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Left-Adrian Belew performs with 'David Bowie' at the Fresno Convention Center in Fresno, California on April 2, 1978; Right-Frank Zappa performs at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California on November 18, 1977

Adrian Belew reflects on his game-changing year with Frank Zappa

By Janelle Borg published

Belew was discovered and handpicked by Zappa in 1977 after the latter saw him playing at a bar in Nashville

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Adrian Belew of BEAT performs on stage at Humphreys Concerts By the Bay on November 09, 2024 in San Diego, California

Adrian Belew reflects on having his left hand repaired – and how his playing is recovering

By Janelle Borg published

Belew was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome during his BEAT tour alongside Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey

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Steve Vai and Tub Guitar

Steve Vai considers this solo to be his “ultimate achievement” – and one fan’s cover has left him in awe

By Phil Weller published

Vai has singled out an aspiring player on Instagram for their flawless cover

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Steve Vai of SatchVai perform onstage during a concert at the Eventim Apollo on June 14, 2025 in London, England AND ohn Mayer of Dead & Company performs onstage at 2025 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring The Grateful Dead at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

“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

By Matt Owen published

Smith recalls Vai singling out Mayer for praise – and reveals what Mayer’s songwriting background means for his overall guitar style

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David Coverdale (left) and Reb Beach of Whitesnake perform onstage at Alcatraz in Milan, Italy on November 29, 2015

A guide to all of Whitesnake's A-team guitarists

By Jenna Scaramanga published

David Coverdale’s revolving door of talent has included some of the finest rock guitarists of all time. This is how they each contributed to the many-times-platinum band's legacy

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Joe Satriani [left] fistbumps Steve Vai onstage as the pair perform together onstage with their Ibanez signature guitars

Joe Satriani reveals how Satch/Vai’s onstage chemistry works – and why sometimes some songs are best left to Steve Vai

By Jonathan Horsley published

Satch says playing with Steve Vai is an opportunity to expand each other's material, but says maintaining one clear voice for melodies and solos is key

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Joe Satriani (left) and Steve Vai perform onstage

The SatchVai Band's new single is an ode to the instrument that made them famous – and it features Glenn Hughes on vocals

By Jackson Maxwell published

Guitar World and Guitar Player have an exclusive premiere of the '70s-flavored track, which arrives a month and change ahead of the band's first tour

Music Releases
Matteo Mancuso

Matteo Mancuso has become one of the hottest guitar talents on the planet – now he’s finally announced his first headline US tour

By Phil Weller published

The generational guitar player will be heading out on his first extended run of headline dates in the US and Canada this year

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Kenny Aronoff perform on stage at Harrah's Resort Southern California on May 10, 2024 in Valley Center, California.

Joe Satriani plays For the Love of God? Steve Vai and Satch tackle each other’s most iconic leads in first SatchVai Band rehearsal footage

By Michael Astley-Brown published

Always With Me, Always With You and If I Could Fly are among the classics getting the dual-guitar treatment

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Steve Vai

Steve Vai on how players can instantly change their guitar tone – without buying new gear

By Phil Weller published

The virtuoso has offered some sage advice that can help players achieve instant results without having to spend any money

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