Rock legends AC/DC are back with their highly anticipated new album, Power Up, set for release this Friday, November 13th. This album marks the band’s first release since Rock or Bust in 2014 and reunites the classic lineup with a powerful sound that promises to capture the iconic energy fans know and love.
Power Up is a special tribute to the band’s late co-founder and rhythm guitarist, Malcolm Young, who passed away in 2017. Known as the heart of AC/DC, Malcolm was instrumental in shaping the band’s legendary sound, and the album draws inspiration from his legacy. Angus Young, Malcolm’s brother and AC/DC’s lead guitarist, shared that many of the tracks on Power Up are based on riffs and ideas Malcolm left behind, making the album feel like one last collaboration between the brothers.
Produced by Brendan O’Brien, who worked on both Black Ice and Rock or Bust, Power Up is expected to deliver the signature AC/DC style: electrifying guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and thundering rhythms. The lead single, “Shot in the Dark,” has already been released, generating excitement among fans worldwide for what’s to come.
In a recent interview, Angus Young expressed his excitement about the album’s release and the return of frontman Brian Johnson, who overcame severe hearing issues that had once jeopardized his career. Alongside Johnson, the lineup features Phil Rudd on drums, Cliff Williams on bass, and Angus himself, promising a reunion that fans have long been waiting for.
As AC/DC gears up to release Power Up, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting a new dose of the timeless, hard-hitting rock that has defined the band for decades.
