AC/DC’s Outlook
AC/DC have been one of the world’s most loved rock bands since the 1970s, and fans have quick decided what the best AC/DC album is. In 2020, the question for many is whether AC/DC will be touring soon, and what the chances are for seeing an AC/DC show.
The last time AC/DC toured was 2015-16 for their Rock or Bust tour. This tour, however, was potentially cut short due to the health of the lead guitarist and founding member Angus Young. Angus had to take a break in the middle of the tour due to a health issue, and the tour was never resumed. Reports have suggested that Angus has fully recovered and band members confirmed he is now doing well.
Nevertheless, the band’s uncertain status in terms of touring presents a few problems. To begin with, the band’s members have to come together. All the current members are still musically active but it is unclear whether they would agree to reunite with each other, and go on tour.
Furthermore, AC/DC has yet to release any new material after the 2014 Rock or Bust album, though a recent announcement suggested that a single titled “PWRUP” has been released after 7 years. The release date for the single’s parent album might further add to the speculation of the band’s reunion. However, the frontman of the band, Brian Johnson, denied such rumors in an interview.
It is clear that AC/DC will remain an iconic band in the rock world, and many fans will be awaiting news of the band eventually touring in the near future. The band members reunited in 2018 to celebrate the life of Malcolm Young, the bands co-founder, suggesting that there might be a reunion in the works. However, there is currently no indication that AC/DC will soon be touring.
AC/DC’s Studio Comeback
For many music fans, the question of whether AC/DC would tour again largely came to a head in 2020, when the band announced their long-awaited comeback in the form of a brand new album. Despite the fact that a tour was never officially confirmed, the prospect that such an event could be in the works began to increase greatly.
The album, titled “Power Up”, marked the first album release from AC/DC since 2014’s “Rock or Bust”. It featured contributions from all of the classic members of the band, including vocalist Brian Johnson, who had retired from performing with the band in 2016. This reemergence of the classic lineup of the band ignited much speculation amongst fans as to whether a tour would be announced in its wake.
Rumors of the comeback and potential tour were further fuelled by the band releasing a teaser video prior to the album’s release, reaffirming their commitment both to their studio return and arguably as a hint towards an imminent tour. AC/DC’s return was welcomed by legions of fans worldwide, many of whom had been awaiting the band’s return since their brief farewell tour in 2016.
Despite the potential for a much-awaited tour in 2020, the band’s members ultimately decided to focus exclusively on their studio return. Whilst the new album was received with much praise by both fans and critics alike, it seemed to be a signal that the legendary rockers had decided to lay to rest talk of a tour, for the foreseeable future at least.
Challenges for a Reunion
In the background of the potential tour talks lay a multitude of challenges for the band themselves. In the absence of Malcolm Young, the band had to go through a complete restructuring in order to be able to tour. AC/DC have been adamant in fuelling the speculation that a future tour is possible, but due a wide array of potential obstacles, the possibility of such an event taking place is far from certain.
Most notably, the band’s members are no longer as young as they once were, and some members may find the physical strain that touring imposes difficult to cope with. Getting all the members of the band to to agree to take part in a lengthy tour is not necessarily an easy task. In recent years, the band’s lead guitarist Angus Young has had to take breaks from the band while touring, and reports suggest that his health is fragile.
With the band’s future in terms of touring unclear, and the challenge of organizing a full-scale tour nothing less than daunting, it is clear that any potential tour by AC/DC is more likely to be a one-off. In the meantime, AC/DC remain one of the most legendary rock bands, and their studio return in 2020 will remain a source of much pride for the legendary rock band.
Reception and Appreciation for AC/DC
The response from fans and critics alike to the news of a potential tour were nothing less than overwhelming. Before the announcement of their studio return in 2020, the band’s reemergence had been largely left up to the imaginations of die-hard fans, which only seemed to add to the excitement surrounding the band.
It is clear that the reception to the band’s return was largely positive, with many fans expressing their support for the band’s decision. The band’s iconic sound carries an immense level of nostalgia for many, and the anticipation of a potential reunion only added to the anticipation that fans felt.
The news of a potential tour was celebrated worldwide with fans preparing themselves for what would have surely been one of the most impactful and memorable concerts in the band’s long history of memorable performances. The news was met with much anticipation, and the prospect of seeing AC/DC perform once again on a large stage is one that still stirs excitement among music fans.
Future of AC/DC
It is uncertain when or even if AC/DC will embark on a new tour, with the band’s current line-up going back to the classic combination of Angus Young, Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams. Nevertheless, it is clear that the band remain as an iconic presence in the world of rock music, and many are still hopeful for a reunion from this legendary group of musicians.
AC/DC have continued to promote their latest studio album, offering hope to fans that the band is still very much in action and might be embarking on a comeback tour in the near future. Despite the band’s current status, it cannot be denied that the future is bright for the legendary rockers, and any prospect of a tour is something that should be welcomed with much anticipation.
With many fans expecting an imminent tour announcement, any developments surrounding the band’s future should be followed closely any any announcement should be welcomed with enthusiasm. Until then, AC/DC remain a band that has left a never-ending impact on music fans around the world.
Conclusion
Whether AC/DC will tour again at any point in the future is something that continues to remain uncertain. The band’s loyal fan base continues to wish for a reunion tour, and such an event may well be in the works. However, this is something that has yet to be confirmed, and the band’s decision to focus solely on their studio return in 2020 serves as evidence that a reunion tour is not certain for the near future.
What remains undeniable, however, is AC/DC’s ability to captivate listeners, and the legendary status that the band has achieved. Whether they will tour again or not is something that can only be speculated, but in any case, the legacy that the band has created will never be forgotten.
