Well well well… looks like the Toxic Twins aren’t done poisoning our ears with glorious rock just yet. Joe Perry’s been out here being all coy in interviews again – tossing out the kind of teases that make Aerosmith fans start dusting off their “Get a Grip” tees and wondering if they’ll have to re-learn the words to Sweet Emotion (spoiler: you never forgot them).
In a recent chat, Perry hinted that despite their “Peace Out” farewell tour talk, the band might not be totally finished. Now, anyone who’s followed Aerosmith over the last few decades knows these lads love a dramatic curtain call almost as much as they love scarves, oversized mic stands, and Steven Tyler’s ability to screech like a caffeinated banshee at 75.
💬 Translation: “We’re not really splitting, we’re just doing that classic rock thing where you say goodbye, have a few years of solo projects, and then pop back up like the world’s most expensive encore.”
Why This Could Actually Happen 🤔
- Money talks – and Aerosmith tickets sell faster than you can say “Walk This Way.”
- Unfinished business – That farewell tour got chopped in half thanks to Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury.
- The legacy pull – Even they know the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame crowd would go absolutely spare for one more stadium run.
Imagine it: Dream On echoing around Wembley, Love in an Elevator causing mid-life crises left, right and centre, and Tyler doing that big scarf mic stand kick one last time. It’s enough to make a grown rocker cry into their Jack Daniels.
So, will it happen? Knowing Aerosmith… probably. Knowing Joe Perry… he’ll tease it for another six months before officially announcing a “one more time” tour that lasts five years.
Until then, keep your leather trousers close, your bandanas closer, and your ears ready – because if they do come back, it’s going to be proper job, butt! 🤘
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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