Aerosmith and Yungblud Ignite a New Era with One More Time
In a monumental move to close out 2025, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Aerosmith have joined forces with multi-platinum modern rockstar Yungblud for a collaborative EP, One More Time.
The five-track project pairs four original songs with a newly reimagined version of Aerosmith’s 1976 classic Back In The Saddle, bridging five decades of rock history in one fierce, celebratory release.
The record bursts open with My Only Angel, the first hint that this unlikely yet electric partnership was coming to life. The track arrived just weeks after Yungblud joined Steven Tyler and Joe Perry for a fiery tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the VMAs, an appearance that sparked rumours as both artists began dropping mysterious hints online. When My Only Angel landed in September, it confirmed the speculation: this wasn’t a one-off moment, but the beginning of a full creative collision.
That collision is described by Tyler as sheer artistic chemistry, born from a feeling of “‘plugging into pure electricity” or “cosmic collision”’. He recalls the moment Yungblud, otherwise known as Dominic Harrison, first stepped into the studio with the band. “When we sang and played together for the first time there was an immediate unspoken vibration throughout the studio… it reminded me of the wheels of the car vibrating my seat as the boys and I drove into Boston 50 years ago for the very first time. It had that same deep intimate pressure of necessity. To make it… make it great… something fresh and new… and make it last forever. That’s the rock n roll way baby! Yungblud wants this next chapter in rock history and asked us to be a part of it. We got on so well… the vibe in the room was epic from the start… we had a blast… and were truly honored to write with him! Rock and roll becomes timeless when you pour your heart and soul into it… that’s when the magic happens.”
What was initially meant to be a quick feature on an extended version of Yungblud’s nine minute epic Hello, Heaven, Hello quickly evolved into something far bigger. Writing sessions stretched far beyond a single track, unfolding into the full EP as it stands. Following the explosive opener, the record moves into Problems, a track carrying the swagger, grit, and melodic chaos that define both artists’ styles.
A standout moment arrives with Wild Woman, arguably the boldest of the new cuts. Built on high, fierce harmonies and a vocal blend almost indistinguishable at points, the song slips seamlessly between Tyler’s unmistakable rasp and Harrison’s raw, gritty delivery. It’s a track that feels both unmistakably Aerosmith and unmistakably Yungblud, proof of a collaboration that doesn’t dilute either artist but amplifies both in unison.
For Harrison, the collaboration marks a full-circle moment with the band who shaped much of his musical upbringing. Citing Aerosmith as one of his foundational inspirations, he describes the experience of stepping into the studio with his heroes: “Aerosmith have been such a staple of rock and roll and showmanship for me, so I’ve been ready for this my whole life. As soon as we entered the studio, the chemistry exploded and the songs just poured out of us. It’s the kind of collaboration that young me wouldn’t even dream of so to sit here holding a vinyl in my hand that says Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD on it is truly blowing my mind. Steven and Joe are at the top of their game and working with them is a huge…honor. I’m making records with my hero’s, the shows insane every night and rock ‘n’ roll is waking the fuck up whether you like it or not. I’m loving every second.”
Beyond generational symbolism, One More Time also marks a significant moment for Aerosmith themselves. It is the band’s first collection of original studio material in over a decade, following years focused largely on archival live releases and anniversary editions. For fans who’ve waited since 2012 to hear something new, the EP is both a surprise and a reassurance that despite being well into their seventies, the spirit that defined Aerosmith’s early years hasn’t dimmed. Moments across the EP feel charged with that unmistakable spark, the kind that suggests rock and roll’s mythology might hold some truth after all. Once a rockstar, always a rockstar.
Produced by Matt Schwartz and paired with artwork designed exclusively by Chrome Hearts, the EP stands strong as its own statement, but it also reads like something more symbolic. A raised hand from Aerosmith to Yungblud, a gesture of endorsement and support. Just as Ozzy Osbourne publicly embraced Harrison as part of rock’s next era, One More Time feels like a second passing of the torch, this time from the titans of ’70s American rock to one of the most disruptive young voices in today’s scene.
Aerosmith and Yungblud meet at that crossroads with equal firepower, proving that when generations collide, the result can feel equally familiar and refreshing.
