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For the loud-mouthed nature of Aerosmith’s frontman Steven Tyler, the news that he has quit the band is being kept pretty quiet. So quiet even Joe Perry, his bandmate of 40 years, hardly knows what’s going on, according to the Guardian UK.

Perry told the Las Vegas Sun, “Steven quit as far as I can tell.”

The speculation follows a statement from Tyler to Classic Rock Magazine that he is embarking on a new project, that is working on “Brand Tyler.”

There is no news on the band’s website, but Perry took to Twitter to lament the loss of his frontman.

“Hasn’t called me in months. A bit cold. What about fans? The people that also love him and put him where he is. After 40 years? …Last time I phoned him he hung up on me,” Perry wrote.

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Two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will hit the road together for a massive North American tour this summer.

Aerosmith and ZZ Top have announced dates and cities for the three-month trek, which begins June 10 in St. Louis and runs through Sept. 16 in Detroit. The schedule includes stops in Toronto (Sept. 3) and Ottawa (Sept. 5).

More than 30 shows have been confirmed, with additional dates to come.

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Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has promised to reveal “outrageous stories” in his upcoming memoirs.

The 60-year-old singer will release the as-yet-untitled autobiography through HarperCollins imprint Ecco next year.

In a statement, Tyler said the book, which will cover his childhood in the Bronx, his music career and his romantic life, will include “all the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex and drugs, transcendence and chemical dependence you will ever want to hear.”

“And this is not just my take, this is the unbridled truth, the in-your-face, up-close and prodigious tale of Steven Tyler straight from the horse’s lips,” he said.

Ecco publisher Daniel Halperin, a self-described longtime Aerosmith fan, will edit the book.

Tyler and his fellow band members previously came out with a memoir titled “Walk This Way: The Autobiography of Aerosmith” in 2003.

The group is known for hits like “Dream On” and “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” but has also gained notoriety for their hard-partying lifestyle and drug use.

Tyler kicked hard drugs 20 years ago and has since spoken out in support of sober living.

Aerosmith fans can now channel their inner Steven Tyler with a brand new Guitar Hero videogame completely dedicated to the legendary rock group’s songs.

“Guitar Hero: Aerosmith” will follow in the footsteps of the “Guitar Hero,” “Karaoke Revolution” and “Rock Band” franchises, according to MTV News.

While the track list is currently under wraps, a press release did hint that the group’s famous ditties, “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Love in an Elevator,” “Dream On,” and “Sweet Emotion” will be available for gamers to rock out to.

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is set to reveal that he has been battling hepatitis C ever since being diagnosed with the viral disease three years ago.

The revelation came in an interview with Access Hollywood, set to air Tuesday night.

According to the New York Daily News, Tyler sayd that he contracted the infection several years earlier but had not experienced any symptoms. After being diagnosed, he underwent an aggressive treatment regimine of pills and antiviral drug injections.

“I’ve been pretty quiet about this,” says Tyler, adding that the treatment has been very successful. “It is nonexistent in my bloodstream…where it’s like a complete cure.”

Though there is, in fact, no known cure or vaccine for hepatitis C, it can be managed and reduced in the bloodstream through treatment with strong antiviral drugs that boost the immune system. Drug addicts are plagued by the disease, as it is often transmitted through dirty needles.

No details have been revealed on how Tyler picked up the disease, though he has a history of drug addiction.

Tyler also said that he will work to raise awareness about the virus.

“Hepatitis C is the one that, of all the people in this room, at least three have it and don’t know it,” he says. “It’s the silent killer. I may go on Oprah and talk about this. I hope you don’t mind me mentioning that.”

Tom Hamilton, bassist for aging rock band Aerosmith, has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Reuters reports that the 54-year-old has just wrapped up seven weeks of radiation treatment, and is expected to rejoin the band’s tour by mid-October.

