Yungblud Talks Aerosmith Collab, Grammy Noms, Ozzy Tribute & Bludfest 2026 | Full Interview

Join Booker & Stryker as they sit down with Yungblud for an unfiltered conversation about his wild year in rock. From collaborating with Aerosmith and vibing in the studio with Steven Tyler, to honoring Ozzy Osbourne at his final Black Sabbath gig, Yungblud shares the highs, the struggles, and the lessons learned. We dive into: ✅ How Yungblud handled exhaustion after a massive world tour ✅ The story behind his Grammy nominations ✅ Making a bold 9-minute rock opera in a world of 15-second soundbites ✅ His dream collabs with Billy Corgan, Chappell Roan, and more ✅ Plans for Bludfest 2026 in Prague & Vegas If you love rock, authenticity, and raw energy, this is the interview you don’t want to miss! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Mic Check 00:18 Welcoming Yungblud 00:35 How Are You Feeling? 01:02 Exhaustion & Health Check 01:43 Taking Time Off Before World Tour 02:04 Hard Work Paying Off 02:29 Aerosmith Collaboration Story 03:11 Flying to Meet Joe Perry 03:54 First Studio Session with Aerosmith 04:26 Writing “Problems” & Icebreaker 05:01 Steven Tyler’s Recovery & Studio Vibes 05:52 Singing with Steven Tyler 06:17 Aerosmith’s Longevity & Evolution 07:37 Joe Perry’s Advice: Always Something to Prove 08:18 Group Chats with Aerosmith 09:00 Surreal Moments & Photoshoots 10:05 Advice from Rock Legends: Never Compromise 11:09 Blocking Out Love & Hate 12:02 Staying Authentic as an Artist 13:05 Frustrations Before Breakthrough 13:34 Evolution of Yungblud’s Albums 14:43 Making a Rock Opera & 9-Minute Song 15:41 Breaking Industry Norms 16:03 Career Explosion After Ozzfest 17:08 Honoring Ozzy at His Last Gig 18:34 Emotional Rollercoaster of the Year 19:03 Preparing for the Big Moment 20:25 Unplanned Crowd Singalong 21:34 50,000 Fans Singing for Ozzy 22:07 Grammy Nomination Shock 23:42 Texting Ozzy Before VMAs 24:19 Grammy Validation & Peer Recognition 25:04 Reaction to Grammy Nomination 26:09 Calling Mom After the News 27:56 Thoughts on Awards & Grammys 28:17 Rock Category Revival 28:44 Dream Collaborations: Billy Corgan & More 29:38 Pop Stars Who Could Be Rock Stars 30:27 Gaga, Chappell Roan & Post Malone 31:15 Writing with Chappell in Mind 31:34 Bludfest 2026 Plans 32:16 Festival Vision & Community 33:06 Taking Time Off & Mental Health 34:39 Staying Grounded & Connected 35:40 Closing Remarks & Farewell STAY CONNECTED!!! ► Listen Live: https://alt987fm.iheart.com/listen ► Facebook:   / alt987fm   ► Twitter:   / alt987fm   ► Instagram:   / alt987fm   #iHeartRadio