ANGUS ROCKED but BRIAN FLOPPED: ACDC Live Concert Review 2024

[@metalandrockzone]

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[@metalandrockzone]

@@Ana-hz5fw Well I saw Vince last summer with MC, Brian was way better than that.

[@potkettle8185]

Edinburgh playhouse (3,500 crowd) - 4 times in the 80s - up close. couldn't beat the early days - you could see the band - no big screens required. when Angus walked in the crowds. can still remember the opening, when the original bell was used and brian actually hit it!. sorry to say they are getting too old to perform big like this now.

[@shammy9]

Saw them July at Wembley. They were dog shit. Brian couldn't sing. Angus' didnt play well and it sounded like a three year old when he did his excruciating guitar solo. The band and the sound was atrocious. I was so pissed off I spent at least half the gig in the bar.

[@pauledwards977]

Yes, Brian's voice is not what it was, but he is 76 years old and still rocking! You should just be grateful to see him perform.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes and I am so grateful that I gave them 8 out of 10 which I think is pretty good. thanks for watching

[@MC5EVP1981]

Not if he isn't performing well. If Barry Sanders came out of retirement and couldn't rush for more than 2 yards in a game, would we just be "lucky" to have gotten to see him? If you can't perform at a high level, lower your ticket prices and I'll lower my expectations. Love seeing the legacy acts, but only if they can still bring it.

[@gunlean7738]

It's torture to see him perform like this & really damaging the bands reputation as one of those bands whose singer can no longer sing, like sing really poorly. It's unacceptable & age should not come into the conversation. Forget the age & focus on the quality of the product versus the price of the tickets. Not cheap & it's not outrageous to expect to hear a singer that can..um hold a note & sing in time.

[@RGK93]

@@gunlean7738 He was bad on this show (also on Powertrip), but I just checked footage from other shows and he was pretty good! I guess he just has a bad night once in a while.

[@lenmycroft2455]

No, there is no performance. The singing is beyond atrocious. It is unlistenable.

[@paulhandsaker3143]

I was in Seville Brian still rocks What a bloke We salute you Brian

[@metalandrockzone]

Great to hear. Thanks for watching

[@fabriziocanale9768]

I was in Reggio Emilia (Italy) on May 25 2024. As for me, they performed great!

[@Grandizer8989]

If I sang one AC/DC song, I’d lose my voice for a year

[@metalandrockzone]

Same here

[@ivanmartinez3384]

For a 76 years old man that has sung screaming his heart out his whole life and always taking it to the limit he is doing well.

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@Screencappedhats]

Doing well….for the first few songs.

[@titanfox4881]

To have Brian sing and front AC/DC in 2024 is nothing but short of a miracle. I saw them live and he is still super-charismatic and his voice is better than expected. It's more than can be asked for. Brian is a legend and without him it would only be the Angus Young Band.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes he is indeed a legend and has a very unique way about him both vocally and presence wise

[@ianwhitehead5435]

Arghhh!!!!! The fans are just grateful to see them in concert, Brian is 76 , please the man alone, he is giving his absolute best and the fans love him.

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@awakecommonman5291]

The tickets are expensive and fans deserve to get value for their money. If he is 76 and not able to perform the songs even barely adequately then quit, rather than cash-grabbing money from life-ling fans who deserve better.

[@christianclarke1645]

Couldn't agree more

[@saram806]

​@@awakecommonman5291Tickets are expensive, true, but every true fan knew and knows about Brian's hearing problem and his struggles. Even so, he made an effort for the fans instead of playing a damn recording and he's still a great frontman. We are just happy to see the guys together again and enjoy what true rock is all about. I flew to Wembley to see them ( had watched them before) and it was one hell of a party. Great atmosphere, lots of fun and Angus's giant talent. At their age I don't think I could ask for more. Worth every penny I spent!

[@stevieclee3309]

Well said!

[@anthonylynch4737]

Well at least they arent as bad as Motley Crue.

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@Diesel0807]

Black Ice was the last really good tour... the rock or bust tour wasn't good either with Chris slade unable to keep good time and brian really unable to do it... on this tour the rythm section is really good but Angus's guitar tone is pretty shrill and cold a. It sqonky really doesn't sound like Marshal tube fizz and brian sounds aweful

[@dominicsdailyvlogs178]

@@Diesel0807When Axl filled in for Brian he did amazing.

[@CrueLoaf]

At least Crue acknowledge the audience. AC/DC never do!

[@anthonylynch4737]

@@CrueLoaf Crue were fine until they went against their contract in 015..

[@Chry_insi_art]

I went to their third gig of the tour, here in Italy: it's been the best concert of my life Brian sang really good, yeah, they are struggling with Thunderstruck, Angus too, but it's not a song that ruins a whole awesome show. Also, i think there are a lot of people like me who, more than basic hits like Thunderstrck, were excited by songs like RIff raff, Sin City, Rosie, Let There Be rock, etc. and they were briliant! greetings✌

[@metalandrockzone]

Don't get me wrong, I personally like these other songs like Riff Raff, Rosie (one of my all time fav song) and Let There be Rock. And actually because he started the concert off really well then I was sort of shocked that it was so bad in Thunderstruck, Hells Bells and Highway. I heard about that gig in Italy from others that he was good so maybe this was just an off day in Dresden. Thanks for watching

[@Mina-M-M]

Look what happens there: Brian is 77 years old, with many serious health problems. BUT , as I believe for all these LEGENDS, the Rock is theirs, they invented it, they created it, they choose whether they stop or not! We have to follow them and, if necessary, to listen to them with the ears of our memory! For those about to Rock, we salute you 🤘

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes and as long as people show up to watch then of course they keep going. I loved the concert but he was just in a worse state than I expected.

[@martyevans1]

What are his health problems?

[@Mina-M-M]

@@martyevans1 serious hearing problems…He came close to a total hearing loss ..!

