AC/DC Return to Australia: The Thunder Rolls One More Time?

24 June 2025 rocknews

The gods of rock have spoken—and the message is loud, electrified, and unmistakably AC/DC. After nearly a decade away from their homeland, the legendary Aussie outfit is storming back with a five-date stadium tour across Australia this November and December. Dubbed the Power Up Tour, this run isn’t just another lap around the sun—it’s a seismic homecoming that could very well be the final chapter in one of rock’s most thunderous legacies.

From Chequers to Stadiums: A Heritage Forged in Fire

Formed in Sydney in 1973, AC/DC didn’t just emerge—they detonated. From the raw chaos of their first gig at Chequers Nightclub to becoming one of the most influential rock bands in history, their journey has been nothing short of mythic. With over 200 million albums sold worldwide and Back in Black standing tall as the best-selling album by any band ever, AC/DC’s impact is carved into the bedrock of rock and roll.

Their Australian roots run deep. From Bon Scott’s bagpipe-blasting swagger to Angus Young’s schoolboy strut, the band’s DNA is soaked in the sweat of pub gigs and the roar of stadium crowds. Previous tours Down Under—like the Black Ice and Rock or Bust juggernauts—sold out in minutes, drawing fans from five generations into a single, headbanging mass.

Power Up: A Tour That’s Breaking Records and Eardrums

The Power Up Tour, named after their 2020 chart-topping album, has already scorched its way through Europe and North America, selling over two million tickets and leaving a trail of sold-out arenas in its wake. Now, the band is bringing that same fire back home, with shows locked in for Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. Support comes from none other than Amyl and the Sniffers—an Aussie punk powerhouse that’s ready to ignite the stage before the main event.

Demand? Insane. Ticket sales? Frenzied. Fans? Foaming at the mouth. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a pilgrimage.

Is This the Final Salute?

But here’s the question that’s buzzing louder than a Marshall stack at full tilt: Could this be AC/DC’s last tour? With frontman Brian Johnson now 77 and having previously battled hearing issues, and with the band’s lineup evolving over the years, whispers of a farewell are growing louder. The Power Up Tour feels like a victory lap—a defiant, full-throttle celebration of everything AC/DC stands for. But it also carries the weight of legacy, of a band that’s given everything to the stage.

Final Thoughts: Let There Be Rock—One Last Time?

Whether this is the final bow or just another chapter in their immortal saga, one thing’s certain—AC/DC aren’t just playing shows. They’re summoning the very spirit of rock and roll, a force that’s burned bright for over five decades. And Australia? Brace yourself. Because when Angus Young rips into that first riff and Brian Johnson belts out his war cry, time might just stand still.

But here’s the catch—this could be it. The last tour. The final chords. The curtain call on a legacy that’s defined generations.

Before the amps go silent and the cannons cease to roar, we want to hear from you. What’s your ultimate AC/DC moment? Was it screaming the chorus of “Highway to Hell” with thousands of fans? Catching Bon Scott in the flesh? Or blasting “Thunderstruck” from your first car stereo with the windows down?

This might be the last time we get to celebrate AC/DC together—so make it count. Drop your best memory, your favourite track, or the gig that changed everything. Let’s raise a glass and a devil horn one more time.

Let there be rock. Always.