Aerosmith's Surprising New Chapter: Collaborating with Yungblud on 'One More Time'

A Legendary Band's Return to the Studio After a Hiatus

Despite concluding their touring career, the narrative of Aerosmith continues to evolve. The celebrated rock group recently entered the recording studio with Yungblud to produce a five-song EP titled One More Time. This collection, overseen by producer Mark Schwartz, is scheduled for release on November 21st, with the inaugural single, \"My Only Angel,\" already captivating audiences.

The Genesis of an Unexpected Musical Partnership

The collaboration between Yungblud and Aerosmith originated when Yungblud extended an invitation for the band to contribute to his track \"Hello Heaven, Hello.\" Their initial studio encounter proved so harmonious that their creative ambitions expanded, leading to the development of an entire EP. This record features four brand-new compositions, alongside a reimagined rendition of Aerosmith's enduring classic, \"Back in the Saddle.\"

Recent Public Appearances and Lingering Performance Commitments

Earlier this month, Yungblud shared the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, as well as Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, in a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. This appearance followed Aerosmith's decision in 2023 to cancel their Peace Out…Farewell Tour after only three performances, due to Tyler sustaining a laryngeal fracture. The band later confirmed their complete withdrawal from touring, citing Tyler's irreversible vocal injury as the primary reason. Meanwhile, Joe Perry has been actively touring with a revamped Joe Perry Project, which includes Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford, Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo, and Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson.

A Glimmer of Hope for Future Aerosmith Live Performances

While Tyler has largely refrained from full-length concerts since his injury, he has participated in various special engagements, such as Ozzy Osbourne's Back to the Beginning farewell event, where his vocal performance was unhindered. A recent surprise appearance by Tyler with the Joe Perry Project at the Hollywood Bowl, where they opened for The Who and performed \"Walk This Way\" and \"The Train Kept A-Rollin',\" demonstrated a partial reunion of Aerosmith members. The recording sessions for One More Time involved Tyler, Perry, Whitford, and bassist Tom Hamilton, with former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum stepping in for Joe Kramer. The prospect of a definitive Aerosmith farewell concert remains a topic of speculation, with Perry himself expressing uncertainty about such an event, yet acknowledging the possibility of \"at least another Aerosmith gig.\"