The Power Up European tour by AC/DC has been announced, but fans in Scotland are feeling overlooked by the legendary rock band, as reported by The Scottish Sun.
Instead of making stops in Scotland, the tour will cover destinations like Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland. AC/DC will also perform at London’s Wembley Stadium for two nights in July.
Disappointed Scottish fans took to social media to voice their frustration, with some criticizing the band for neglecting their roots. Brothers Malcolm and Angus Young grew up in the Cranhill area of Glasgow before relocating to Australia as children. Similarly, Bon Scott was born in Forfar, Angus, and spent his childhood in nearby Kirriemuir.
One fan wrote on X: “Not Scotland? FFS. Poor show, fellas.”
Another wrote: “Scotland is where the band’s heart is. Why no dates in Scotland?” A third added: “No Scotland? Angus forgot his roots?” A fourth weighed in: “No Scotland, no party. Disgusting behaviour.” A fifth put: “No Scotland is poor considering they are Scottish.”
The esteemed group’s Power Up European tour, commencing in May and concluding in August, will feature vocalist Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and the newest member of the touring ensemble, bassist Chris Chaney.
AC/DC comments: “We are thrilled to finally announce the Power Up European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff.
“The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France & Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there.”
Tour dates are as follows:
May 17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena *
May 21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena *
May 25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy, RCF Arena
May 29 – Seville, Spain, La Cartuja Stadium
June 05 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Johan Cruyff Arena
June 09 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium *
June 12 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium *
June 16 – Dresden, Germany, Messe *
June 23 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium
June 26 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium
June 29 – Zurich, Switzerland, Letzigrund Stadium
July 03 – London, England, Wembley Stadium
July 07 – London, England, Wembley Stadium
July 13 – Hockenheim, Germany, Ring *
July 17 – Stuttgart, Germany, Wasen *
July 21 – Bratislava, Slovakia, Old Airport
July 27 – Nuremberg, Germany, Zeppelinfeld *
July 31 – Hannover, Germany, Messe *
August 09 – Dessel, Belgium, Festivalpark Stenehei
August 13 – Paris, France, Hippodrome Paris Longchamp
August 17 – Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park **
Tickets go on sale on February 16 at 10:00 a.m. except * on sale at 11 a.m. local time on February 16 and ** on sale at 9 a.m. local time on February 16.
It is unclear why drummer Phil Rudd will not be performing on band’s forthcoming tour. Rudd was temporarily replaced by Laug for the band’s appearance at the Power Trip festival.
In 2015, Rudd pled guilty to charges of threatening to kill a former employee and drug possession. As a result, he was sentenced to eight months of home confinement.
Rudd‘s legal team fought this sentence, arguing that it was disproportionately damaging to his music career. They pointed out that Rudd‘s inability to travel due to the sentence was preventing him from reuniting with his band, AC/DC. However, the judge was unsympathetic to these arguments, implying that bands can replace members.
