Alive After Death: Airbourne Turn It Up to Immortal

Airbourne return in full throttle with “Alive After Death (Last Plane Out),” a fist-in-the-air anthem that wastes no time reminding you exactly what they do best: loud, fast, and unapologetically raw rock ’n’ roll. From the opening riff, the track barrels forward with the kind of no-frills intensity that has long defined the band, but here it feels sharper, more purposeful, even reverent.

Frontman Joel O’Keeffe delivers one of his most spirited vocal performances to date, riding the line between grit and melody as he channels the ghosts of rock’s greats. The influence of Lemmy Kilmister looms large—not as imitation, but as ethos. This is a song about legacy, about the idea that rock ’n’ roll never really dies, it just gets louder with every generation that picks up a guitar.

There’s a sense of scale here, too. Produced by Brian Howes and engineered by Mike Fraser, the track sounds massive, built for arenas, long drives, and late nights. The chorus hits like a chant you already know by heart, and by the time it lands, it’s clear this isn’t just a single, it’s a statement.

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Airbourne 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

With their self-titled album set for release on 28 August 2026 via Spinefarm Records, Airbourne aren’t reinventing themselves; they’re doubling down. And if this track is anything to go by, they’re doing it louder than ever.

"Alive After Death” is out now on all streaming platforms.

Airbourne’s self-titled album will be released on 28 August 2026 via Spinefarm
. Pre-order HERE.