The newly formed SATCHVAI Band, the electrifying collaboration between legendary guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, returns with their second studio single “I Wanna Play My Guitar,” out Thursday May 8th, 2025. Featuring powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion), the track arrives just one month ahead of the band’s European summer tour, their first full run as a unified group.
Following the cinematic instrumental release of their debut collaboration “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” in March 2024, “I Wanna Play My Guitar” adds another dynamic layer to the SATCHVAI catalogue, blending hard rock, blues, and arena-sized energy.
Anchored by Hughes’ unmistakable voice and backed by an all-star rhythm section, the song is a rousing celebration of six-string obsession and pure rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Directed by ZZ Satriani, son of Joe Satriani, the video for “I Wanna Play My Guitar” captures the electric chemistry between the newly formed SatchVai band and iconic guest vocalist Glenn Hughes.
Full Track Line-up:
Glenn Hughes – Lead Vocals
Joe Satriani – Guitars
Steve Vai – Guitars
Marco Mendoza – Bass
Kenny Aronoff – Drums
Eric Caudieux – Keyboards
Background Vocals by Derek Day, Steve Vai, and Doug MacArthur
European Tour to Ignite June 13
“I Wanna Play My Guitar” sets the tone for SATCHVAI’s monumental European Tour, launching June 13, 2025, in the United Kingdom and spanning iconic cities and festivals throughout the beginning of August. For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form the SATCHVAI Band.
Satriani and Vai—who first toured together in Spring 2024 outside the G3 format—are now officially a band, bringing their decades-long musical brotherhood to the international stage.
Tickets for all UK and European tour dates are available from www.satchvaiband.com.
Tickets for the UK shows only are available from https://comm.tix.to/SatchVaiBand.
The full band line-up includes powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, renowned bassist Marco Mendoza, and virtuoso guitarist Pete Thorn to complete a stellar quintet that is the SATCHVAI Band.
The UK leg of the tour will kick off at the York Barbican (June 13) followed by dates at London Eventim Apollo (June 14), Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (June 17), Wolverhampton Civic Hall (June 18), and Manchester O2 Apollo (June 19).
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