And when Eddie heard Vai apply his magic to his own songs in Roth’s band, he was duly impressed. “I’m going, ‘This guy is ...

Only an idiot competes with Eddie Van Halen ... the numerous EVH clones, Vai combined his limits-stretching electric guitar techniques with lyrical melodies. Joe Satriani — who stepped ...

In the wake of Van Halen, though, some people were willing to take their chances with a few more instrumental projects. Outside of other major metal acts like Metallica showing off their technical ...

Even when they don’t open their mouths, it’s not like every one of their solos was going to give Eddie Van Halen a run for his money ... While other guitar virtuosos like Steve Vai and Joe Satriani ...

Blue Oyster Cult, Psychotic Waltz, Lights On, Taz Taylor Band, Blitz Brothers, Roadog, Victim, Discord, Bratz, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai ... the nationally touring Van Halen tribute group Atomic ...

Joe Satriani has opened up about Kurt Cobain ... served as a guitar instructor and taught the likes of Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter and ...

Ohio’s Klassic Kloudhead and guitar gods Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson (all subject to change) ... The Weeknd, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” (XO/Republic): Delayed a week due to the Los ...

However, no less a guitar luminary than Joe Satriani has heaped praise on Kurt ... from Robert Fripp to Yngwie Malmsteen to Steve Vai. “You have two extremes,” says Satriani of the demands his guests ...

Speaking with the magazine in preparation for the upcoming G3 Reunion Live home release, Satriani clarified ... of Each Year Since 1970 Joe Satriani and Steve Vai to Tour as SatchVai Band ...

Interestingly, Satriani also admits that he wasn’t fully aware of guitar solos dying alongside the rise of grunge: “I didn’t pay any attention to that, I guess.” Vai is certainly onto ...