Northwest Stadium was shaking with pure rock energy as AC/DC and The Pretty Reckless delivered a powerhouse performance on May 12, 2025. The Power Up Tour brought together generations of rock fans, proving that both bands still command the stage with unmatched intensity.
The evening burst open with The Pretty Reckless taking the stage like storm-wielding sirens. Taylor Momsen’s presence was magnetic—both raw and enigmatic, a modern rock goddess summoning an army of devoted fans. The band’s performance felt like a finely choreographed dance of angst and artistry, as if every riff and lyric were designed to awaken rebellious spirits.
Set Highlights:
“Death By Rock and Roll”: The opener that struck like lightning—jarring, electrifying, and impossible to ignore.
“Make Me Wanna Die”: A visceral burst of dark energy, where Momsen’s haunting vocals painted a canvas of defiant passion.
“Going to Hell”: This wasn’t just a song; it became a collective heartbeat, with the crowd chanting in perfect unison.
“Heaven Knows”: A moment of ethereal beauty, as shimmering guitar solos built an atmosphere that felt like a midnight dream.
Closing with “Take Me Down”: The perfect fiery send-off that left the crowd hungry for the legends waiting in the wings.
Momsen and her crew left the stage enveloped in a charged silence—a promise that the night’s true climax was yet to come.
Then the ground trembled as AC/DC stormed in, clad in their iconic attire, their guitars gleaming like lightning rods channeling a storm of pure rock brilliance. They erupted onto the stage with a power that transcended time, delivering a set that was both a tribute to their storied past and a defiant statement of their enduring legacy.
Set Highlights:
Thunderous Overture: The night ignited with “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)”, a call to arms that resonated deep within the core of every rock lover.
Classics That Defined Rock: With “Back in Black” and “Thunderstruck”, Brian Johnson and Angus Young wove a tapestry of sound so potent that the entire stadium erupted in wild, unabashed celebration.
Highway to Hell: An anthem that turned every face in the crowd into a mirror of pure, sweat-drenched happiness, as voices merged in a towering chorus of defiance.
Modern Fire: “Shot in the Dark” blinked like a spark of fresh energy amidst the legends, proving that AC/DC’s flame burns as brightly today as it did decades ago.
Guitar Wizardry: “Whole Lotta Rosie” showcased Angus Young’s spellbinding solos—a masterclass in showmanship that left the audience in awe.
Final Salute: The explosive encore, “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”, featuring cannon-like pyrotechnics, was a fitting, thunderous tribute to the indomitable spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.
Every note that night seemed to defy gravity and time, drawing fans into an immersive experience that was as much about personal catharsis as it was about collective euphoria.
Northwest Stadium became a crucible of sound and light that night. Towering LED screens danced in rhythm with meticulously crafted lighting, while pyrotechnics punctuated the air with bursts of flame, perfectly choreographed to the rhythmic incantations of the guitar gods. The sound? Crystal clear and powerfully bass-driven, every guitar riff slicing through the chatter and every drum beat resonating like a heartbeat. It was more than a show—the entire venue became a living, breathing symphony of rock.
As the final echoes of cannon blasts faded into the night, the crowd was left in a state of euphoric exhaustion, hearts still pounding and minds still clinging to every nuance of that monumental night. The Pretty Reckless had set the tone with fiercely modern energy, while AC/DC sealed the deal with the kind of legendary performance that reminds us all why rock music is eternal.
This was a night when musical generations collided, the old and new converged, and the essence of rock was distilled into a single, unforgettable experience. Whether you were headbanging in a mosh pit or lost in a moment of collective singalong, the Power Up Tour at Northwest Stadium was a visceral reminder that when rock is real, it’s downright transcendent.
The Pretty Reckless Setlist:
Death by Rock and Roll
Since You’re Gone
Follow Me Down
Only Love Can Save Me Now
Witches Burn
Make Me Wanna Die
Going to Hell
Heaven Knows
Take Me Down
AC/DC Setlist:
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
Stiff Upper Lip
Highway to Hell
Shoot to Thrill
Sin City
Rock ‘n’ Roll Train
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
High Voltage
Riff Raff
You Shook Me All Night Long
Whole Lotta Rosie
Let There Be Rock
(With Angus Young guitar solo)
Encore:
T.N.T.
For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
(followed by fireworks)
