Brian Johnson avoids injury as cannon malfunctions during AC/DC Las Vegas show

Brian Johnson AC/DC cannon malfunction Las Vegas concert Power Up tour

On August 1, a replica Civil War‑era cannon used as a stage prop at AC/DC’s concert in Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium malfunctioned. The prop slammed down, sending a projectile that landed just inches from frontman Brian Johnson during the intro to “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You).”

Johnson was momentarily shocked but suffered no injuries, briefly paused, then resumed the performance. The incident caused no further disruption to the show.

The concert was part of the band’s Power Up tour, which began in 2024 and is currently on its North American leg that started on July 11 and is scheduled to conclude on September 29 in Philadelphia.

Entities

AC/DC · Allegiant Stadium · Brian Johnson · Las Vegas · Power Up tour

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Brian Johnson was not injured in the incident. 1057thehawk.com · thequake1021.com · americansongwriter.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Power Up tour’s North American leg runs from July 11 to September 29, ending in Philadelphia. 1057thehawk.com · thequake1021.com · americansongwriter.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The malfunction caused a projectile to land inches from frontman Brian Johnson. 1057thehawk.com · thequake1021.com · americansongwriter.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Power Up tour began in 2024 and has visited Europe, North America, Australia, and South America. americansongwriter.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Johnson briefly paused, then continued the performance. 1057thehawk.com · thequake1021.com · americansongwriter.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A cannon prop malfunctioned during AC/DC’s concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on August 1. 1057thehawk.com · thequake1021.com · americansongwriter.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The incident occurred during the intro to “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”. 1057thehawk.com · thequake1021.com