An Introduction to Airbourne

Airbourne is an Australian hard rock band from Warrnambool, Victoria. The band is composed of lead vocalist and lead guitarist Joel O'Keeffe, his brother and rhythm guitarist Ryan O'Keeffe, bassist Justin Street and drummer David Roads. They were signed to Roadrunner Records in 2004 and have released four studio albums: Runnin' Wild (2007), No Guts. No Glory. (2010), Black Dog Barking (2013) and Breakin' Outta Hell (2016).

Early Career and Early Releases

The O'Keeffe brothers began playing music at a young age and eventually formed the band in 2003. The band has been compared to the likes of AC/DC and Rose Tattoo. They released their debut EP Ready to Rock in 2004, followed by their debut album Runnin' Wild in 2007. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 8 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Their second album No Guts. No Glory. was released in 2010 and peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Recent Years

In 2013, Airbourne released their third album Black Dog Barking. The album received positive reviews from critics and reached number 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In 2016, they released their fourth album Breakin' Outta Hell which reached number 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In 2019, they released Boneshaker which topped the ARIA Hard Rock Albums Chart.

Collaborations

Airbourne has collaborated with some of the biggest names in rock music including Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead. They have also toured with other bands such as Motley Crue and Kiss.

Musical Style

Airbourne's musical style is typically hard rock with elements of punk rock and metal. They are known for their high energy live shows with Joel often climbing speaker stacks and swinging from rafters while performing.

Legacy

Airbourne have established themselves as one of the leading hard rock bands in Australia with a dedicated fan base around the world. They continue to tour and record new music, ensuring that their legacy will live on for years to come.