The absolutely legendary rock and roll band AC-DC brought their PWR UP Tour to the Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on May 12, 2025. The home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders was shaking all night long. Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless opened the show with their straight-ahead rock sound, and the packed stadium was sufficiently ready for a good time. Clouds threatened all evening, but as the skies darkened, and thousands of glowing, flashing devil horns lit up the night sky, there was no thunder struck and no rain to ruin the party.
This was one of the best concert experiences you could ever hope for. An incredible band, with a massive catalog of fantastic songs, bringing out all the stops to blow the crowd away. From the first note, to the clanging bell, to the fires from hell. To the cannons firing in salute, this was what rock and roll is all about.
Founding member Angus Young proved that he remains one of the best rock guitar players of all time. Angus is still in great shape, sporting his traditional school boy uniform and hat while dancing around the massive stage and catwalk throughout the 2-1/2 hour performance. While the rest of the band went backstage before the encore, Angus was raised on a huge platform as he soloed for 10 minutes straight.
Vocalist Brian Johnson hasn’t changed a bit since stepping in to fill the massive shoes of Bon Scott. He looks just as cool and sounds just as awesome as he always has. He clearly enjoys performing for the crowd and loves keeping them involved in the action. The majority of the crowd was singing along to every single song, and most were on their feet dancing as well.
Rhythm guitarist Stevie Young is the nephew of Angus and his late brother Malcolm. He certainly has the family resemblance and the DNA in his fingers to strum all of the classic riffs with just the right attitude and precision.
Drummer Matt Laug and bassist Chris Chaney are experienced touring musicians, and they make a solid team on the low end.
AC-DC packed in 21 classic bangers, representing 11 albums from throughout their 5 decade plus career. Nobody could have left disappointed, as all of their classics were delivered, with some deeper cuts clearly thrilling their most hard core fans. This is a short tour and you would be wise to travel to see this amazing show while you still can.
AC-DC:
Brian Johnson: Lead Vocals
Angus Young: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Stevie Young: Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Chaney: Bass, Backing Vocals
Matt Laug: Drums
AC-DC Setlist Landover, MD May 12, 2025:
1. If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)
2. Back In Black
3. Demon Fire
4. Shot Down In Flames
5. Thunderstruck
6. Have A Drink On Me
7. Hells Bells
8. Shot In The Dark
9. Stiff Upper Lip
10. Highway To Hell
11. Shoot To Thrill
12. Sin City
13. Rock ‘n’ Roll Train
14. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
15. High Voltage
16. Riff Raff
17. You Shook Me All Night Long
18. Whole Lotta Rosie
19. Let There Be Rock
10 minute Angus Young guitar solo
Encore:
20. T.N.T.
21. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
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Johnnie Crow is a lifelong music lover. He has photographed artists from every genre at concerts, festivals and cruises all across North America.
