Airbourne – Self-Titled Album Review

Airbourne self-titled album review : Out today, September 4th, 2026, the mighty Airbourne have returned to detonate their self-titled sixth studio album via Spinefarm Records, and it is safe to say they aren’t taking any prisoners.

Formed in Warrnambool, Australia, back in 2003 by brothers Joel and Ryan O’Keeffe, Airbourne quickly strapped themselves into the high-octane tradition of Aussie hard rock trailblazers like AC/DC and Rose Tattoo. Armed with a relentless touring ethic, buzzsaw riffs, and a pathological hatred of turning the volume down, they clawed their way from sweaty local pubs to global festival main stages. Albums like Runnin’ Wild and No Guts. No Glory cemented their status as modern standard-bearers for pure, unadulterated, beer-soaked rock ‘n’ roll. Now, over two decades deep into their career, the quartet have decamped to the legendary Music Farm Studio in the jungle outside Byron Bay—utilising the very same Neve console that birthed classic Australian rock history—to craft a record that distils everything they stand for into one explosive package.

Airbourne self-titled album – Formats, Availability & Track Listing

The self-titled album is out right now across all major digital streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music) and physical outlets. For the physical hoarders and vinyl collectors, the band has gone all out with a stunning array of physical variants available via the official store, indie retailers like Eyesore Merch, and Napalm Records. You can grab it on standard CD, a special CD/Blu-ray edition, classic black vinyl, or a gorgeous selection of coloured wax including Beer, Splatter, Red, and Gold Nugget editions.

Track Listing:

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

Track-by-Track Deep Dive

GutsyOpening the record with a blistering declaration of intent, this track sets the tone with drums that punch like canons and guitars honed to a razor edge. It’s an adrenaline-pumping stormer that drags you straight to the front barrier.
Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)A barnstorming, fist-pumping tribute written on the tour bus that honours the immortal legacy of rock’s fallen legends. The chorus is built specifically for massive festival arenas to scream back at the top of their lungs.
Here She ComesPulsating with that signature swagger, this early single stomps forward with an irresistible sleazy groove and a relentless high-tempo heartbeat. It’s impossible to sit still while this one blasts through the speakers.
Kid In A Candy StoreCapturing the sheer, unbridled joy of playing loud, fast music, this cut drips with mischievous teenage euphoria wrapped in adult-strength volume. The fretboard work here is scorching hot from start to finish.
Sky HighKeeping true to the band’s penchant for unapologetically hedonistic anthems, this track leans hard into classic high-flying rock tropes. It boasts a massive, hook-laden chorus destined to become a live staple.
Who Put The Rhythm In You?A driving, foot-stomping beast of a track that forces every limb in your body to keep time with the beat. It’s a masterclass in straightforward, unpretentious, groove-laden hard rock.
Christmas BonusSporting a tongue-in-cheek title, this number delivers a heavy-duty sonic payout straight to the ear canals. Expect maximum wattage and zero acoustic breathing space.
Last Man StandingAn anthem of gritty defiance and sheer survival against the odds, channelling the blue-collar resilience that has defined Airbourne’s entire journey. It’s a chest-thumping reminder that they will never back down.
Rock ‘N’ Roll YaA relentless, fast-lane rocker that does exactly what it says on the tin with a ferocious wink. The rhythm section functions like a freight train rolling down an unchecked incline.
BogotáInfused with wild tales from the road, this track captures the chaotic energy of international touring and late-night escapades. It’s sweaty, breathless, and packed with turbocharged riffs.
Hells Got No VacancyBrimming with rebellious attitude, this hell-raising ripper barrels forward at breakneck speed. The guitar solos scream with pure, unadulterated electricity.
Send Me To Rock ‘N’ Roll HeavenA colossal, emotional closing salute that tips its hat to icons like Lemmy, Bon Scott, John Bonham, and Little Richard. It serves as a thunderous, tear-away finale that immortalises the very gods who paved the way.

Rock News Verdict -Airbourne self-titled album review 10/10

With their self-titled album, Airbourne haven’t reinvented the wheel—because when your wheel is a roaring monster truck rolling over everything in its path, you don’t need to. Produced with lethal precision and tracking the sweat-soaked danger of a band operating at the absolute peak of their powers, this is pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll salvation. Turn it up until the speakers beg for mercy.