[@brianshaffneraclc]

What's really sad is that the state of modern music leaves people clamoring for rock singers who are pushing 80 to climb on stage and perform. A 77 year old guy still performing in a band would've seemed like an absolute joke back in the day. Hello? What did/does your old grandad's voice sound like when he answers the phone, let alone if he were attempting to sing Hells Bells?

[@rabcook3056]

Brian deserves respect for getting up on that stage and shredding his throat out at nearly 77 years old. Cut him some slack we are there to say goodbye.

[@Daan-1975]

Totally bullshit. I was at the concert in Amsterdam and Brian was in good shape. Respect for this man still performing at the age of 76, knowing all the issues he had the last couple of years! And, like other suggested over here, NO Axl Rose please! He has not the AC/DC DNA.

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching, happy to see he was good in Amsterdam because he was not good in Dresden

[@Daan-1975]

@@metalandrockzoneI think an important difference is that I was standing at the very front row, so I could see Brian singing in realtime, not from a video screen

[@marcos_music_channel]

​Clean your ears

[@Isxxc.]

@@marcos_music_channel Hahaha love how you're always around to defend the band

[@LBSTGTfile]

It was OK in Amsterdam, but a catastrophe in Dresden. An INDUSTRIAL catastrophe.

[@billpotter7162]

Cliff and Phil missing is a bigger issue.

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching

[@hellerhs]

I think they are sounding great, hope they come to the states!

[@metalandrockzone]

I am sure they will, thanks for watching

[@bernardsr2271]

Outstanding review, really appreciate you providing us with your insights.

[@metalandrockzone]

thanks for watching!

[@thunderdeed1]

Take it from me singing AC/DC songs for 2 to 3 hours is tough but you have to know when and when not to go for hard notes. Brian’s flying the flag of rock and roll I Salute Him!

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes this type of singing has probably never been easy. But also the expectations to a band like ACDC are very high. So when somethng is not as expected, people get disappointed

[@beanerbean9504]

I can't believe the title and some of the comments on this thread about Brian Johnson, the legend is 76 years old and has battled back from hearing issues, I have been to the Italy, Seville and two London concerts and I have the Dublin one booked, people haven't booked to "expect what they paid for" they have paid to watch a living legend of a singer and guitarist perform on possibly their last tour ever, I was there at the Axl gig and I will take Brian Johnson now or Brian Johnson at 86 and he'll sound better then Axl and half of the old singers still out there, he is sounding unreal live, its about time he gets the respect he deserves, rock on Brian Johnson!

[@metalandrockzone]

Well I have two choices, being honest or dishonest. On that particular show in Dresden his performance was off. I did not expect that, want that or enjoy that. But I have decided to have my videos, titles and such representing what I feel on that particular concert/album that I am reviewing. Now that does not mean that I am not respecting the legacy of the person/band I am judging. I am in that concert having paid loads of money, driven 3 hours to get there, to see a band that I love. But as I said, I will not claim something that was off to be great. And on that particular night in Dresden it just was not good, I still enjoyed the show and I give it 8/10 in my rating which I think is not bad but Brian had a bad day at the office there. On the other hand I have read and heard that he has had more better days than bad days on other gigs since then. So that is good to hear. Thanks for watching

[@larsm1479]

You’re right, Brian had to fight when singing Thunderstruck. But in Dresden the crowd was flopping. Thousands of fans standing and making smartphone vids.

[@metalandrockzone]

Well that is what happens at every concert now but I think it is also up to the band to get the crowd to jump and sing so they leave their phones in their pockets! Thanks for watching

[@codhead87]

German crowds are so boring. Saw Metallica in hamburg and was shocked. Much livelier in England.

[@pinballrockstar]

Dude,they came out of retirement to party for you. Who gives a fuck if some stuff is a little off. Saw them in Amsterdam Arena which is the most terrible venue for the sound but i did not care. THE BOYS ARE BACK.😃

[@metalandrockzone]

it is not like I gave them 5 or something, I gave this concert 8 out of 10 :)

[@Screencappedhats]

Dude, if you don’t like this guy’s honest opinion that’s fine but to take it any further is just a YOU problem. You can have your opinion too but at least give people who aren’t afraid to be critical of their favorite band(s) a little bit of credit for not going the fanboy route and giving praise where he doesn’t think it’s deserved.

[@michaelwills1926]

I can imagine them being rolled out mostly dead and people would say “at least he was up there”

[@stevedavis6879]

Everyone as an opinion , and I cant wait to see them at wembley this Wednesday. I'm not expecting brilliance like I did in 81 86 91 but I just appreciate the joy and pleasure these men have brought to my life ( well the 2 that remain) . Never ever ever will there be a rock band like it , and the majority appreciate this as the ticket sales for this year power up your show . . Rock on guys , we will always love you .

[@metalandrockzone]

Hope you enjoy them at Wembley, magnificent stadium

[@davegiles6066]

I was there Wednesday and it was the best night of my life. 51 years only 2 left and still manage to rock the world with another world tour. ACDC WE SALUTE YOU.!! Brian flopped, whatever guys. He lost his hearing recovered smashed out another amazing album with pwr/up and gave us a world tour that i thought would never happen after the loss of Malcom.

[@carminelombardi9575]

Let me say something if I may, the physical Instruments can get damaged, but one can repair it. The human voice is an instrument, however most of the times it cannot be repaired, either due to vocal chord damage or simply by aging.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes totally agree on that and singers get the shortest straw in a band, guitarists, bassists and even drummers don't have to fight father time in the same way. Thanks for watching

[@carminelombardi9575]

@@metalandrockzone Yes, and my opinion is that the singer that can no longer perform with his voice, shouldn't, after all people are paying serious money and its not fair to them.

