Aerosmith plans European shows with Steven Tyler

The ongoing Aerosmith saga has taken another twist, with the veteran rockers apparently putting aside their recent differences and scheduling performances at least two upcoming European gigs.

The band has confirmed two European festival appearances: a June 10 slot at the Sweden Rock Festival in Solvesborg, Sweden, followed by an appearance at the June 11-13 Download Festival in Leicestershire, UK. According to NME.com, Download Festival organizers have confirmed that embattled frontman Steven Tyler will be appearing with the band.

"Swedish audiences are like no other," Tyler said of the Sweden Rock Festival in a press statement. "We're all very excited."

"This is the first show of our European Tour," added guitarist Joe Perry, who had been vocal in his public criticism of his bandmate in recent months, ever since the group was forced to cancel much of its North American tour following Tyler's fall from a stage in South Dakota (and subsequent hospitalization) last August. "We can't wait to uncork our tour here in Sweden and I am sure the cork will hit the ceiling."

In December, the 61-year-old Tyler entered a rehab facility in Massachusetts to fight an addiction to prescription painkillers acquired while fighting off chronic pain from injuries to his feet and knees suffered over the last decade.

The singer said at the time that he would like to rejoin the band after finishing his rehab stint.

"I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith," he said. "I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of."