In a new 3-part double-length extended video, Joe Satriani discusses his inspiration behind the writing and recording of his new album Unstoppable Momentum. In Part 2 (found below with Part 1) Joe discusses the working with co-producer Mike Fraser and creating new performances for the album. Also included with Joe's interview are exclusive behind the scenes footage of the recording sessions and samples of tracks from the album.

Unstoppable Momentum has earned Satriani his highest chart debut in over 20 years in the US. The album debuts on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #42. The first single, 'A Door Into Summer', debuts at 8 on the Mediabase Classic Rock airplay chart.

Unstoppable Momentum has landed on the Canadian Album Chart at #36, selling close to 1,200 units.

Unstoppable Momentum was recorded at Skywalker Sound in the Bay Area and produced by Satriani and Mike Fraser (AC/DC). The album features an amazing array of talented players including: Vinnie Colauita (STING, JEFF BECK) on drums, Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION) on bass and on keyboards, Mike Keneally (DETHKLOK).

Eleven songs were selected to record, all “heading in different directions and touching on a variety of musical influences.” With that in mind, Satriani decided to assemble a new studio band. “The idea was to crank up the energy level of the sessions, and allow for more individual expression of the material from each player. The chemistry with Mike, Chris and Vinnie was fantastic and we blazed through all of the tracks with everyone laying down amazing performances.”

Unstoppable Momentum tracklisting:

'Unstoppable Momentum'

'Can’t Go Back'

'Lies And Truths'

'Three Sheets To The Wind'

'I’ll Put A Stone On Your Cairn'

'A Door Into Summer'

'Shine On American Dreamer'

'Jumpin’ In'

'Jumpin’ Out'

'The Weight Of The World'

'A Celebration'

Satriani recently released a behind the scenes video looking at the recording of Unstoppable Momentum:

Satriani has announced a US tour supporting Unstoppable Momentum. The tour is set to launch on August 29th in San Diego, CA before hitting Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Denver, Texas and heading east to New York, Boston and Upper Darby, PA before winding up in late October back on the west coast with a show on October 26th in Oakland, CA.

Joining Satriani on the road are veteran band mate Mike Keneally (FRANK ZAPPA, STEVE VAI) on keyboards, along with a new rhythm-section, featuring bassist Bryan Beller (DETHKLOK, DWEEZIL ZAPPA) and drummer Marco Minnemann (ADRIAN BELEW, STEVE WILSON).

Joe Satriani’s US tour dates (with support from the STEVE MORSE BAND) include:

August

29 - Balboa Theatre - San Diego, CA
30 - Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas, NV
31 - Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

September

1 - Talking Stick Resort Ballroom - Scottsdale, AZ
2 - Kiva Auditorium - Albuquerque, NM
4 - Historic Paramount Theatre - Denver, CO
5 - Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center - Midland, TX
6 - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie, TX
7 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
26 - Beacon Theatre - New York, NY
27 - Orpheum Theatre - Boston, MA
28 - Tower Theatre - Upper Darby, PA

October

26 - Fox Theater - Oakland, CA (no Steve Morse)