb. 16.

According to the band's X (formerly Twitter) posts, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams will not be performing at these dates. Lead guitarist Angus Young , singer Brian Johnson and rhythm guitarist Stevie Young will be joined by Matt Laug on drums and former Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney.

Rudd missed AC/DC's 2015-16 Rock or Bust tour due to his well-documented legal troubles . He returned to record 2020's Power Up album but was replaced by Laug at the group's only concert since that time, which took place in October 2023 at the Power Trip festival in Indio, Calif.

Williams announced his retirement after the Rock or Bust tour due to what he described as a bout with " terrible vertigo ," but returned for the recording of Power Up and for the Power Trip performance.

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AC/DC Return From Long Layoff

The announcement comes four months after AC/DC made their triumphant return to the stage with their performance at the Power Trip festival. The gig marked the Aussie rockers’ first concert since 2016 and brought to an end the longest show-free stretch of the band’s career.

The Power Trip set was also AC/DC’s first performance since the death of founding member Malcolm Young. The rhythm guitarist was replaced by his nephew, Stevie Young, who also played on the group’s 2020 album Power Up .

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AC/DC has yet to tour in support of Power Up . The album was recorded in 2018 and 2019, but released in 2020 – right as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the live music industry to a halt. Johnson, who had dealt with severe hearing loss for years, was also testing experimental hearing aid technology. At the time, he was still unsure if he’d be able to perform with AC/DC again, however a handful of successful guest appearances – including a memorable performance at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London – left Johnson confident he could return to touring again.

“I walked out there, the roof lifted up off Wembley and I sang my little heart out,” he recalled of the Hawkins show . “I did two songs and the place went absolutely crackers. I think I floated off. It was absolutely wonderful. So we knew [the hearing aids] worked. We were absolutely jumping for joy at the side of the stage. It was something special.”

AC/DC Power Up 2024 European Tour Dates May 17:  Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Veltins Arena May 21:  Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Veltins Arena May 25:  Reggio Emilia, Italy - RCF Arena May 29:  Seville, Spain - La Cartuja Stadium June 5:  Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Johan Cruyff Arena June 9:  Munich, Germany - Olympic Stadium June 12:  Munich, Germany - Olympic Stadium June 16:  Dresden, German - Messe June 23:  Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium June 26:  Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium June 29:  Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadium July 3:  London, England - Wembley Stadium July 7:  London, England - Wembley Stadium July 13:  Hockenheim, Germany - Ring July 17:  Stuttgart, Germany - Wasen July 21:  Bratislava, Slovakia - Old Airport July 27:  Nuremberg, Germany - Zeppelinfeld July 21:  Hannover, Germany - Messe Aug. 9:  Dessel, Belgium - Festivalpark Stenehei Aug. 13:  Paris, France - Hippodrome Paris Longchamp Aug. 17:  Dublin, Ireland - Croke Park

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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 Announce European Tour — With New Drummer and Bassist

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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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February 12, 2024