[@metalandrockzone]

@@carminelombardi9575 well they can't do that too long as eventually people will stop going I guess

[@nicksadventures4362]

I think Brian is doing good for his age, yea he has his ups and downs. Not all the concerts he does at his age is gonna sound like he used to but he has gotten better the more they played though and I’m happy about that

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes I see many of these "older bands" and often they get better as the tour progresses. Thanks for watching

[@fanossocratous6191]

Thank you for sharing this video! Informative as always! Initially I was too disappointed when the Czechs didn't manage to bring them to Prague, then I had to choose between Dresden and Bratislava. No one of my friends was willing to follow so in the end I said to myself "f*ck it I wont go". I saw AC/DC live, 24 years ago in Vienna and it is one of these bands that I really wanted to see once again before they decide to quit.

[@metalandrockzone]

You should have joined us! But I think they will come around next year. This hasn't been announced as a final tour so I wouldnt be surprised they come again.

[@fanossocratous6191]

@@metalandrockzone Yes I should have, but then I booked tickets to take the family in Serbia for a month. Will be back to Prague at the end of June.

[@strummercash5601]

Excellent review. I subscribed and liked most as your English speaking accent is awesome. Plus, the bright, fair-minded, humble, dry-wit, and positive energy makes the content very engaging. I look forward to viewing more videos here. Have an awesome day. 🙏🏽✌🏽💙 from Minnesota, USA

[@metalandrockzone]

Wow thank you for your kind words and happy to have you on board!

[@ACDCisMYlyf]

Dude he sounds fucking awesome, he’s nearly 80 ffs

[@metalandrockzone]

Well he did not at that gig but maybe he just had an off night

[@Screencappedhats]

He does sound pretty awesome for the first handful of songs or so but it gets pretty awful afterwards.

[@michaelwills1926]

Can’t imagine why anyone near 80 would be touring u less they owe someone money or Ol’ Scratch won’t let them retire

[@AlburyWodongaMusic]

@@michaelwills1926 You're clearly not a musician - there's another reason why he might be touring close to 80, and that's because it's what he has loved to do since he was a teenage. Performing is his life.

[@jayupstateny13650]

I think it's not their fault the sound and screens don't sync. The speed of sound and speed of light is different. If they tried to delay the screens to sync with you 200 yards away, the delay would be different for someone 100 yards away. I went to the first Who retirement tour (I think it was back in the 80's) and I was shocked how out of sync the giant screens were.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes as I say in the video I don't know how this works exactly but I have seen bands like Metallica , Rammstein and others manage to get this to work somehow and I never noticed this much "unsync" before this show on any other band. Thanks for watching

[@JDH560]

They are still an amazing live band . Brian gives it all he has , he has smoked a long time , I am 52 and I couldn’t do what he does .

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes I agree, this was a good concert by a great band, thanks for watching.

[@JDH560]

@@metalandrockzone Thanks for the report , I am in Mississippi and they are a great band but I know their time is getting short , but they have give it their all for over 50 years and Angus still amazes me with his energy .I hope they come do a few shows in the states but I feel like this will be their last heavy tour .

[@marianc.friedrich6511]

I would have loved to hear some Songs from Rock or Bust I saw AC/DC live in Gelsenkirchen (2) The whole Band rocked Brian at least as good as the Rest 🤘 Love those Guys and their Music Hope to see them again in Germany next year🤞

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes when I saw them in 2015 in Dresden they were on fire

[@derekwilson1771]

The reason I never went after following the band since 1978 , I said my goodbyes at Wembley on the last tour 😢

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@davidduke9771]

Theyve been part of my life since 1976...seen both Bon and Brian. Even if every review said theyre shit I dont care...gonna see them one last time( Maybe?) in Dublin....😁😁👍

[@metalandrockzone]

yes this was my thinking, i had to see them one last time. thanks for watching

[@Davy.J.Y]

I do not expect a rock singer in his 70 's to be as good as he was when he was in his 30 's I would just want to see them live , i would be very happy with that .

[@metalandrockzone]

And I was very happy to see them

[@jamiewalton9486]

Could the screen being out of sync be a case of light travelling faster than sound? I can see why that would be quite off putting.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes that is for sure the science but I have seen Metallica and others manage to make this work much better, there will always be some delay I guess but in this gig it was just so much that it was hard to enjoy.

[@Hologhoul]

Well, if he did struggle, I hardly think "flopped" is a fair term to use. Let's see how you're doing when you're 76.

[@metalandrockzone]

What term would you have used if you were me to describe how I felt he did? Thanks for watching

[@Hologhoul]

@@metalandrockzone Perhaps 'struggled' or 'endured a tough time' etc.? 'Flopped' has a sniping, almost gloating tone to it, but here's a guy who's 76 and doing his best to keep it real, unlike most singers starting to struggle with age.

[@Screencappedhats]

@@Hologhoul that’s an awful argument.

[@Hologhoul]

@@Screencappedhats In what way?

[@michaelwills1926]

@@HologhoulI notice ticket prices never reflect the level of struggle

[@lucasbrown4186]

People are gonna want the hits there’s no way around that. But Brian kills it on songs like Stiff Upper Lip. If they reworked the setlist and included songs that were more within this vocal range it wouldn’t be so bad. There’s a few shows here and there where he can nail some of the hits like highway to hell and thunderstruck but songs like have a drink on me and shoot to thrill need to be cut

[@metalandrockzone]

Makes sense that they include songs which he feels good about singing. But we want the HITS! Thanks for watching

[@Alex-ey9jl]

I think if they lowered the key or rearranged them slightly he'd most likely be able to nail them well. And i dont thijk people mind especially at their age if they changed the key even by half a semitone or a tone

[@chrisw5742]

@@Alex-ey9jl exactly. I watched Dokken play last week. He lost his upper range completely and was singing an octave down and it sounded SAD. I personally lost my high range due to thyroid cancer and getting my whole neck fused. My vocal chords are held together by staples now. I retune music sometimes 9 half steps down to meet my vocal range. Don Dokken should do the same. He could do it. He had spinal fusion but not total thyroidectomy like I did. I would rather retune stuff down 2-4-5-9 half steps than sing a full octave down.

