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AC/DC announce 21-date Power Up tour - and a new bass player

AC/DC's long-awaited return to the road has finally been confirmed

AC/DC have announced a 10-city, 21-date European tour. The band, who returned to the stage at last year's Power Trip festival in California , will kick off the Power Up schedule at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on May 17, and wrap things up at the Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on August 17. The schedule includes two UK shows at London's Wembley Stadium on July 3 and 7. Full dates below.

Tickets go on sale at 10am local time on February 16. 

The band have also confirmed the lineup for the tour, which will see Brian Johnson, Angus Young and Stevie Young joined by drummer Matt Laug, who deputised for Phil Rudd at Power Trip, and former Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney, who'll be filling in for Cliff Williams. Williams initially retired from the band at the end of the Rock Or Bust tour in 2016, but returned for 2020's Power Up album.

Chaney was also a member of Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, and played at Wembley Stadium during the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert . A noted session and touring musician, he's also performed with Joe Satriani, Slash, Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams, Meat Loaf and many others.

AC/DC began teasing the tour last week by posting a mysterious video on their social media channels. The clip showed a flickering version of the band's lightning bolt logo, followed by the words 'ARE YOU READY', accompanied by the AC/DC song of the same name. Subsequent clips continued the countdown to today's announcement, while a clock did the same job on the band's official website. 

No dates have yet been announced for North and South America, Asia or Australasia, although Brazilian sources claim that AC/DC have been approached to perform at this year's Rock In Rio event, which takes place in September.  

Prior to Power Trip, the Aussie titans hadn't hit the road together since 2016. The new dates also mark the return to full-time action of frontman Brian Johnson, who was forced to abandon AC/DC's Rock Or Bust trek after developing hearing problems, and was replaced by  Guns N' Roses  singer Axl Rose for the remainder of the tour. 

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AC/DC: Power Up tour dates

May 17: Gelsenkirchen Veltins Arena, Germany May 21: Gelsenkirchen Veltins Arena, Germany May 25: Reggio Emilia RCF Arena, Italy May 29: Seville La Cartuja Stadium, Spain Jun 05: Amsterdam Johan Cruyff Arena, The Netherlands Jun 09: Munich Olympic Stadium, Germany Jun 12: Munich Olympic Stadium, Germany Jun 16: Dresden Messe, Germany Jun 23: Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium, Austria Jun 26: Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium, Austria Jun 29: Zurich Letzigrund Stadium, Switzerland Jul 03: London Wembley Stadium, UK Jul 07: London Wembley Stadium, UK Jul 13: Hockenheim Ring, Germany Jul 17: Stuttgart Wasen, Germany Jul 21: Bratislava Old Airport, Slovakia Jul 27: Nuremberg Zeppelinfeld, Germany Jul 31: Hannover Messe, Germany Aug 09: Dessel Festivalpark Stenehei, Belgium   Aug 13: Paris Hippodrome, France Aug 17: Dublin Croke Park, Ireland

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AC/DC are back on the road, baby!

This month sees the legendary rockers - Angus Young, Phil Rudd, Chris Chaney (replacing Cliff Williams on bass), Brian Johnson and Stevie Young - bring their PWR UP TOUR to the UK, playing two nights at London's iconic Wembley Stadium.

Supporting the band's 18th studio album POWER UP , which topped the Official Albums Chart in 2020, the concert sees AC/DC take fans on a journey through 50 years of hits.

And now, the lads have released the final tickets for their Sunday July 7 show, available here .

If you're heading along to one of the gigs, here's everything you need to know - from the setlist and stage times to support act The Pretty Reckless .

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• May 17 & 21: Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Veltins Arena
• May 25: Reggio Emilia, Italy - RCF Arena
• May 29 & June 1: Seville, Spain - La Cartuja Stadium
• June 5: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Johan Cruyff Arena
• June 9 & 12: Munich, Germany - Olympic Stadium
• June 16 & 19: Dresden, Germany - Messe
• June 23 & 26: Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium
• June 29: Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadium
• July 3 & 7: London, UK - 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 & August 4: Hannover, Germany - Messe
• August 9: Dessel, Belgium - Festivalpark Stenehei
• August 13: Paris, France - Hippodrome Paris Longchamp
• August 17: Dublin, Ireland - Croke Park

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The Pretty Reckless are a New York-formed rock band comprising Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, Mark Damon and Jamie Perkins. The group boast four Top 40 albums in the UK: 2010 debut Light Me Up (6), 2014's Going To Hell (8), 2016 release Who You Selling For (23) and 2021's Death By Rock And Roll (6).

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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 at the conclusion of 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 .

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 in the process of 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 2024 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 05 — Amsterdam, the Netherlands @ Johan Cruyff Arena

June 09 — 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 03 — London, England @ Wembley Stadium

July 07 — 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. 09 — Dessel, Belgium @ Festivalpark Stenehei

Aug. 13 — Paris, France @ Hippodrome Paris Longchamp

Aug. 17 — Dublin, Ireland @ Croke Park

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AC/DC add extra dates to summer 2024 POWER UP European tour

AC/DC’s POWER UP tour is getting even bigger, with new dates added in Seville, Dresden and Hannover…

Fresh from the tour’s announcement last week, AC/DC have already added some extra dates to their summer POWER UP run.