• 23 Nov. 2020 : "Power Up" At #1 In 20 Countries
• 07 Oct. 2020 : AC/DC's New Album "PWR/UP" Out November 13th
• 05 Oct. 2020 : New Single "Shot In The Dark" Out Wednesday
• 30 Sep. 2020 : AC/DC Confirms New Line-Up
• 24 Jul. 2020 : Video of "Let Me Put My Love Into You" uploaded on AC/DC's YouTube channel
• 10 Dec. 2019 : "Back In Black" Certified 25x Platinum In The US
• 28 Nov. 2017 : Malcolm Young farewelled at Sydney St Mary’s Cathedral
• 18 Nov. 2017 : Malcolm
• 23 Oct. 2017 : George Young dies At 70
• 28 Aug. 2017 : Brian Johnson Joins Muse On Stage At Reading Festival
• 23 Jun. 2017 : "Tours De France 1976-2014 - Les Bonus" Book Available For Pre-Order
• 23 Jun. 2017 : Angus Young Jams With Guns N' Roses In Hannover
• 15 May. 2017 : Brian Johnson Back On Stage, With Paul Rodgers & Robert Plant
• 03 Apr. 2017 : Brian Johnson New TV Show 'Life On The Road' To Air This Month
• 11 Feb. 2017 : Angus Young Joins Guns N' Roses On Stage In Sydney
• 12 Dec. 2016 : "Rock Or Bust Tour" Official Photo Book To Be Released In 2017
• 03 Dec. 2016 : Phil Rudd Announces Tour European Dates
• 21 Nov. 2016 : Greg Billings Band Releases New Track Featuring Brian Johnson
• 20 Sep. 2016 : Final Date Of Rock Or Bust Tour, Cliff's Last Concert
• 15 Aug. 2016 : Phil Rudd's Solo Album To Be Released in Europe & US In September
• 01 Aug. 2016 : Angus Talks AC/DC's Future In New Interview With Rolling Stone
• 07 Jul. 2016 : Cliff Williams To Retire From Recording & Touring After Current AC/DC Tour
• 30 Jun. 2016 : Brian Johnson's first Recordings From 1971 To Be Released Next Month
• 29 Jun. 2016 : AC/DC Fanzine Overdose #2 Now Available
• 01 Jun. 2016 : Rescheduled US Dates Announced For August/September
• 23 May. 2016 : "Touch Too Much" Performed Live for The First Time
• 20 May. 2016 : Brian Johnson Explains Why He Had To Stop Touring
• 20 May. 2016 : New Date Added In Dusseldorf For June 15, Tix On Sale Tomorrow
• 17 May. 2016 : Brian Johnson Guest On Jim Breuer's New Album
• 13 May. 2016 : Phil Rudd New Interview, May Be Touring Europe This Summer
• 06 May. 2016 : Axl, Angus & Cliff New Interview By BBC & NME In Lisbon
• 05 May. 2016 : New Video Message of Angus, Cliff & Axl, & First Official Photo
• 05 May. 2016 : New Video : A few Words From Angus, Cliff & Axl
• 04 May. 2016 : Audio Sample of Lisbon Rehearsal With Axl Rose
• 02 May. 2016 : Refunds Offered for All European dates
• 19 Apr. 2016 : Brian Johnson Issues Statement
• 17 Apr. 2016 : Angus Joins Guns N' Roses On Stage At Coachella
• 16 Apr. 2016 : AC/DC Confirms That Axl Rose Will Join The Band On All Remaining Dates Of Current Tour
• 07 Mar. 2016 : US Tour Dates To Be Re-scheduled, Brian Advised To Discontinue Touring
• 22 Feb. 2016 : Kansas City Show Rescheduled To Feb. 28th
• 15 Dec. 2015 : 2016 European Dates Announced For May/June
• 14 Dec. 2015 : US Tour Dates Announced for Feb/Apr. 2016, on sale Dec. 18/19th
• 06 Oct. 2015 : Phil Rudd Loses Appeal
• 05 Aug. 2015 : Brian Johnson Guest With Hollywood Vampires Supergroup
• 09 Jul. 2015 : Phil Rudd Sentenced To Eight Months Home Detention
• 19 Jun. 2015 : ABC Australia To Air "Blood & Thunder," Alberts Documentary on June 25th
• 11 Jun. 2015 : Tickets For new Zealand Shows On Sale June 22nd
• 20 Apr. 2015 : New Dates Added To Australian Tour
• 19 Apr. 2015 : Brian Johnson Featured On Next Alice Cooper's Album
• 09 Apr. 2015 : Australian/New Zealand Tour Dates Announced
• 08 Apr. 2015 : New Online AC/DC Merchandising Store Lanches Today
• 07 Apr. 2015 : Coachella Set Times Released
• 07 Apr. 2015 : "Rock Or Bust" Nominated For BillBoard Music Award
• 02 Apr. 2015 : New Canadian Date Added in Winnipeg On Sept. 17th
• 01 Apr. 2015 : Coachella Festival Opening Weekend To Be Streamed Live On YouTube
• 27 Mar. 2015 : AC/DC Wins Echo Award In Germany
• 26 Mar. 2015 : New Tickets Released For Paris And German Shows
• 24 Mar. 2015 : Robert Ellis Publishes AC/DC Photo Book: "Highway - Inside The Tour"
• 11 Feb. 2015 : North American Tour dates Announced
• 09 Feb. 2015 : AC/DC Grammys Performance
• 07 Feb. 2015 : Chris Slade Confirmed as Phil Rudd's Replacement For The Grammys & Tour
• 22 Jan. 2015 : "Rock Or Bust" Gold in The US
• 15 Jan. 2015 : Belgium Date Added To European Tour
• 13 Jan. 2015 : AC/DC To Perform At 57th Grammys In Los Angeles
