Known by some fans as the “thunder from down under,” Aussie hard rockers AC/DC have sold more than 200 million albums worldwide, including 71 million albums in the United States. Their most recent release, “Back in Black,”—their first studio release in eight years—has sold an estimated 42 million units worldwide, 22 million in the United States and is expected to be one of the best selling rock albums of 2008. Currently on tour, the band brought their hard rocking, loud-volume, high-energy and rowdy stage antics to the Midwest, with a highly entertaining sold-out performance at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

AC/DC pose with their one-of-a-kind Wild Jerseys backstage at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota., Left-to-right-Phil Rudd (drums, percussion), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (lead vocals), Cliff Williams (bass guitar, backing vocals). Behind the band are Don Sullian (left) and Jerry Mickelson, executives with JAM, a concert promoter and at far right is Jack Larson, General manager of the arena. (photograph by Kathy O'Connor)

AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Angus Young rock the sold out crowd at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. (photograph by Tony Nelson)

For those about to rock- we salute you! AC/DC leader, Angus Young salutes his fans as only he can at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. (photograph by Tony Nelson)

Rock 'N Roll Train: Veteran rockers AC/DC crashed their rock 'n roll train into Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Please note: no actual locomotives or arena stages were harmed during this concert. (photograph by Tony Nelson)