23 April 2026 rocknews

Airbourne Announce Self-Titled Album + New Single “Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)” Out Now

Australian hard rockers Airbourne have announced their new self-titled album, set for release on 28 August 2026 via Spinefarm.

To mark the news, the band have released the lead single “Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)” — out now with an official music video.

Stream “Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)” now Watch the official video here

The announcement comes in the form of an open letter to the late Lemmy, in which the band reflect on the long journey to complete the record and the advice Lemmy once gave them: “No matter what, stay true to yourselves. Don’t worry about all the other bullshit in the music industry. Make music that your roadies will like. Because they’ve heard your shit more than anyone else, if they like it, everyone will love it.”

Joel O’Keeffe writes: “Mates, we did it. We shut the roller doors to everyone and got to work writing songs for this record… After about five years of this, we felt that we had a solid bunch of Rock‘n’Roll songs happening… We sent everything to Brian Howes, and he said we have a solid record now… The roadies love this one! Thank fuck! Only took us 20 years!”

The band recorded the album across multiple locations, including Music Farm Studios in a jungle on the Australian surf coast, enduring hurricanes, snakes, and a temperamental tape machine. They later finished at Hothouse Studios in Melbourne with additional contributions from Mutt Lange, Bryan Adams and Vick Wright.

Album Tracklisting

Gutsy
Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)
Here She Comes
Kid In A Candy Store
Sky High
Who Put The Rhythm In You?
Christmas Bonus
Last Man Standing
Rock ‘N’ Roll Ya
Bogotá
Hells Got No Vacancy
Send Me To Rock ‘N’ Roll Heaven

Pre-order the album now via the official links.

A Tribute to Lemmy

The heartfelt letter ends with: “Thanks again for all of your words back then mate. We’ve never forgotten them and we wouldn’t be here without ya. We’ll always keep you ‘Alive After Death’.”

This self-titled album represents Airbourne at their most raw, honest and road-tested — a true return to the spirit that has defined them for two decades.

FAQs – Airbourne Self-Titled Album & “Alive After Death” Single 2026

When is Airbourne’s new self-titled album released? 28 August 2026 via Spinefarm.

What is the new single called? “Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)” – out now with official video.

Who produced the album? Brian Howes, with additional work from Mutt Lange, Bryan Adams and Vick Wright.

Is there a tribute to Lemmy on the album? The announcement letter is addressed to Lemmy, and the single title “Alive After Death” directly references keeping his spirit alive.

Where was the album recorded? Primarily at Music Farm Studios on the Australian surf coast, with final work at Hothouse Studios in Melbourne.

Have Airbourne announced tour dates yet? Tour dates will be announced soon — check www.airbournerock.com for updates.

Rock News final word: Airbourne have delivered a proper rock ‘n’ roll love letter to Lemmy and to their fans with this self-titled album. “Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)” is a belter that proves they’re still flying the flag for loud, honest, no-bullshit rock. Pre-order now — this one’s going to sound massive live.