AC/DC unveil picture 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 basic 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 pageant in Indio, California again in October after basic drummer Phil Rudd revealed he wouldn’t be acting at what was the band’s first dwell present in seven years.

Chaney is greatest recognized for his time enjoying in Jane’s Habit and 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 Enviornment in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Could 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 may see the complete listing of dates under and discover tickets for the UK dates right here and European dates right here.

MAY
17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Enviornment*
21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Enviornment*
25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy, RCF Enviornment
29 – Seville, Spain La Cartuja Stadium

JUNE
5 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Johan Cruyff Enviornment
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, Previous 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.