Fan Reviews - Week 34, Europe

• Yngve Ree
  Well, the gig was incredible. Just plain awesome! AC/DC had a few surprises as they played 3 new (old) songs, different from the gigs 6 months ago: Problem child, Up to my neck in you and What do you do for money honey. Especially Problem child rocked big time! The band was in great shape, and Angus was really on fire. Very energic and a madman as usual. The sound was fine and loud close to the stage. Highlights of the evening were Stiff upper lip, Thunderstruck, Hells Bells, Dirty deeds, Highway to hell and TNT. The 50 000+ crowd was really into the entire set and the band seemed very pleased with the attendance. A truly remarkable gig! If someone videotaped the show, I would like to buy a copy. Please e-mail me. C-ya next time AC/DC!

• Gunnar
  Hallo folks.. What can I say that havent been said before? No much I think. I have been to 6 shows before but this one was the very best. The sound was good even for a stadium consert. And Brian, He sounded great. Havent heard him as strong and powerfull as he was this night. Great show from the best rock and roll band of all times. There is nothing more to say.

• Mats
  Tonights concert in Göteborg was as I expected. Exactly the same songs as the rest of the tour, but no extra number after "For those..." I don´t think people expected that as it was sunday night and the usually don´t play extras. So I would like to been part of the parisienne concert on friday. The do as always a great job but everyrhing seems so organized and welltrained machinery. No spontanious numbers or things. It was the same in november last year. Well I prefer smaller venues with fans. Here it´s more a happening and people have to be there.

• Björn "Angus" Hellborg
  Greeeeeeeat concert !! This was one of my best concerts I have seen with the band !! I said so as well last year but now I mean it !! You know, Göteborg is such a good town to arrange a concert in and EVERY BAR in the city played AC/DC before and after the concert !! I never seen that before in any city I´ve been to when AC/DC been playing (seen 4 in Göteborg but this was best because the of the summertime)! Everybody where in such a good mood before and after the concert and they had this demonstration the weekend before which was a big fight with the police on the streets and now the newspapers could write like this "AC/DC Turned it back again to a city where it used to be" The sound was great and everyone in the band were in good mood. Last year in Göteborg the big Angus-statue fell apart(the guitarbody) so the show and the band became a little bit low and I could feel that but this time they didn´t miss any- thing. IT WAS 100% show and ACCA DACCA !!! The setlist was the same as rest of the Europeantour so far and no encores after "For Those About To Rock..." and perfect wheather.Sun during the day and clouds during the concert so you could see the light-show and no wind which have could taken the sound away !!!!
  KÖLN NEXT !!

• Jukka P
  I could not believe my ears when I heard that AC/DC will play in Helsinki again, this time in Olympicstadium. After all, Finland is a small market area and they just did two gigs here in November. So I salute the band for coming here so many times (for example U2 do not come to Finland this summer due to the limited record sales).
  The weather was just fine when we walked to the stadium, there was no fear of rain. George Thorogood & The Destroyers was the support act and they were fine, but the role of the support act is always the same. The audience did not get warmed up until the opening video of AC/DC gig began. And when it started with The Stiff Upper Lip and finished with For Those About To Rock it was almost like expected. The show was great, much better than in November and the band was in fantastic shape. We were standing a few meters from the catwalk and it was really great to see Angus and Brian from so close. The setlist was the same as in other European gigs, the highlights from my point of view were Dirty Deeds, Up To My Neck In You (really a good one and never heard live before) and Let There Be Rock. It is just awesome to check that rhythm section during Angus’ solo, they really are professionals. Of course there were some moments when Angus’ guitar could not heard, but it happens in live situations. And of course I would like to hear also some other songs than these standard ones, but what the band can do? These are the songs people want to hear and the boys give the audience what it wants. So no complaints, let’s see when is the next one, hopefully before 2007.

• Rolf Neset
  Well,what can I say? I travelled over in from London with the simple idea of seeing AC/DC performing to their usual high standards.But I did'nt realise I would be in for such a treat.It was my 6th show;and they basically played the same set,as they did at Milton Keynes.But what made this show special,was Brian's super vocals,he really did sound inspired.Angus as usual played with the kind of energy we've all come to expect of him, over the years;and the rhythm section of Malcolm,Phil;and Cliff,kept things ticking over nicely.
  What a good idea it was to revive 'Problem Child',a hard rocking staple from the Bon Scott era;and how about 'What Do You Do For Money Honey?'another blistering track from the monumental 'Back in Black' album.
  The band however could'nt rouse the rather tame Finnish crowd,who took to forming a circle around me when I was pogoing,how bizarre!
  Well,at least I enjoyed myself;and I also got to meet Angus after the gig.That was due to my decision to stay at the Stadion Hostel,which gave me access around the back of the stadium.All in all money well spent!

• Toni Viljanmaa
  Helsinki show was a huge spectacle. Was surprised of all the extra stuff they brought with them for the summer tour. The set was the same they've played also elsewhere in Europe. No "Ride On", nor "Shot Down in Flames". Nice to hear old "Up To My Neck in You" and of course "Problem Child". The Band was tight as ever.
  Brian is The Ruler, in my opinion he was singing loud and clear, also had a little bit of nice variation and interpretation especially in the old Bonnie tunes. Angus was the tiny rock'n roll devil as always and the rhythm section was tight as ever.
  My high point was to get the autographs from the lads. We waited Angus at his hotel after the show. He was smiling and being very polite to all of us diehards. What a wonderful person he is!

• Jukka
  A night to remember for finnish fans. George Thorogood opened the show but his performance was a little disappoint. But after that AC/DC gave us goodies worth all the money. This was no doubt a highlight of my summer. By the way, this was first time when AC/DC play outdoors in Finland. The weather was excellent and so was the music. Brian had to sing half of the Up To My Neck In You without his cap because Angus kicked it out of the stage. No wonder he isn´t a football player...:) Like in Göteborg there were no extra encore after For Those About To Rock but the fireworks were great!

• Aki
  Gig was great, as great as I expected. There was no suprises and the boys were full of energy, as always.. This was my second Ac/Dc gig, the first was here in Helsinki at november. This wasn't as good as the first, I think. Maybe one of the reasons was that they started so early (about 20.30), that the sun was still very high and it shined to the stage and kind of ruined the athmosphere..
  Setlist was the same as any other consert and the crowd were very enthusiasted...
  Fireworks at the end of the gig were great, and all the other things were there too (bell, cannons, fires, a doll, statue), but something was missing.. I don't know what, but it didn't give me a pure satisfaction.. It could have been that sun or something... But anyway, it was again a great experience!