Originally titled "Susie Q", the song was culled from outtakes from the Pump sessions. This particular version originated from the Get a Grip album sessions and re-recorded for 2006.
In concert
Aerosmith played "Devil's Got a New Disguise" live for the first time on October 11, 2006 in Clarkston, Michigan on their Route of All Evil Tour. The song became a regular in the setlist for the remainder of the tour. Since the Route of All Evil Tour, the song has not been played once in the set.