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
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
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?
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
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
Steven Tyler remembers the day vividly in his autobiography: being introduced to Diane Warren by John Kalodner, and soon sitting in her Malibu house facing a piano that looked out over the ocean. “She played me a couple things, mostly ballady and it wasn’t working. That’s when I sat down and carved out that beginning … More DEVIL’S GOT A NEW DISGUISE: How a 1988 Aerosmith Riff Survived to 2006
Sometimes, the most fascinating Aerosmith moments are the ones that never made it past a scribble or a demo. During the SFX Radio Network interview in Boston with Nick Carter & Carter Alan for the Just Push Play world premiere (around 2001), Steven Tyler pulled out an old voice note he’d recorded back in 2000 … More 20 POUNDS OF SH*T – The Wild Aerosmith Idea Left Behind Just Push Play
Among the many curiosities from Aerosmith’s prolific late-’80s period is “Fake Fight”, a working title from the Pump sessions. The name appeared on a whiteboard of song ideas during initial pre-production at Rik Tinory’s studio, before the band moved to Little Mountain Sound in Vancouver with producer Bruce Fairbairn. Rough versions of the track were … More FAKE FIGHT – Aerosmith’s Lost Pump-Era Jam
In 1998, a battered cardboard box packed with Aerosmith memorabilia was nearly thrown out. The story first surfaced on the AF1 forums in 2003 and quickly captured fan attention. But new details suggest the box’s journey was even more unusual than originally believed. The contents were extraordinary: several DATs containing finished and un-finished studio tracks, … More AEROSMITH LOST ARCHIVE: the story, the secrets, the songs inside!
Mama Kin Music Hall had been open barely eleven months when Aerosmith decided to sneak back onto its stage. The band had christened the club in December 1994 as a kind of pay-back to Boston’s bar scene, and they never stopped boasting about its specs. “Mama Kin was the first song I wrote. I poured … More AEROSMITH’s 1995 gig at Mama Kin’s Music Hall – The Night the G-Spots Rocked Lansdowne Street!
Between all the chaos, lineup shifts, and sonic split personalities of Nine Lives, Aerosmith briefly considered opening the album not with a bang, but with a ukulele. Yes. A ukulele. Tucked into early test pressings and pre-release copies of the album is a bizarre, charming, and completely off-brand little number called “Little Grass Shack.” It … More The Curious Case of “LITTLE GRASS SHACK” – Aerosmith’s Lost Nine Lives Island Detour
Back in the late ‘90s, long before YouTube leaks and social media teases, Aerosmith.com quietly shared a rare basement recording called “greatmoments91.wav.” A file that, to this day, remains a fascinating piece of Aerosmith lore. The website labeled it simply as “Rehearsal at Joe’s,” confirming it was from a rare basement tape recorded at Joe … More “REHERSAL AT JOE’s” – Unpacking Aerosmith’s GREAT MOMENTS 1991 Basement Tape
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
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” 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
“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” 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
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
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” 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!
The Back-Burner: Aerosmith Outtakes & Demos 