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14 · 04 · 2025
AC/DC launched their North American tour this past weekend.
The iconic Australian hard rock band is a powerhouse, as they bring their PWR UP tour to North America this Spring.
These performances mark the group's first North American shows in nine years, with the legendary hard rock outfit scheduled to perform 13 times over a span of six weeks.
AC/DC features a slightly altered lineup, with vocalist Brian Scott and guitarist Angus Young accompanied by rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and new bassist Chris Chaney.
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The tour kicked off in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the U.S. Bank Stadium on April 10th, with AC/DC showcasing their energy at the expansive venue.
They opened their set with ‘If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)’ from ‘Highway To Hell’, while their 1980 classic ‘Back In Black’ featured prominently in the set list with five tracks, covering a range of their career highlights.
Check out this electrifying performance of the legendary AC/DC hit ‘Thunderstruck’ –
AC/DC performing "Thunderstruck" last night at their first show of the year. They sound incredible—just like they did decades ago. pic.twitter.com/yeOH5GMp2z
— 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) April 11, 2025
Here’s the set list from the opening night of AC/DC’s PWR UP North American tour –
‘If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)’‘Back in Black’‘Demon Fire’‘Shot Down in Flames’‘Thunderstruck’‘Have a Drink on Me’‘Hells Bells’‘Shot in the Dark’‘Stiff Upper Lip’‘Highway to Hell’‘Shoot to Thrill’‘Sin City’‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Train’‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’‘High Voltage’‘Riff Raff’ (with extended guitar solo)‘You Shook Me All Night Long’‘Whole Lotta Rosie’‘Let There Be Rock’ (with extended guitar solo)
Photography: AC/DC @ Wembley Stadium, London 2024 (Credit – Haruki)
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AC/DC began their North American tour this past weekend. The Australian hard rock icons are a powerful presence, with AC/DC ready to unleash their PWR UP.