In a thunderous announcement that sent shockwaves through the music world, iconic hard rock band AC/DC has revealed the title of their brand-new studio album: “Volt Age.”
The record, their first full-length release in nearly a decade, is slated to drop just weeks before the band embarks on a massive global tour, marking a full-force return to the spotlight for one of rock’s most electrifying acts.
Set for release in early September 2025, Volt Age promises to deliver everything fans have come to expect from the Australian powerhouse: gritty riffs, pounding drums, and the unmistakable shriek of frontman Brian Johnson.
A Comeback Years in the Making
This album marks the band’s 18th studio release, following 2020’s Power Up, which debuted at No. 1 in 21 countries and paid tribute to late co-founder Malcolm Young. Though the group maintained a relatively low profile in the years that followed, whispers of studio sessions began to circulate in 2024. Now, it’s official: AC/DC is ready to electrify the world once again.
In a video posted to the band’s official social media channels, guitarist Angus Young, donning his signature schoolboy uniform, teased snippets of new tracks while walking through the halls of a gritty, amplifier-lined studio.
“This record is all about energy, rebellion, and keeping the flame alive,” Young said. “We’ve still got fire in our guts, and we’ve bottled that up into every song.”
What to Expect From Volt Age
While the full tracklist remains under wraps, the band has confirmed that Volt Age will feature 12 brand-new songs, blending their classic sound with some modern studio magic. A lead single, rumored to be titled “Shock to the System,” is expected to drop by mid-July, complete with a music video already in post-production.
Sources close to the band say the album has “a harder edge” than their last few releases, while still staying true to the AC/DC formula: driving rhythms, raw vocals, and timeless rock ’n’ roll swagger.
Producers have hinted at some unexpected collaborations and sonic experiments—though the band insists the album remains “100% pure AC/DC.”
A World Tour Is Coming
In conjunction with the album release, AC/DC is preparing to launch a 2025–2026 world tour, their first major run since the pandemic halted live events. The Volt Age World Tour will reportedly span over 25 countries, with stops in North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia.
Venues have yet to be announced, but fans can expect stadium-scale shows complete with massive stage effects, pyrotechnics, and the kind of high-voltage performance AC/DC is famous for.
Fans and Industry React
The announcement has already sparked a frenzy online, with hashtags like #VoltAge and #ACDC2025 trending worldwide within hours. Fellow musicians, rock radio stations, and lifelong fans have celebrated the news, calling it “a jolt the music industry needed.”
“You never know what to expect in music these days,” tweeted rock journalist Lisa Dunbar. “But AC/DC bringing out a new album? That’s comfort food for the soul—and fuel for the fire.”
Still Rockin’ After All These Years
Formed in 1973, AC/DC has defied the odds, personal losses, and the shifting tides of the music industry to remain one of the most beloved and enduring acts in rock history. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, their influence spans generations, from classic rock purists to modern metalheads.
Now, with Volt Age set to reignite their legacy, AC/DC is proving once again that rock is far from dead—it just needed another lightning bolt from down under.
The age of rock never ended. It just needed a little more voltage.
