It turns out that not all locals are happy when AC/DC roll into town and put on an unforgettable rock show.

BBC News reports that during the iconic band’s recent concert at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, the fireworks at the end of the event exceeded “permitted noise levels.”

During the show that took place on 21 August, the City of Edinburgh Council received eight complaints from locals about the noise pollution emanating from the stadium. The Murrayfield Stadium concert marked AC/DC’s first Scottish concert in a decade.

Following complaints from the AC/DC show, and three nights of Oasis at the same stadium, the Council is advising that fireworks are no longer used “at future events.”

A spokesperson for the Council said, “We understand that fireworks used during concerts at Murrayfield can be disruptive to the local community, so officers will recommend that they are not used as part of future events.

“However, we consider licenses for all events based on their own merits and by taking into account any advice from officers.”

As the BBC notes, the noise complaints about AC/DC began during soundcheck the day before their concert at the stadium, with a resident in Inverleith claiming that their lights dimmed due to power being drawn from the stadium.

Of course, fireworks don’t just bother humans - they can have a detrimental effect on animals. Ben Supple, Deputy Chief Executive of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), shared support for minimising fireworks displays at the stadium, following two red pandas passing away in November 2024 as the direct result of fireworks.

“Fireworks at any time of year can be alarming for animals in zoos, as well as pets, horses, livestock and wildlife,” Supple said.

He added, “Hopefully, we will see more events using drones and other technology for light displays, which will ensure people can still enjoy a great experience without impacting animal welfare."

As Blabbermouth reports, this isn’t the first time that AC/DC have received noise complaints for their shows. In 2015, a concert in San Francisco drew a dozen noise complaints, while in 2009, performing in Munich, the band’s concert received over 100 noise complaints from residents, with some people 20 kilometres away grumpy about the “overly loud music.”

AC/DC return to Australia for the first time in a decade this November and December, headlining stadiums across the country with special guests Amyl And The Sniffers. Upon the tour’s announcement, the band broke Ticketek’s record after selling 320,000 tickets in just one day.

With that, AC/DC marked the biggest concert on-sale day of Ticketek’s 40-year history. Additionally, the band surpassed their previous record from 2009.