• 06 Jan. 2015 : AC/DC To Headline Coachella 2015 Festival In April
• 18 Dec. 2014 : Sold Out Shows, New Dates Added In Paris & Madrid
• 16 Dec. 2014 : German Ticket Sales Records, New Date Added
• 14 Dec. 2014 : German Tour ticket sales advanced to Monday Dec. 15th at 4pm
• 12 Dec. 2014 : European Tour Dates Announced for May/July 2015
• 09 Dec. 2014 : "Rock Or Bust" Charts Worldwide: #1 in Australia, France & Germany, #3 US & UK
• 02 Dec. 2014 : "Rock Or Bust" Released in the US Today, available in HD Track 24bit/96k
• 29 Nov. 2014 : Upcoming TV Appearances of The Band
• 24 Nov. 2014 : "Rock Or Bust" Album First Streaming Today
• 23 Nov. 2014 : Australian Tour Plans Announced at Album Launch
• 20 Nov. 2014 : Audio Excerpts from Angus & Brian Interview with Howard Stern
• 19 Nov. 2014 : "Rock Or Bust" Listening Party in New York
• 17 Nov. 2014 : AC/DC Releases Title Track from "Rock Or Bust"
• 14 Nov. 2014 : Rock or Bust Playback Party in New York on Nov. 18th
• 14 Nov. 2014 : Angus & Cliff on Reddit tomorrow Nov. 15th at 1:30pm EST
• 13 Nov. 2014 : Angus & Cliff Comment on Phil's Situation
• 06 Nov. 2014 : AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd charged with attempting to procure murders
• 06 Nov. 2014 : Band releases statement following Phil Rudd's arrest
• 06 Nov. 2014 : 'Murder Plot' charges against Phil Rudd dropped, statement from his lawyer
• 07 Oct. 2014 : New track "Play Ball" premieres today, album available for pre-order
• 04 Oct. 2014 : AC/DC Shoots two new videos in London
• 24 Sep. 2014 : AC/DC's new album "'Rock or Bust', to be released December 2nd, 2014
• 16 Apr. 2014 : Official Statement from the band
• 22 Mar. 2014 : Brian Johnson joins Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden
• 15 Feb. 2014 : Brian Johnson Says AC/DC Will Enter Studio In May
• 07 Apr. 2013 : Former AC/DC Bassist Neil Smith Dies
• 19 Nov. 2012 : AC/DC Catalog now On iTunes
• 13 Sep. 2012 : AC/DC "Live At River Plate" Available November 20th
• 08 Nov. 2011 : Brian Johnson To Undergo Wrist Surgery; 'Rocker & Rollers' Tour Canceled
• 25 Oct. 2011 : Brian Johnson To Tour US in Feb. 2012 To Support "Rocker & Rollers" Book, Dates Announced
• 16 Aug. 2011 : AC/DC Wine Issued in Australia
• 24 May. 2011 : Brian Johnson's Book "Rockers & Rollers" Published Today in the US
• 23 May. 2011 : "Live At River Plate" Debuts at #1 in 17 Countries
• 08 Mar. 2011 : AC/DC Live At River Plate DVD & BluRay Available May 10th
• 22 Feb. 2011 : Shoot To Thrill Live Single Out On April 16th
• 11 Feb. 2011 : "Let There Be Rock" Set For Release June 7th on DVD/BluRay
• 05 Feb. 2011 : AC/DC Singer Wants Highway to V8 Heaven
• 01 Nov. 2010 : "Blood Sweat And Beers - Oz Rock From The Aztecs To Rose Tattoo" Book is Out
• 28 Oct. 2010 : AC/DC Abruzzo Publishes Photo Book on Black Ice Tour
• 03 Aug. 2010 : Brian Interviewed on Absolute Radio - video online
• 02 Aug. 2010 : "Black Ice Tour" Second Highest Grossing Tour In History
• 30 Jul. 2010 : Brian Interviewed on Radio 2 - Upcoming AC/DC Live Album
• 16 Jul. 2010 : AC/DC #2 on Forbes Top-Earning Musicians List, Biggest Tour of 2010
• 08 Jul. 2010 : Brian joins Ringo Starr on stage in New York
• 22 Jun. 2010 : AC/DC Wins Double At The APRA Awards in Australia
• 25 May. 2010 : New Video for "T.N.T." tied with Nascar Marketing Campaign
• 12 May. 2010 : Slash to open French shows in June
• 08 May. 2010 : "Iron Man 2" Chart Debuts Worldwide, Reaches #1 in 11 Countries
• 26 Apr. 2010 : "Iron Man 2" Debuts at #1 in England
• 25 Apr. 2010 : Brian Johnson on Soundtrack of Doonby
• 20 Apr. 2010 : Australian/New Zealand Tour breaks all records
• 19 Apr. 2010 : "Iron Man 2" Released Today In The US
• 31 Mar. 2010 : New Photo Book Published in Sweden
• 24 Mar. 2010 : New 2010 Spanish Dates Announced
• 14 Mar. 2010 : Alberts Music publishes "House Of Hits" book in Australia
• 11 Feb. 2010 : "AC/DC-Fever" As The Band Kicks Off Oz Tour In Melbourne Today
• 31 Jan. 2010 : AC/DC Win First Grammy Award
• 26 Jan. 2010 : 'AC/DC: Iron Man 2' Soundtrack Album - Video Online
• 25 Jan. 2010 : AC/DC To Headline Download Festival In June
• 20 Jan. 2010 : 2010 Scandinavian Dates Announced
• 06 Jan. 2010 : New European Tour Dates
• 22 Dec. 2009 : Austrian Bird Lovers Threaten AC/DC Concert in Austria
