“ROLL AWAY THE STONE” Richie Supa’s happy spiritual sequel to Chip Away for AEROSMITH’s Nine Lives

“Roll Away the Stone” is a song Aerosmith considered during the 1996 sessions for their Nine Lives album. Most likely just an early demo that Richie Supa bought to the band but remained un-used. The song has a very obvious “Chip Away the Stone” feel to it, and would seem like a spiritual sequel to … More “ROLL AWAY THE STONE” Richie Supa’s happy spiritual sequel to Chip Away for AEROSMITH’s Nine Lives

“WHEN THE RAIN STOPS” Desmond Child’s broken hearted ballad written with Perry and Tyler

This song is a 1996 Nine Lives outtake according to ‘Aerofanatic’, so we can’t be too sure about when this was written. What we do know for sure is that it’s a song written by Child/Tyler/Perry; as it wasn’t used by the band, Desmond Child decided to take it to other artists. That’s how in … More “WHEN THE RAIN STOPS” Desmond Child’s broken hearted ballad written with Perry and Tyler

AEROSMITH FUTURE ALBUMS and the few clues we have about what could be coming next!

While it may seem that Aerosmith has little interest in recording new music, the door is never fully closed. Despite the challenges and diminishing sales compared to their heyday, the band members consistently hint at the possibility of new material whenever asked. Below is a collection of media quotes from 2010, shedding light on the … More AEROSMITH FUTURE ALBUMS and the few clues we have about what could be coming next!

“BLUE EYES BLUE” Diane Warren’s perfect follow-up to IDWTMAT that Aerosmith rejected

On March 5, 1999, MTV reported that Aerosmith recorded Diane Warren song, “Blue Eyes Blue” for the film “Runaway Bride”. They later opt out of the project leaving Eric Clapton to record the song for the film soundtrack (released July 1999). Aerosmith recently recorded a ballad called “Blue Eyes Blue” for the soundtrack to Runaway … More “BLUE EYES BLUE” Diane Warren’s perfect follow-up to IDWTMAT that Aerosmith rejected

“13” Aerosmith’s greatest dark ballad that never saw the light of day

“Thirteen” is the working title of an unreleased song from the 1992 Get a Grip sessions. “13” was most likely used because it was the 13th song on the song chart they were working on and as the song didn’t have lyrics they just refereed to it as “13”. The song “13” initiated its recording … More “13” Aerosmith’s greatest dark ballad that never saw the light of day

Hearing Aerosmith’s Full Outtakes – Why They’re Still Locked Away

In 2006, one determined Aerosmith fan travelled to Boston for what was meant to be their very first live Aerosmith concert. Fate intervened: Steven Tyler suffered a vocal cord injury, leading to a tour cancellation. But from that setback came something extraordinary. The fan was introduced to a private collector who granted him the rare … More Hearing Aerosmith’s Full Outtakes – Why They’re Still Locked Away

Rebuilding the Unreleased: An Encounter with Aerosmith’s Hidden Catalogue

In 2003, the Permanent Outtakes bootleg surfaced, offering fans a rare window into Aerosmith’s studio process. The collection revealed the evolution of song ideas through multiple takes and gave listeners a sense of sitting alongside the band during production. One fan in particular pursued the mystery further. After spending months searching the web and posting … More Rebuilding the Unreleased: An Encounter with Aerosmith’s Hidden Catalogue

Outtake & Demo – Definitions

It’s easy to get confused when thinking about outtakes and demos. Both are part of the songwriting and production process, and each can go through countless takes, versions, arrangements, and iterations before anything gets released. Back in 2004, we at the BackBurner asked Jim Vallance — the award-winning Vancouver songwriter and co-writer of several Aerosmith … More Outtake & Demo – Definitions

“NINE LIVES” outtakes, demos and leaks from the Miami and New York sessions!

This album was delayed a lot and was really hard to produce and finish. The album was recorded 3 times in different studios. They had been off the road since Dec 19, 1994, and the new album was supposed to be out in November 1995, that’s the promise they had with Sony. At the time … More “NINE LIVES” outtakes, demos and leaks from the Miami and New York sessions!

