Aerosmith's Joe Perry Isn't Calling Time on the Band Yet

The guitarist discusses the band's future plans, a new Aerosmith album reissue, and his other musical projects.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:20am

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Despite Aerosmith's farewell tour being canceled due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury, guitarist Joe Perry says the band is still in touch and exploring 'other options.' Perry talks about overseeing a remix of Aerosmith's debut album, his solo work, and the upcoming Hollywood Vampires tour, while remaining optimistic about the band's future.

Why it matters

Aerosmith is one of the most iconic rock bands of all time, and their potential retirement has been a major topic of discussion in the music industry. This interview provides insight into the band's current status and Perry's perspective on their future, which will be of great interest to the band's devoted fanbase.

The details

Joe Perry reveals that while Aerosmith is 'definitely not in touring mode' following Tyler's injury, the band is still in communication and exploring 'other options.' Perry and Tyler have collaborated on an Aerosmith EP with Yungblud, and Tyler has made some singing appearances, including at the Grammys. Meanwhile, Perry has been busy with his solo work and the Hollywood Vampires supergroup. The guitarist also discusses overseeing a remix of Aerosmith's debut album, which he says opens up the sound and captures the energy of the original recordings.

  • In November 2025, Aerosmith released the One More Time EP with Yungblud.
  • Last summer, Tyler made an appearance at the farewell concert for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.
  • The Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) reissue was released on March 20, 2026.

The players

Joe Perry

The guitarist for the iconic rock band Aerosmith, who has also pursued a successful solo career and is a member of the supergroup Hollywood Vampires.

Steven Tyler

The lead singer of Aerosmith, who suffered a vocal cord injury that led to the cancellation of the band's farewell tour.

Yungblud

The British musician who collaborated with Aerosmith on the One More Time EP.

Tom Hamilton

The bassist for Aerosmith who has started a new band called Close Enemies.

Alice Cooper

The legendary rock star who is a member of the Hollywood Vampires supergroup alongside Joe Perry.

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What they’re saying

“'The band is still kind of definitely not in touring mode, but there are certainly other options, so we stay in touch.'”

— Joe Perry, Guitarist, Aerosmith

“'You just never know. It's just been in the last six months that Steven's started to get comfortable with singing; he literally had to take a year off before he was able to start stretching his vocal cords, and you're always worried about reinjuring it.'”

— Joe Perry, Guitarist, Aerosmith

What’s next

Perry says the band is exploring 'other options' beyond touring, and he hopes to tackle a remix of Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic album next, as that was when the band started to really find their footing as recording artists.

The takeaway

Despite the setback of Aerosmith's farewell tour being canceled, the band's core members remain committed to finding ways to continue their musical legacy. Perry's optimism and willingness to experiment with new projects suggests the band is far from finished, even if their touring days may be behind them.