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(L-R) Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai perform at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on October 25, 1996.

Watch Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson’s Knockout “Going Down” Performance

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video This incredible clip featuring the classic G3 lineup is a lesson in electric guitar virtuosity

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Jimmy Page and Steve Vai during GRAMMY Special Merit Awards Ceremony - February 12, 2005 at Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

“I Could Never Play Like Him”: Steve Vai Talks Jimmy Page, Brian May and Jimi Hendrix

By Mark McStea published

In this insightful interview, the guitarist reveals his “biggest influences” and “favorite rock song in history”

Steve Vai in 1990

“’Any Means Necessary’ Is My Philosophy”: Forget Analog Versus Digital – Steve Vai Had the Final Word in 1990

By Mark McStea published

How the shred master made the best of both worlds on his breakthrough sophomore album, ‘Passion and Warfare’

Steve Vai 'Passion and Warefare' album artwork

“I Actually Thought It Might Well Be a Dismal Failure”: Steve Vai Discusses the Making of His Groundbreaking Shred Album, ‘Passion and Warfare’

By Mark McStea published

“Steven, I think you’re wrong about that,” said David Coverdale. “This is a brilliant record, and you’re going to be very surprised at the reaction”

Dunlop Crybaby 95Q and Fender Stratocaster signed by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, Yngwie Malmsteen and Zakk Wylde.

Steve Vai’s Practice Rig for Sale on Reverb

By Rod Brakes published

This rare collection includes an Ibanez JEM7V-WH and a Fender Stratocaster signed by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, and Yngwie Malmsteen

Graph Tech Ratio Tuners

Here’s Why the Ratio Machine Heads Can Make Tuning Quicker, More Predictable and More Intuitive

By Christopher Scapelliti published

From Steve Vai to Ed Sheeran, Graph Tech’s Dave Dunwoodie tells ‘GP’ how these innovative tuners have made life easier for guitarists of all types

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“This Album Is a Side of Vai That You’re Never Going to Hear Any Other Way”: Steve Vai Talks New Gash Record

By Mark McStea published

After sitting on a shelf for 30 years, Vai’s balls-out ode to the joys of riding is finally out. But the real surprise is the guy behind the mic

John Frusciante performs with his band IKE in the San Fernandi Valley, CA in 1987.

Watch a “17-Year-Old” John Frusciante Shredding Like Steve Vai in the ‘80s

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO The teenage guitarist shows off some fretboard pyrotechnics in this rare clip of his pre-Red Hot Chili Peppers band, IKE

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Listen to Steve Vai’s Latest Release, “She Saved My Life Tonight”

By Rod Brakes published

Appearing on the forthcoming ‘Vai/Gash’ album, this soaring hard rock track unearthed from Vai’s studio vault features late vocalist Gash

Steve Vai (left) and Randy Hansen perform at Seattle's Moore Theatre on November 27, 2022

Watch Steve Vai Cover "Midnight" with Jimi Hendrix Tribute Artist Randy Hansen

By Jackson Maxwell published

The special performance took place in Hendrix's hometown, Seattle, on what would have been the guitar legend's 80th birthday.

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