Thunderstruck was released by Australian rock band AC/DC in 1990 as the opening track of The Razors Edge, and its stripped-back guitar intro quickly became one of the band's most recognisable signatures. Over time, sports broadcasters, stadiums and fan editors adopted it as a shorthand for intensity, pairing the riff with tries, tackles and team entrances, often alongside crowd cheering. Its use in rugby edits reflects that wider sporting life, where a few seconds of the riff can instantly raise tension and signal that a decisive moment is coming.
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The opening guitar riff from AC/DC's Thunderstruck, a high-energy rock intro often used for rugby highlights, sports edits and hype moments before a big play.
The clip captures the instantly recognisable opening of AC/DC's Thunderstruck, built around Angus Young's rapid, hammering guitar riff that repeats with relentless, driving energy. It is loud, punchy and deliberately repetitive, with a sharp electric attack that feels like a countdown building toward impact. Even in a very short burst, it signals confidence, aggression and excitement, making a highlight, entrance or reveal feel bigger and more dramatic. Listeners tend to react immediately, associating the riff with stadium atmosphere, sporting intensity and the moment just before something explosive happens on screen.
