Joe Satriani: New Album Details

Over the course of his illustrious career, Joe Satriani has achieved legendary success with his 12 solo albums and 3 platinum DVD’s selling more than 10 million units worldwide. On April 1st, 2008, Satriani is set to continue his brand of electric education for the masses with the release of his 13th solo album entitled Professor Satchafunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock (Sony/BMG).

Following the albums release, Satriani will embark on a worldwide tour, kicking off April 30th in Lisbon, Portugal before hitting the European market, Australia, South America and finally returning to the U.S. in the fall of ‘08.

Professor Satchafunkilus was produced through the creative envisioning of Satriani and John Cuniberti; guiding the musical talents of longtime drummer/percussionist Jeff Campitelli and reknowned bassist Matt Bissonette. A special addition to the album’s artist list is Joe’s own son, ZZ Satriani, playing the tenor sax.

"This is definitely a rocking record," Satriani recently told Billboard.com. "We set out some parameters, and when I say 'we,' I'm working with long-time collaborator John Cuniberti, he's engineering and co-producing with me. Jeff Campitelli is playing drums, Matt Bissonette is back playing bass on eight of the 10 songs, and Eric Caudieux came back to do some digital editing and sound design."

Track Listing for Professor Satchafunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock:

01. Musterion
02. Overdriver
03. I Just Wanna Rock
04. Professor Satchafunkilus
05. Revelation
06. Come On Baby
07. Out of the Sunrise
08. Diddle-y-a-doo-dat
09. Asik Vaysel
10. Andalusia

In other news, Joe Satriani will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, airing Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with Satriani by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show live via the Internet, go to Rocklineradio.com.

Check out Joe Satriani performing at Ibanez party at NAMM 2008 here.

Comments

[Irontallica09]

great title looking forward to this one

[Remsen]

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

[webbtje]

Bring it on, Satch! God knows what it'll sound like, knowing him.

Remsen wrote:

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

And here starts the argument about which is better.

[perilouspete]

Remsen wrote:

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

gonna have to disagree with you there. nothing touches the surfing with the aliens album for instrumental rock, or even the extremist album. they're not just about being technical, they're very musical and awesome to listen to any time.

[DiveRightIn63]

webbtje wrote:
And here starts the argument about which is better.

head for the hills while you still can.

[Shabalaba]

webbtje wrote:

Bring it on, Satch! God knows what it'll sound like, knowing him.

Remsen wrote:

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

And here starts the argument about which is better.

Yeah i was hoping this wouldnt happen.

I love the title of this album "Professor Satchafunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock" who came up with that lol

[Draken]

DiveRightIn63 wrote:

webbtje wrote:
And here starts the argument about which is better.


head for the hills while you still can.

The guitar duel will destroy us all!

On a serious note that's awesome i love his work.

[James_Het_Rules]

Wait Wait Wait fools.
Satch taught Vai.
If anything they are equal.
Since ALL guitarists are equal if they are playing because they love to play.
If they aren't then they are below a pile of shit on my respect list.

[irishman]

can't wait for the new album, gonna be seeing him in dublin soon, can't wait!!! satch rules

[visionen]

so... the fact that Vai was the pupil and not the other way around effects who's the better guitarist? I think not. If that where the case, the best guitarist would quite simply be the first one who ever tought guitar. And no not all guitarists are equal. Finally, personally I think vai is better, but thats nothing but a personal oppinion.

[VLVTRVOLVR13]

James_Het_Rules wrote:

Wait Wait Wait fools.
Satch taught Vai.
If anything they are equal.
Since ALL guitarists are equal if they are playing because they love to play.
If they aren't then they are below a pile of shit on my respect list.

And that right their ends it all folks.

[CobenBlack]

James_Het_Rules wrote:

Wait Wait Wait fools.
If anything they are equal.
Since ALL guitarists are equal if they are playing because they love to play.
If they aren't then they are below a pile of shit on my respect list.

good call - much respect dude

[Les Paul Ell]

Draken wrote:

DiveRightIn63 wrote:

webbtje wrote:
And here starts the argument about which is better.


head for the hills while you still can.

