The last time AC/DC played in Pittsburgh was at Mellon Arena on Jan. 7, 2009. The Steelers were about to cap off the 2008 campaign with a trip to Super Bowl XLIII. The Penguins were embarking on a run to the Stanley Cup.
Now, they are coming back to Pittsburgh to perform on Thursday night. Is it an omen?
Um, no. Who are we kidding?
I’m just happy to be going. I’ve never seen AC/DC live. Hopefully, they’ll perform a lot of the big hits like “Back in Black,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “For Those About To Rock,” “Who Made Who” and “Highway to Hell.”
But, as is tradition here at “Breakfast With Benz,” whenever when one of our favorite bands rolls through town, we come up with a team-specific setlist we’d like to see based on the venue they are playing.
So, here is our all-Steelers setlist for this week’s AC/DC show at Acrisure Stadium.
Meltdown: Inspired by the Steelers’ last five games of 2024.
Stiff Upper Lip: What you’ve needed to be a fan of this team the last eight years.
Ain’t No Fun (Waiting ‘Round to Be a Millionaire): A special dedication to George Pickens.
All Screwed Up: The Steelers’ QB depth chart.
Kicked in the Teeth: How I felt all those times Matt Canada called pass plays short of the sticks on third down.
Through the Mists of Time: An ode to Aaron Rodgers’ contract negotiations.
Problem Child: In case Antonio Brown is in the crowd.
Fly on the Wall: What I’d like to be during offensive meetings with Rodgers, Pickens, DK Metcalf and Arthur Smith.
Walk All Over You: What Derrick Henry did to the Steelers’ run defense.
Borrowed Time: The Steelers’ non-losing-season streak.
Deep in the Hole: Where I expect the Steelers to be after the first six weeks of this season.
Nick of Time: When Pickens finally got to Acrisure Stadium on Christmas Day.
Back in Business: An homage to Mason Rudolph.
Have a Drink on Me: What we should all be saying to Chris Boswell.
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Beating Around the Bush: National media members whenever they mention that Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season.
Safe in New York City: Justin Fields’ bank account.
Baptism by Fire: What’ll happen to Will Howard if he has to play this season.
Whiskey on the Rocks: What Tomlin and Smith were probably drinking when they came up with that game plan against the Bengals in Week 18.
Shot Down in Flames: Any trade request Omar Khan made for a good wide receiver last year.
Can’t Stand Still: Russell Wilson in the pocket behind last year’s offensive line.
Hard Times: Pretty much every playoff game since 2010.
Jailbreak: What it looked like when the Steelers were trying to block Myles Garrett during that Thursday night game in Cleveland.
Give It Up: What I hope Arthur Smith does with that wide-right pitch play.
Givin The Dog A Bone: The snap count philosophy for Justin Fields after Russ got healthy in Week 6.
ENCORE
Moneytalks: A request from T.J. Watt’s agent.
Nervous Shakedown: How they played against the Ravens in the playoffs.
Thunderstruck: How I’ll describe myself if they actually win a playoff game this year.
Didn’t see your favorite song? Well, if you are a Penguins fan, check back again next week before Pearl Jam plays at PPG Paints Arena.