[@Alex-ey9jl]

@@chrisw5742 yes i agree i think theres a bit of a stigma about it but in reality i dont really mind if artists do it if it helps their vocal range and if it helps them deliver/perform the song better then so be it but yes i agree the songs should be rearranged massively

[@lucasbrown4186]

@@metalandrockzone I personally wouldn’t mind not seeing some of the hits like shoot to thrill and have a drink on me. I’d rather them play songs that work within his range and kill it on a great performance. I mean it’s AC/DC. They have a lot of beloved songs they still don’t play that they can pull from

[@o2explorer290]

Brian killed it in London....he got his 76 year old legs and his voice by then.....give him a break...

[@metalandrockzone]

Great to hear he was good at Wembley! Thanks for watching

[@bwilliams9399]

There was no crowd engagement at Wembley and the silence between each song was a bit disappointing

[@stevetemple8826]

As big of a AC/DC fan as I've been since the mid 70's I'm glad the last time I saw them they were still on top. Houston, Tx Toyota Center 2011. RIP BON & MALCOLM

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes I saw them 2015 and it was great back then as well. Thanks for watching

[@TMBTM]

Funny that some people think Brian sounds worse and worse because I think the opposite. Brian struggled hard on last year show. It was PAINFUL to watch, and hear! And at the start of this 2024 tour, too. But it looks like he learned how to use his, now old, voice on the last shows I've heard. Mostly using a bit more his cleaner voice and using his breathing differently. It's not perfect, and it will never be like before, BUT now at least he looks happy on stage, (it was not really the case last year and on the first 2024 dates). I think he should just stop singing Thunderstruck and one or too other songs because he just can't do them justice anymore (and replace them with more suited ones). But I feel it's "okay" on the majority of the show. And again, I was thinking Brian should stop when I saw last year's concert and the first ones of 2024. But I think he improved.

[@metalandrockzone]

yes maybe they just need to adjust the program more or figure out a way around these things, I saw Whitesnake 2 times in past 6-7 years, Coverdale barely sang but he had great guys on the band that picked up the slack and it was amazing to be honest.

[@martymartin2894]

Good points I noticed how he changed his style and even the timing of the words to give him more time to breathe it's definitely an improvement. Brian has struggled with thunder struck in years and years. Look at the DVD stiff upper lip from early 2000s he is struggling worse there on thunderstruck than I've ever seen him. He is even kneeling down and looks like his face is gonna explode and he still can't get it right. Or maybe the kneeling down part was on shoot to thrill where he is also really struggling on that show. I can't remember exactly because it's a long time since I watched that DVD but I remember it being bad.

[@DanMcMullan]

Thunderstruck has very high vocals. You can't expect Brian at 76 years old to hit those notes. I was at Powertrip and thought that was the end. Be grateful you get to see them one last time.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes i was grateful and gave them 8 out of 10 for the performance so I think that is pretty good

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

How was Powertrip? I wanted to see that but couldn't get there in the end.

[@DanMcMullan]

@@MikePhillips-pl6ov at the time, it felt like attending an historic event. I don't know that we'll see anything like it again. AC/DC played great but Brian was struggling. I was in the pit and could see it on his face. That's why I thought it would be their final show. I've heard some of the KZbin videos on the current European tour, and he has vastly improved. Maybe he just needed a few dates to warm up. It's great to hear that he's singing better, but I can't imagine him continuing after this tour.

[@Murillo278]

Elephant in the room it’s you! I can’t expect same performance out of his voice anymore! And you shouldn’t compare singing and playing guitar!

[@metalandrockzone]

I am indeed also an elephant, but this is my opinion still. Thanks for watching

[@flym0]

Is this tour their Swan Song?

[@metalandrockzone]

I think they would have announced it as such if it was

[@angusrocks6464]

Nice, helpful, objective review. Thanks. I'm not sure I want to see them again. I don't want the image in my mind's eye (and ears) tarnished. Also, I am VERY disappointed to see that they played only one song from the new album, and not one of the good ones, at that.

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching. I really liked the last album they made and would not have minded more off that at all

[@joemasse4568]

The funny thing is that when most of the classic rock bands where in their prime, they only toured every few years,now when their much older, they all seem to be on tour every year, and the older they get the worse the performance, singing Rock is not easy when you’re young, forget about it after 60, few can pull it off. I believe leaving the fans with memories of great shows,not geriatric gymnastics, depressing

[@metalandrockzone]

yes it has changed a lot, its multiple tours pr album and the older you get the more toll it takes on you. Thanks for watching

[@Gortman1]

It's economics. They used to book the lower cost tours to support the albums. Now people listen to the songs in you tube and don't really buy albums that much any more so they raised the prices on the concerts to support the. Music labels and they have to tour frequently to make the money. Also there are not that many new bands that can attract full stadiums of fans. So the brand names like AC DC, Rolling stones Deep Purple get the call to go in your frequently.

[@gilbs56]

Saw them in Wembley on Sunday.. Absolutely no complaints from me or my son 😊

[@metalandrockzone]

A father who takes his son to see ACDC is a father of the year material!

[@gilbs56]

@@metalandrockzone thanks 🙏

[@markozupanc6865]

Was there in Vienna. Priceless... Awesome...Brian as iconic as expected...you should enjoy...not judge...because judging doesn't make Brian any less cool...it just makes you liked less...given what AC DC gave us in 50 years (mind you)...even if Brian only showed up and said nothing, it wouldn't matter...he'd still be cool and iconic...but he was far more than that...to still perform like this after all these years...all you needed to do was enjoy...they are legends, not a high school cover band on the local rock festival competition.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes heard Brian was good in Vienna, maybe he just had an off day in Dresden. Thanks for watching.