The guitar duel will destroy us all!

On a serious note that's awesome i love his work.

Hehe pun

[Bendybaws]

James_Het_Rules wrote:

Wait Wait Wait fools.
Satch taught Vai.
If anything they are equal.
Since ALL guitarists are equal if they are playing because they love to play.
If they aren't then they are below a pile of shit on my respect list.

I love to play...

Fuck yeah I'm as good as Satch and Via!

[ordinary_story]

cool...Marty Friedman's releasing his new album this year aswell...yay!

[James_Het_Rules]

so... the fact that Vai was the pupil and not the other way around effects who's the better guitarist? I think not. If that where the case, the best guitarist would quite simply be the first one who ever tought guitar. And no not all guitarists are equal. Finally, personally I think vai is better, but thats nothing but a personal oppinion.

Read the whole comment before you shoot your mouth off please.

And besides that. Better is only an opinion question.
If someone says Jack Black is the best guitarist ever.
That's their opinion.

[copet]

I enjoy Vai more than Satch, but arguing which is BETTER is stupid.

[JLM]

Lisbon, Portugal...yeah! I've got to get the tickets, I almost forgot it...

[James_Het_Rules]

I enjoy Vai more than Satch, but arguing which is BETTER is stupid.

You are very wise with words +100000

[guilty]

With his son? Nice, I am definitely looking forward to this album.. Nice,.. Gee, strange title, but good though

[str84ever]

Yayyy another album of pretensiousness

[UNIe]

Wow! Soo looking forward to this album. Track names sound very promising, especially "Andalusia". Gonna by that album when it gets to my local store ;]

[APillowofWinds]

Thats a funny title cant wait to hear this one.

[APillowofWinds]

Why does this always have to turn into a battle between satch and vai they are both phenomenal guitarists its just who you prefer.

[icronic]

I love this argument. While I greatly prefer Satriani to Vai, it would completely silly to say one is better than the others. Especially when their style of guitar playing and music is actually very different.

The one moment that really defined the differences between the two was when I want to see them and I think it was Malmsteen at a G3 show many many years ago. They were all on stage playing some classic song, maybe La Grange or Smoke on the Water or something similar.

So first up is Malmsteen who pulls out his usual neoclassical arpeggio sweeping bullshit. The audience is impressed with his technical prowess but somewhat confused because it really doesn't fit the song.

Next comes Vai, who gives us his flurry of taps, sweeps, legato whammy wankery and as many strange sounds as he possibly can. The crowed again impressed by the technical prowess, but again somewhat confused.

So Joe steps up and plays something not the least big technically impressive, but instead makes every single note he does play count for something. The whole time Vai and Malmsteen are giving him a wierd look, like what the hell are you doing man? Show off, do some of your stupidly crazy legato stuff or something. Meanwhile the crowd is just thrilled by it.

Wether is be Vai, Satch, Malmsteen, Pertrucci, Gilbert, Friedman, Johnson or any other of the greats that I've not mentioned. Vai could never play the way Eric Johnson does, and he could never write a song like Satch does. That statement is true for all of them. None of them are better, they are the top of what they do, and who you like is personal preferance and nothing more.

[Kanthras]

Those are very, very wise words icronic.

*applauds*

[azagthoth_lvr]

I love this argument. While I greatly prefer Satriani to Vai, it would completely silly to say one is better than the others. Especially when their style of guitar playing and music is actually very different.

The one moment that really defined the differences between the two was when I want to see them and I think it was Malmsteen at a G3 show many many years ago. They were all on stage playing some classic song, maybe La Grange or Smoke on the Water or something similar.

So first up is Malmsteen who pulls out his usual neoclassical arpeggio sweeping bullshit. The audience is impressed with his technical prowess but somewhat confused because it really doesn't fit the song.

Next comes Vai, who gives us his flurry of taps, sweeps, legato whammy wankery and as many strange sounds as he possibly can. The crowed again impressed by the technical prowess, but again somewhat confused.

So Joe steps up and plays something not the least big technically impressive, but instead makes every single note he does play count for something. The whole time Vai and Malmsteen are giving him a wierd look, like what the hell are you doing man? Show off, do some of your stupidly crazy legato stuff or something. Meanwhile the crowd is just thrilled by it.

Wether is be Vai, Satch, Malmsteen, Pertrucci, Gilbert, Friedman, Johnson or any other of the greats that I've not mentioned. Vai could never play the way Eric Johnson does, and he could never write a song like Satch does. That statement is true for all of them. None of them are better, they are the top of what they do, and who you like is personal preferance and nothing more.

but being that they are at the top at waht they do what when you have to doing the same thing then it does become a choice of who is the better guitarist

[RwsIce9]

Cant wait for this CD!
i got a chance to meet Joe over the summer on the 20th anniversary SWTA Tour in Chicago. What a great human being this guy is! Very nice, down to earth, great to talk to. Treats his fans like he should, doesnt act like he is better than them because he is famous or whatever.

But yeah, I have to agree, Satch over Vai anyday. His music is so much more emotionally connected and melodic than Vai's. Technically, I dont think Vai plays anything that Satch wouldnt be capable of doing, but Joe chooses to play diferently. He doesnt care about showing the world how fast he can play. Joe wants to make great music, and he does!

I will be buying this CD the SAME DAY it comes out!

[Free to Guitar]

Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up. Can we talk about Satch's hopefully super awesome new album and not have yet another Satch vs Vai vs Beethoven vs the Spiders from Mars argument?

[icronic]

azagthoth_lvr wrote:but being that they are at the top at waht they do what when you have to doing the same thing then it does become a choice of who is the better guitarist

I'm not sure if I understand what you're trying to say here, but I'll take a stab anyway.

They don't do the same things. It's like taking the top drivers from Nascar, the Grand Touring Cup, the Grand Prix, and asking who's the better driver?

Or comparing a Bluegrass player to a Metal player to a Blues player to a Jazz player.

You can be more specific and say who has the most technical skill, and if forced to answer I'd have to say Vai is probably the best. However that is only a small part of what encompasses being the best guitar player. For example, while Vai may be the most technically impressive, he does not Johnsons tone or touch, his legato is not as good as Satch's, nor can he use modes or melody as effectively, his sweeping isn't as clean as Malmsteens, and he cannot tremelo pick like Pertrucci.

[guitarhead93]

finally! satch's return! yay!

[Seth Shadows]

OH YES! I can't wait!

[BlisteringDDj]

Omg, didn't know of this until now! This is so awesome!!! Professor Satchafunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock FTW! xD

[sk8rMeTaLhEaD27]

i think both satriani and vai are amazing in there own ways, I mean they both have very different styles, that's what makes them so unique.

[Guitar_Poet]

badass, im definitely getting this. satch is amazing.

[Dumpster510]

how about we actually talk about the album instead of arguing over who's the better guitarist? it's completely idiotic that the argument even was brought up. its akin to the idiots who will see an article about the new metallica album and not comment on it, but instead go "megadeth is better" or "dave mustaine is better thank kirk hammett" etc. and vice versa.

personally im thrilled about this album and from what satch has said its gonna be really good.

[Cobalt Blue]

"Professor Satchafunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock"... thats just pure awesome

[Jawshuwa]

icronic wrote:

azagthoth_lvr wrote:but being that they are at the top at waht they do what when you have to doing the same thing then it does become a choice of who is the better guitarist


I'm not sure if I understand what you're trying to say here, but I'll take a stab anyway.

They don't do the same things. It's like taking the top drivers from Nascar, the Grand Touring Cup, the Grand Prix, and asking who's the better driver?

Or comparing a Bluegrass player to a Metal player to a Blues player to a Jazz player.

You can be more specific and say who has the most technical skill, and if forced to answer I'd have to say Vai is probably the best. However that is only a small part of what encompasses being the best guitar player. For example, while Vai may be the most technically impressive, he does not Johnsons tone or touch, his legato is not as good as Satch's, nor can he use modes or melody as effectively, his sweeping isn't as clean as Malmsteens, and he cannot tremelo pick like Pertrucci.

Holy schnapps, we have an intelligent man in the forum !

Honestly, though, there's always going to be differences between prefered players, so calling someone stupid for arguing their favorite player being "the best" or simply calling the principle of the argument stupid, is really just stroking your own ego. If you don't have that favorite idol, the one that speaks to you the most and plays in a fashion that you find awe-inspiring, then hey, that's one less person you get to strive to be like. I LOVE John Petrucci. His picking style is amazing, his tone is absolutely gorgeous (see Hollow Years at Budokan), he can write progressive rock, progressive metal, heavy metal, hints of thrash, instrumental rock/metal (which I guess isn't too complicated, if you can write rock and metal), blues, classic right-oriented stuff -- he's just great ! Maybe not the best at all of those genres, but being able to competently play in most areas is definitely what makes me think Petrucci is one of, if not the best and most-rounded player out there.

Satch is amazing too, and definitely has something that Petrucci lacks; I can't seem to word that "Satch touch" correctly, so we'll leave it at that. As for this album ? AMAZING ! Satch's work has always left me wanting more and almost never unsatisfied -- a few claimed "Super Colossal" was a descent in his playing, while I thought it was a great album. Not as amazing as "Surfing With The Alien," but definitely a respectable album.

I'll be giving a listen to this, as well as Friedman's new album as soon as they come out. Or at least I plan on doing so...I've planned getting a lot of albums that I just...didn't end up buying. Lol.

[Jawshuwa]

classic rock*
Wow. Not classic right...Lol.

[SchitzoJoe]

Love Satriani, he's got something that no one else can bring to the world of music. He's an incredible guitarist, someone I look very highly towards and aspire to be.

[FretboardToAsh]

I really want to know what that andalusia thing is, I just hope his songs aren't going to be alike eventually - he's put out a lot of albums.

[FretboardToAsh]

... wait what? wait a minute zz satriani? some people really take it a step to far if you ask me.

[E V H 5150]

To shorten up the whole Satriani versus Vai issue: Music is not a race. It is not to see who can go faster.

Ask a father who's artwork he appreciates more: Van Gogh or his 3-year old's drawing of him. He'll say the kid's, because it has meaning to him. It might not be more technically challenging and cool, but it bears relevance. What is relevant to one is not necessarily relevant to another.

As for the album title... that is definitely one of, if not the most, original names I've ever heard, in a time where album names just kinda suck. I wonder what the naming process is like...

[ordinary_story]

yea i lold at that actually^^

[Year Zero]

Now this is news, Joe's album should be the top headline not all this emo crap.

[apmaman]

I'll see them in Glasgow =D

[humpacow6]

i love just about any guitarist who can play awesome. really looking forward to Satch's album, Professor Satchafunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock, instant classic album name lol

[NewYorkShredder]

i thought joe satriani was a sandwich

[jackson soloist]

i cnt believe this was under mcr's headline

[stratupyourass]

woohoo...more orgasmic tunes from the great guitar guru satch...cant wait for the tabs on this site....the name of the album sounds korny tho but you know its good genius music

[NewsoftheWorld]

Yeah,why isn't this the top headline?~

[Shinozoku]

Shabalaba wrote:

webbtje wrote:

Bring it on, Satch! God knows what it'll sound like, knowing him.

Remsen wrote:

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

And here starts the argument about which is better.

Yeah i was hoping this wouldnt happen.

I love the title of this album "Professor Satchafunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock" who came up with that lol

:haha! The same guy that came up with the name "Mystic potato head groove thing", (sorry, can't remember the exact title now) XD Satch himself!

