Category: 00’s

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

18 October, 2025

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

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

17 October, 2025

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

Tom Hamilton’s Naughty Side Hustle: The Wild Ride of OBSCENIES

30 September, 2025

When you think of Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, chances are you picture the tall, cool bassist holding down the groove on classics like Sweet Emotion or Livin’ on the Edge. But hidden behind the amps and basslines lies one of rock’s strangest, funniest side projects: a line of plush toys called Obscenies. Yes, you read that … More Tom Hamilton’s Naughty Side Hustle: The Wild Ride of OBSCENIES

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

30 September, 2025

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

Let the Flavour Do the Talking: “Joe Perry’s Rock Your World” sauces

30 September, 2025

The tale of Joe Perry’s Rock Your World starts the way a lot of good side-projects do: too many bland meals on tour and one very particular palate. Long before there were labels or launch parties, the Aerosmith guitarist was hauling a personal stash of sauces from city to city, never quite finding that elusive … More Let the Flavour Do the Talking: “Joe Perry’s Rock Your World” sauces

DEVIL’S GOT A NEW DISGUISE: How a 1988 Aerosmith Riff Survived to 2006

11 September, 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

20 POUNDS OF SH*T – The Wild Aerosmith Idea Left Behind Just Push Play

10 September, 2025

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

Aerosmith’s Angels “Girls’ Night Out” back stage pass: How It Worked and Why It Raised Questions

1 September, 2025

For long-time Aerosmith fans, the rail at a general admission show has always felt like the holy grail: show up early, wait in line all day, and you can secure that coveted spot against the barrier. Yet for decades now, there has been another layer to the live experience that isn’t widely advertised — a … More Aerosmith’s Angels “Girls’ Night Out” back stage pass: How It Worked and Why It Raised Questions

Joe Perry’s 2004 Demos: A Glimpse into the Making of His 2005 Solo Album

6 March, 2025

Before Joe Perry unleashed his self-titled solo album in 2005, he was hard at work refining his vision, as evidenced by this fascinating work-in-progress demo CD dated 2004-07-31. The rough mixes, instrumentals, and unfinished tracks provide a glimpse into Perry’s creative process, showcasing raw energy and ideas that didn’t always make the final cut. What … More Joe Perry’s 2004 Demos: A Glimpse into the Making of His 2005 Solo Album

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

Steven Tyler’s “Limericks from Beyond the Unknown” 2000 Flash animation

2 December, 2022

This flash animation, produced by BullsEyeArt, was hosted on top of Aerosmith.com for a short time during May 2000. Steven provided a variation of his typical limerick and the studio animated around it. It was expected to be a series, but only one was ever released. This video was produced by extracting the frame and … More Steven Tyler’s “Limericks from Beyond the Unknown” 2000 Flash animation

“Genie Joe and the Axeman” game SOUNDTRACK by Aerosmith’s Joe Perry REMIX

2 December, 2022

The game, “Genie Joe and the Axeman,” was built to promote Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Boneyard Brew hot sauce, JoePerrysRockYourWorld, in 2003/2004. Perry recorded the voice for the Genie and created the music for the project. Originally recording 45 guitar riffs to be used as special effects, the game contained at least 8 different riffs and … More “Genie Joe and the Axeman” game SOUNDTRACK by Aerosmith’s Joe Perry REMIX

“I HAD A DREAM” the forgotten full band JOE PERRY solo demo from 2004

27 May, 2022

“I had a Dream” is one of the songs Joe Perry started writing in 2004 and considered for his 2005 self-titled solo album. Demoed at Joe’s basement studio, the Boneyard, in late July 2004, it consisted mostly of a couple of guitar riffs and early ideas for the vocal melody. The demo had a “full … More “I HAD A DREAM” the forgotten full band JOE PERRY solo demo from 2004

“DIME STORE LOVER” the disjointed half-spoken rocker rejected for AEROSMITH’s ‘Get a Grip’

25 May, 2022

“Dime Store Lover” is an Aerosmith outtake written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry during the early 1992 sessions at the A&M Records, in Los Angeles, for the first attempt of the Get a Grip album with producer Bruce Fairburn. “Dime Store,” also known as “Dime” and short for “Dime Store Lover,” began its recording … More “DIME STORE LOVER” the disjointed half-spoken rocker rejected for AEROSMITH’s ‘Get a Grip’

“I’LL GET THROUGH IT” the Diane Warren demo Aerosmith rejected in 2006

18 May, 2022

During Aerosmith’s 2006 outtake based sessions, the band reached out to other songwriters looking for new material; one of them was Diane Warren, who submitted the track “I’ll Get Through It” for the band to consider. Type of Work: MusicRegistration Number / Date: PAu003028641 / 2006-03-28Title: I’ll get through it.Copyright Claimant: The 1992 Diane Warren … More “I’LL GET THROUGH IT” the Diane Warren demo Aerosmith rejected in 2006

“CALL MY NAME” the Joe Perry demo started in the Boneyard in 2004

17 May, 2022

“Call my Name” is one of the songs Joe Perry started writing in 2004 and considered for his 2005 self-titled solo album. Demoed at Joe’s basement studio, the Boneyard, in mid-April 2004, consisting mostly of a couple of guitar riffs and early ideas for the lyrics. Running at 112bpm, the demo was recorded on top … More “CALL MY NAME” the Joe Perry demo started in the Boneyard in 2004

“EASY” the lost rock-pop B-Side from AEROSMITH’s Just Push Play

15 May, 2022

“Easy” is a Tyler/Perry/Hudson/Frederiksen collaboration that Aerosmith recorded during the 2000 sessions for Just Push Play, and got to the end of the production line. Former Joe Perry Project singer, Cowboy Mach Bell, reported about a recent meeting with Joe Perry on an AOL fan forum during the Just Push Play sessions in late 2000. … More “EASY” the lost rock-pop B-Side from AEROSMITH’s Just Push Play

“JUST PUSH PLAY” demos, outtakes and the material written during the 2000 sessions!

13 April, 2022

Just Push Play is the 13th studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, co-produced by song collaborators Marti Frederiksen and Mark Hudson and was released in March 5, 2001. The album’s first single, “Jaded”, became a Top 10 hit in the US and around the world. As a result, Just Push Play was certified Platinum … More “JUST PUSH PLAY” demos, outtakes and the material written during the 2000 sessions!