• 15 Dec. 2009 : More 2010 European Dates Announced
• 13 Dec. 2009 : New 2010 European Dates Announced & On Sale
• 02 Dec. 2009 : AC/DC Nominated For 2 Grammies
• 01 Dec. 2009 : New DVD To Be Filmed At Buenos Aires Shows
• 27 Nov. 2009 : October US Dates Rescheduled For April 2010
• 27 Nov. 2009 : AC/DC Wins Two ARIA Awards In Australia
• 26 Nov. 2009 : New Date Added In Tokyo
• 09 Nov. 2009 : New Tickets On Sale For San Juan & Buenos Aires Shows
• 09 Nov. 2009 : "Back Tracks" Released Today
• 26 Oct. 2009 : "Black Ice" & "No Bull" Now Available At All US Retail Outlets
• 16 Oct. 2009 : Brian Johnson On Planet Rock In The UK
• 14 Oct. 2009 : Japan Tour Tix on Sale Nov. 7th
• 12 Oct. 2009 : Extra Date in Buenos Aires, US, Japanese Dates Announced
• 12 Oct. 2009 : Several US Shows With Tickets Now at Reduced Price
• 09 Oct. 2009 : "Black Ice" Reaches 1 Million Sales Mark in Germany
• 08 Oct. 2009 : AC/DC Nominated for ARIA Awards in Australia
• 03 Oct. 2009 : "AC/DC: Australia's Family Jewels" Exhibition Opens Next Month in Melbourne
• 30 Sep. 2009 : "Back Tracks" Box Set Details
• 30 Sep. 2009 : Brian Johnson Note About Postponed Dates
• 29 Sep. 2009 : Second Show Added in Buenos Aires
• 27 Sep. 2009 : Rock & Roll Hall of Fame DVD with AC/DC
• 25 Sep. 2009 : First 6 US Tour Dates Postponed
• 19 Sep. 2009 : Dallas, Houston & Argentina On Sale Date Postponed
• 14 Sep. 2009 : Dates in Brazil & Argentina Confirmed
• 27 Aug. 2009 : Dates in Atlanta, Puerto Rico Announced
• 17 Aug. 2009 : New Tix for Winnipeg Show, More US Dates Announced
• 05 Aug. 2009 : New Tickets On Sale For Montreal Show
• 03 Aug. 2009 : New US Tour Dates Announced
• 02 Aug. 2009 : Phil Rudd Special Edition Drum Set Released By Sonor
• 22 Jul. 2009 : Brian's Book "Rockers & Rollers" Out in October, Reveals Future Tour Plans
• 20 Jul. 2009 : AC/DC Top Tour Of 2009
• 19 Jul. 2009 : New Zealand Dates Announced, On Sale July 28th
• 10 Jul. 2009 : US Tour Extended, Latin American Tour in November
• 05 Jun. 2009 : No Second Concert in Adelaide
• 03 Jun. 2009 : New Date in Chicago Just Added
• 01 Jun. 2009 : New Date for US Tour in Fresno on Sept. 4th
• 26 May. 2009 : "Rock Classic" Magazine on AC/DC Published in Germany
• 25 May. 2009 : Australian Shows Sold Out in Minutes, More Dates Added
• 24 May. 2009 : "60 Minutes" Special on Australian TV Tonight
• 19 May. 2009 : New date in Ottawa on Aug. 10th just added
• 12 May. 2009 : New Tickets For French Dates in June
• 09 May. 2009 : First Australian & NZ Dates Announced for Jan/Mar. 2010
• 08 May. 2009 : New US date in Albany on Aug. 2nd Announced
• 08 May. 2009 : New Reissues in Europe to Coincide with Stadium Tour
• 30 Apr. 2009 : New tickets available for German & Scottish Stadium shows
• 25 Apr. 2009 : Los Angeles Show Canceled?
• 09 Apr. 2009 : New Canadian Dates Announced
• 06 Apr. 2009 : New US Tour Dates Announced
• 30 Mar. 2009 : Zurich Date Re-scheduled for April 6th
• 29 Mar. 2009 : Tonight's Zurich Date Postponed
• 27 Mar. 2009 : AC/DC Inspired Czech Leader's "Road to Hell" Riff
• 19 Mar. 2009 : "Anything Goes" Video Premieres
• 03 Mar. 2009 : Second Antwerp Show Canceled
• 28 Feb. 2009 : Video Clip For "Anything Goes" Filmed In Paris
• 24 Feb. 2009 : AC/DC Converses
• 23 Feb. 2009 : "Anything Goes" Issued As Single In Europe
• 22 Feb. 2009 : AC/DC Wins Echo Award In Germany
• 21 Feb. 2009 : Set List Changed in Stockholm
• 19 Feb. 2009 : Opening Night Of European Tour In Oslo
• 16 Feb. 2009 : Stadium Date In Lison Confirmed For June 3rd
• 15 Feb. 2009 : Philip Morris AC/DC Photo Exhibition In London
• 26 Jan. 2009 : New Spanish & Greek Dates Confirmed
• 19 Jan. 2009 : Stadium Dates Added in France, Spain
• 08 Jan. 2009 : South American Tour in November
• 28 Dec. 2008 : "AC/DC Maximum Rock & Roll" Now Available in Spain.
• 27 Dec. 2008 : "Black Ice" Multi-Platinum Worldwide
• 23 Dec. 2008 : Brian Johnson Opens Music Room For Kids At Sarasota Hospital
• 19 Dec. 2008 : Brian Johnson Writes Own Book
• 18 Dec. 2008 : "Big Jack" Issued As Single In US & Europe
• 17 Dec. 2008 : 5 Open-Air German Shows Sold Out in 77 minutes
• 17 Dec. 2008 : Additional European Dates Sold Out
• 16 Dec. 2008 : "Black Ice" songbook now available
• 12 Dec. 2008 : AC/DC Announces Stadium Tour in Europe