[@barrowboy1083]

Couldn't agree more, my friend, I went to Wembley Stadium 3 nights ago, and like you said, the sound was amazing, and the concert took place in the evening, which helped with the atmosphere with the lights however Beian did struggle to keep up with some of the songs and at times he let the crowd sing for him

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching.

[@thewurm9177]

Too bad. I absolutely love AC/DC but this would kill me. Glad I saw them with both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson in their prime. Hopefully it was just a bad night for him. On a sidebar, I just saw Uriah Heep and their singer Bernie Shaw (68 years old) sounded friggin incredible. Love your videos metal bro, you just got a new subscriber 🤘🤘

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for subscribing, saw Uriah Heep 2 years ago and again this year. Bernie is incredible, his voice is so strong.

[@carlos_evaristo]

Brian Johnson é uma lenda, um vocalista excepcional que sempre deu tudo de si desde o 1 dia que entrou no ACDC e continua fazendo isso hoje aos 76 anos!

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@markcichon1877]

I was at the concert also. My thoughts, firstly it was very easy to get closer to the front, we were 150m from stage with wiggle room. Sound, amazing, agreed. Angus, on fire. Backing boys, tight and focussed. Brian, i thought he did better than you reported, im a Bon Scott era fan and i thought he did well on those era songs like RiffRaff, Sin city, Let Therr Be Rock. Set list … was missing Bad Boy Boogie and Hell Aisnt a bad place to be… crowd interaction, was missing but this was never one if their strengths. Overall i thought it was surprisingly good, also giving it 8/10

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes felt he did great on these songs you mention and to be honest on most but maybe 5-6 songs I can't say he was bad, it was just the 5-6 songs that us the plebs like the most :) it might be that me watching him on an out of sync screen also made it worse than if I would be closer to the front. Thanks for watching

[@stopbunsen]

I agree, Brian's voice has really deteriorated. It's got to the stage that it's just uncomfortable to listen to. He can't reach the notes. Unfortunate to say, because I do love the guy. But it is what it is.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes love him and the band, but as far as I have read then he has had better show and worse shows, so it seems to have been a bit up and down for him on this tour. Thanks for watching

[@TheAtlitor]

I saw them in Munich. It was a great gig

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes this is a great show

[@DirkLerxst2112]

I saw AC DC in the 80's, 90s and noughties. We all love these guys but I'm not going to pay huge money to see them especially when Brian is struggling. Watched a number of recent tour clips and he just hasn't got it anymore. If this was one of my top 5 bands sure I would pay the money. Lovely bloke and great band and I wish them all the best. Fantastic to see them still going out there giving the fans what they want, die hard rockers and they have my full respect.

[@metalandrockzone]

I am very happy they did this tour as I loved that last album but that night there in Dresden was just off unfortunately but people are telling me he did better in Austria yesterday.

[@MattTexas]

I saw them in 2009, and was hands down the best concert I’ve seen. I’ve seen multiple clips of this tour, and I’m pretty sure I won’t spend the money for tickets if they tour the States again. I’ll keep that incredible 2009 memory. 😎🤘🏽

[@metalandrockzone]

I saw them 2015 and it was great back then. Thanks for watching

[@MattTexas]

@@metalandrockzone I forgot to thank you for the review. It’s the first solid one I’ve seen on this tour.

[@nickwoods702]

yeh give Brian credit still good as always he is getting much older now good on him still going for acdc.

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@randomdude9899]

@5:26 Please have in mind that Brians way of singing is completely different to Glenn Hughes singing. Also Glenn is four years younger than Brian. At this age four years is a lot! Cheers from a professional musician and AC/DC super fan!

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes true, aging is more rapid at this age. Thanks for wathcing

[@tomaskovac7340]

The synchronization of the screen and sound is only possible at one point due to the different speeds of sound and light. In large venues, there is a main sound system hung on the stage and several distributed systems (called delay lines) that need to be delayed. Otherwise, people close to the delay line will hear the sound from it first, and then, after some time depending on the distance, the sound from the stage. Therefore, the signal at the delay line must be precisely adjusted according to the distance. The only solution is to have separate screens hung at the delay lines with the video signal delayed accordingly to match the sound from the delay line. However, if there are large screens on the stage that are visible from a great distance, even from behind the delay line, it is physically impossible to synchronize them. It is similar to seeing lightning and then hearing the thunder afterwards.

[@metalandrockzone]

I have seen pretty big bands like Metallica and Rammstein manage to get this to work somehow, i get it that it is challenging but in this case it was just so much off that it was hard to watch. but thanks a lot for sharing

[@nicholasvaughan7080]

If I could do that when I’m past three quarters of a century old I’d be pretty flippin chuffed 🫡

[@metalandrockzone]

same here

[@thomasmeyers5507]

Man Brian is nothing short of a legend, rocking if for decades. You cant sit there and say he's no good, people age. The fact that he is still on stage doing what he loves is awesome. He is a rock hero and you can't change that Karen.

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching

[@RiesLP]

I was in Nürnberg. The time of day was perfect. It started in daylight and ended in the night. I agree that Brian's voice wasn't as striking as it once was, but he gave everything and the sound was great. The light show was on point. I'm super happy I took the chance and went to see them. It probably was the last chance to do so...

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes they were great when the dark came in Dresden, I am also happy I went to see them, you never know when it is the last time

[@trainhuntersfamily8625]

I’ve never seen ACDC hoping they make it to the USA soon, I’m assuming the whole thing was general admission?

[@aaronoffline8049]

There was gold circle

[@metalandrockzone]

There was a golden circle, it sold out in some 10 minutes. So I would advice that you are online exactly when the sale starts and I am pretty sure they will do the US as well. Thanks for watching

[@robbiekop7]

General Admission eh then Times Radio should get him on their channel as an expert on the World Political landscape....They've had everyone else 😩

[@dominicsdailyvlogs178]

They haven’t performed live since 2016, let Brian go through more tours he’ll get stronger as it goes on

[@metalandrockzone]

Hopefully that will be the reality

[@dominicsdailyvlogs178]

@@metalandrockzone It’s happened with other bands

[@davechapman5815]

Don't be so fucking stupid.... He's literally dieing on his feet...