The band’s epic jaunt has just gotten three additional shows – with new dates announced in Seville (La Cartuja Stadium on June 1), Dresden (Rinne on June 19) and Hannover (Messe on August 4). Tickets for the two German gigs are already on sale, while Seville will go on sale on Tuesday, February 20.

Of course, for AC/DC’s first big tour in eight years, there’s been a slight change in their line-up following Cliff Williams’ retirement in 2016 (though he did perform with them last year at Power Trip). So if you’re heading along to any dates on the POWER UP tour, you’ll get to see vocalist Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, Matt Laug on drums and Chris Chaney on bass.

Catch AC/DC live at the following:

17 Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena 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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AC/DC Unveils New Lineup for 2024 Alongside Tour Announcements

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AC/DC, the emblem of rock music, recently took a significant step forward by revealing the first look at their updated lineup for 2024, marking a new chapter in their storied career. This pivotal moment comes as the band prepares to embark on their highly anticipated Power Up tour, which will see them performing across Europe and the UK, with the tour set to commence in Germany. The excitement among fans is palpable as they gear up to witness the band’s electrifying performances live.

Capturing a New Era: AC/DC’s Lineup Evolution

The fresh lineup photo captures the essence of AC/DC’s enduring spirit, featuring stalwarts Brian Johnson and Angus Young, alongside Stevie Young, and introducing drummer Matt Laug and bassist Chris Chaney. The latter are stepping in for Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams, respectively, with Chaney taking over duties from Williams, who initially retired after the Rock Or Bust tour but made a return for the 2020’s Power Up album. Laug, known for his contribution to the Power Trip and now rejoining for the Power Up tour, along with Chaney, who boasts an impressive resume including his time with Jane’s Addiction and performing at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium, are poised to bring a new dynamic to the group’s sound.

The announcement was accompanied by a photo shared on AC/DC’s social media platforms, capturing the band in a candid moment, gearing up for their tour. Helmed by Christie Goodwin, a name synonymous with visually arresting music photography, the image is more than just a band portrait; it’s a statement of readiness and revitalization. The band captioned this momentous share with, “In the studio, gearing up for the Power Up tour kicking off in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, in just one week!” showcasing their anticipation and readiness to hit the road.

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The Power Up tour promises to be a monumental return for AC/DC, covering extensive ground with 20 shows scattered across Europe and the UK. Starting on May 17 at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the tour promises to deliver the band’s iconic brand of rock to eager audiences, culminating in a grand finale at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on August 17. Additional highlights include two nights at the colossal Wembley Stadium in London and performances in major cities such as Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Amsterdam, and Paris, ensuring that fans across the continent will have the opportunity to experience the band’s legendary live show.

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See AC/DC's Entire Kick-Off Show Of 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC kicked off their "Power Up" European tour last Friday night (May 17) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can now be seen below.

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 .

Featured songs in video below:

01. Intro + If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 0:00 - 6:18 02. Back In Black 6:19 - 10:03 03. Demon Fire 10:04 - 13:40 04. Shot Down In Flames 13:41 - 16:57 05. Thunderstruck 16:58 - 22:10 06. Have A Drink On Me 22:11 - 26:44 07. Hells Bells 26:45 - 31:37 08. Shot In The Dark 31:38 - 34:42 09. Stiff Upper Lip 34:43 - 38:20 10. You Shook Me All Night Long 38:21 - 42:09 11. Rock 'N' Roll Train 42:10 - 46:19 12. Shoot To Thrill 46:20 - 51:43 13. Sin City 51:44 - 56:35 14. Givin The Dog A Bone 56:36 - 1:00:20 15. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 1:00:21 - 1:04:50 16. Dog Eat Dog 1:04:51 - 1:09:14 17. High Voltage 1:09:15 - 1:14:45 18. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 1:14:46 - 1:18:56 19. Riff Raff 1:18:57 - 1:24:29 20. Highway To Hell 1:24:30 - 1:28:25 21. Whole Lotta Rosie 1:28:26 - 1:34:14 22. Let There Be Rock (with Angus guitar solo) 1:34:15 - 1:51:16 23. Encore: T.N.T. 1:51:17 - 1:55:03 24. Encore: For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) + Outro 1:55:04 - 2:02:42

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’s ‘Power Up': Track List, Release Date, Cover Art Revealed

AC/DC will release a new studio album entitled Power Up on Nov. 13. You can see the cover art and full track list for the album, and hear the first single "Shot in the Dark," below.

Power Up will be available as a digital download, on CD, vinyl and in a special limited edition deluxe package that lights up and plays a snippet of "Shot in the Dark" through speakers built into the CD softpack packaging.

