SATCHVAI Band

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SATCHVAI Band
OriginUnited States
Genres
Years active2024 (2024)–present
Labels earMUSIC
Members
Website satchvaiband.com

SATCHVAI Band is an American rock supergroup formed by guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. It also includes drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Marco Mendoza, and guitarist Pete Thorn. The group was announced in December 2025, following a series of tours and collaborative releases. [1]

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History

In 2025, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai announced the Surfing with the Hydra Tour across Europe as SATCHVAI Band, marking their first permanent band collaboration beyond their long-term friendship and occasional co-bill performances. [2]

In 2026, the band announced a North American leg of the tour, with support from Animals as Leaders, spanning April to May. [3]

Band members

Source: [4]

Discography

Singles

References

  1. "Joe Satriani and Steve Vai form SATCHVAI Band, Announce Tour & New Music". That Eric Alper. December 9, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  2. Todd, Nate (December 9, 2025). "Joe Satriani & Steve Vai Announce Surfing with the Hydra 2025 Tour as SatchVai Band". JamBase. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  3. Various (December 2025). "SATCHVAI Band Announces 2026 North American Tour with Animals as Leaders". Consequence. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  4. "SATCHVAI Band Includes Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Kenny Aronoff, Marco Mendoza & Pete Thorn". Ultimate Classic Rock. December 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  5. "Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Release Video for SATCHVAI's 'I Wanna Play My Guitar' Featuring Glenn Hughes". Blabbermouth.net. May 8, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.