Steve Vai reflects on his collaborative album 'The Sea Of Emotion' with Joe Satriani, calling it a favorite project, while also preparing for a U.S. tour with the band BEAT in fall 2026. He is set to perform at the 2026 'Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards' alongside Billy Sheehan, Michael Anthony, and Gilby Clarke, and has shared insights on the challenges of playing complex material with Robert Fripp in the context of the BEAT lineup.