AC/DC Unveil Official Photo Of New Lineup
February 11, 2015, 9 years ago
Hard rock icons AC/DC have just unveiled the official photo of their current line-up - the band that played the Grammys and the five-piece ready to hit the road in support of their new album, Rock Or Bust. AC/DC 2015 include guitarists Angus Young and Stevie Young (replacing the ill Malcolm Young), singer Brian Johnson, bassist Cliff Williams and drummer Chris Slade (replacing Phil Rudd).
North American dates for AC/DC’s Rock Or Bust World Tour were announced today. The North American dates kick off on August 22nd in Foxborough, MA at Gillette Stadium and run through September 28th in Los Angeles, CA at Dodger Stadium (see below for full list of dates). Tickets available via Ticketmaster. Previously announced European dates on the Rock or Bust World Tour begin May 5th in Holland and run through late July.
The North American Tour date announcement comes days after AC/DC delivered an explosive performance of their current single “Rock Or Bust” and their classic “Highway To Hell” which kicked off the 57th annual Grammy Awards. This marked the Grammy winning band’s first time performing on US television in over 14 years. AC/DC are also confirmed to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 10th and 17th. Chris Slade will be on drums for the upcoming Rock Or Bust World Tour.
AC/DC’s latest album Rock Or Bust was released on December 2nd and immediately topped sales charts around the globe. The album’s first 2 singles “Play Ball” and “Rock or Bust” were added to rock radio and featured in ad campaigns for major brands like Major League Baseball and Beats headphones.
AC/DC last toured the world from 2008-2010 with the Black Ice World Tour, which had the band playing to over 5 million fans in 108 cities in over 28 countries. The Black Ice World Tour earned AC/DC a Pollstar Award for Major Tour of the Year in 2010.
AC/DC North American Tour dates:
August
26 - E. Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
28 - Quebec City, PQ - Plains Of Abraham
31 - Montreal, PQ - Olympic Stadium
September
5 - Moncton, NB - Magnetic Hill
8 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field
10 - Toronto, ON - Downsview Park
15 - Chicago, IL - Wrigley Field
20 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium
22 - Vancouver, BC - BC Place
25 - San Francisco, CA - AT&T; Park
28 - Los Angeles, CA - Dodger Stadium
