Steve Vai is a Grammy award-winning musician, composer, producer, and inventor .of the Hydra: a three-neck, 36 string beast of a guitar with a steam-punk attitude and endless possibilities. Steve shows just what the instrument is capable of on his newly released album, ‘Inviolate’. In this episode, John and Stewart chat with Steve about his creative process, his fantastic new record, and the inspiration and design behind the Hydra. This is part one of a two-part interview. 

Steve will be on tour in the US in support of 'Inviolate' from September 28th through December 3rd, 2022. Head over to vai.com for tickets and more info. 

Stay tuned for the second part of Steve's interview, where we go in-depth on Steve's inspiration, motivation, and philosophy in music and more.

#82: Lair of the Hydra with Steve Vai (Part 1)

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The Gear Club Podcast features an informative, yet irreverent, look at the art of recording with stories told by the pros in the industry. It's hosted by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth) and Stewart Lerman (St. Vincent, Patti Smith, Boardwalk Empire). Every episode features an interview with a legendary engineer, artist, inventor, or producer. They also deconstruct a recording that inspired them, discuss their favorite piece of audio gear, and offer recording tips and techniques.

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