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SATCHVAI BAND ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER U.S. TOUR FOLLOWING TRIUMPHANT EUROPEAN RUN
The band’s forthcoming single “Dancing” (coming March 2, 2026 via earMusic) marks the latest chapter in SATCHVAI Band’s creative evolution. 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,” featuring powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion). Together, these tracks have showcased both the emotional depth and unbridled energy that define the SATCHVAI Band sound — a seamless fusion of melody, virtuosity, and the kind of musical chemistry only five decades of friendship can produce.
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“The SATCHVAI Band rides again! After a fantastic European tour last summer Steve, Kenny, Marco, Pete and I will bring the Surfing With The Hydra Tour to the US. We can’t wait to play you the new material from our forthcoming SatchVai album along with your favorite songs from our shared catalog. And that’s not all, we’re bringing along the incomparable Animals As Leaders. You do not want to miss this show with this lineup!” – Joe
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"The SatchVai Band summer Euro tour of 2025 far exceeded anything I could have imagined. Joe and I struck pure jammin’ gold night after night. Being in the same band with Joe, playing songs we actually wrote together on stage, in real time felt like watching a childhood fantasy step out of my teenage brain and stroll onto the stage. And somehow, it was even more rewarding, satisfying, and downright fulfilling than I ever thought possible." - Steve
View details at SATCHVAIBAND.COM
SAMMY HAGAR & THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS BAND 2026 TOUR DATES
View tour dates here
"BE YOURSELF" - JOE & KENNY ARONOFF JOIN KING ULTRAMEGA FOR CHRIS CORNELL TRIBUTE
"[Chris Cornell] was a brilliant vocalist and communicator. He often used his voice like an instrument, shaping the tone of his voice like a guitarist would finesse riffs and phrases. I took a deep dive into his magical sensibilities and came up with a multi-tracked guitar production approach that I felt would pay proper homage to his brilliance." - Joe
"Be Yourself" transforms Audioslave’s radio hit into a powerful instrumental tribute. Joe Satriani channels Chris Cornell’s unforgettable vocal performance through soaring guitar lines, honoring the emotion and message of the original.
“‘Be Yourself’ was by far the most challenging song to reinterpret. There are many layers on the final recording (of our version), many subtle intricacies plus who the f**k in their right mind would turn a perfectly awesome AUDIOSLAVE song with the most amazing vocals into a fucking reimagined instrumental?” - Bassist Mark Menghi
SAMMY HAGAR & THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS BAND - THE RESIDENCY
The first advance track, “Summer Nights (Live),” is out now on all DSPs, and album pre-orders are live today via Big Machine Rock.
“‘Summer Nights’ was one of the first songs we wrote for the 5150 record, on our very first day in the studio. Eddie played me that guitar riff and I just started singing ‘summer nights and my radio,’ and the rest of the lyrics just came out like a river of consciousness. I don’t think there’s a better theme song for a beautiful summer night, so it had to be the first track this summer from the live album.” -Sammy Hagar
Stream "Summer Nights" at ffm.to/sammyhagarsummernights
Pre-Save/Order Album at ffm.to/sammyhagartboawb
View album details here
"I WANNA PLAY MY GUITAR" OUT NOW
Watch Video at youtu.be/h86Wsj6BnU8
Stream Song at satchvai.lnk.to/IWPMG
"I WANNA PLAY MY GUITAR" - A Shred Fest Featuring Satch and Vai Riffing and Soloing in Tight Tandem
Hear Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s debut track from the SatchVai Band, "I Wanna Play My Guitar".
Read Guitar Player's feature article here
SAMMY HAGAR'S "ENCORE, THANK YOU, GOODNIGHT." TRIBUTE TO EDDIE VAN HALEN RELEASED WITH JOE, MIKE ANTHONY & KENNY ARONOFF
• Rolling Stone - Read Article
• Stream Song
GLOWING "G3 REUNION LIVE" ALBUM REVIEWS ARE FLOWING
• All Music Magazine - Read
• Sonic Abuse - Read
• Rock 'N' Load - Read
• Rock and Blues Muse - Read
• Vintage Guitar - in the March issue, on shelves in early February.
