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AC/DC fans were left fuming after a rush to secure Edinburgh AC/DC tickets “crashed” Ticketmaster. The legendary rockers announced a European tour earlier this week, which will conclude at Edinburgh Murrayfield on August 21.

origins are much more innocent.Founding members Angus Young and his brother Malcolm – who died in 2017 from the effects of dementia – were brainstorming names for the band ahead of a New Year’s Eve show at a night club when their sister-in-law, Margaret, suggested the name AC/DC, which was inspired by her sewing machine’s AC adapter.She also suggested they use a lightning bolt as their logo.“Her sewing machine had AC/DC on the back of it,” Malcolm shared in a “Behind the Music” VH1 documentary. “We were tossing around names for weeks and she just said it one night and everyone went ‘That’s good.’”“I thought it’s an easy name to remember and it was on the side of a lot of electrical appliances,” original singer Dave Evans said during a recent interview on the Podpokas Podcast.

Scots AC/DC fans were over the moon today when it was announced that the iconic rockers would be heading to Edinburgh's Murrayfield as part of their European 'POWER UP' tour.

Legendary rockers AC/DC have announced a European stadium tour which will conclude in Edinburgh.

AC/DC will play 13 stadiums all over the U.S. on their ‘Power Up Tour’ with The Pretty Reckless from April 10 through May 28.Unfortunately, the Rock Hall of Famers don’t have a New York or New Jersey concert on their itinerary at the moment.

AC/DC has revealed the story behind how the band came up with their name.Evans was part of the line-up from their formation in 1973, alongside brothers Malcolm and Angus Young [rhythm guitarist and lead guitarist], drummer Colin Burgess and bassist Larry Van Kriedt. He worked with the band for their first-ever live shows and recorded their first two singles, ‘Can I Sit Next To You Girl’ and ‘Baby, Please Don’t Go’.He would leave the line-up in October 1974, and be replaced by Bon Scott – the singer who recorded the band’s first six studio albums and later died in 1980.Now, in a new interview, Evans has looked back at the early days with the group and shared how they came up with the band’s name.

AC/DC in 1973.According to Australian news site news.com.au, the childhood home of the brothers and bandmates – located on Burleigh Street in Sydney’s Inner West – was bulldozed in recent weeks.It came after the semi-detached property was purchased by developers in February 2023 for $5.8million. The house had been listed on the National Trust List Of Historic Homes in 2013, having become a tourist attraction for fans.Speaking in a statement to the media, Burwood Square Pty Ltd general manager Leon Kmita said the company had only found out about the home’s musical history after it was destroyed.He said: “We regret that the previous long-term owner did not share this vital part of the property’s background with us.“Learning about this connection after our plans were already underway has shocked us.

Rockers AC/DC announced dates for what will be the band’s first North American tour in nine years, with the launch set for April 10, 2025, at Minneapolis’ US Bank Stadium.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music AC/DC have unveiled dates for the 2025 “Power Up” North American tour — the band’s first dates on the continent since 2016. It will also be singer Brian Johnson’s first run in an even longer time.

AC/DC have announced dates for the North American leg of their ‘Power Up’ world tour – see the full list below.The stadium shows will be the legendary rock band’s first shows on the road in the US in nine years, and will kick off in Minneapolis’ US Bank Stadium on April 10.The 13 dates will see AC/DC cross the continent over a a six-week period, and will conclude in Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field on May 28. Tickets go on sale at 12pm local time on Friday (December 6), and you can find yours here.APRIL10 – Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium14 – Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium18 – Pasadena, CA, Rose Bowl22 – Vancouver, BC, BC Place26 – Las Vegas, NV, Allegiant Stadium30 – Detroit, MI, Ford FieldMAY4 – Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium8 – Pittsburgh, PA, Acrisure Stadium12 – Landover, MD, Northwest Stadium16 – Tampa, FL, Raymond James Stadium20 – Nashville, TN, Nissan Stadium24 – Chicago, IL, Soldier Field28 – Cleveland, OH, Huntington Bank FieldRumours had been swirling in recent weeks about the announcement of the tour, with intrepid fans noticing a Facebook event listing for US Bank Stadium that was soon deleted.The North American shows come on the heels of the band wrapping up the UK and European leg of the ‘Power Up’ tour in Dublin’s Croke Park on August 17.This tour also marks the band’s first run of shows with their new line-up, comprising singer Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and new bassist Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette).The ‘Power Up’ tour takes its name from AC/DC’s 2020 album of the same name, their 17th studio record.

