Aerosmith have confirmed that frontman Steven Tyler is back in the band and they are ready to hit the road this summer for a tour. Here is the official word: Aerosmith- the biggest, most enduring and thrilling band in rock history will make a spectacular return to the UK and Europe this summer with the COCKED, LOCKED, READY TO ROCK TOUR! spawning what will be the ultimate music event of the new decade."Back by popular demand with more spit and fire than ever before, we're coming across the pond and parting the waters as we go," says Steven Tyler.
"Aerosmith is going to be rocking in the UK and Europe this summer," adds Joe Perry. "Enough BS - we're coming and everything is going to be set at eleven."
Drummer Joey Kramer says, "Aerosmith is back! Bigger, better and stronger than ever! So look out Europe, 'cuz we're comin' to get cha."
Guitarist Brad Whitford added, "I'm not sure who is happier, the band or the fans. Can't wait to get started. We'll see you this summer."
The Sweden Rock Festival is the band's first European date and they can not wait to uncork the tour in Solvesborg on June 10th.
Aerosmith and their shared passion and commitment to continue to rock the world will play ten other European shows including what is set to be a phenomenal and unforgettable return to the main stage at Donington Park for the first time in 16 years, where they join Download Festival co-headliners Rage Against The Machine and AC/DC on June 13th.
The tour then hits London's 02 arena before making its way across mainland Europe playing shows including Bucharest, Athens, Barcelona and Paris before finally finishing up in Venice on July 3rd.
• Sweden - Rock Festival – June 10th
• UK - Download Festival – June 13th
• UK - London 02 Arena – June 15th
• Romania – Bucharest – June 18th
• Greece – Athens Olympic Stadium – June 20th
• Holland – Nijmegen Goeffert Park – June 23rd
• Belgium - Graspop Festival – June 25th
• Spain – Barcelona St Jordi Arena – June 27th
• France – Paris Bercy Arena – June 29th
• Czech Republic – Prague 02 Arena - July 1st
• Italy - Venice Festival – July 3rd
