Get ready to rock! AC/DC has officially announced their highly anticipated Power Up North American tour, marking their first tour on the continent in nearly a decade. The legendary Australian rock band is back, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled.
First North American Tour in Nine Years
The Power Up tour kicks off in April 2025, spanning 13 cities across North America. This tour is a milestone event as it marks the band’s return since their 2015 Rock or Bust World Tour, which featured eight Canadian stops. Vancouver, a city with strong ties to the band, will host the only Canadian stop on this tour.
For die-hard fans, this tour is especially significant. It’s the band’s first North American appearance since the loss of founding guitarist Malcolm Young in 2017 and the return of iconic frontman Brian Johnson, who had to step away during the 2015 tour due to severe hearing loss.
This tour serves as a poignant reminder of Malcolm Young’s influence on AC/DC’s music. The Power Up album, released in 2020, includes posthumous songwriting credits for Young, keeping his legacy alive. The Vancouver show is expected to be an emotional moment for fans and band members alike.
The Lineup: Legends Return with Fresh Faces
The Power Up lineup showcases Angus Young on lead guitar, Brian Johnson on vocals, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young (Malcolm’s nephew), drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney. While Laug and Chaney are new additions, they bring an impressive history of collaboration with top rock acts like Slash and Alice Cooper.
Vancouver’s Special Connection to AC/DC
The Vancouver stop is more than just another concert—it’s a homecoming of sorts. The city has been a creative hub for the band, with albums like The Razor’s Edge, Ballbreaker, and Power Up recorded at legendary local studios like Little Mountain Sound Studios and The Warehouse.
Nathan Hesselink, a professor of global musicology at the University of British Columbia, notes AC/DC’s fondness for Vancouver’s unique production talent, particularly engineer Mike Fraser. “Fraser’s work with the band has this clean, rough edge that defines classic hard rock,” he says.
Fan Excitement Hits Fever Pitch
Mike McCormick, a lifelong AC/DC fan from Canada, recalls the excitement of seeing the band live. “I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, and their music inspired me to pick up the guitar,” he shares. McCormick plans to attend one of the U.S. shows with his wife, though he fondly recalls AC/DC’s Toronto SARStock concert as a defining moment in his fandom.
Tour Details and Legacy
The Power Up North American Tour promises a celebration of AC/DC’s enduring legacy. With hits like Thunderstruck and Back in Black sure to make an appearance, the tour will deliver the electrifying energy fans expect.
Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so fans should be ready when sales open. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or a new listener, this is your chance to witness one of rock’s most iconic bands.
Source: Swifteradio.com
