On June 26, 2007, instrumental guitar virtuoso Steve Vai will release a double album titled Sound Theories Vol I & II which represents a collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra.

Volume I features Vai's guitar work in front of the orchestra as he re-interprets some of his classic songs, like The Attitude Song and For The Love of God. Volume II features the orchestra performing new music composed by Vai.

Vai will sell a limited edition version of the album exclusively on his website that includes extra photos and a full-color booklet.

Instrumental guitar god Steve Vai has announced dates for his North American Tour 2007. Vai will also be offering "EVO Premium Experience" ticket packages that provide access before the show to the soundcheck and a meet-and-greet. Purchasers of the premium ticket also receive collectible merchandise, such as an EVO laminate and a limited-edition tour DVD.

North American Tour Dates:

Sep 07: Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre
Sep 08: Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Sep 09: Anaheim, CA - The Grove

(May 1, 2007) Candian rock band, Rush, released their new album Snakes and Arrows which features three excellent instrumental tracks. The overall sound of the album is 'leaner and meaner' than recent Rush outings and features a nice organic warmness to the sound.

As with all recent Rush material, Snakes and Arrows sheds the overly-processed synthesizers of the 80s/90s and the song-writing is less expansive than their early progressive rock. Nonetheless, the new album is clearly a Rush album and is likely to appeal to longtime fans.

New York - March 12 2007 - The popular hard rock band, Van Halen, was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony at New York's Waldorf Astoria hotel. Van Halen's guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, was the model for electric guitar technique throughout the 1980s. Although Van Halen's music typically features vocals, Eddie's periodic instrumentals showcased this playing technique and set the standard for other guitarists to follow.

Eddie was unable to attend the Induction Ceremony due to the fact that he entered a rehabilitation facility the week prior. Also missing were drummer Alex Van Halen and original vocalist David Lee Roth. In attendance to accept Van Halen's induction was second vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, neither of which are current members of the band. Prior to Eddie Van Halen's entrance into rehab, the band had been planning a reunion tour with original vocalist David Lee Roth. Replacing Anthony on bass for the reunion tour was to be Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang.

NEW YORK March 7, 2007 - Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford of the band Genesis have unveiled the dates for the N. American leg of their first tour in 15 years, kicking off at the BMO Field in Toronto, on September 7th. The tour will hit 13 different cities across N. America playing a series of arenas and stadiums.

"Genesis is absolutely one of the world's most exciting bands of all time," said Michael Cohl, tour promoter. "They have always been an amazing concert experience and I'm thrilled that fans will be able to see them perform again live for the first time in 15 years."

Anticipation has been running at an all-time high following the band's announcement last November to take the 'Turn It On Again' Tour to some of the biggest venues across Europe in the summer of 2007. Public response has been overwhelming, with many dates selling out quickly. The band will trek through Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Germany, France, Holland, UK, Monte Carlo and Italy before heading to N. America.

Tickets will go on sale in Montreal and Philadelphia beginning Saturday, March 10 and in Boston, Chicago, East Rutherford, Hartford and Toronto on Monday, March 12. For additional on sale dates, official tour and ticket information, fan club membership and early access to tickets, visit www.genesis-music.com.

Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will be joined on stage by long-time Genesis sidemen, Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on guitar. Two of the world's greatest show technicians, award-winning lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe and acclaimed set designer Mark Fisher are working on plans for what promises to be one of the most impressive stage shows to tour this year.

Genesis has sold over 130 million albums. It is one of a small group of elite British bands who have achieved global success and sustained it with a loyal fan base. Genesis was formed in 1966 by Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips, while still at school, but it's most successful incarnation was the late 70's early 80's line-up of Phil Collins taking on lead vocals and sharing song writing, with Rutherford and Banks. The Duke album topped the UK charts in 1980 with the hit single, Turn It On Again monopolising the airwaves. In 1987, Genesis played sold out stadium shows across the globe, including four consecutive Wembley Stadiums.

This year, Genesis will be honored at the "VH1 Rock Honors" ceremony on May 24.

With the April 24 release of GENESIS: 1976-1981, Rhino Records debuts the first in a series of three box sets spotlighting 13 studio albums by one of the top-selling recording artists of all time. This 6-CD/6-DVD boxed set encompasses five studio albums recorded between 1976 and 1981, plus a bonus disc offered exclusively with this collection that gathers essential rare tracks scattered among the band's EPs and b-sides.

Web cast: The Genesis press conference web cast streamed today and will be archived at www.genesis-music.com for viewing.

For members-only presales, a list of announced shows, further information and regular news updates on Genesis, go to: www.genesis-music.com

The 'Turn It On Again' Tour is presented in North America by Concert Productions International.

Celebrated Tour Continues with Three Legendary Players This Spring

(Los Angeles, CA) -- The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14th in Phoenix starring Satriani, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. The tour will play selected dates in North America throughout March and April. The starting tour itinerary follows with more dates TBA shortly.

The 2007 tour marks the 5th North American G3 run and the 12th G3 tour worldwide since its inception. The first G3 tour, featuring Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, played to sold-out crowds throughout October and November, 1996 and was followed by successful treks in Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. The most recent North American G3 tour, in 2003, showcased Satriani, Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen and was documented in the platinum DVD G3 Live in Denver. Other platinum DVD's include the 1996 run and the 2005 Japanese tour with Vai and Petrucci.

Dallas, Texas - (February 16, 2007)- The 30th Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival, the world’s largest and longest-running festival of its kind will be held April 20, 21 and 22, 2007, at Dallas Market Hall (2200 Stemmons Freeway, www.guitarshow.com). This truly global event blends musicians, fans, collectors, and celebrities together into one remarkable extravaganza.

Presented by Premier Guitar , this year’s show will feature the never-before-seen Holy Grail Guitar Exhibition sponsored by PRS Guitars. This exclusive and historic production will serve as the “icing on the cake” for the Dallas show’s 30 th Anniversary celebration. This year’s keynote speaker will be Smithsonian guitar historian, award-winning author, Rolling Stone writer, and former editor-in-chief of Guitar Player Tom Wheeler. The festival will be photographed by Chief Photographer of Washingtonian Magazine Matthew Worden , and commemorated for a new hard bound book, featuring photographs of the multitude of collectable guitars and commemorating the historic Holy Grail Guitar Exhibit.