The storm arrived too quickly for AC/DC to perform at MetLife Stadium last Friday. Doors were set to open shortly, but an incoming Nor’easter forced the cancellation of the show. The band has since lined up a replacement act for the rescheduled date: Foo Fighters.
The postponed performance is scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Admission to the two remaining events can be purchased through this link.
Why the Opening Act Changed
The Pretty Reckless have opened for AC/DC across their current North American tour, yet they remain committed to playing the Aftershock festival in California this Thursday. Lead singer Taylor Momsen is also set to perform at the Power to the People fest in Maryland on Saturday.
Just last month, Foo Fighters filled in for AC/DC at a St. Louis show after Momsen was set to play with Soundgarden at the NFL kickoff in Seattle. The MetLife performance in East Rutherford is now the closing date on AC/DC’s North American “PWR/UP Tour,” following a concert tonight, September 29th, in Philadelphia.
The Tour’s Final Dates
AC/DC wraps up their North American tour with the MetLife show, which serves as the final date. The band performs a concert tonight, September 29th, in Philadelphia ahead of the trip to New Jersey. “PWR/UP Tour.”
The tour’s final stretch includes:
- The September 29th concert in Philadelphia
- The October 2nd show in East Rutherford, New Jersey
At both venues where Momsen could not appear, Foo Fighters have stepped in to take the opening slot.
What Fans Should Know
Foo Fighters are still on the bill for the rescheduled show, which pushes the original Friday performance to October 2nd. Those who missed out on tickets don’t need to worry about the lineup changing; the band remains part of the event.
The choice to put the event off came swiftly. The storm hit earlier than forecasters predicted, and the organizers made the call to cancel the show mere hours before the doors were set to open.
The Weather Problem
Last Friday’s cancellation moved fast. The Nor’easter hit earlier than anyone predicted, and the organizers pulled the plug on the show within hours of when the doors were supposed to open.
That sort of scheduling is seldom convenient for organizers or spectators alike. The prompt rescheduling, however, has preserved the tour’s momentum, and the concluding dates have stayed untouched.
The Final Date on the Bill
East Rutherford hosts the final stop of the North American tour, with the MetLife show marking its conclusion.
The delay caused by the storm has passed for those in the New York-New Jersey region, and the tour is still on the move.
A Quick Fix for a Big Problem
AC/DC’s search for an opening act at MetLife has found its answer in Foo Fighters, who were already set to play St. Louis before Momsen’s NFL kickoff duties collided with her Aftershock responsibilities.
The concert in East Rutherford operates on the same principle: Foo Fighters are available, and the band fits the bill.
A neat answer has emerged for a complicated matter: Foo Fighters open the show, then AC/DC takes the stage, and the audience departs after that. The sequence resolves a difficult scenario with straightforward logic.
The Bottom Line
The MetLife show has returned, and Foo Fighters are opening it up. There are still tickets left to get. This is the last North American stop on the tour.
The delay-inducing tempest has passed. The musicians are pressing on, and the concluding run of their journey has reached its end.
The wait for those who held onto their tickets has finally paid off.
See the video the story is built around at Consequence.
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