This is AC/DC's first effort since 2014's Rock or Bust  and comes after a period where it seemed like the group's future was in doubt.  Rock or Bust arrived with the news that Malcolm Young was forced into retirement due to numerous health problems suffered in recent years, including lung cancer , heart problems, a stroke and dementia . His and Angus Young 's nephew Stevie played rhythm guitar on the record. Malcolm died in November 2017.

Then, a month before the album's release, Phil Rudd , who played on the record, was charged with attempting to procure a murder, cannabis and methamphetamines possession and threatening to kill someone. The procurement charge was dropped , but he pleaded guilty to the other three counts and was sentenced to eight months of home detention. He was replaced by Chris Slade, who was AC/DC's drummer from 1989-94.

AC/DC then had to postpone the last 10 dates on their U.S. tour when Brian Johnson was told that he would risk "total hearing loss" if he continued. Axl Rose stepped in to front the band for the European leg, even though he had to spend the show sitting in Dave Grohl 's throne due to having broken his foot just before the start of Guns N' Roses ' Not in This Lifetime tour a month earlier.

Rose remained in the group as they played the rescheduled U.S. dates that summer, but AC/DC faced another departure when Cliff Williams , who had been in the band since 1977, announced his retirement upon the tour's conclusion.

However, Johnson spent two and a half years working on a secret invention that would allow him to safely perform live alongside his bandmates again, Rudd served his sentence and entered therapy , and Williams decided that if all his bandmates were returning, he didn't want to miss out on the fun , either. Soon enough, the lineup that recorded Rock or Bust was back in the studio together.

News of Power Up comes after more than two years of speculation. In August 2018, Angus and Stevie Young, Johnson and Rudd were spotted in the same Vancouver studio where they had recorded their three previous records, and a photo of Williams and Johnson together surfaced in December. In between, a source inside the band leaked that they were working with tracks that Malcolm recorded as far back as 2003.

Eight months later, recording engineer Mike Fraser confirmed that the band had been in the studio, all-but acknowledging that Johnson was singing on the new work. This past December, former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider said that " all four surviving members " were building upon tracks that Malcolm had recorded prior to his death. In mid-September, photos of the band performing -- believed to be from a video shoot -- briefly surfaced on their website.

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AC/DC, Power Up Track List 1. "Realize" 2. "Rejection" 3. "Shot in the Dark" 4. "Through the Mists of Time" 5. "Kick You When You're Down" 6. "Witch's Spell" 7. "Demon Fire" 8. "Wild Reputation" 9. "No Man's Land" 10. "Systems Down" 11. "Money Shot" 12. "Code Red"

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AC/DC Adds Dates to ‘Power Up’ Tour

Brian Johnson and Angus Young performing at the AC/DC concert at the Power Trip festival in October 2023

AC/DC have announced second shows in several markets for their first tour since 2016. The news arrived on Feb. 16 as sales have been brisk. The original news of their “Power Up” tour of Europe this spring and summer, and named for their 2020 album, followed a brief teaser campaign on their social media platforms. The band performed a 24-song set at the Power Trip festival last October. The tour’s original February 12 announcement noted the lineup of lead guitarist Angus Young, lead vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, Matt Laug (for drummer Phil Rudd), and Chris Chaney “carry[ing] the torch” for bass guitarist Cliff Williams. They noted, “We can’t wait to see you all out there.” Tickets for all dates are on sale now. The Pretty Reckless is the opening act.

The tour will bring AC/DC to Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France and Ireland. The now 24 dates span three months with many days off in between concerts.

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The final show of AC/DC’s Rock or Bust World Tour took place on Sept. 20, 2016. That tour saw the band essentially fire lead singer Brian Johnson due to lingering hearing issues that were affecting his vocals. Johnson was replaced by Axl Rose for the remainder of the tour. Johnson subsequently returned to the band and sang lead on their Power Up album.

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AC/DC Power Up Tour Dates (Tickets are available here and here ) 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 Jun 01 – Seville, Spain, La Cartuja Stadium* Jun 05 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Johan Cruyff Arena Jun 09 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium Jun 12 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium Jun 16 – Dresden, Germany, Messe Jun 19 – Dresden, Germany, Messe* Jun 23 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium Jun 26 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium Jul 29 – Zurich, Switzerland, Letzigrund Stadium Jul 03 – London, England, Wembley Stadium Jul 07 – London, England, Wembley Stadium Jul 13 – Hockenheim, Germany, Ring Jul 17 – Stuttgart, Germany, Wasen Jul 21 – Bratislava, Slovakia, Old Airport Jul 27 – Nuremberg, Germany, Zeppelinfeld Jul 31 – Hannover, Germany, Messe Aug 04 – Hannover, Germany, Messe* Aug 09 – Dessel, Belgium, Festivalpark Stenehei Aug 13 – Paris, France, Hippodrome Paris Longchamp Aug 17 – Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park

*Added on Feb. 16

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Malcolm isn’t there, Phil isn’t there, Cliff isn’t there. Probably better if they choose also new singer. It’s a miracle if Brian’s voice last the whole tour!

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