Aerosmith 1970–1972: Writing and Recording the Debut Album

By the time Aerosmith cut their debut at Intermedia in Boston in September and October 1972, most of the album was not being invented in the studio so much as captured there. The real writing story starts earlier: in the band’s first year, living together around Commonwealth Avenue, rehearsing obsessively, and road-testing songs at places … More Aerosmith 1970–1972: Writing and Recording the Debut Album

Aerosmith’s Legendary Edition 2024 REMIX and Bonus Track REVIEW

Aerosmith’s Legendary Edition of their debut album is now out, and with it comes a fresh 2024 remix of the full record plus a fascinating set of bonus tracks. Below is our detailed track-by-track review, breaking down what stands out in the new mixes, what has changed, and what these alternate takes, rehearsals and jams … More Aerosmith’s Legendary Edition 2024 REMIX and Bonus Track REVIEW

Aerosmith’s Legendary Edition: from “lost masters” to a 2024 remix, a famous Paul’s Mall tape, and one very intriguing Aerojam

The first Aerosmith album is one of the most important debut records in American rock, yet for a long time it seemed unlikely that it would ever receive the kind of deep remix treatment later albums often get. The reason traces back to a story that began circulating in the late 2000s, when the band … More Aerosmith’s Legendary Edition: from “lost masters” to a 2024 remix, a famous Paul’s Mall tape, and one very intriguing Aerojam

Paul’s Mall: the definitive story behind Aerosmith’s March 20, 1973 show

Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) finally made Paul’s Mall an official part of the band’s catalogue, this recording had already spent decades living one of the strangest double lives in Aerosmith history. It was never exactly lost. Collectors had known it for years, traded it in several forms, argued over its date, its completeness and its best … More Paul’s Mall: the definitive story behind Aerosmith’s March 20, 1973 show

Could Joe Perry and YUNGBLUD’s “lost” 2024 songs still be waiting in the vault?

One of the most interesting little details to come out of the One More Time story is that the Joe Perry and YUNGBLUD connection seems to go back further than most fans probably realised. In Rolling Stone UK’s feature on the project, it was revealed that YUNGBLUD went to Perry’s home in Sarasota in July … More Could Joe Perry and YUNGBLUD’s “lost” 2024 songs still be waiting in the vault?

Aerosmith × Dodge Ram: The 2001–2002 Campaign and the Lost “Under My Skin” Performance Spot

On June 25, 2001, Aerosmith stood inside Cipriani’s on 42nd Street in New York City to announce their partnership with Dodge, tethered to the rollout of the all-new 2002 Ram. Steven Tyler wielded a can of spray paint and tagged the tailgate of a Ram truck on stage. Robot women styled after the Hajime Sorayama … More Aerosmith × Dodge Ram: The 2001–2002 Campaign and the Lost “Under My Skin” Performance Spot

Far, Far Away: A Rock in a Hard Place Studio Mystery

Inside the jacket of Rock in a Hard Place appears a reproduced Criteria Recording Studios reel log dated 29 March 1982, Studio E, listing Aerosmith with Jack Douglas producing during the Miami sessions that ultimately shaped the album. On that sheet, among the handwritten entries in the title column, is a line that reads “NEW … More Far, Far Away: A Rock in a Hard Place Studio Mystery

Aerosmith “Legendary Edition” Deluxe Remix Pack — real deal or mirage?

For a brief moment, Aerosmith Legendary Edition appeared on Rough Trade… and then vanished just as quickly. Screenshots circulated, listings were cached, and suddenly fans were staring at what looks like a three-CD deluxe reissue of the band’s 1973 debut, tentatively dated for March 1. If the listing was accurate, this would be no ordinary … More Aerosmith “Legendary Edition” Deluxe Remix Pack — real deal or mirage?

BOOGIE MAN: Aerosmith’s accidental Get a Grip closer (and the lyrics that never happened)

“Boogie Man” sits in a strange and revealing place in the Get a Grip story. It is the album’s closing track, running 2:08, credited to Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Jim Vallance, and presented on the record as an instrumental. The clearest account of how it was created comes from Joe Perry in an EQ … More BOOGIE MAN: Aerosmith’s accidental Get a Grip closer (and the lyrics that never happened)

Yungblud Teases WILD WOMAN Live Ahead of One More Time EP with Aerosmith

With One More Time, his upcoming EP with Aerosmith due out on 21 November, Yungblud has already started to quietly road-test one of its most intriguing cuts: “Wild Woman.” The track sits alongside “Problems,” “A Thousand Days” and a new 2025 mix of Aerosmith’s classic “Back in the Saddle,” rounding out what’s shaping up to … More Yungblud Teases WILD WOMAN Live Ahead of One More Time EP with Aerosmith

Back in the Saddle (2000): Aerosmith’s Lost Boneyard Re-Recording for Shanghai Noon

In May 2000 it was reported on fan sites that Aerosmith had “given” a re-recorded version of Back in the Saddle to be used in Shanghai Noon, and the soundtrack label even announced that the CD would include only Randy Edelman’s score (i.e. not the new Aerosmith track). The film premiered in the U.S. on … More Back in the Saddle (2000): Aerosmith’s Lost Boneyard Re-Recording for Shanghai Noon

Aerosmith’s 50th-anniversary retrospective documentary CANCELLED!

