According to Roadrunner Records, guitarist Slash has name discussed Australian hard rockers Airbourne in various interviews of late. During an interview at U.K.'s Download festival, he said of Airbourne, "those guys are phenomenal. As far as new rock and roll bands are concerned right now, there haven't been a lot of insanely great acts for some time. It's hard to say who else I'd pick, but Airbourne rock!"
Airbourne singer Joel O'Keeffe comments on the band's legendary endorsement of sorts, saying, "Slash is Rock N' Roll and soulful at the same time. He is a phenomenal guitarist that will be remembered forever. His showmanship, musicianship, guitar tone and trade mark riffs and licks have influenced countless guitarists worldwide. We are honored and stoked that he tips his top hat towards us. Slash Rock N' Roll forever!"
And as if that wasn't enough, Alice Cooper has also spoken about Airboirne in a recent interview. Cooper said, "I really like garage bands... I like bands that sound like drunk bar bands. I just saw this video of Airbourne the other night ("Blonde, Bad & Beautiful") and I went 'OK, that looks like fun.'"
