When it comes to guitar gods, few names shine brighter than Joe Satriani. But recently, the internet has been buzzing with rumors that Satriani may have been fired from Sammy Hagar’s band. Now, the legendary shredder himself is setting the record straight—and his response might just surprise you.
It all started when a clip surfaced on Sammy Hagar’s Instagram, featuring his band preparing for a San Antonio concert. But something was missing. Joe Satriani—who had been a staple of Hagar’s recent projects—was nowhere to be seen. Fans immediately began speculating: Had he been replaced?
But now, Joe Satriani himself has spoken out. And according to him, these rumors couldn’t be further from the truth. In a recent interview with Loudwire, Satriani addressed the speculation head-on, making it clear that he’s still very much a part of Hagar’s world—and a whole lot more.
Satriani said: “I’m writing and recording with Sammy, preparing for two separate tours and I have art projects going on for the Wentworth Gallery. I just made a connection to do some collaboration with a famous artist that I’m really looking forward to. I’m always moving forward, I suppose. I don’t have time to pat myself on the back.”
Not only is Satriani still working with Hagar, but he’s also involved in multiple high-profile projects, proving that he’s far from being sidelined.
One of the biggest challenges Satriani has taken on recently is performing Eddie Van Halen’s legendary guitar parts. With Hagar’s ‘Best of All Worlds’ tour, Satriani has been tasked with honoring one of rock’s greatest guitarists while still putting his own spin on the music. Stepping into the role of playing Van Halen’s iconic riffs is no easy feat. Satriani understands this, and rather than just replicating every note, he’s focused on channeling the spirit of Eddie’s playing.
