Derek Sherinian and Steve Stevens show off their soloing stamina in scorching new single, The Vortex

Derek Sherinian and Steve Stevens performing live on stage
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Earlier this month, ex-Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian announced his new album Vortex, which will feature guest appearances from an array of electric guitar heavyweights. 

Now, Sherinian has dropped the LP’s instrumental lead single and title track, for which he’s called upon the six-string expertise of Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens.

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Matt Owen
Senior Staff Writer, GuitarWorld.com

Matt is a Senior Staff Writer, writing for Guitar World, Guitarist and Total Guitar. He has a Masters in the guitar, a degree in history, and has spent the last 16 years playing everything from blues and jazz to indie and pop. When he’s not combining his passion for writing and music during his day job, Matt records for a number of UK-based bands and songwriters as a session musician.