Steve Vai and Sebastian Bach Play Rush's "Tom Sawyer"
A couple years ago, guitar gods Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen took part in the shred-heavy Guitar Gods Festival in Miami Beach. Among the other artists to perform were Gus G, bassist Rudy Sarzo, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain—and singer Sebastian Bach.
Below, you can check out some decent-quality, fan-shot footage of Vai and Bach teaming up to play Rush's "Tom Sawyer."
IMPORTANT: Vai doesn't appear in the clip until 5:40, and "Tom Sawyer" starts at 6:47.
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Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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