• 12 Dec. 2008 : Stadium Shows Tix On Sale Next Week
• 06 Dec. 2008 : "Black Ice" released as Steel Box set in Europe
• 05 Dec. 2008 : New Tickets Released For Jan. 13 Date in St. Louis
• 04 Dec. 2008 : AC/DC Nominated for a Grammy
• 06 Nov. 2008 : "Black Ice" goes Platinum & remains #1 in the US
• 05 Nov. 2008 : Nov. 28th - AC/DC Day in Vancouver
• 04 Nov. 2008 : "Plug Me In" DVD Wins Award In The UK
• 04 Nov. 2008 : AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack Now Available in US
• 29 Oct. 2008 : AC/DC On The Cover Of Rolling Stone (Yes, Rolling Stone)
• 28 Oct. 2008 : "Black Ice" Debuts At #1 In 29 Countries
• 24 Oct. 2008 : AC/DC to play their 2000th Concert During The "Black Ice Tour"
• 22 Oct. 2008 : "Black Ice" First Week Sales Could Exceed 800,000 In The US
• 22 Oct. 2008 : "AC/DC The Film Let there Be Rock" on French TV
• 21 Oct. 2008 : AC/DC Cover Features across Europe
• 20 Oct. 2008 : "Black Ice" 3rd biggest selling album in Australia last week
• 19 Oct. 2008 : "Black Ice" Mania in the US & Worldwide
• 18 Oct. 2008 : AC/DC Marathon tomorrow on VH1 Classic
• 18 Oct. 2008 : UK Dates Sold Out In Minutes
• 14 Oct. 2008 : 'Black Ice' online preview
• 14 Oct. 2008 : European Dates Sold Out In Record Time
• 14 Oct. 2008 : UK Tour dates announced
• 13 Oct. 2008 : 'Rock N Roll Caravan' - The Documentary
• 10 Oct. 2008 : "Black Ice" 2009 European Tour dates
• 02 Oct. 2008 : AC/DC on cover of Q Magazine in the UK
• 30 Sep. 2008 : 16 New US Tour Dates Announced
• 23 Sep. 2008 : Contests to Win Tix for Private AC/DC Show on Oct. 26
• 20 Sep. 2008 : Extra US shows added in Chicago and Los Angeles
• 19 Sep. 2008 : "Rock N Roll Train" Video Premieres today
• 18 Sep. 2008 : AC/DC Marathon on VH1Classic and AC/DC Contest
• 17 Sep. 2008 : "No Bull - The Directors Cut" debuts at #1 in 11 countries
• 16 Sep. 2008 : AC/DC Channel on Sirius and XM
• 11 Sep. 2008 : US Tour Dates Announced
• 28 Aug. 2008 : "Rock N Roll Train" available today at radio & online
• 22 Aug. 2008 : New track previewed on AC/DC MySpace page
• 18 Aug. 2008 : New AC/DC Album
• 11 Aug. 2008 : New issue of German zine "Daily Dirt" out
• 29 Jul. 2008 : Brian Johnson on "The Greg Billings Band" album
• 09 Jun. 2008 : New Album to be sold at Wal-Mart only
• 24 Apr. 2008 : Recording of album completed
• 24 Apr. 2008 : "Totally Baked" tracks available as free downloads for limited time
• 21 Apr. 2008 : AC/DC recording new album in Vancouver
• 21 Apr. 2008 : Brian Johnson on soundtrack for "Totally Baked" DVD
• 13 Sep. 2007 : "Plug Me In" DVD Details
• 24 Aug. 2007 : "Plug Me in" : 2 DVD & 3 DVD Set availabale Oct 16th
• 18 May. 2007 : Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams to play charity shows in July
• 21 Dec. 2006 : "AC/DC MAXIMUM ROCK & ROLL" US release Jan. 2, 2007
• 24 Oct. 2006 : "AC/DC: MAXIMUM ROCK & ROLL" New Book Relase
• 03 May. 2006 : Ready to record new album, but no schedule
• 03 May. 2006 : Monsters In Moscow DVD release
• 26 Nov. 2005 : Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams to perform at FL benefit
• 26 Nov. 2005 : New releases
• 26 Aug. 2005 : 1977 Concert to air on JJJ in Australia
• 16 Aug. 2005 : New "Back In Black" Bonus DVD
• 04 Aug. 2005 : Buster Brown 1974 album issued on CD
• 21 Jul. 2005 : New CD of unreleased Geordie tracks
• 14 Jun. 2005 : DVD's & Albums New Certifications
• 14 Jun. 2005 : Guitar World Annual Readers Poll
• 22 May. 2005 : New Daily Dirt fanzine available
• 21 Apr. 2005 : "Family Jewels" More #1's...
• 08 Apr. 2005 : 'Family Jewels" Global #1!
• 15 Feb. 2005 : "Family Jewels" DVD Details
• 15 Feb. 2005 : Bon Scott Tribute in Fremantle
• 27 Jan. 2005 : "Family Jewels" DVD to be released March 29th.
• 27 Jan. 2005 : Brian Johnson to play Orlando, FL on Feb. 5th
• 27 Jan. 2005 : New photo book in Germany, Guitar Legend Special
• 27 Jan. 2005 : "Ballbreaker" & "Stiff Upper Lip" UK reissues
• 26 Sep. 2004 : AC/DC Lane in Melbourne - It's official!
• 08 Sep. 2004 : Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams to play FL benefit concert
• 31 Jul. 2004 : Epic UK reissues pushed back
• 08 Jul. 2004 : "Back In Black" reaches Double Diamond status in US
• 18 Jun. 2004 : Epic to reissue "Ballbreaker" and "Stiff Upper Lip" in UK