For the time being, David Hull will fill in for Hamilton on Aerosmith’s upcoming fall tour with Motley Crue. Hull has previously played with the band’s guitarist Joe Perry in the ’70s.

It’s not the first medical issue to hit Aerosmith this year. In the spring, front-man Steven Tyler underwent experimental yet successful surgery to repair a broken blood vessel on his right vocal cord.

It’s a clash of rock titans as Aerosmith and Motley Crue prepare to hit the road – together. The two bands will embark on their first joint U.S. tour this fall.

The “Route of All Evil” tour kicks off Sept. 14 in Holmdel, N.J. and runs to Nov. 24 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Fans can purchase pre-sale tickets now through Aerosmith’s Aero Force One fan club.

The tour will mark Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s return to the stage after undergoing throat surgery this past spring. The newly-reunited Motley Crue, meanwhile, will continue to tour with its original four members. The band has been selling out a number of shows on their reunion tour.

The “Route of All Evil” tour dates, according to Reuters:

Sept. 14: Holmdel, N.J. @ PNC Bank Arts Center

Sept. 19: Wantagh, N.Y. @ Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater

Sept. 23: Camden, N.J. @ Tweeter Center on the Waterfront

Sept. 26: Mansfield, Mass. @ Tweeter Center

Sept. 30: Bristow, Va. @ Nissan Pavilion

Oct. 5: Tinley Park, Ill. @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Oct. 7: East Troy, Wis. @ Alpine Valley Music Theater

Oct. 9: Cincinnati, Ohio @ Riverbend Music Center

Oct. 11: Clarkston, Mich. @ DTE Energy Music Theater

Oct. 13: Noblesville, Ind. @ Verizon Wireless Music Center

Oct. 15: Maryland Heights, Mo. @ UMB Bank Pavilion

Oct. 17: Bonner Springs, Kan. @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Oct. 19: Nashville @ Starwood Amphitheatre

Oct. 21: Charlotte, N.C. @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Oct. 23: Raleigh, N.C. @ Alltel Pavilion

Oct. 25: Virginia Beach, Va. @ Verizon Wireless

Nov. 2: Mountain View, Calif. @ Shoreline Amphitheatre

Nov. 4: Las Vegas @ MGM Grand Garden Arena

Nov. 7: Hollywood, Calif. @ Hollywood Bowl

Nov. 9: San Diego @ Coors Amphitheatre

Nov. 11: Devore, Calif. @ Hyundai Pavilion

Nov. 13: Phoenix @ Cricket Pavilion

Nov. 15: Dallas @ Smirnoff Music Center

Nov. 17: San Antonio @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Nov. 19: Houston @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Nov. 22: Tampa, Fla. @ Ford Amphitheatre

Nov. 24: West Palm Beach, Fla. @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre

A mystery illness plaguing Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has forced the band to cancel a string of dates on its current North American tour.

No details have been released about Tyler’s health.

“I know there’s illness in the camp,” said Shazila Mohammed, Aerosmith’s tour press director, in a statement. “Beyond that, I can’t say.”

The band has bowed out of shows since March 4, when they were scheduled to take the stage at the Civic Arena in Pensacola, Fla.

“The show was here, there were 18 trucks and 13 buses and everything was ready to go,” civic center spokesperson Cyndee Pennington told the Pensacola News Journal. “But Aerosmith wasn’t even in town. But their tour manager was in the venue and he told us.”

Their next scheduled performance for March 7 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. was again cancelled, 15 minutes before the band’s flight was to land at the local airport. They reportedly returned to Aerosmith’s hometown of Boston, and did not make Thursday’s show in Manchester, N.H. On Friday, the band announced it was also cancelling Sunday’s appearance in Hershey, Pa.

There are no plans to reschedule any of the shows. Refunds for the tickets are available at point of purchase.

The band’s next date is set for March 15 at the Wachovia Arenia in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The “Rockin’ The Joint” Tour closes April 9 in Vancouver.