AC/DC Announces First North American Stadium Tour in Nearly a Decade

AC/DC reveals 13-date North American stadium tour for 2025, marking first continental trek in nearly decade with Brian Johnson returning on vocals.
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Key Takeaways

  • AC/DC announces first North American stadium tour in nearly decade featuring 13 dates across iconic venues
  • Brian Johnson returns to vocals following 2016 departure, equipped with specialized hearing technology
  • Tour supports Grammy-nominated “Power Up” album while celebrating band’s extensive catalog

Back In Black: Rock legends AC/DC reveal plans for a 13-date North American stadium tour in 2025, their first full-scale continental trek since 2016. As reported by Pitchfork, the “Power Up” tour launches April 10 at Minneapolis’s US Bank Stadium, featuring vocalist Brian Johnson and lead guitarist Angus Young.

Iconic Venues Selected: Variety reports that the tour includes performances at legendary stadiums including Pasadena’s Rose Bowl and Chicago’s Soldier Field. The schedule strategically covers major markets across the United States and Canada before concluding May 28 at Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field.

  • Thirteen stadium shows confirmed
  • First North American tour since 2016
  • The Pretty Reckless provides support

Historic Lineup Returns: According to USA Today, Brian Johnson rejoins the band following his 2016 departure due to hearing issues and is now equipped with specialized hearing technology. The current lineup for the tour includes founding member and lead guitarist Angus Young (known for playing some of the best electric guitars in rock history), vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney.

Album Success Continues: The tour supports “Power Up,” AC/DC’s 2020 album that topped charts in 21 countries and earned Grammy nominations for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance.

Ticket Access Opens: General public sales begin December 6 at 12 p.m. local time, with high demand expected for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ return. 

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