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AC/DC Unveil European Tour Dates, New Touring Rhythm Section

AC/DC is returning to the road for the first time since 2016 and has unveiled a batch of European tour dates. The “Power Up” tour will kick off on May…

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AC/DC have a BIG announcement. Did you see what they had to say?

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AC/DC is returning to the road for the first time since 2016 and has unveiled a batch of European tour dates.

The "Power Up" tour will kick off on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and will wrap on August 17 in Dublin. Tickets go on sale on February 16, and full ticket details are available via ACDC.com. A full list of dates is below. Currently, it's unknown whether AC/DC will expand their tour to other continents, but stay tuned.

In a brief statement from the band, they confirmed the lineup for the tour. Brian Johnson will be on vocals and joined by Angus and Stevie Young on lead and rhythm guitar, respectively. Matt Laug, who played with the band at Power Trip in October 2023, will be on drums.

As for bass, AC/DC has recruited Chris Chaney "to carry the torch for Cliff [Williams]." Williams retired shortly after the 2016 tour, but he appeared on AC/DC's 2020 album Power Up. Williams also performed at Power Trip with the band.

Chaney, of course, has an impressive resume that includes playing in Alanis Morissette's touring band and being a member of Jane's Addiction from 2002-2004 and 2011-2022.

AC/DC - Power Up Tour - 2024 European Tour Dates

5/17 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Veltins Arena
5/21 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Veltins Arena
5/25 - Reggio Emilia, Italy - RCF Arena
5/29 - Seville, Spain - La Cartuja Stadium
6/5 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Johan Cruyff Arena
6/9 - Munich, Germany - Olympic Stadium
6/12 - Munich, Germany - Olympic Stadium
6/16 - Dresden, German - Messe
6/23 - Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium
6/26 - Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium
6/29 - Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadium
7/3 - London, England - Wembley Stadium
7/7 - London, England - Wembley Stadium
7/13 - Hockenheim, Germany - Ring
7/17 - Stuttgart, Germany - Wasen
7/21 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Old Airport
7/27 - Nuremberg, Germany - Zeppelinfeld
7/21 - Hannover, Germany - Messe
8/9 - Dessel, Belgium - Festivalpark Stenehei
8/13 - Paris, France - Hippodrome Paris Longchamp
8/17 - Dublin, Ireland - Croke Park

The AC/DC catalog can be split into two parts: The Bon Scott years and the Brian Johnson years. For the sake of our latest list, we're going to focus on the Brian Johnson years.

Johnson was officially announced as the new singer for AC/DC on April 15, 1980. Back then, he faced the daunting challenge of following Scott, who had died suddenly in February 1980 just as AC/DC was enjoying international success from their latest album, Highway to Hell.

Not only did Johnson rise to the occasion, but he also helped lead AC/DC with the release of their monster hit Back In Black, which is one of the highest-selling albums of all time moving over 50 million copies worldwide and 25 million copies in the United States alone.

Over the course of the past four decades, Johnson has become one of rock's most iconic and easily recognizable voices ever. His official return to AC/DC in 2020 after a nearly four-year absence due to hearing loss issues was one of the bright spots in an unprecedentedly dark year.

In his honor, here's our ranking of the top 25 Brian Johnson AC/DC songs.

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AC/DC announced in February their new European tour dates. This marks the first tour from the band since 2016.

The "Power Up" tour will kick off on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and will wrap on August 17 in Dublin. Currently, it's unknown whether AC/DC will expand their tour to other continents, but stay tuned.

In a brief statement from the band, they confirmed the lineup for the tour. Brian Johnson will be on vocals and joined by Angus and Stevie Young on lead and rhythm guitar, respectively. Matt Laug, who played with the band at Power Trip in October 2023, will be on drums.

As for bass, AC/DC has recruited Chris Chaney "to carry the torch for Cliff [Williams]." Williams retired shortly after the 2016 tour, but he appeared on AC/DC's 2020 album Power Up. Williams also performed at Power Trip with the band.

25. “Shake Your Foundations” - ‘Fly on the Wall’ (1985)

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24. “Play Ball” - ‘Rock or Bust’ (2014)

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23. “Hail Caesar” - ‘Ballbreaker’ (1995)

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22. “Sink the Pink” - ‘Fly on the Wall’ (1985)

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21. “Wheels” - ‘Black Ice’ (2008)

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20. “Ruff Stuff” - ‘Blow Up Your Video’ (1988)

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19. “Anything Goes” - ‘Black Ice’ (2008)

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18. “Satellite Blues” - ‘Stiff Upper Lip’ (2000)

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17. “Shot in the Dark” - ‘Power Up’ (2020)

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16. “Stiff Upper Lip” - ‘Stiff Upper Lip’ (2000)

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15. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train” - ‘Black Ice’ (2008)

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14. “Are You Ready” - ‘The Razors Edge’ (1990)

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13. “That’s the Way I Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll” - ‘Blow Up Your Video’ (1988)

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12. “Hard as a Rock” - ‘Ballbreaker’ (1995)

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11. “Who Made Who” - ‘Who Made Who’ (1986)

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10. “Moneytalks” - ‘The Razors Edge’ (1990)

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9. “What Do You Do for Money Honey” - ‘Back in Black’ (1980)

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8. “Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution” - ‘Back in Black’ (1980)

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7. “Have a Drink on Me” - ‘Back in Black’ (1980)

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6. “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” - ‘For Those About to Rock We Salute You’ (1981)

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5. “Thunderstruck” - ‘The Razors Edge’ (1990)

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4. “You Shook Me All Night Long” - ‘Back in Black’ (1980)

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3. “Shoot To Thrill” - ‘Back in Black’ (1980)

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2. “Back in Black” - ‘Back in Black’ (1980)

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1. “Hells Bells” - ‘Back in Black’ (1980)

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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights