SATCHVAI Band

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.

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.

In 2026, the band announced a North American leg of the tour, with support from Animals as Leaders, spanning April to May. Their debut album, The Sea of Emotion, is set for release in November.

Band members

Source:

• Joe Satriani – guitar
• Steve Vai – guitar
• Kenny Aronoff – drums
• Marco Mendoza – bass
• Pete Thorn – rhythm guitar

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  Joe Satriani in 2010
• 
  Steve Vai in 2017
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  Kenny Aronoff in 2005
• 
  Marco Mendoza in 2014

Discography

Studio albums

• The Sea of Emotion (2026)

Singles

• "The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1" (2024)
• "I Wanna Play My Guitar" (featuring Glenn Hughes) (2025)
• "Dancing" (2026)
• "Mayhem" (2026)