The many LEAKS of AEROSMITH OUTTAKES

Old Aerosmith.com from ’97 to ’99 hosted demo clips, unreleased videos and full outtake lyrics Live versions of unreleased songs Interview comments from band members Copyright registration in ASCAP and BMI Website and personal archives of co-writers (Diane Warren, Jim Vallance and Richi Supa for example). Jhon Kalodner old web Leaked Bootlegs with full album … More The many LEAKS of AEROSMITH OUTTAKES

A Lost Solo Record from AEROSMITH’s Tom Hamilton’s could be Waiting for Vocals

In recent years Tom has often mentioned having a good amount of songs recorded and considering releasing them as a solo album. The only problem he found was getting them in the right shape. They didn’t fit the Aerosmith style, so he considered having a female singer record vocals and get them release them to … More A Lost Solo Record from AEROSMITH’s Tom Hamilton’s could be Waiting for Vocals

“RENEGADE”: Joey Kramer’s Secret 1981 Supergroup During Aerosmith’s Tumultuous Era and Why It Never Took Off!

In the early 1980s, Aerosmith, one of the most iconic rock bands of the 20th century, was grappling with internal strife and external challenges. This turbulent period led to the formation of a lesser-known but intriguing side project: “Renegade.” Joey Kramer, Aerosmith’s drummer, initiated this venture at a time when the band was on the … More “RENEGADE”: Joey Kramer’s Secret 1981 Supergroup During Aerosmith’s Tumultuous Era and Why It Never Took Off!

“2006/2007 SESSIONS” for Aerosmith’s aborted outtake-based album!

In the wake of Honkin’ on Bobo (2004) and Rockin’ the Joint (2005), Aerosmith had grand plans to return to the studio with a fresh album of original material—their first since Just Push Play in 2001. But instead of ushering in a new creative era, 2006 and 2007 became a frustrating detour in the band’s … More “2006/2007 SESSIONS” for Aerosmith’s aborted outtake-based album!

MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION song ideas that didn’t even make in in the Delux version!

After many failed attempts in 2006, 2007 and 2009, the band finally started work on the new album with an 8-day songwriting session that Joe Perry missed. Earlier this year, Aerosmith recorded a series of demos in Los Angeles. Tentative track titles included “Bobbing For Piranha,” “Asphalt” and “Legendary Child.” “They still sound like Aerosmith,” … More MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION song ideas that didn’t even make in in the Delux version!

“WHERE THE SUN NEVER SHINES” is yet another AEROSMITH playful song that got cancelled for talking about ass*

“Where the Sun Never Shines” is a song left from the 1996 sessions for Nine Lives. It is believed that Marti Frederiksen and Joe Perry wrote the music earlier in 1996, when they first meet, working on an iteration of the demo with alt scatting lyrics from Marti with working title “Cheating Nights”. This earliest … More “WHERE THE SUN NEVER SHINES” is yet another AEROSMITH playful song that got cancelled for talking about ass*

“BRIDGES ARE BURNING” an explosive pop-rock guitar overload from Tyler, Perry and Frederiksen

“Bridges are Burning” is a pop-rock song that didn’t make the final cut on the Nine Lives album. It was originally written by Tyler and Perry with Marti Frederiksen and Joel Edward Perry during the 1996 session at the South Beach studios under Glen Ballard’s production. The ASCAP copyright information lists “Can’t Compare” as an … More “BRIDGES ARE BURNING” an explosive pop-rock guitar overload from Tyler, Perry and Frederiksen

“BACON BISCUIT BLUES” Aerosmith’s raunchiest blues by Richie Supa that almost made it!

“Bacon Biscuit Blues” is a song left from the 1996 sessions for Nine Lives. It was written by Tyler and Perry with Richie Supa, a long-time friend of the band and co-writer of songs like Pink, Chip Away and Lightning Strikes. “Bacon” is believed to have made it all the way to the end of … More “BACON BISCUIT BLUES” Aerosmith’s raunchiest blues by Richie Supa that almost made it!

“LORETTA” the Beatles-Inspired, Never-Released Aerosmith Song About a Trans Girl’s Battle with Addiction!

“Loretta” is an Aerosmith outtake from the Nine Lives album, written during the 1996 South Beach sessions with Glen Ballard as a producer. Being a fast-paced pop/rocker with a slight punk feel (as much of the guitar parts are mostly played in 5ths), it is believed to have made it all the way to the … More “LORETTA” the Beatles-Inspired, Never-Released Aerosmith Song About a Trans Girl’s Battle with Addiction!

“HEART OF PASSION / THROWS OF EMOTION” the sweetest AEROSMITH ballad that could fit a Disney movie

“Heart Of Passion” is an unreleased ballad from Aerosmith’s Nine Lives era. The demo tape is dated 18 May 1996, and it appears linked to the Glen Ballard mixes that were rushed by the label for review during the South Beach sessions. Musically, it is a gentle, slow-burning track with an almost Christmas-like warmth, running … More “HEART OF PASSION / THROWS OF EMOTION” the sweetest AEROSMITH ballad that could fit a Disney movie