[@fireball8767]

Voices don't get better they just get more strained

[@Nigelg68]

class review, I really think that to be honest I agree with some of of your points (Video to us will always be delayed until the tech get it right ) but you and I are old and they are older so slower! and fuck it its AC/DcC ...this is the last ride so lets rock n roll . thanks and keep on rockin...\m/

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching 🤘

[@garrysmith169]

I think you've gave a very fair review...its obvious Brian is struggling with certain tracks but overall it appears the majority of the songs and gigs he's doing pretty good and looks like hes having a blast. Got 3 shows coming up(2 at Wembley and Dublin)and I'm pretty bloody excited but do absolutely accept we are getting a somewhat "diluted" version of the band which I find acceptable considering the reasons as to why. Great channel mate👍

[@metalandrockzone]

Wow you are a hardcore fan man! 3 gigs :) great stuff. Thanks for watching and enjoy the shows!

[@fireball8767]

​@metalandrockzone he's to old now he,l be lucky to make it to the end of these shows without losing his voice completely

[@julianmallach348]

A pretty good review, agreed with most of what you said, I think you were a bit harsh on Brian. He managed to hold up with most songs, I think the only parts I REALLY noticed he was having a problem were Thunderstruck and maybe a bit in the end. Angus was absolutely amazing, what a force of nature that guy is.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes maybe I am making too much of it and also I think it might affect my judgement that it was out of sync on the video screens which makes you experience this differently. But yes Angus is like a nuclear bomb, the sound of his guitar must have been heard in Poland! Thanks for watching

[@SanjuRokka-b1l]

Hello my fellow friend don't judge him coz first look there age man they are still giving there best i think u may know from which year they started playing plz respect be greatful that your still watching them

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes and I am grateful, I gave the experience 8/10 which I think is pretty ok. Thanks for watching

[@LordVulcan93]

It's obvious from the video of every show that Brian can't do this anymore. First show he sounded JUST ok, but every show since he has sounded worse and worse. He's going to be cooked by the time this gets to the US, if this tour makes it that far without him having to bow out. Bring Axl back. I'd pay to see that.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes I didn't check any videos out so I sort of went in blind on this. I felt sorry for him there as he has such a great voice when it its on. I would join you to see Axl with them!

[@danielpetrucci8952]

Axl can barely sing to 😂 did you see thier recent performance? He sounded worse than Brian 😂 he sounds like Mickey Mouse

[@fireball8767]

Axl lost some of his voice yes but he's still got more power than brian he's a lot younger brian is 77 now & a life long smoker nothing worse for the lungs than 60 plus years of smoking 🚬

[@freethinker2350]

I'm lucky. Saw them with bon Scott, 79 HTH tour in a 5000 seat venue. To this day one of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@metalandrockzone]

Wow that must have been amazing

[@liljj90]

Brian rocked

[@metalandrockzone]

You were there?

[@toddmoore2324]

"Long guitar solo"??? Have you ever seen an AC/DC show? Check out Live at Donnington!!!

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes saw ACDC in 2015 but never watched Live at Donnington, will check it

[@kingtrance307]

Elephant in the room? Brian Johnson is 76 years old and a legend. I would love to see you drag your ass out on that stage and try it. Then again I wouldn’t… 😂

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes I would happily stand in for a night or two!

[@kingtrance307]

@@metalandrockzone - Except I’m not sure that would go over very well mate. 😂

[@bryonricketts385]

As the concerts go on and more and more shows are happening I think that Brian has gotten better….the first half dozen shows or so is really ironing out the wrinkles, I agree that maybe AC/DC is in their last tour…it’s hard to fathom but we and they are not getting any younger. I respect AC/DC and all they stand for and I’ll surely cry my arse off when they decide to retire but I can honestly say that there will never be another Hard Rock n Roll band like this. All hail AC/DC!! Thank you guys past and present because without you we wouldn’t have had such a great time and the bands that were influenced by you.

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@simonbone]

2:47 And this is the attitude that led to AC/DC having the most boringly predictable setlist of any major band. There need to be surprises.

[@metalandrockzone]

Sure, agree, but then at least do the classics well

[@wildatlanticman128]

I was at this concert and totally agree. Also there were major gaps between each song which lost the energy I felt. 4th time seeing them, and last.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes those gaps were also there I recall in 2015, in some way it is authentic to see a band breathe and prepare between songs but also a total vibe killer when there are 80.000 people in attendance. Thanks for watching.

[@fireball8767]

That's to give brian a chance to get his breath back same as the 2 or 3 day gap between shows he's to old now plain & simple

[@davidgomm6043]

your the first person to run them down on the tour so far can't wait to see them at Wembley 🔥🤘🔥

[@metalandrockzone]

Well I wouldn't call it run it down, I gave them 8 out of 10 which I think is pretty good. I am sure you will enjoy them at Wembley, such a magnificent stadium!

[@davidgomm6043]

@@metalandrockzone seen the best at Wembley an they gave their best 🔥🤘🔥

[@3k3k3]

The screens are hard to sync so that everyone experience them in sync. Usually they sync them to a middle spot between the audiences behind and front. So those close to the screen have a picture that is ahead of the sound, those way behind have a picture that is behind the song. With a setup like this it's even more complicated, you have 2 productions running, one for the audience that relies on a screens and then one that is part of the "show". That means everything is up in the air.. Short version, inner/vip circle or pass..

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes it makes sense but in this case it was just so much more off than I ever noticed before but maybe it was the best they could do

[@3k3k3]

@@metalandrockzone Yes, something is complete off, if you look at the screen close to you and the "main" screen , the delay between those two screens are crazy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ2th6R_fNB6sMk

[@Bedlam83]

I disagree. I was at both concerts in Dresden and Brian sounded great - better, in fact, then on some past tours.