[buckethead_jr]

Already got it pre-ordered

[JS5150]

NewYorkShredder wrote:

i thought joe satriani was a sandwich

As much as I love Satch, that made me smile.

[icronic]

Jawshuwa wrote:
Satch's work has always left me wanting more and almost never unsatisfied -- a few claimed "Super Colossal" was a descent in his playing, while I thought it was a great album. Not as amazing as "Surfing With The Alien," but definitely a respectable album.

I always thought the general reception of Super Colossal was kind of tragic. To be perfectly honest I think that album was one of his greatest achievements. I know not many Satriani fans would agree with me here, but let me explain why.

Simply put, it's the only album of it's nature that's able to appeal to the mainstream music population. I've tried for so many years to introduce people like Satch, Dream Theater, Paul Gilbert, Vai, Eric Johnson, Friedman and everyone else to just about everyone I know. I've never had a shred of luck. Occasionally I'd get people who liked a song or two, but never a whole CD (the most successful songs were actually Hollow Years and Solitairy Shell).

When I introduced Super Colossal to people I had completely different results. Just about everyone loved it, and not just a song or two but the entire CD. Even my girlfriend who has some of the worst possible taste in music and a complete ignorance of everything that's not pop thought it was great.

Once people started listening to that CD I was able to introduce his other CDs, and from there into other people like Andy Timmons (who kind of reminds me of Satriani with a light touch of Pertrucci) to Vai, to Dreamtheater.

I don't know about anyone else, but I think that's a pretty good accomplishment.

[JS5150]

Greatest Album title ever

[highwaysalmon]

Really looking forward to picking this one up.

Satch is the man!

[_A.D.I.D.A.S._]

icronic wrote:

Jawshuwa wrote:
Satch's work has always left me wanting more and almost never unsatisfied -- a few claimed "Super Colossal" was a descent in his playing, while I thought it was a great album. Not as amazing as "Surfing With The Alien," but definitely a respectable album.

I always thought the general reception of Super Colossal was kind of tragic. To be perfectly honest I think that album was one of his greatest achievements. I know not many Satriani fans would agree with me here, but let me explain why.

Simply put, it's the only album of it's nature that's able to appeal to the mainstream music population. I've tried for so many years to introduce people like Satch, Dream Theater, Paul Gilbert, Vai, Eric Johnson, Friedman and everyone else to just about everyone I know. I've never had a shred of luck. Occasionally I'd get people who liked a song or two, but never a whole CD (the most successful songs were actually Hollow Years and Solitairy Shell).

When I introduced Super Colossal to people I had completely different results. Just about everyone loved it, and not just a song or two but the entire CD. Even my girlfriend who has some of the worst possible taste in music and a complete ignorance of everything that's not pop thought it was great.

Once people started listening to that CD I was able to introduce his other CDs, and from there into other people like Andy Timmons (who kind of reminds me of Satriani with a light touch of Pertrucci) to Vai, to Dreamtheater.

I don't know about anyone else, but I think that's a pretty good accomplishment.

I loved most of Super Colossal's songs. Admittedly it had a bit of a poppy thing to it. But really, that's what probably made me enjoy it more. Now, just because of this post. I'm going to listen to Super Colossal way more (Playing Redshift Riders right now).

[tubab0y]

FretboardToAsh wrote:

... wait what? wait a minute zz satriani? some people really take it a step to far if you ask me.

it was his father's name, if I'm thinking correctly.

[BlisteringDDj]

FretboardToAsh wrote:

... wait what? wait a minute zz satriani? some people really take it a step to far if you ask me.

Haha, I agree

Checked!

[mzhang13]

Yes, finally Satch has a new album. He is one truly great guitarist.

Alos, his son is ZZ. What kind of name is ZZ (it is a sick name though). Sorry, just wondering.

[dgme92]

Yay, a new Satch album.

