Joe and Steve’s first studio album together is finally yours: ten songs built on decades of friendship, fun, tour shenanigans and loads of guitar strings. We can’t wait for you to hear it. 🎶

We're excited to announce not one but two contests for fans in the EU + UK and fans in the U.S.!

Enter for your chance to win:

• A brand-new Ibanez JS240PS signature guitar signed by Joe Satriani
• SatchVai's "The Sea Of Emotion" on vinyl, signed by both Joe Satriani and Steve Vai

U.S. Citizens: head to The Orchard's contest for full details and terms and conditions.

EU + UK Citizens: head to earMUSIC's contest for full details and terms and conditions.

Good luck!

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“Storming the stage with Kenny, Marco and Pete every night was a dream come true and playing with Steve was like traveling back in time to when we were kids rocking out and improvising like our lives depended on it. I would like to thank our fans in North America, the UK and Europe for being the best fans ever and coming out to see these very special performances.”

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"The Satch/Vai tour was a truly extraordinary experience for me. Joe and I kicked off our guitar appreciation friendship nearly 54 years ago, and the fact that we both went on to build careers in music, then finally found ourselves recording together and creating a one-band guitar extravaganza, feels nothing short of miraculous.

Sharing the stage each night with Joe, Kenny, Pete, and Marco was a gift. These are not only world-class musicians, they're beautiful people, and together they created an atmosphere that made every show feel like a celebration rather than a job.

But the real magic came from all of you. The audiences brought such enthusiasm, generosity, and spirit to every performance. Looking out into a sea of smiling faces, air guitars, raised hands, and the occasional expression that suggested someone had just seen a UFO made each night unforgettable.

There's something deeply moving about seeing people come together to celebrate music. We felt your energy from the first note to the last, and it carried us through the entire tour.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out, sang along, cheered, laughed, and shared these evenings with us. What we experienced together was far more than a series of concerts. It felt like a gathering of old friends celebrating a lifetime love affair with music.

Thank you for making this tour one for the books. My heart is full, my fingers are tired, and my gratitude runs deep."

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"The SatchVai Tour in Europe and the USA was extraordinary on so many levels... This was one of the greatest bands I have ever performed with! The music, the musicianship, the friendship on and off the stage, the audiences, the crew and everyone else who contributed …Thank You! This was Teamwork at the highest level. The setlist was brilliant as it moved between the amazing songs written by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. It felt like a superbowl team, where Pete, Marco, Steve, Joe and I created this phenomenal, powerful experience night after night.

We connected, communicated and collaborated every night with smiles on our faces and we saw those smiles reflected in the audiences also."

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"I have to say that the SURFING with THE HYDRA tour in Europe and the U S with Joe , Steve , kenny and Pete has Been A Highlight of my career ..

 Starting of with Guitar Playing at the highest level , Trailblazers of the Guitar World ,the Compositions the Music , sharing the stage With Masters of their skills , Playing along side one of the Greatest drummers around and Pete killin' it every night Brought me tons of pleasure as a Bass player and Musician , it just doesn't get better than that ...on and off stage i got to hang with some of the coolest people as well ... on top of that the fans where mind blowing and So dedicated to Joes and Steves Music that it was a joy to watch..."

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"This tour was nothing less than what once seemed like an impossible childhood dream, coming to full fruition. Who would think that a kid from Edmonton, Canada that grew up profoundly affected and influenced by Joe and Steve's musicianship and impact on the guitar community, could one day end up sharing the stage with them? I'm still processing that it actually happened. Sharing the stage with Joe, Steve, Kenny, and Marco was pure bliss, an honor, and I will never forget the camaraderie, all that I learned, and all the laughs and smiles along the way. My heart is full, and I am a lucky guy! Extra special thanks to all the fans, you were wonderful!"

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What a ride!

Thank you to every single person who joined us on the Surfing With The Hydra tour with Animals As Leaders across North America. From the first note to the final encore, the crowds brought incredible energy night after night and made this run one to remember.

To everyone who sang along, rocked out, and shared these unforgettable evenings with us—thank you. We couldn't have done it without you. See you down the road!

"I’m so happy that Mili’s beautiful and moving song “Elephant” is finally streaming around the world. It’s been an honor to work with Mili and Hamesh on this magical track." - Joe

Listen: linktr.ee/miliofficialmusic
Read: Rolling Stone article

Musically, “Dancing”— a reimagined interpretation of a song by iconic Italian singer, pianist, and songwriter Paolo Conte — showcases the SATCHVAI Band at full throttle — a vibrant, melodic conversation between two of rock’s most expressive guitar voices. Built on momentum, melody, and fearless musical chemistry, the track captures the spirit of spontaneity and joy that defined their electrifying European tour.

It follows the duo’s first two releases — the sweeping, cinematic instrumental “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” and the high-octane rocker “I Wanna Play My Guitar”. Together, these tracks have showcased both the emotional depth and unbridled energy that define the SATCHVAI Band sound — the kind of musical chemistry only five decades of friendship can produce. These three singles will be followed by a full-length release.

Watch the YouTube Premiere and stream the song.