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“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”

“’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’

“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”

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

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

“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

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

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
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