There isn't really much to type about, seeing as we all know it'll be awesome anyway.

[Decembero]

LEGENDS!

LEGENDS!

LEGENDS!

Both SATCH AND VAI.

NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!

[dirtymexican863]

Satriani is a great guitar player and all that, but the way he dresses himself like a 15 year old with leather pants always makes me laugh. He can't really pull it off with those Robin Williams arms of his...

[the boogieman]

there is no way this album can disappoint

[Slaytanic1993]

Okay, officially this is the greatest title of any album ever or anything ever recorded by mankind...Doctor Satchafunklius is the name of the New God of the Next Era.

[El Cumanés]

Hell yeah, ten songs more to add to my winamp list!!

[Shread_6009]

Remsen wrote:

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

i heard that steve vai and kirk hammett from mettalica were taught personnaly by satch, so obviously they have similar skill and talent

[Shread_6009]

yah, i just checked. vai and hammett were taught by satch

[Battery Chicken]

I love Joe, he's an enormously talented guitarist and a lovely guy but I just wish he would take more risks with his music. His stuff seems stuck to a very rigid formula and it's become a bit boring.

[IzRG350]

That is by far the coolest album title I've ever seen.

[tenaciousjp]

IzRG350 wrote:

That is by far the coolest album title I've ever seen.

100% agreed!

[Dom5412]

Wow I didn't even know Joe had kids.

[ferretjoe]

all i can say, as a 49 yr. old guitarist who loves anything that pushes the envelope musically..... can't wait! Satch is the only axeman who can make me cry.

[Aftertime]

lol what a funky name

can't wait for this album!

[EZLN libertad]

Yes satch taught hammet and vai, however, a great guitarist is a great guitarist, you cant compare satch and vai, theyre both just amazing, thats what matters.

[WishfulShredder]

j00 4ll 5ucK Bi11e J03 4rm5tR0ng I5 th3 B35t

lol.

[bassmanjoe08]

mzhang13 wrote:


Alos, his son is ZZ. What kind of name is ZZ (it is a sick name though). Sorry, just wondering.

Z.Z. Satriani = Zacariah Zane Satriani

[boxcarblink94]

webbtje wrote:

Bring it on, Satch! God knows what it'll sound like, knowing him.

Remsen wrote:

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

And here starts the argument about which is better.

jeff beck

[hardcore dude]

how many great guitarists have names that start with j....ALOT.... it must be like a lucky letter or something

[GMPX]

Lets start a Hammett vs Mustaine argument just to complete this
Surfing and Flying were great albums, The Extremist was....well, not as good, I lost interest after that. Hope all you Satch fans are happy with it.

[amisuary]

Oh yeah!! Love the title!

[jakewynnrocks]

NewYorkShredder wrote:

i thought joe satriani was a sandwich

is that supposed to mean something? it made me laugh tho...

[nick_b]

who really cares who's better?
i mean, its obvious that they respect each other too much to argue over it
i mean, they bow to each other on stage (G3 live in Denver, Tokyo DVD)
i personally like vai better, but thats only because he takes more risks with his work. i mean, would Satriani have put a song like 'when i was a little boy' on one of his albums?
thats not to take anything away from Satriani and his amazing work, i just find vai to be more engaging with both his studio and his live work.
however, it is obvious that satriani has skills rooted in all aspects of music, whereas vai is more suited to his rock/metal styles
ITS TOO HARD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THEM

[jsatch87]

i haven't really liked a satch record since crystal planet, is there love in space had a few good tracks but super collosal was a big dissapointment in my opinion.

[riskin_vapor]

i was wondering what the zz stood for, but satriani is still by far the best over vai.

[Smokey Amp]

Holy shit, I can't wait.

[fastfingers10]

Remsen wrote:

nice i love this guitarist, 2nd best beat only by Steve Vai.

im pretty sure joe satriani TAUGHT steve vai. He also taugh kirk hammett who is a badass as well. so if the student beats the teacher, the teacher was awesome.