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Brian May says he can’t compete with the world’s best shredders, but his alternative approach means he doesn’t have to
By Phil Weller published
The rise of virtuoso guitarists inspired him to explore a very different side of guitar playing

Eddie Van Halen could play this Who album note for note says Michael Anthony
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Eddie wasn't alone in his appreciation for the disc. Joe Satriani called it his number-one life-changing album

Joe Satriani reveals the moment he realized vintage guitars aren't what they're cracked up to be
By Phil Weller published
Instead of focusing on unearthing obscure vintage gems, he’s been putting Ibanez’s luthiers through their paces

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani tell how a 50-year-old riff inspired the creation of the SatchVai Band
By Joe Bosso published
In a fun- and laugh-filled chat, the two guitar star pals discuss how they formed their new band — and why it took so long

Hear Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s debut track from the SatchVai Band, "I Wanna Play My Guitar"
By Elizabeth Swann published
Featuring former Deep Purple singer Glenn Hughes, the song is a shred fest featuring Satch and Vai riffing and soloing in tight tandem

Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen wanted to tour with him again and shares his new song co-written with Ed via “communication from the beyond”
By Phil Weller published
Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen wanted to tour with the singer again before he died, as the Red Rocker shares his new song co-written by the guitarist via “communication from the beyond”

Jimmie Vaughan says Stevie Ray would agree there's no tone difference between maple and rosewood fretboards
By Phil Weller published
It’s a light/dark battle that has raged since the first Stratocasters went into production, but the Vaughan family's opinions go against the grain

The story of Joe Satriani’s showstopping Crystal Planet Ibanez JS prototype — which has just sold for $10,000
By Phil Weller published
The custom-built prototype takes see-through specs to a whole new level, making it one of the most intriguing JS models in ever made
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