Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has opened up about the band's delays in making a new record, saying that it's largely due to Steven Tyler's new solo project.

However, speaking with the Digital Journal, Hamilton says that he doesn't blame Tyler for going solo.

"It's hard to get Steven to think about it right now because he's doing his little thing there i.e. his upcoming country solo album . . . I know Joe Perry is into it, I know I'm into it.

I think once Steven's been through the cycle of his solo album, he's gonna want to come back and do another one . . ."

He adds, "We'll figure out a way — whatever it takes.

There's still a lot of creativity in the band and there's still a lot of desire to get better and do something better than what we've done before.

So as long as that's there, there's always a chance for a new Aerosmith album."