• 04 Jun. 2004 : "Toronto Rocks" DVD to be released this month
• 23 May. 2004 : AC/DC Special on BBC Worldwide May 24th
• 19 May. 2004 : AC/DC Convention in Wrexham, Wales in August
• 17 May. 2004 : 'Thunderstruck' Movie open May 20th in Australia
• 04 Mar. 2004 : "Back In Black" released as DualDisc
• 12 Nov. 2003 : AC/DC on Stones new DVD
• 01 Nov. 2003 : "Live At Donington" DVD release
• 19 Oct. 2003 : "School Of Rock" Movie #1 in US
• 16 Oct. 2003 : Hammersmith sold-out in 4 minutes
• 07 Oct. 2003 : Carling Apollo Hammersmith tix on sale Oct. 13th
• 30 Sep. 2003 : Jam with the Stones at Twickenham
• 26 Sep. 2003 : AC/DC to play Hammersmith in October
• 31 Jul. 2003 : 450,000 for 'Toronto Rocks'
• 27 Jul. 2003 : 'Toronto Rocks' on Canadian TV
• 25 Jul. 2003 : Next AC/DC Epic/Sony releases
• 10 Jul. 2003 : Record ticket sales for "Molson Canadian Rocks"
• 03 Jul. 2003 : New Remasters out in Australia, final batch in the US
• 03 Jul. 2003 : Dave Evans to tour Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• 24 Jun. 2003 : AC/DC to play "Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto" July 30th
• 21 May. 2003 : "Ultimate Albums" on VH1 with Back In Black
• 20 May. 2003 : Berlin show in June confirmed
• 20 May. 2003 : AC/DC receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Australia
• 16 May. 2003 : AC/DC to play small venues in Germany next month
• 01 Apr. 2003 : AC/DC to play with the Rolling Stones in June
• 28 Mar. 2003 : Second batch of Epic reissues for April
• 20 Mar. 2003 : "Live London 77" DVD release update
• 11 Mar. 2003 : Roseland Show
• 11 Mar. 2003 : AC/DC performs at R&R Hall of fame Ceremony
• 07 Mar. 2003 : AC/DC on Howard Stern
• 18 Feb. 2003 : AC/DC Jams with the Stones
• 17 Feb. 2003 : The Epic Remasters - Live show in NYC next month!
• 05 Dec. 2002 : AC/DC signs new deal with Epic/Sony
• 12 Nov. 2002 : BBC 77 Concert to be released on DVD
• 07 Nov. 2002 : AC/DC to be inducted in the R&R Hall Of Fame
• 23 Oct. 2002 : Band in Northern England
• 18 Oct. 2002 : Cliff Williams to play club dates in Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia
• 06 Oct. 2002 : Brian Johnson on new Jackyl CD
• 06 Oct. 2002 : New film on AC/DC fans
• 25 Aug. 2002 : Simon Wright launches personal website
• 03 Jul. 2002 : Dave Evans live CD out in the US
• 04 Jun. 2002 : Alberts sign new distribution deal
• 25 May. 2002 : 'You Shook Me All Night Long' on Divas night...
• 09 May. 2002 : Cliff Williams guests on new CD
• 21 Apr. 2002 : Brian Johnson works on new musical "Helen of Troy"
• 19 Apr. 2002 : AC/DC on Pay Per View in US
• 24 Mar. 2002 : Dave Evans to release CD and tour the US this summer
• 15 Mar. 2002 : Brian & Cliff jam with Billy Joel
• 02 Feb. 2002 : Brian pulling out of the Sammy Johnson Concert
• 18 Jan. 2002 : Brian Johnson for another gig in Newcastle in February
• 14 Nov. 2001 : Angus Young McFarlane Action figure now out
• 06 Nov. 2001 : DVD Worldwide dates confirmed
• 31 Oct. 2001 : "SUL Live" Video release pushed to early Dec.
• 27 Oct. 2001 : Brian & Geordie record new tracks
• 03 Oct. 2001 : "SUL Live" Euro pre-order
• 02 Oct. 2001 : "Stiff Upper Lip Live" DVD
• 29 Sep. 2001 : Geordie II gig, more dates added
• 25 Sep. 2001 : "Long Way To The Top" home video/DVD release
• 23 Aug. 2001 : "Long Way To The Top" TV Documentary on ABC
• 28 Jun. 2001 : Brian rejoins Geordie for club tour in October
• 22 Jun. 2001 : "Ride On" played in Paris tonight!
• 20 Jun. 2001 : Bon Scott Book published in the US
• 16 Jun. 2001 : Last night's Munich concert filmed
• 07 Jun. 2001 : "BBC Sight & Sound" concert on TV in Switzerland
• 06 Jun. 2001 : New Geordie CD Reissue with unreleased tracks
• 05 Jun. 2001 : Rock Hard AC/DC-Special issue in France
• 29 May. 2001 : "Friday On My Mind" best Australian song of all time
• 26 May. 2001 : eBook from Susan Masino
• 26 May. 2000 : "Safe In New York City" Next Single
• 25 May. 2000 : US Tour Dates Announced
• 20 May. 2000 : US Tour Dates To Be Announced
• 20 May. 2000 : "Safe In New York City" Next Single
• 20 May. 2000 : Angus in Playboy Germany
• 09 May. 2000 : "Safe In New York City" Video
• 08 May. 2000 : "Stiff Upper Lip" Gold In USA
• 05 May. 2000 : "Satellite Blues" New Single
• 13 Apr. 2000 : SUL video online
• 13 Apr. 2000 : HIFI movie promo
