Stage animals at heart, Australia's enfants terribles continue to electrify crowds, like the conductors of an eternal pogo. Here, the hits will always resound, in a clash of over-vitamined hard-rock.
AC/DC is a hit machine, capable of sucking up everything in its path, like a surge of raw energy with a happy and communicative rage. When the cold rain of Glasgow meets the hot blood of Sydney, the thunder rumbles. Because yes, this mythical band is an electric field: each riff transpires lightning, each cry transmits shivers.
With AC/DC, everything is a flash of genius. As if to justify Angus Young's disheveled uniform, the guitars escape from conventions, the bass releases the brakes and the drums vibrate to the rhythm of the typhoon. Everything is there to euphorize the man in the middle of the arena: Brian Johnson, ball of energy and pillar of the group since the flight of Bon Scott, in 1980. Because by leaving this world too soon, the emblematic singer of the band entered the legend. T.N.T. was him. Riff Raff, it was him. Highway to Hell? He was too. And if the very good albums followed one another after his death, no fan has forgotten him.
And despite the adversity, these living legends of rock, authors of 20 breathtaking albums, sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have continued to demolish the standards with the eternal Back in Black. For 50 years, they've been doing it right on stage. More than a show, an AC/DC concert is a communion, like the rite of an established religion: rock. Under the bells of Hells Bells, let the mass begin!
To honor its 50-year reign as the world's greatest rock and roll band, AC/DC -Angus Young on guitar, Brian Johnson on vocals, Stevie Young on rhythm guitar, Matt Laug on drums and a new bassist to take over from Cliff Williams- is back to play to its legion of devoted fans, who continue to grow year after year.
On Tuesday, August 13, the band will make its grand return to France at the Hippodrome Paris-Longchamp. Tickets go on sale on Friday February 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
In Sydney, wearing school uniforms, a band shakes the walls of the ordinary with devastating energy. Their first album, High Voltage, went platinum in Australia and marked AC/DC's first success with fury and daring. The Young brothers' band quickly made a name for themselves in Europe and the United States, even stealing the limelight from the most famous bands when they opened for them. By 1979, their popularity was at its peak.
The tragedy seemed insurmountable. On February 19 1980, the sky fell for AC/DC, with the death of lead singer Bon Scott. But the band never gave up. A few months later, Brian Johnson joined the adventure, and the album Back in Black, a tribute to their lost friend, was an outstanding success.
After a few more discreet and complicated years, AC/DC returned to its usual success with the release of Ballbreaker, produced by the illustrious Rick Rubin, the pope of hip-hop. With its bluesy undertones and the return of drummer Phil Rudd, the album became a must-have in the band's discography.
Just two years earlier, they were on a triumphant road, taking them from stadium to stadium, playing to over 75,000 people a night at the Stade de France. In 2016, Axl Rose had even joined them at Marseille's Stade Vélodrome. But on November 17, 2017, AC/DC announced, with a heavy heart, the death of Malcolm Young, a figure in the band since its beginnings. Influenced by the blues of the 40s, the guitarist left an indelible mark on rock history. Despite this sad news, his long-time bandmates show no signs of retreating.
When will these madmen stop? Certainly not now! After more than five decades of raising the banner of hard rock, the band is back at it again with Power Up, a blistering album that's once again a smash hit! And, of course, we're all looking forward to an electrifying stadium tour to showcase this new gem!
AC/DC needs no introduction. This exceptional band literally changed rock history. On stage, it's an extraordinary show. We're treated to a succession of legendary hits, including Highway to Hell, Thunderstruck and Back in Black. It's incredible how their energy is still intact. That's probably why they're so popular all over the world, with every generation. That's the mark of the greats!
AC/DC has lost none of its superbness. The vigor of Angus Young, the energy of Brian Johnson and the stamina of their comrades, forces admiration. For two hours, AC/DC blasted out their supercharged hits, never letting up.
No downtime, no blah, no headaches. The whole thing's a blast. One pearl follows another, the boys go wild, and no matter how many times you've seen them, you're still hooked. With a final salvo, AC/DC once again impressed the retina before disappearing into the night.
Huge concert! Seeing AC/DC live is an extraordinary experience, a once-in-a-lifetime moment that you'll remember forever. Their energy is incredible, it gives you chills. They're legends, and it's easy to see why. I'll never forget tonight's concert.
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