The Back-Burner: Aerosmith Outtakes & Demos

With two dates on the calendar — 28 Aug 2025 (summary-judgment hearing, Inglewood, CA) and 1 Oct 2025 (pencilled trial start) — it finally feels like this saga is heading toward a finish line. Rolling Stone’s latest court-filings recap lays out why the 28 Aug hearing matters: Tyler is asking the judge to throw out what remains; Misley’s team says his “choice-of-law” and limitations arguments came too late. Either way, we’ll know soon whether this goes to a full trial in October.

Where things stand (quick context)

• Part of the case is already gone. In March 2024, a Los Angeles judge dismissed the emotional-distress claim tied to Tyler’s memoirs (First Amendment + timing). That win narrowed the case to the core assault/battery claims.
• Separate New York case? Dismissed. A federal judge tossed a different 1975 allegation in Feb 2024 as time-barred — a notable legal momentum point for Steven.
• What’s next procedurally. If the judge denies summary judgment on 28 Aug, the parties gear up for the 1 Oct trial window. (Rolling Stone’s coverage and trade reports are treating those dates as the current roadmap.)

From the outside looking in, Tyler’s team looks well prepared and confident heading into the hearing — and even the other side’s filings concede the fight is now about technical/legal frameworks (which is exactly where a seasoned defence lives). No guarantees, but if the judge lets it proceed, at least we’ll get clarity in open court and the chance to turn the page shortly after. Expect solid media coverage around both dates given the profile of the case.

If we do roll into October

California civil trials are generally open to the public (camera access is judge-by-judge), so think daily reporting rather than a Depp/Heard-style livestream. If it goes ahead, it’s reasonable to expect a multi-week proceeding given the era and multi-state scope — and then, finally, closure. (Tyler’s camp has indicated he intends to be there if it reaches trial.)

What Aerosmith could do next

• A one-night “proper goodbye.” Recent interviews suggest a full tour is unlikely, but they don’t slam the door on a single marquee event. If the legal dust settles, a Boston or LA farewell would be the cleanest way to close the book.
• All five on stage? Fans will hope. Remember Joey Kramer sat out the Peace Out dates to focus on family/health — but he’s a beloved founder. A final appearance would be historic if he’s up for it.
• The rumoured documentary. No official announcement, but if something is in the works, it’s hard to imagine this chapter not making the final cut — especially if resolution lands right before year’s end.

28 Aug will likely tell us if we finally head to a public reckoning on 1 Oct. However it breaks, a swift resolution could let Steven speak freely again, reset the narrative, and create space for new projects — maybe even a true final goodbye worthy of the band’s legacy. And if the cameras are rolling for a doc, this is the ending you’d want on film.