What’s occurring, butt? Gather round, because the kings of rock ’n’ roll thunder have once again proven that you simply cannot keep a good riff down — not even in Melbourne, where the EPA reckons AC/DC’s show was a bit on the loud side.
And by “a bit on the loud side”, I mean… they got two whole noise complaints. TWO. Out of a stadium packed with tens of thousands of people going full Highway to Hel—YESS MUN! 🔥
Honestly? Proper job.
🤘 AC/DC Shake Melbourne to Its Core
At their Melbourne stop, the Aussie legends did what they’ve been doing since dinosaurs first learned to headbang:
🎸 Cranked the amps
🥁 Hit the drums like they owed them money
⚡ Made the earth wobble just a tad
According to Blunt Mag and the EPA, a couple of locals decided the gods of thunder were a touch too thunderous and phoned in complaints about the volume.
Let’s be real though — complaining about AC/DC being loud is like complaining the sea is wet. It’s their entire personality. Their brand. Their life mission. Their raison d’être.
If you go to sleep during an AC/DC gig, you’re either a ghost or a very brave pensioner.
😅 Two Complaints? That’s Practically a Compliment
Given the decibel demolition these lads are famous for, TWO complaints is shockingly low.
Honestly, I expected:
- 48 complaints from angry dads in slippers
- 12 dogs howling in protest
- A small crack forming in a building somewhere near St Kilda
- At least one nan saying “turn that bloody racket down!”
But nope. Two. That’s it.
Melbourne clearly knows what’s good for them.
🏴 If This Was Wales…
Only in Wales, mun, the council would be OUTSIDE the venue like:
“C’MON BUTT, ONE MORE SONG!”
“PLAY ‘THUNDERSTRUCK’ AGAIN!”
“TURN IT UP, YOU COWARDS!”
And the valleys?
They’d send in noise requests, not complaints.
⚡ AC/DC: Still Louder Than Your Mate’s Dad’s Motorbike
Even after decades of melting faces and igniting amps, AC/DC remain:
- The loudest band per square inch
- The most likely to cause a mild earthquake
- The only rockers who can make noise complaints sound like trophies
Angus still duck-walks like he’s trying to outrun the tax man, the riffs hit harder than a runaway sheep in Brecon, and the crowd goes home with their bones pleasantly rearranged.
That’s rock ’n’ roll therapy, that is. Tidy.
🎤 Final Thoughts: Long Live the Noise
In a world full of quiet quitting, silent discos, and people whispering into podcast microphones like they’re sharing state secrets…
thank the rock gods AC/DC are still loud enough to register on seismographs.
EPA, with all due respect:
Let the boys crank it.
Let the neighbours tremble.
Let the riffs reign.
Because if AC/DC aren’t loud, something’s gone terribly wrong with the universe. 🤘⚡🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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