Category: Album

The Mystery of “BRASS BALLZ” – Aerosmith’s Forgotten Get a Grip Outtake

15 May, 2025

For years, whispers have echoed through the Aerosmith fan community about an unreleased track from the Get a Grip sessions called “Brass Balls.” It’s one of those songs that sits in the shadows of bootleg lore, never officially released, but just enough evidence exists to keep the curiosity alive. Back in the late ‘90s, Aerosmith’s … More The Mystery of “BRASS BALLZ” – Aerosmith’s Forgotten Get a Grip Outtake

ONLY TIME WILL TELL: The Aerosmith Ballad That Never Was

12 November, 2024

An old video shared on Aerosmith’s 1997-era website captivated many fans. The clip, titled “stpiano.mov,” featured Steven Tyler wearing a “Toxic Twins” t-shirt, playing a beautiful, unfinished ballad on the piano. The archived video can be found here. Judging by his appearance—reminiscent of the Permanent Vacation/Pump era—the footage likely dates back to the Little Mountain … More ONLY TIME WILL TELL: The Aerosmith Ballad That Never Was

‘ONE TIME’: Aerosmith’s Hidden Funky Gem from the Permanent Vacation Sessions

9 October, 2024

“One Time” is one of those mysterious tracks that never made it onto an official Aerosmith album but continues to intrigue fans decades later. Recorded during the Permanent Vacation sessions, it was one of the many songs that didn’t make the final cut but still left its mark on the bootleg circuit. One particular version … More ‘ONE TIME’: Aerosmith’s Hidden Funky Gem from the Permanent Vacation Sessions

From ‘Guilty Kilt’ to ‘Out Go the Lights’: A 24-Year Musical Journey for an Aerosmith funky rock song

9 October, 2024

“Guilty Kilt” stands as one of Aerosmith’s most intriguing unreleased tracks, originating from the early stages of the band’s work on their 1989 album, Pump. Despite its potential, the song remained an instrumental piece, with Steven Tyler never fully completing the lyrics. This left “Guilty Kilt” on the “B list” of songs, ultimately leading to … More From ‘Guilty Kilt’ to ‘Out Go the Lights’: A 24-Year Musical Journey for an Aerosmith funky rock song

‘MAJOR BARBARA’: Revisiting an Unreleased Piece of Aerosmith’s Origins

8 October, 2024

“Major Barbara” stands as one of Aerosmith’s most intriguing and elusive tracks—a song that, despite its early prominence in the band’s repertoire, remained unreleased on a studio album for years. This Steven Tyler composition not only showcases a different facet of the band’s musicality but also reflects the tensions and decisions that shaped Aerosmith’s early … More ‘MAJOR BARBARA’: Revisiting an Unreleased Piece of Aerosmith’s Origins

“HOLLYWOOD”: The Many Faces of AEROSMIT’s Industry-Critical Outtake

31 July, 2024

Aerosmith, one of the most iconic rock bands in history, has an extensive catalog of hits that have defined generations. However, among their myriad of popular songs lies an enigmatic outtake titled “Hollywood.” This song’s journey through different production phases, lyrics, and ultimately its omission from any official album makes it a fascinating subject for … More “HOLLYWOOD”: The Many Faces of AEROSMIT’s Industry-Critical Outtake

Aerosmith’s Lost ‘JUST PUSH PLAY’ Remix Featuring KID ROCK

5 July, 2024

The elusive remix of “Just Push Play” featuring Kid Rock is a story which first surfaced on the old Aerosmith Fan Club (AF1) forum around 2005, is a blend of rock history, fan intrigue, and a touch of the unknown. It all began with a post from a new AF1 user who claimed to have … More Aerosmith’s Lost ‘JUST PUSH PLAY’ Remix Featuring KID ROCK

ONCE IS ENOUGH / ONE TIME TOO MANY the lost Aerosmith country duet with Willie Nelson that remained unreleased for 16 years!

19 April, 2024

“Once Is Enough/One Time Too Many” is a song written by Richard Supa and Steven Tallarico in 1987. It was demoed and recorded in Vancouver during the Permanent Vacations sessions. A tape dated 2/16/1987 included a demo, which is likely the slower version that leaked during the mid 1990s in the Permanent Outtakes bootleg. Since … More ONCE IS ENOUGH / ONE TIME TOO MANY the lost Aerosmith country duet with Willie Nelson that remained unreleased for 16 years!

UmixIt and Aerosmith Remixing the Music Industry

3 April, 2024

Rarely do we encounter stories as captivating as the collaboration between rock legends Aerosmith and the groundbreaking technology UmixIt launched on June 8, 2004. This partnership, anchored in the sophisticated features of the Cakewalk Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software served as a powerful testament to Aerosmith’s trailblazing spirit in harnessing technology to enrich musical experiences. … More UmixIt and Aerosmith Remixing the Music Industry

Aerosmith’s CR-ROM EXTRA for ‘Nine Lives’ Pioneering the Interactive Music Industry

3 April, 2024

In 1997, Aerosmith not only released their album “Nine Lives” but also ventured into a groundbreaking interactive multimedia experience, following their pioneering spirit in blending music with technology. The “Nine Lives” CD EXTRA, developed in partnership with Virtual Music Entertainment, was a portal into an immersive Aerosmith world, enhancing the album when when the CD … More Aerosmith’s CR-ROM EXTRA for ‘Nine Lives’ Pioneering the Interactive Music Industry

AEROSMITH’s 1982 Pioneering 3D Concert Premiered at Studio 54 that got lost in Time

22 March, 2024

In 1982, Aerosmith embarked on an ambitious project which was meant to be the first full 3D rock concert and a few 3D video clip – “Bolivian Ragamuffin,” “Bitches’ Brew,” and “Sweet Emotion.” The filming took place in Huntington, West Virginia, at the Huntington Civic Center, which Aerosmith rented for December 10th, 11th, and 12th … More AEROSMITH’s 1982 Pioneering 3D Concert Premiered at Studio 54 that got lost in Time

Whispers of an AEROSMITH Mega Reissue REMIX BOX SET!

