The dynamite of the AC/DC explodes in Imola: the rock that resists
To the racetrack of Imolawhere the rhombus of the engines leaves room for that of the amplifiers, Rock resonates in its most essential formwho resists without asking for explanations or seeking approval. On July 20, AC/DC return to concert in Italy. A year after returning to our part, and ten years after the last time on the automotive circuit dedicated to Enzo and Dino Ferrari, the Australian band reports that triumph of resistance, energy and consistency. There is no need for theatrical introductions or pompous scenic finds: It is a naked and raw rock explosion.
From the beginning The day is a celebration of the ultra -cenquetnal history of the AC/DC. As in a parade of t -shirts dedicated to the band and inevitable circles with bright red horns, there are about 70 thousand people estimated that on a warm July day they find themselves in Imola to live a celebratory and intergenerational event. The group’s hard rock combines longtime fans, occasional admirers, disturbing tamarri and children at their first concert. To combat the high temperatures that rise from the asphalt and general euphoria, a note of merit if the QR code earn it to order drinks and food from the mobile phone, Ei Pretty Reckless. The Taylor Momsen band knows how to entertain the AC/DC audience, later he had done as a shoulder to Angus Young and members also last year for the show at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia.
The X hour starts at 8.40 pm with – not surprisingly – a rumble of engine and the ignition of the mega screens. To dictate the beginning is the animated video of a flaming red car who, passing paddocks covered by posters of the band, darts inside the autodrome of Imola until the expanse of fans in delirium. The musicians are on stage, the spotlights light up and the riff starts: “If you want Blood (You’ve Got it)” opens the dances and immediately overwhelmed by that direct, unaltered sound, as immortal. The AC/DC concert does not need theatrical introductions or cutting -edge scenographic found: it is a naked and raw explosion, A high voltage rock masterclass offered by those who know every inch of that sound territory and dominates it without hesitation. No special effects, no artifact nostalgia, report Australian training in Italy. After the first tour in the United States since February 2016 with Brian Johnson, forced that year to abandon live activity due to hearing problems, the AC/DC tour in support of the album “Power up“The disc Risk to bring to the melting of the group. Brian Johnson on voice, Angus Young on the solo guitar, Stevie Young on the rhythmic guitar, Matt Laug on drums and the bassist Chris Chany.
Angus Youngschool complete with an ordinance, this time in a color with our tricolor flag, e seventy years brought with electric unconsciousness but great experiencejump, Azzanna, leads, draws sharp riffs. The guitar contested like a machine gun on “Shoot to Thrill” is inevitable, while in “Sin City” the red tie is hole from the neck and becomes an instrument for playing the ropes. The moment of Young most awaited by the public comes towards the end with “Let There Be Rock” and his Almost twenty minutes solo. First accompanied by the band and then only with his guitar, during which the circular catwalk in the pit raises him over the crowd and the conclusion takes place in the elevated part of the central stage, The guitarist transforms the hot asphalt of the autodrome into a temple where absolute loyalty is celebrated at the verb of rock.
His closest companion of games is Brian Johnsonseventy -seven years e A voice perhaps less acute but still full of gravel: the singer amazes, give a performance rather than at the height of expectationsholds the scene with determination and presence, supported by an audience that knows every verse and accompanies it in the most intense songs. In the most classic pieces, collective singing becomes an integral part of the show, in an act of affection and complicity. “Let’s Rock and Roll, Let’s Party”, It is the battle cry that comes from Johnson to attach the expanse of fans.
Behind the two mattators, Stevie Young holds the wall with discipline and loyalty, while the “new” Matt Laug on drums and Chris Chaney on bass – the first called in 2023 to take the post of Phil Rudd and the other hired last year instead of Cliff Williams – guarantee A solid and precise base, perfectly integrated into the sound war machine that the band has always been. Old age? A detail. On stage the AC/DC are still a force of nature: Angus Young can also be allowed to stay with open shirt, while Brian Johnson with his English coppola shows off a downtown of Harley-Davidson stumbled jeans.
The formula does not change when it has been working for fifty years. And it still works. Not even the concert changes shape, faithful to the stairs of the tour that started last April: 21 songs for over two hours of music. Even without surprises, following a more than rolled script, the AC/DC do not disappoint the expectations of the fans, who already know what to expect. And they really want that. The second song in the lineup is already a classic, “Back in Black”. Brian Johnson moves far and wide on the gigantic stage, whose The only scenography is a wall of Marshall amplifiers. For his part Angus Young does not fail to show his classic “Duck-Walk” and show off a circle with red horns in “Highway to Hell”. Singer and guitarist guide the band through their greatest successes and two songs taken from their most recent album “Power up”.
The conclusion of the concert comes with an encore, full volume with “TNT”. The AC/DC leave and greet their own way on “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” and in a rain of fireworks. The public is already running off the automotive track to try to anticipate traffic, but The dynamite exploded fragorous and the vibrations do not leave the bodies even after the exit.
The ladder:
Intro (registered)
If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)
Back in Black
Demon Fire
Shot down in Flames
Thunderstruck
Have a Drink on me
Hells Bells
Shot in the dark
Stuff Upper Lip
Highway to Hell
Shoot to Thrill
Sin City
Givin The Dog in Bone
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
High Voltage
Riff Raff
You shook me all night long
WHOLE Fight Rosie
Let there be rock
Encore
Tnt
For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
