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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

Bands
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

Guitarists
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

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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
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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

Guitarists
Synergy 20IR
Synergy has unveiled a tiny amp head that lets you swap in tones from some of the world’s biggest amp builders

By Phil Weller Published

The compact build lets you pick from a raft of licensed preamp modules designed in collaboration with a host of boutique amp brands

Guitar Amp Heads
Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai playing guitar in their respective Guitar World G3 lessons
Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani share the secrets behind 3 instrumental epics in these exclusive Guitar World lessons

By Matt Owen Published

The three G3 virtuosos break down hits both classic and modern to celebrate the release of the G3 Reunion Live album

Song Lessons
Left-Steve Vai of the band BEAT performs the music of 80s KING CRIMSON at Masonic Cathedral Theatre on October 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan; Right-Adrian Belew of the super-group BEAT performs the music of King Crimson at The Brown Theatre on December 10, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky
Steve Vai reveals what it’s like to work side by side with fellow Frank Zappa alum Adrian Belew on the BEAT tour

By Janelle Borg Published

The two virtuosos have been flexing their distinct styles on the ongoing BEAT tour – which celebrates King Crimson's '80s repertoire – alongside bassist Tony Levin and Tool drummer Danny Carey

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Guitarists
Pete Thorn of The Classic Rock Show photographed in Eastborne, UK
The SatchVai Band is just the latest of many high-profile stops for Pete Thorn

By Andrew Daly Published

He’s been on the road since the ’90s with Chris Cornell, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge and many others – now the session pro is ready to do whatever Joe Satriani and Steve Vai need him to (once they tell him)

Guitarists
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