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Watch Steve Vai Play "The Audience is Listening" on a Fan's Parker Fly Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 24 January 22 This 2015 video is a classic of the always-fun 'guitar heroes sounding just like themselves on gear they'd never normally go near' genre.
Watch the Video for Steve Vai's New Track, "Little Pretty" By Rod Brakes last updated 2 December 21 Video See the official visualizer and pre-order the new album – 'Inviolate' – here.
Steve Vai Announces New Album, Inviolate By Jackson Maxwell published 1 December 21 The guitar wizard's 10th studio album features nine tracks, and will arrive January 28.
Steve Vai’s Two Rules for Financial Security By Rod Brakes, Mark McStea published 22 September 21 Want to live off your music? Here’s how he did it.
Demystifying Shred: How to Achieve Maximum Speed with Minimal Effort By Patrick Brennan published 25 August 21 Bolster your chops and articulate fast runs by using economy picking.
How to Craft Sizzling Rock Leads Using Pivot Arpeggios By David Brewster published 7 June 21 Generate cool-sounding repetition licks that flow and work well in a variety of musical contexts.
Watch Steve Vai Shred for Eight Minutes at Donington By Christopher Scapelliti published 3 June 21 The "Seven-String Sorcerer" steals the show at the 1990 Monsters of Rock Festival.
Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser By Jackson Maxwell published 20 May 21 Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs.
Watch Steve Vai's “Upscaled” "For the Love of God" Music Video By Jackson Maxwell published 6 May 21 The iconic video, directed by Mike Mesker, has been remastered.
Watch Steve Vai Re-Enact the 'Crossroads' Guitar Duel Live in 1997 By Guitar Player Staff published 22 April 21 It’s a treat to watch Vai have a good old-fashioned head-cutting session with a fellow Zappa alum.