[@metalandrockzone]

Where were you located? close to the stage? he sounded great on many songs but not on the biggest hits to me

[@RandomKissFan0815]

I absolutely agree with you. Brian I think is in pretty good shape. The reason why he sounds a bit off on some songs (I really don't give a fck about that) is that the most popular songs are mostly really high so Brian has to go fully in head voice which costs a lot of breath also his distorted style of singing mid and head voice costs a lot of air too so I think he is physically able to do more shows but he'll just be a bit off tempo sometimes. But in all seriousness if you don't concentrate on it when seeing them live you don't really notice. So to sum it all up I don't think Brian has a serious voice issue. And the rest of the band sounds tight of course. Totally worth it.

[@metalandrockzone]

I think he had good and bad shows which was to be expected. The main thing is that it was fun to see them live

[@jaakkoniskanen1978]

Malcom Young have sayed many many years ago to Brian Jhonson that more music and not so much talk on stage. Maybe that is their way to do shows

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@kenamaro3942]

I saw AC/DC in 1979, Oakland California, Day On The Green. It was the Highway To Hell tour. Bon and the boys tore the place down. Saw AC/DC five times after that, nothing compars-nothing!!.

[@metalandrockzone]

Wow that 1979 gig must have been amazing! Thanks for watching

[@kenamaro3942]

@@metalandrockzone Aerosmith and Ted Nugent were there also.

[@metalandrockzone]

damn that is a killer lineup

[@ewed418]

I was in Dresden on the 19th. yes some songs were a bit slower but what a good experience. Good sound also.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes great sound there. Impressive to be honest as it is not easy on these mega concerts to get that.

[@anthonylove821]

What’s your opinion on Def Leppard? They have always been one of my favorites since the early 80s. I’ll always have def Lepp as my all time favorite band. They just are amazing musicians all around.

[@metalandrockzone]

Saw DL 3 times the last 6-7 years, always a killer show and one of those I wouldnt want to miss if they come around.

[@Robylazarus]

Apologies for being direct here, there comes a time when one simply needs to hang up one's boots ..... Time to move on!

[@metalandrockzone]

nobody ever needs to apologize for being direct! At least not on my channel! As for Brian then I have heard that some shows were much better than this one I am covering so maybe he had an off day and it might take time for him to find his optimal form allowed to him as a 76 year old. I think the reality for these guys is that this is what they know, this is who they are, so hanging up the boots is probably pretty hard for them. Thanks for watching

[@jaakkoniskanen1978]

I have been AC/DC concerts 2009 and 2015. Both times Brian was only person from band that says something to the audience and that was some lines like Lets get party started, lets rock and maybe You know this one. That is not band that say much when they play gigs. They come to stage, play their set 😂😂and then go quick away.

[@metalandrockzone]

yes it was the same when I saw them 2015

[@howlinwaters]

playing a daytime show usually cools crowd response at any show. i play local gigs in Texas and a nighttime gig is always more partying and lively than playing a daytime event. people just get into it more at night ✌️

[@metalandrockzone]

yes it can make or break a gig for sure

[@jimwilson6140]

Brians sounding better.than earlier shows

[@metalandrockzone]

Interesting, maybe he is just hitting his stride! Thanks for watching

[@ryanbarlow3522]

Dude, Brian was busting his balls out there. To be honest I think the reason they slowed down Thunderstruck is because Angus can't play that opening part at full speed anymore. They should have played it after Let There Be Rock when his fingers were fully warmed up

[@metalandrockzone]

yes maybe that is the case, thanks for watching

[@MrScotchwill]

Off to see them next week at Wembley for the 6th time!!

[@metalandrockzone]

Enjoy!

[@stevemlejnek7073]

Is Brian using something to help him remember the lyrics?

[@metalandrockzone]

Not sure to be honest.

[@ianrees9417]

Yes a teleprompter like most singers use

[@mal7244]

It pains me to say but if I put honesty before loyalty I have to agree. All I can do is just hope beyond hope it gets better. This band changed my life and will always be special but maybe It would indeed be better if Brian and Angus got together with Cliff and Phil for a couple of festivals with a more ability appropriate set list every now and then. Ramped up second hand ticket sales stop many of old school fans going to gigs these days anyway.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes maybe some of these bands could do these festival rounds and a shorter show but I am not sure they want to go out unless there is big bucks involved. Thanks for watching

[@lagodifuoco313]

Dude is almost 80 years old

[@metalandrockzone]

yes he is

[@TheTimeProphet]

You can't expect them to perform at the standard of the old days at their age. At least they ain't miming like Kiss. Even legends get old. I would like to see you try to sing on stage at 69.

[@metalandrockzone]

I would love to be on stage at 69, not sure there will be happening though. Thanks for watching

[@Dbo83-g5v]

I saw them in the eighties and early nineties, I like the memories of their look and sound before they became geriatrics, can't listen live anymore.

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@Mr.PeabodyateU2]

I think this might be a small tour, they even said when Power Up came out that they would only be doing big shows, let everyone get a last glimpse and for them to say their goodbyes, give it hell Brian, you've made it on this earth 1 year longer than my father and you are still trying to sing in a band, go out the way you want to go out .

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes the shows are big for sure, 80.000 there! Thanks for watching

[@ronaldrae3112]

Thanks mate for your honest review of AC-DC l have seen the band 5 times and missed out this time as they didn't come to Scotland where I live, I like you was concerned about Brian .

