[9] Following this, the band released the following statement: A lot of thought and effort has gone into this record not only by the band, but by the production crew who worked countless hours, seven days a week, even through Christmas and New Year’s Eve to achieve the best possible performances, backed by real undying tones.

Now we’re handing it over to you... so crank it up, crack a beer and stick some rock ‘n’ roll in your ear!The Album was released on 21 May 2013 via Roadrunner.

[10] Black Dog Barking is Airbourne's first full-length album not to feature the band on the cover art.

According to David Roads, the idea behind the album title was, to use the Black Dog as a metaphor for the band's ability to break the rules, especially not to care for db limits.

[11] At the end of 2013 Airbourne toured Europe, supported - amongst others - by the Swedish band Corroded.