The Pretty Reckless Tapped to Open for AC/DC
AC/DC returning to touring this year is a big deal. When they kick off their European tour in May, they won’t be alone.
The hard rock icons revealed The Pretty Reckless will be supporting them on their European tour. Singer Taylor Momsen is pretty pumped about this news, too. She shared the same image below on her Instagram, and captioned it, “It’s f—ing AC/DC…[exploding head/mindblown emoji]. See you on the road!”
The Pretty Reckless have been relatively quiet for a few years now. Their last studio album, Death by Rock and Roll, was released in February 2021. The last single they released was “Only Love Can Save Me Now” (ft. Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron) in June 2021.
The band didn’t have a super-packed touring schedule in 2023. Most of their performances were at festivals. Among them were the Innings Festival, Sonic Temple and WDHA’s Rock the Rock Fest.
Details on AC/DC’s Tour with The Pretty Reckless
AC/DC announced in February their European tour dates. This marks the first tour from the band since 2016.
The “Power Up” tour will kick off on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and will wrap on August 17 in Dublin. Currently, it’s unknown whether AC/DC will expand their tour to other continents, but stay tuned.
In a brief statement from the band, they confirmed the lineup for the tour. Brian Johnson will be on vocals and joined by Angus and Stevie Young on lead and rhythm guitar, respectively. Matt Laug, who played with the band at Power Trip in October 2023, will be on drums.
As for bass, AC/DC has recruited Chris Chaney “to carry the torch for Cliff [Williams].” Williams retired shortly after the 2016 tour, but he appeared on AC/DC’s 2020 album Power Up. Williams also performed at Power Trip with the band.
Chaney, of course, has an impressive resume that includes playing in Alanis Morissette’s touring band and being a member of Jane’s Addiction from 2002-2004 and 2011-2022.
AC/DC – Power Up Tour – 2024 European Tour Dates
5/17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Veltins Arena
5/21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Veltins Arena
5/25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy – RCF Arena
5/29 – Seville, Spain – La Cartuja Stadium
6/5 – Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Johan Cruyff Arena
6/9 – Munich, Germany – Olympic Stadium
6/12 – Munich, Germany – Olympic Stadium
6/16 – Dresden, German – Messe
6/23 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadium
6/26 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadium
6/29 – Zurich, Switzerland – Letzigrund Stadium
7/3 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
7/7 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
7/13 – Hockenheim, Germany – Ring
7/17 – Stuttgart, Germany – Wasen
7/21 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Old Airport
7/27 – Nuremberg, Germany – Zeppelinfeld
7/21 – Hannover, Germany – Messe
8/9 – Dessel, Belgium – Festivalpark Stenehei
8/13 – Paris, France – Hippodrome Paris Longchamp
8/17 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
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