AC/DC unveil photograph of latest band line-up earlier than first tour in eight years
AC/DC have shared a photograph of their new line-up forward of their first tour in eight years.
The present incarnation of the legendary Australian rock band options traditional members Brian Johnson (vocals) and Angus Younger on vocals and lead guitar respectively alongside rhythm guitarist Stevie Younger, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney.
Stevie Younger is the nephew of Angus and has been enjoying with the band for a number of years, initially filling in for Malcolm Younger when he was identified with dementia. After he handed away in 2017, Stevie remained with the band.
Laug, in the meantime, made his debut with AC/DC at Energy Journey competition in Indio, California again in October after traditional drummer Phil Rudd revealed he wouldn’t be acting at what was the band’s first dwell present in seven years.
Chaney is finest identified for his time enjoying in Jane’s Dependancy and just lately changed Cliff Williams after he retired from touring.
Johnson is returning to the fold after leaving the band in 2016 attributable to listening to points, which noticed him changed by Axl Rose.
The ‘Energy Up‘ tour – in assist of their 2020 album of the identical identify – will kick off within the Veltins Area in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Might 17, adopted by dates in Spain, Austria, Switzerland and extra.
The run additionally contains two dates at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 3 and seven, earlier than they proceed on to extra mainland Europe dates. The tour will wrap up at Dublin’s Croke Park+ on August 17.
You’ll be able to see the total checklist of dates beneath and discover tickets for the UK dates here and European dates here.
MAY
17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Area*
21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Area*
25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy, RCF Area
29 – Seville, Spain La Cartuja Stadium
JUNE
5 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Johan Cruyff Area
9 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium*
12 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium*
16 – Dresden, Germany, Messe*
23 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium
26 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium
29 – Zurich, Switzerland, Letzigrund Stadium
JULY
3 – London, England, Wembley Stadium
7 – London, England, Wembley Stadium
13 – Hockenheim, Germany, Ring*
17 – Stuttgart, Germany, Wasen*
21 – Bratislava, Slovakia, Outdated Airport
27 – Nuremberg, Zeppelinfeld*
31 – Hannover, Messe*
AUGUST
9 – Dessel, Festivalpark Stenehei
13 – Paris, France, Hippodrome ParisLongchamp
17 – Dublin, Eire, Croke Park+
In the meantime, Jet‘s Nic Cester has revealed that he had auditioned to be in AC/DC earlier than they employed Rose.