For the Vinyl release of “Inviolate”, we mixed the record to 1/2 inch analog and had Bernie Grundman master for the vinyl. When I played it through speakers and compared it with the digital masters, I was stunned at the warmth and richness of the vinyl. It has a friendlier effect on the psyche. https://stevevai.myshopify.com

We are happy to announce that the Inviolate World Tour will now begin with a European leg of appearances beginning in Glasgow on 4 June, 2022.
Steve will be on the road in to mid-July, staging performances in the U.K., Ireland, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland,
The Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. See the tourdates for details and links to VIP and normal tickets.

Vai will be joined by his long-tenured ensemble members Dave Weiner (guitar / keys), Philip Bynoe (bass), and Jeremy Colson (drums).

Tickets will go on sale on March 2.

Please note that the VIP packages for the EU tour will be slightly different – The JEM Jr. package is not available in Europe.:

VIP1:
Name of package: Full On EVO Experience Package
Quantity per market: 10
Price per package: 265 Euro + Ticket + Fees
Description of VIP1 Package:
One (1) Premium Reserved Front Row or General Admission Ticket (location given at checkout)
Meet & Greet and Photo with Steve Vai
Invitation to Pre-show Q&A with Steve Vai
Soundcheck Viewing Access
Guided Tour of Steve Vai’s Instruments and Gear
One (1) Premium Merch Pack Designed Exclusively for VIP Purchasers
One (1) Autographed Tour Print
One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate
VIP Venue Entry (Where Applicable)

VIP2:
Name of package: Meet & Greet EVO Package
Quantity per market: 40
Price per package: 175 Euro + Ticket + Fees
Description of VIP2 Package:
One (1) Premium Reserved or General Admission Ticket (location given at checkout)
Meet & Greet and Photo with Steve Vai
Invitation to Pre-show Q&A with Steve Vai
Soundcheck Viewing Access
One (1) Premium Merch Pack Designed Exclusively for VIP Purchasers
One (1) Autographed Tour Print
One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate
VIP Venue Entry (Where Applicable)

VIP3:
Name of package: VIP Merchandise Package
Quantity per market: 100
Price per package: 110 Euro + Ticket + Fees
Description of VIP3 Package:
One (1) Premium Reserved or General Admission Ticket (location given at checkout)
One (1) Premium Merch Pack Designed Exclusively for VIP Purchasers
One (1) Tour Print
One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate
VIP Venue Entry (Where Applicable)

My new record “Inviolate” is out today. The release day of a new record for an artist can feel like finally giving birth! I enjoy my life as a musician very much and days like today are those special moments. That feeling of enthusiasm to write, record and perform music has never left me, and “Inviolate” is the evolution of all of that. I believe those who enjoy what I do will get some fulfilling listening pleasure out of it, and perhaps some nice surprises.
Enjoy