AC/DC are gearing up to announce a new 2025 tour for North America.While nothing has been officially announced by the band at time of writing, fans have begun speculating that a tour announcement is on the way after a new update briefly appeared online.Yesterday (November 11), several fan sites for the band reported how a Facebook event was listed for AC/DC – taking place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 11, 2025.

AC/DC have played their final gig of their 2024 comeback tour which saw roughly 82,000 fans in attendance.The Australian rock legends took over Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland this past Saturday (August 17). It marked the final extended set of dates with vocalist Brian Johnson since 2016.

AC/DC have shared a photo of their new line-up ahead of their first tour in eight years.The current incarnation of the legendary Australian rock band features classic members Brian Johnson (vocals) and Angus Young on vocals and lead guitar respectively alongside rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney.Stevie Young is the nephew of Angus and has been playing with the band for several years, initially filling in for Malcolm Young when he was diagnosed with dementia. After he passed away in 2017, Stevie remained with the band.Laug, meanwhile, made his debut with AC/DC at Power Trip festival in Indio, California back in October after classic drummer Phil Rudd revealed he would not be performing at what was the band’s first live show in seven years.Chaney is best known for his time playing in Jane’s Addiction and recently replaced Cliff Williams after he retired from touring.Johnson is returning to the fold after leaving the band in 2016 due to hearing issues, which saw him replaced by Axl Rose.A post shared by AC/DC (@acdc)The ‘Power Up‘ tour – in support of their 2020 album of the same name – will kick off in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on May 17, followed by dates in Spain, Austria, Switzerland and more.The run also includes two dates at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 3 and 7, before they continue on to more mainland Europe dates.

AC/DC has claimed that he was the legendary rock band’s “best” singer.The former frontman was one of the founding members of the iconic Australian rock band in 1973 alongside Malcolm and Angus Young, drummer Colin Burgess and bassist Larry Van Kriedt.Evans provided lead vocals on AC/DC’s first official single ‘Can I Sit Next To You, Girl’ and it’s B-side ‘Rocking in the Parlour’. In 1974, Evans was replaced by Bon Scott.

AC/DC is embarking on their European ‘Power Up Tour’ in support of their 2020 album with special guest The Pretty Reckless where they’ll perform in countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, France and more.“We are thrilled to finally announce the Power Up European Tour,” the band shared on X, formerly Twitter.“Angus (Young), Brian (Johnson), Stevie (Young), and Matt (Laug) will be joined by (former Jane’s Addiction bassist) Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff (Williams).”This summer run will be the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s first time official trek since the 2016 ‘Rock Or Bust World Tour.’Most recently, the “Thunderstruck” rockers dusted off their guitars for the 2023 Power Trip Festival where they performed alongside heavy mainstays Metallica, Tool, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses and Judas Priest.And if you want to see them live overseas this summer, we found tickets for a handful of gigs.At the time of publication, prices start at $103 USD before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $104 to $529 before fees.Want to take the “Highway To Hell” with Angus, Brian and the band?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about AC/DC’s 2024 European ‘Power Up Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all AC/DC concert dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

AC/DC have confirmed the support act that will join them on their upcoming 2024 European tour. Find ticket details below.The Pretty Reckless will be joining the rock veterans for all 24 of their upcoming shows across the UK and Europe later this summer.Comprised of frontwoman Taylor Momsen, alongside Jamie Perkins, Ben Phillips and Mark Damon, the support slot will mark the first time that the New York rock group have performed in the UK since autumn 2022 – when they came across the pond for their ‘Death By Rock And Roll’ tour.The tour dates with AC/DC are set to kick off in Germany on May 17, and will see them play numerous shows across Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland, before heading to the UK.Two UK shows are lined up, both of which taking place at London’s Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, July 3 and Sunday, July 7.From there, Brian Johnson and co.

AC/DC have announced that a new bassist and drummer will be joining them on their 2024 UK and European stadium tour.The Australian rock legends revealed yesterday (February 12) that they will perform 21 dates in 10 countries this summer, marking their first tour in Europe for eight years.They have now confirmed that former Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney will be performing with them on the tour. Alongside core members Angus Young, Brian Johnson, and Stevie Young, Matt Laug will also be on drums after performing with the band at Power Trip festival last year in place of Phil Rudd.“We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour.

Colin Burgess, the original drummer of AC/DC, has died.

Legendary hard-rock band AC/DC has paid tribute to their founding member Colin Burgess, following his death aged 77.

Colin Burgess, the original drummer of rock band AC/DC, has died at age 77.

The leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson to film a Pepsi ad nearly 40 years ago has sold at a London auction for £250,000 ($306,000).