30 November, 2023

The rock world is abuzz with whispers, and Aerosmith fans might want to pay close attention. In an exciting twist of events, there’s talk of something big brewing under the Universal Music banner, and it’s all about Aerosmith’s iconic discography. A Rumoured Reissue Like No Other According to a source reportedly linked to Aerosmith’s marketing … More Whispers of an AEROSMITH Mega Reissue REMIX BOX SET!

THE G-SPOTS: Aerosmith’s Secret 1995 Gig at Mama Kin Music Hall and the holy grail of bootlegs!

30 June, 2023

On the brisk evening of November 10th, 1995, something remarkable was about to shake up Boston’s music scene. In the intimate confines of the Mama Kin Music Hall, in the shadow of Fenway Park on Lansdowne Street, the legendary rock band Aerosmith was gearing up for a secret performance, unbeknownst to their legion of fans … More THE G-SPOTS: Aerosmith’s Secret 1995 Gig at Mama Kin Music Hall and the holy grail of bootlegs!

“JOE’S FUNKY” from riff idea to a full-band rocking demo from Joe’s mind! Unveiling the Origins: The Lost 1987 Sessions

1 May, 2023

“Joe’s Funky” is a track based on riffs contributed by Joe Perry during the 1987 sessions for Permanent Vacation. The demo initially leaked in the mid-1990s via the Permanent Outtakes and Love Me Like a Birddog bootlegs. These releases featured two versions: “Funky Thing,” an early full band rehearsal of the track arrangement with Brad … More “JOE’S FUNKY” from riff idea to a full-band rocking demo from Joe’s mind! Unveiling the Origins: The Lost 1987 Sessions

“PERMANENT LEFTOVERS” the tape rolling during Joe’s Funky and Girls Keep Coming Apart 1987 session!

30 April, 2023

Pandora’s Leftovers – The March 1, 1987 sessions A tape featuring additional Permanent Vacations sessions surfaced as a bootleg in Japan in 2003. It appeared to contain leftover material from two previous bootlegs that had leaked during the mid-1990s. However, the majority of this recording consisted of an early pre-production session where the tape was … More “PERMANENT LEFTOVERS” the tape rolling during Joe’s Funky and Girls Keep Coming Apart 1987 session!

“CLIMBING THE WALL”, “SHE IS ON FIRE” and other early 1985 pre-production ideas Joe Perry recorded

10 March, 2023

Early in 1985, as the band started to get in the mindset of pre-production for the new album that would end up being “Done with Mirrors”, Joe Perry recorded a few basic riff ideas he had for songs in a simple setup (perhaps not even a studio; this is before the Boneyard existed). Side A … More “CLIMBING THE WALL”, “SHE IS ON FIRE” and other early 1985 pre-production ideas Joe Perry recorded

“1979 ORIGINALS AND REHERSALS” tape with instrumentals of the best of Aerosmith’s early sessions for Night in the Ruts

10 March, 2023

Night in the Ruts is the sixth studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released on November 16, 1979 by Columbia Records. Guitarist Joe Perry left the band midway through the album’s recording. Initially produced at the band’s Warehouse rehearsal space by Jack Douglas, it was later finished by Gary Lyons by Columbia Records. A … More “1979 ORIGINALS AND REHERSALS” tape with instrumentals of the best of Aerosmith’s early sessions for Night in the Ruts

“FALLING IN LOVE” the deleted Cheshire Cat on hashish line and the evolution of the demos

10 March, 2023

“Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)” is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith that appeared on the band’s 12th studio album, Nine Lives (1997). The song was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Glen Ballard, who had signed on to produce Nine Lives but was dropped from the role halfway … More “FALLING IN LOVE” the deleted Cheshire Cat on hashish line and the evolution of the demos

“THE MOVIE” the instrumental that went from filling technical issues to a full album track with words in Gaelic!

26 January, 2023

“The Movie” is an instrumental from Permanent Vacation, the ninth studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released by Geffen Records on August 25, 1987. The melody slowly builds up during the intro, with the main riff evoking mystery, focus and action. Before its official release, the instrumental had been used when technical problems occurred … More “THE MOVIE” the instrumental that went from filling technical issues to a full album track with words in Gaelic!

JOE PERRY Duxbury Basement “RUFF RIFFS” from before the Boneyard was a studio

9 June, 2022

A tape with rough guitar riffs recorded at Joe’s old Duxbury home basement, in Cohasset, Massachusetts, was recorded with a simple tape machine containing 10 riff ideas and variations. The full tape run for 1h41m40s but included extensive blank spaces and the same recording repeated twice, with the second pass sounding lower and clearer. Riff … More JOE PERRY Duxbury Basement “RUFF RIFFS” from before the Boneyard was a studio