Latest about Steve Vai
Steve Vai on the affordable modeling amp that stole his heart
The small-but-mighty modeling amp has become a must-have travel companion
Meet Derek Day, the swaggering virtuoso who went from busking on the streets to touring with his hero
The 24-year-old explains how he merges prog and glam, and escapes the “originality ordeal” of an ancient instrument by hopping between Fender, Gibson, PRS and Ibanez (even if he prefers to write on cheap knock-offs)
"I can tell you how to become a virtuoso very easily”: Steve Vai on how anybody can become an elite guitar player
Vai – who had a gruelling practice routine growing up – has shed some light on what it takes to become a virtuoso
Billy Corgan quizzes Steve Vai on his epic guitar battle with Yngwie Malmsteen – and the guitar lick that left them both in disbelief
The two virtuosos went toe-to-toe during the Generation Axe tour, and Malmsteen walked away as the victor
Steve Vai on how he joined David Lee Roth’s band – and Roth’s desire to “beat Van Halen”
In 1985, Vai was recruited to join Roth's post-Van Halen band – and the singer had lofty ambitions for his new project
Adrian Belew on his carpal tunnel fears and recovery, working with Vai and Frank Zappa, and his next musical adventure
As he recovers from surgery, the progressive guitar icon draws a line from Frank Zappa through Talking Heads, King Crimson and Beat, explains his synergy with Steve Vai, and hints at the pedals that will drive his future creations
Adrian Belew reflects on his game-changing year with Frank Zappa
Belew was discovered and handpicked by Zappa in 1977 after the latter saw him playing at a bar in Nashville
Adrian Belew reflects on having his left hand repaired – and how his playing is recovering
Belew was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome during his BEAT tour alongside Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey
Steve Vai considers this solo to be his “ultimate achievement” – and one fan’s cover has left him in awe
Vai has singled out an aspiring player on Instagram for their flawless cover
“Steve Vai goes, ‘I’ve been thinking about this a long time. He’s a really good guitar player.’ That’s unusual’”: Paul Reed Smith on the time John Mayer was hailed by a shred hero – and why he found it strange
Smith recalls Vai singling out Mayer for praise – and reveals what Mayer’s songwriting background means for his overall guitar style