G3's "Reunion Live" releases this Friday, get your copy now at g3reunionlive.lnk.to/Album
SATCHVAI BAND UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP
Plans to Release Another Musical Collaboration in 2025 in Conjunction with Tour Dates ~ “Surfing with the Hydra Tour” is set to Launch June 13, 2025, Running Across Europe through late July, New Dates Announced in Bucharest, Istanbul and Athens
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"Finding the right musicians for the SatchVai Band was at first a daunting task, then, an exciting one; there are so many great musicians to choose from!” says Satriani. “It’s no secret that the chemistry between players will always be the thing that makes them a magical live band, and we’ve found that chemistry with Kenny, Marco and Pete. The upcoming shows will focus on not only our respective solo works, but also the music from our new album. We are so excited to get this show on the road and celebrate it with all of our fans!”
As Vai explains, “When considering forming one band around myself and Joe we talked about the qualities needed for each position, bass, drums, rhythm guitar. It was a surprising challenge to find the right fits.”
Drummer Kenny Aronoff is no stranger to Satriani fans. He has toured alongside Joe as part of the Chickenfoot band, joined on Satriani solo tours since 2019, played on The Elephant of Mars album, and most recently stepped in for Jason Bonham on the Best of All Worlds tour with Satriani, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony.
"What can I say about the legendary Kenny Aronoff that I haven’t said before?” asks Satriani. No other drummer has the sound, feel, time, groove and swagger like Kenny. He’s an exceptional human being too. He’s supernatural!"
"Kenny is the quintessential rock drummer,” said Vai. “His time is bullet-proof, his tone is fat and clean, and his ability to respond in an improvisational setting is instant. Besides that, he’s one of the easiest and most fun guys to tour with—an essential quality on the road."
When it came to adding a rhythm guitarist and bass player, the duo was challenged to find the right combo. Vai had been aware of Pete Thorn for quite a while and knew he was perfect for their band. As Vai explains, "Pete’s playing is rock solid with a huge tone in his fingers. His rhythm playing is tight and in tune in a way that’s rare, and his intonation is stunning. He’s the perfect musician for this band, and we couldn’t be happier to have him."
Satriani agrees, “Pete is an all-around monster guitarist. He has that rare ability to shine on rhythm and lead guitar, switching back and forth with finesse. He’s got the technical abilities and the rock ‘n’ roll attitude Steve and I were hoping to find for our band."
Then came the choice for bassist, again Vai says of the addition of Marco Mendoza, "Marco is a bass phenomenon. With his 6-string fretless, his bass sings with perfect intonation and swooning vibrato. His wide, rich tone and masterful control of dynamics will bring a new dimension to our songs."
With Satriani echoing, "Marco’s musicianship is boundless. He’s got a special magic to his bass playing; it’s both foundational and out front at the same time. Together with his exceptional singing voice and stage presence, he will be a driving force in our band."
“I’ve been performing and recording music with Joe Satriani since 2012 (Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar, G3 and Joe’s band) and have performed live with Steve Vai, but the next level is RIGHT NOW because I am joining the SATCHVAI band for a two-month tour this summer in Europe. I am pumped, excited and ready to kick ass!” – Kenny Aronoff
“It sounds like something out of a mad fantastical dream that the 14-year-old guitar-obsessed me would have had….’Joe Satriani and Steve Vai called, they want you to join their new band!’ And then I’d wake up and go to 9th grade math class! But it’s real! It’s a mind-blowing opportunity, and yet I also feel like I’ve arrived exactly where I’ve always wanted to be. I’m beyond excited to be of musical service to these legends, and to rock out!” - Pete Thorn
“I have to say that getting invited to be part of a great project like this is monumental for me personally! I know it’s going to be something very special and I can’t wait to get it started.” – Marco Mendoza
Tourdates and more: SATCHVAIBAND.COM