• 28 Mar. 2000 : Paris' instore online
• 28 Mar. 2000 : Australian CD-Single
• 28 Mar. 2000 : SUL NZ release
• 24 Mar. 2000 : AC/DC Street inauguration in Madrid
• 24 Mar. 2000 : Summer tour plans
• 24 Mar. 2000 : CD-Single released
• 24 Mar. 2000 : "No Bull" on TV
• 20 Mar. 2000 : SUL Gold in Australia
• 20 Mar. 2000 : SUL CD-Single release
• 20 Mar. 2000 : SNL performance
• 20 Mar. 2000 : AC/DC@MTV available online
• 20 Mar. 2000 : Accoustic YSMANL will not be released
• 15 Mar. 2000 : SUL #3 in Europe
• 15 Mar. 2000 : SUL video filmed yesterday
• 15 Mar. 2000 : Unplugged track available online
• 11 Mar. 2000 : AC/DC@MTV performance
• 10 Mar. 2000 : No Bonus for Japan CD
• 10 Mar. 2000 : Paris instore appearance
• 08 Mar. 2000 : SUL #7 in US
• 08 Mar. 2000 : SUL video to be filmed in NYC
• 08 Mar. 2000 : Australian online chat
• 06 Mar. 2000 : SUL #1 in Germany
• 06 Mar. 2000 : AC/DC to tour US this Summer
• 05 Mar. 2000 : SUL #1 in Finland
• 04 Mar. 2000 : SUL #1 in Sweden
• 04 Mar. 2000 : Choose tracks for AC/DC@MTV
• 02 Mar. 2000 : SUL CD-Single
• 02 Mar. 2000 : US live TV appearances
• 02 Mar. 2000 : AC/DC Street in Madrid
• 02 Mar. 2000 : AC/DC on NME Cover
• 02 Mar. 2000 : Canadian interview
• 01 Mar. 2000 : SUL vinyl for Germany
• 01 Mar. 2000 : Trust to release Bon's last recording
• 29 Feb. 2000 : SUL #2 in France
• 29 Feb. 2000 : SUL video to be shot in March
• 29 Feb. 2000 : AC/DC Unplugged
• 29 Feb. 2000 : Big $$ for guitar lesson
• 22 Feb. 2000 : AC/DC scheduled for Saturday Night Live!
• 22 Feb. 2000 : Fraternity's "Livestock" available online
• 19 Feb. 2000 : New tracks online
• 19 Feb. 2000 : Bon Scott book to be released in the US
• 19 Feb. 2000 : NME report
• 11 Feb. 2000 : Auction extravaganza
• 08 Feb. 2000 : SUL Promo campaign
• 08 Feb. 2000 : Online Chats with AC/DC
• 07 Feb. 2000 : Live SUL Radio premiere
• 07 Feb. 2000 : New Single online
• 02 Feb. 2000 : "Stiff Upper Lip" single premiere - 02/02/00
• 02 Feb. 2000 : New official site
• 01 Feb. 2000 : First Single to radio on Feb. 7th
• 25 Jan. 2000 : New Album Artwork
• 24 Jan. 2000 : "Stiff Upper Lip" track listing & Single
• 19 Jan. 2000 : Release dates confirmed
• 19 Jan. 2000 : Bon Scott tribute concert with Dave Evans
• 10 Jan. 2000 : "Stiff Upper Lip" for Feb. 29th release
• 17 Dec. 1999 : Album Scheduled for Feb 18, 2000
• 04 Dec. 1999 : Album Track Listing
• 24 Oct. 1999 : Recording Sessions Completed
• 24 Oct. 1999 : Geordie-Bon Scott-Dave Evans CD releases
• 28 Aug. 1999 : Gold Record Auctioned
• 28 Aug. 1999 : Doble Dosis CD in Argentina
• 28 Aug. 1999 : Home CD release
• 18 Jul. 1999 : Studio Date Confirmed
• 18 Jul. 1999 : New AC/DC Book
• 18 Jul. 1999 : Manson covers Highway To Hell
• 18 May. 1999 : Bruce Fairbairn Dies
• 05 Apr. 1999 : AC/DC to Enter Studio
• 05 Apr. 1999 : Diamond Award Ceremony in NY
• 26 Jan. 1999 : AC/DC to Receive Diamond Award
• 26 Sep. 1998 : No release for 98
• 26 Sep. 1998 : Angus at Kerrang Awards
• 26 Sep. 1998 : More EMI UK Reissues
• 26 Sep. 1998 : Fraternity's Livestock CD release
• 26 Sep. 1998 : Mount Lofty Rangers CD release
• 06 Aug. 1998 : Rock named after the Youngs
• 03 Jul. 1998 : UK reissues
• 03 Jul. 1998 : French reissues
• 03 Jul. 1998 : Stamp poster
• 03 Jul. 1998 : AC/DC in London
• 03 Jul. 1998 : Simon Wright news
• 31 May. 1998 : AC/DC Stamp issued in Australia
• 31 May. 1998 : UK Reissues
• 22 Apr. 1998 : Neurotica CD released
• 22 Apr. 1998 : Album written
• 22 Apr. 1998 : Bonfire songbook released
• 22 Apr. 1998 : More EMI Reissues in the UK
• 22 Apr. 1998 : Brian & Cliff at benefit in FL
• 30 Jan. 1998 : EMI UK CD Reissues
• 24 Jan. 1998 : Neurotica CD with Brian Johnson
• 17 Jan. 1998 : Neurotica new single with Brian Johnson
• 03 Jan. 1998 : MCM AC/DC day in France
• 03 Jan. 1998 : EMI Reissues in the UK
• 21 Dec. 1997 : Bonfire Goes Gold
• 02 Dec. 1997 : AC/DC Sign with EMI UK
• 01 Dec. 1997 : Bonfire UK Date
• 23 Nov. 1997 : Bonfire in the UK
• 23 Nov. 1997 : TV Show in France, UK
• 23 Nov. 1997 : Rock Goes To College Again
• 23 Nov. 1997 : Let There Be Rock on TV
• 13 Nov. 1997 : Bon's Last Recording Broadcast on RTL
• 12 Nov. 1997 : RTL Special
• 12 Nov. 1997 : Bonfire Release Postponed
• 12 Nov. 1997 : AC/DC Working on New Album
• 12 Nov. 1997 : Bonfire Promo

