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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai detail the full SatchVai Band lineup, including Pete Thorn on rhythm guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
The six-string dream team will also be rounded out by an equally formidable rhythm section

John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
By Janelle Borg published
The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms

Dickey Betts' legacy to be celebrated in star-studded tribute concert
By Janelle Borg published
In Memory of Dickey Betts will take place on February 28 at the Allman Brothers Band's stronghold of Macon, Georgia

Soundgarden’s surviving members reunite for charity set – with the help of Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan
By Phil Weller published
Operating under the ‘Nudedragons’ name for the first time in 14 years, Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil and Ben Shepherd performed six songs for the 2024 SMooCH benefit concert

Metallica pull out all the stops for All Within My Hands charity gig – bringing out oddball Danelectros, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and rarities
By Phil Weller published
With the help of some special guests, Metallica played deep cuts, new covers, and a very interesting reimagining of one of their recent releases all in the name of charity

Guns N’ Roses are hitting the road in 2025 – and they’re bringing punk and hip-hop legends with them
By Jackson Maxwell published
Having last played live in 2023, Guns N’ Roses will play stadiums around the world – incorporating a number of countries the band have never played in before

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have formed a new band together – and will release new music ahead of upcoming tour dates
By Matt Owen published
The two virtuosos hit the road next summer for a string of European dates – and a new original track is set to land shortly before

Steve Vai lays down a smoking alternative solo for Chicago’s South California Purples at the rock icons’ Live at 55 show
By Matt Owen published
Vai was joined by the likes of Judith Hill and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram to help mark 55 years Chicago Transit Authority

Paul McCartney joined by Jack White and St. Vincent for a raucous rendition of The Beatles’ The End
By Janelle Borg published
While it was White’s first time sharing the stage with the former Beatle, St. Vincent had joined Macca earlier to take up lead guitar duties for a cover of Get Back

Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bob Weir, Van Morrison, Mike Campbell, Lucinda Williams celebrate Robbie Robertson at epic Martin Scorsese-curated tribute
By Janelle Borg published
The nearly five-hour tribute concert took place on October 17 at Los Angeles' Kia Forum and included tracks from The Band and Robertson's post-Band career
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