After a nine-year hiatus from North American stages, AC/DC has officially launched their long-awaited PWR UP tour, kicking things off with a thunderous performance in Minneapolis on April 10. The six-week trek will span 13 explosive shows across the continent, wrapping up on May 28 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

The tour marks a new era for the band, featuring a refreshed lineup: the iconic Brian Johnson back on vocals, Angus and Stevie Young on guitars, drummer Matt Laug, and new bassist Chris Chaney—best known for his work with Jane’s Addiction and Alanis Morissette.

At their opening night in U.S. Bank Stadium, fans were treated to a hard-hitting set that paid tribute to their Back in Black era with five tracks from the 1980 classic. The night launched with crowd-pleasers “Highway to Hell” and “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It),” instantly reigniting the band’s raw, electrifying energy.

Following the North American run, AC/DC heads to Europe for a 12-show leg across 10 countries, starting June 26 in Prague and wrapping up August 21 in Edinburgh—marking their first return to Scotland in a decade. Tickets for the European dates, including Edinburgh, are still up for grabs.

The tour celebrates the band’s 2020 album Power Up, their 17th studio release. Critics praised the album for staying true to their no-frills rock roots—NME called it “a joyous celebration of unbridled heavy rock” in a four-star review.

Meanwhile, Power Up fever has even inspired pop stars: Dua Lipa surprised fans with a fiery cover of “Highway to Hell” during a Melbourne concert last month.

AC/DC is back, and louder than ever—proving that real rock and roll never dies.