Words by Alasdair Belling
With what is set to be the pub-rock stadium tour of the year drawing ever closer, the rumour mill for who would support AC/DC down under was wild enough to make even the most trained conspiracy theorist raise an eyebrow. Back in May, Triple M excitedly told the nation that Melbourne Rock revivalists Jet were the potential support act frontrunners, with home-grown heroes Powderfinger and Silverchair also reportedly offered a “mountain of cash” to reform for the tour.
Despite these sensational claims, it was announced today on the official tour Facebook page that Swedish punk rockers The Hives’ had received the “Ballbreaking, nutwrenching, fatwigglin news” that they will support the rock ‘n roll extravaganza around the country next month, with Kingswood joining in for the ride of a lifetime.
The Hives front man Pelle Almqvist stated on the band’s Facebook page that “When we were 6 years old in Fagersta, Sweden we were struck for the first time by the lightning that is Rock n Roll. That lightning was AC/DC. Now many years later we find ourselves in a successful rock n roll band and going on tour with them. It couldn’t be better if we made it up. Life rules.”
It will be The Hives’ first tour of Australia since Big Day Out in 2014.
As for Kingswood, the ‘Rock or Bust Tour’ will come right off the back of some select regional headline dates, kicking off at the end of October.
AC/DC ‘Rock or Bust’ Australian Tour Dates:
Wednesday 4th November: ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Saturday 7th November: ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Thursday 12th November: QSAC, Brisbane
Saturday 14th November: QSAC, Brisbane
Saturday 21st November: Adelaide Oval,Adelaide
Friday 27th November: Domain Stadium, Perth
Sunday 29th November: Domain Stadium, Perth
Sunday 6th December: Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
Tuesday 8th December: Etihad Stadium, Melbourne