This album is a fascinating "time capsule" release. Though it came out in 2023, it was recorded in 1991. It captures a raw, biker-rock energy that deviates from Steve Vai’s usual complex, orchestral shredding. Steve Vai - Vai / Gash (2023) 💿 Background: The Lost Biker Tape
For fans used to the technical wizardry of Passion and Warfare , this album is a shock to the system. It prioritizes "the groove" over "the scale." Steve Vai - Vai ∕ Gash (2023)
After Sombrotto’s tragic death in a motorcycle accident in 1998, Vai shelved the project for decades, only deciding to release it as a tribute in 2023. 🎸 Musical Departure This album is a fascinating "time capsule" release
Features raw guitar tones and classic rock structures. Steve Vai - Vai / Gash (2023) 💿
In the early 1990s, Steve Vai was immersed in motorcycle culture. He wanted a specific kind of "straight-ahead" rock music to listen to while riding his Harley-Davidson. Finding nothing that fit his mood, he decided to record it himself.
Praised for its authenticity and infectious energy.