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AC/DC Reveals First Opener on Tour Since 2016 

The legendary AC/DC is set to head to Europe once again, and this time, they are bringing along Taylor Momsen’s group, The Pretty Reckless, as their opening act. 

AC/DC’s “Power Up” tour is their first European swing in eight years. The Pretty Reckless is slated to join the band for all 24 dates and is set to begin on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, at Veltins Arena. From there, they are scheduled to visit other countries such as Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, and France before wrapping up on August 17 in Dublin, Ireland, at Croke Park. 

The lineup is set to include seasoned veterans such as singer Brian Johnson, guitarist Angus Young, and rhythm guitarist Stevie Young. Joining them are drummer Matt Laug and Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney, who steps in to fill the shoes of longtime bassist Cliff Williams. 

The tour holds special significance for fans, as it marks the first European outing since AC/DC’s return to the stage at last year’s Power Trip Festival in Indio, California. For more information and additional details, visit the band’s official website . 

For your chance to see AC/DC and The Pretty Reckless, visit StubHub or Ticket Club , where members can receive a free membership with the code “TICKETNEWS.”

A complete list of “Power Up” European tour dates can be found below:

AC/DC 2024 European Summer Tour Dates

May 17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany @ Veltins Arena

May 21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany @ Veltins Arena

May 25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy @ RCF Arena

May 29 – Seville, Spain @ La Cartuja Stadium

June 5 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands @ Johan Cruyff Arena

June 9 – Munich, Germany @ Olympic Stadium

June 12 – Munich, Germany @ Olympic Stadium

June 16 – Dresden, Germany @ Messe

June 23 – Vienna, Austria @ Ernst Happel Stadium

June 26 – Vienna, Austria @ Ernst Happel Stadium

June 29 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Letzigrund Stadium

July 3 – London, England @ Wembley Stadium

July 7 – London, England @ Wembley Stadium

July 13 – Hockenheim, Germany @ Ring

July 17 – Stuttgart, Germany @ Wasen

July 21 – Bratislava, Slovakia @ Old Airport

July 27 – Nuremberg, Germany @ Zeppelinfeld

July 31 – Hannover, Germany @ Messe

August 9 – Dessel, Belgium @ Festivalpark Stenehei 

August 13 – Paris, France @ Hippodrome ParisLongchamp

August 17 – Dublin, Ireland @ Croke Park

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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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Report: AC/DC To Perform At Munich, Germany Stadium Next June

Munich, Germany's mayor Dieter Reiter has confirmed to Bayerischer Rundfunk reporter Mathias Flasskamp that AC/DC is scheduled to perform at the city's Olympic Stadium on June 12, 2024.

"I didn't know it was supposed to be a secret," Reiter said after it was revealed that he inadvertently leaked the date of the AC/DC concert during a city council meeting.

AC/DC is rumored to be planning a world tour next year, including a possible appearance at the 2024 edition of the Rock In Rio festival, set to take place next September in Rio De Janeiro.

AC/DC 's first show in seven years took place on October 7 at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California.

The legendary hard rockers ran through a 24-song set to close out day two of the three-day event at Empire Polo Club.

AC/DC 's performance marked the first time the band opened its set with "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" . The concert also included live debuts for two tracks from 2020's "Power Up" album, "Demon Fire" and "Shot In The Dark" .

AC/DC recruited drummer Matt Laug to perform with the band at Power Trip .

The 55-year-old 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 singer Brian 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.

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AC/DC 2024 world tour: dates, venues, and how to get tickets

AC/DC have just announced a huge UK and European stadium tour for summer 2024. 

The rock legends will be taking their latest album Power Up on the road, performing 21 dates in 10 countries. It will be the Australian band’s first tour in Europe for eight years.

Their line-up will be vocalist Brian Johnson , guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, Matt Laug on drums, and Chris Chaney on bass. Chaney will be carrying “the torch for Cliff” Williams, who retired from performing in 2016.

The Power Up tour will begin in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on May 17. There will then be concerts in Spain, Austria, Switzerland, France and other countries.

The tour also includes two dates at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 3 and 7. It will finish at Dublin’s Croke Park+ on August 17.

Where will AC/DC be performing?

Here are the full tour dates:

17 Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena21 Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena25 Reggio Emilia, Italy, RCF Arena29 Seville, Spain, La Cartuja Stadium

5 Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Johan Cruyff Arena9 Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium12 Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium16 Dresden, Germany, Messe23 Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium26 Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium29 Zurich, Switzerland, Letzigrund Stadium

3 London, England, Wembley Stadium7 London, England, Wembley Stadium13 Hockenheim, Germany, Ring17 Stuttgart, Germany, Wasen21 Bratislava, Slovakia, Old Airport27 Nuremberg, Germany, Zeppelinfeld31 Hannover, Germany, Messe

9 Dessel, Belgium, Festivalpark Stenehei13 Paris, France, Hippodrome Paris Longchamp17 Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park

How to get tickets

General sale times go live between 9-10am local time this Friday (February 16), dependent on the location.

You’ll be able to purchase tickets to the London dates at 10am on Friday from here.

Who are AC/DC?

The band was formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. The original line-up also included vocalist Dave Evans, bassist Larry Van Kriedt, and drummer Colin Burgess. However, this line-up changed shortly after their formation, with Bon Scott joining as the lead vocalist and Phil Rudd replacing Colin Burgess on drums.

AC/DC rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with their powerful, riff-driven rock anthems. Their music is characterised by Angus Young's electrifying guitar solos, Bon Scott's gritty vocals (later replaced by Brian Johnson after Scott's death in 1980), and their raw, no-nonsense approach to rock 'n' roll.

Some of AC/DC's most famous albums include Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976), and The Razors Edge (1990). The band have sold hundreds of millions of albums worldwide.

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