Aerosmith Team Up with Yungblud and Deliver Pure Rock ’n’ Roll Euphoria

Who would have thought that a few studio sessions with one of Doncaster’s most prominent exports could reignite Aerosmith’s fire? In a year that has seen Yungblud skyrocket from rising star to global phenomenon—thanks to his chart-topping album Idols and a standout performance of Changes at Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning show—he’s arguably one of the hottest collaborators around.

What began as Dom Harrison reaching out to Steven Tyler and Joe Perry to see if they might add their signature touch to his nine-minute epic Hello Heaven, Hello quickly evolved into a full project—the first to carry Aerosmith’s name since 2012’s Music From Another Dimension. Over the past six months, that collaboration has blossomed into a very public mutual admiration society, highlighted by their electric Ozzy Osbourne medley at the MTV VMAs.

It would be easy to approach this pairing with skepticism—an iconic rock duo and a daring new artist trying to mesh—but One More Time proves that this is some of Aerosmith’s most inspired work in nearly 25 years. For Yungblud, it’s arguably the pinnacle of his career so far.

A Meeting of Generations

The record merges Aerosmith’s swaggering, blues-infused rock with the breezy, Britpop-tinged sensibility of Dom’s style. Tracks like My Only Angel immediately showcase this chemistry: Tyler and Harrison’s electrifying howls trade off in a thrilling duel that hits like a freight train. Problems blends 80s bombast with 90s audacity, culminating in a whirlwind of guitar riffs and vocal acrobatics. Meanwhile, Wild Woman is dust-streaked and decadent, every chord and lyric dripping with lust, and A Thousand Days provides a softer moment, combining acoustic longing with emotionally stirring vocals.

Where the collaboration truly shines is on the revamped Back In the Saddle, nearly fifty years after its original release on Rocks. The guitar licks are sharper, the vocals fiercer, and the energy palpable. The joy and intensity of the performers are clear in every note, a testament not just to Tyler’s resilience after his 2023 tour-ending injury, but also to the vitality Yungblud brings to the studio. Together, they push each other to deliver their best.

Why This Matters

As rock music continues to reclaim its place in the cultural conversation, collaborations like this bridge generations while creating something genuinely exhilarating. The respect, admiration, and playfulness between Aerosmith and Yungblud shine through on every track, giving the record a timeless yet contemporary feel.

Ultimately, One More Time is more than a fun cross-generational experiment—it’s a reminder that Aerosmith aren’t slowing down, and that Yungblud is far from just a passing sensation. For listeners, the smartest move is to hop on board, embrace the euphoria, and enjoy the ride that these two forces of rock are clearly having the time of their lives on.