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching

[@Crank-n-Craig]

Love acdc but no malcom, no cliff, no phil....its just not acdc anymore

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@keith455-73]

Well obviously your expectations are way to high. I have seen AC/DC 5 times starting in 85 and they have always blown the roof off ( including Brian ) I am the biggest AC/DC fan in the world and even I do not expect Brian to be as great as he always had been in his younger years. You keep comparing him to the rest of the band- you have to remember that the rest of the band are playing their instruments that do all of their pitching of sound for them, And they all work their asses off to produce the music for us, but Brian is in many ways working much harder than the rest because his voice is his instrument and to do what he does, especially at his age, takes an extreme amount of energy. You are younger than he is- you try doing what he does. I have a damn good set of lungs and vocal chords myself and in some ways it would still be fairly difficult to keep up with Brian even with his being older. If you expect that he is going to be able to do what he did decades or even just 10 years ago live then you should not go to the show because you are not living in reality. There is no reason to be on your channel attempting to bash Brian just for the views because 1.- you couldn’t even begin to keep up with him, and 2.- all of us true AC/DC fans understand already and are more than willing to cut some slack and accept it for what it is and don’t need someone like you to explain it to us. You make me think of a neighbor of mine who likes to gossip about other neighbors, and as he is doing it he leans in real close and talks quietly in a low hushed kind of voice, almost whispering so that nobody will hear what that chickenshit is saying. You can tell from a distance when he is gossiping like an old lady because when it is just him and one other person alone he is leaning in real close to them as he gossips so that nobody will hear him. I don’t listen to or give a shit about his bullshit either.

[@metalandrockzone]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I will go and gossip about it like an old lady tonight in between singing ACDC songs in karaoke

[@keith455-73]

I bet that will be a nightmare. Why don’t you make a video of your Kareoke of AC/DC and post it on your page so that we can all witness it?

[@metalandrockzone]

great idea

[@lutzbacherle1568]

I saw them in munich and I totally agree. Brian is not capable to do that any more. Yes, he is old, but you can't charge 180 Euros per ticket, if you can't deliver. That's not ok. And there were awkward pauses between the songs, no talking to the audience whatsoever. Regarding the synching: I suspect, you were too far away, the speed difference between sound and light is significant, and it doesn't need much distance to have a real effect.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes but on the syncing I have seen it much better with similar setup

[@lutzbacherle1568]

@@metalandrockzone ah, OK, in Munich I was pretty close and there were no issues.

[@theamateurbackyardgardener543]

You’re expecting too much. If you’re expecting 1980, you should have stayed home.

[@metalandrockzone]

Not sure I said that anywhere, I gave the gig 8/10 but Brian had an off day

[@howlinsg1968]

ACDC don't have anything left to prove. If they retired tomorrow they would/will have bowed out gracefully. I certainly would respect them for it. Brian actually looks frustrated that he cannot reach the high notes and understandably so. Angus guitar playing is still awesome. They've rocked harder than most in this world and their music will continue to echo through the universe long after they're gone.

[@metalandrockzone]

🤘

[@Licario]

Spot on. I went to see them last Sunday, at Wembley and came back with exactly the same conclusions. At the end, Bryan just said a quick goodbye and left running, as if he needed to go to the toilet. No interaction with the crowd at all, not even a typical clap together or something like that. It looks as if he only wants to get the job done, and nothing else. His voice was terrible during the best bits of Back in Black and some other songs, but it was fine with other not so famous songs. Don't get me wrong, I loved it, and Angus is definitely the star of the show, but Bryan needs a rest. Personally, I think he should try and sing like he does with Slash. I agree also about the daylight, the screens and the maybe a bit too long solo. However, despite all my moaning, I would also give it an 8 out of 10, simply because it's ACDC, and it was great. Cheers!

[@metalandrockzone]

I saw them 2015 and then there was not a lot of interaction either but I just find it so off with such big crowds. I get it that Brian might not want to be talking between songs, he wants to have water and take a breather but then maybe hand the crowd over to another member in the band during the breaks. I think Brian have his ups and downs for sure since its been so long that he toured, and then there is the age thing :) Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the gig

[@Licario]

@@metalandrockzone I agree. I don't expect a big interaction or a sing along with the crowd, it's rock after all, but some sort of acknowledgment would be nice. In any case, I did enjoy it, and so did my 8 year old son. It was his first time at a rock concert and although he was a bit overwhelmed, he didn't stop shouting and jumping with the songs. He loves ACDC. And so do I. Thanks for your reply!

[@metalandrockzone]

@@Licario OK so now you just won the title "father of the year"

[@Licario]

@@metalandrockzone 🤘

[@theiceman6941]

Thank you for the video and review. Brian sounds terrible. I saw videos from earlier in the tour and he sounded quite bad the first 2 or 3 then got better, but here he's *shockingly* bad on that version of Thunderstruck. It's really sad to see the band (what's left of them) play when sounding so bad (and yes only Brian is the one sounding this awful). They were the greatest band in the world. It's over - even if they are still playing, or Angus is - this is not AC/DC anymore. They should have quit while ahead. And agree with those who say Yes Brian is old now etc but also not right to charge a fortune (let alone ANYTHING) for performances like this, when they - or in this case, he, can't do it anymore. Thank you for your honest review, esp. considering most fans don't want to hear the truth about them.

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes he was for sure not having his best day there, I think it is hard for those guys to stop, firstly we spay and show up, secondly it is not like they have other careers and having been a rockstar for decades probably makes it such a big part of your identity that it is hard to let go of it. Thanks for watching

[@mongooseman6717]

I know, I love them, but I feel they should have retired when Malcolm passed.

[@mrtaa9101]

I just saw them in Zurich last Saturday and Brian sounded amazing. He was spot on all songs, delivering beyond expectations. But two points you raise were there as well: almost 2/3 of the concert being in daylight, which is very strange considering we were watching AC/DC and the communication with the audience was almost non-existent, left me asking why

[@metalandrockzone]

Yes I think that they never really communicated in the past a lot but I think when you have that daylight show you sort of need something to work the crowd because the atmo was high during songs but then drops down and then up and down like that. But glad Brian had a good day in Zurich, maybe his Dresden gig was just off for some reason. thanks for watching