The long-rumoured Aerosmith 50th-anniversary retrospective documentary has reportedly been cancelled — despite years of development and behind-the-scenes work. Speculation about the project reignited earlier in 2025 when Argentinian artist @kakush_music shared a reel from April 2024 showing him busking in Central Park with Steven Tyler watching surrounded by a professional film crew. According to Kakush, … More Aerosmith’s 50th-anniversary retrospective documentary CANCELLED!

BEYOND FOREVER — The Lost 2000 Collaboration Between Aerosmith and Glen Ballard

In May 2000, Launch.com ran an intriguing piece that briefly lit up the Aerosmith fan community: the band had reunited with renowned producer-songwriter Glen Ballard — best known for shaping Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill — to write new material for their next studio album. According to the report (by Darren Davis in New York … More BEYOND FOREVER — The Lost 2000 Collaboration Between Aerosmith and Glen Ballard

From BURRIED ALIVE to Hoodoo and Voodoo: The Evolution of Aerosmith’s Darkest Jam

It’s hard to tell which came first — “Voodoo Medicine Man” or “Buried Alive.” What’s certain is that Voodoo began as a rough jam with the working title “News for You Baby,” where Steven Tyler’s only lyric was “ain’t nothing to it, news for you baby.” Once the band developed the groove and Tyler wrote … More From BURRIED ALIVE to Hoodoo and Voodoo: The Evolution of Aerosmith’s Darkest Jam

Aerosmith x Yungblud: “Back in the Saddle (2025 Mix)” Sparks Passionate Fan Debate

The preview of “Back in the Saddle (2025 Mix)” has set the Aerosmith community abuzz — and for good reason. The track reimagines one of the band’s most iconic songs from Rocks (1976), pairing Steven Tyler’s unmistakable vocals with Yungblud’s fiery energy in a bold, cross-generational collaboration. While many long-time fans view the original as … More Aerosmith x Yungblud: “Back in the Saddle (2025 Mix)” Sparks Passionate Fan Debate

AEROSMITH WORLD: The Band’s Wild Step Into the early Metaverse

Back in 2001, Aerosmith wasn’t just dropping a new album — they were launching an entire universe. Just Push Play hit shelves that March, and along with it came something no other band had tried before: a free 3D online game called Aerosmith World. Downloaded straight from Aerosmith.com, it promised fans more than just music. … More AEROSMITH WORLD: The Band’s Wild Step Into the early Metaverse

Hidden Detail in “MY ONLY ANGEL” Visualiser: JOHNNY CASH’s Middle Finger

While watching the My Only Angel visualiser, eagle-eyed fans noticed something wild: in one of the studio shots, behind the blurred foreground, there’s a photo of Johnny Cash flipping the middle finger—the classic “Cash” image. Most shots blur that photo out, but in one moment the editor seemingly forgot, letting the image peek through at … More Hidden Detail in “MY ONLY ANGEL” Visualiser: JOHNNY CASH’s Middle Finger

“PROBLEMS” surfaces — Aerosmith × YUNGBLUD’s bruised but burning love song?

While My Only Angel set the tone as the first single from Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD’s One More Time EP, fans have now caught a glimpse of partial lyrics to a track titled “Problems.” The fragment appeared briefly in a lyric video and was quickly transcribed by eagle-eyed listeners: Yeah, I know I’ve felt you in … More “PROBLEMS” surfaces — Aerosmith × YUNGBLUD’s bruised but burning love song?

“MY ONLY ANGEL” is here — and Aerosmith are back in the spotlight one more time

After years of uncertainty, Aerosmith have surprised fans with a brand-new single, “My Only Angel,” in collaboration with YUNGBLUD. The track headlines the upcoming One More Time EP, set for release on 21 November 2025, and its arrival has sparked a wave of excitement, debate, and speculation that shows just how much this band still … More “MY ONLY ANGEL” is here — and Aerosmith are back in the spotlight one more time

ONE MORE TIME: Aerosmith × YUNGBLUD in 2025

It has been a year of unexpected twists for Aerosmith fans. What started as scattered solo appearances and charity jams has turned into something much bigger: a brand-new collaboration with YUNGBLUD, Aerosmith’s first studio music in more than a decade, and strong signs of an EP that could serve as the band’s final bow. Here’s … More ONE MORE TIME: Aerosmith × YUNGBLUD in 2025