(PR) Over the course of his illustrious career, Joe Satriani has achieved legendary success with his 12 solo albums and 3 platinum DVD's selling more than 10 million units worldwide. On March 31st 2008 (UK) and April 1st 2008 (North America), Satriani is set to continue his brand of electric education for the masses with the release of his 13th solo album entitled Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock (Sony/BMG).
Following the albums release, Satriani will embark on a worldwide tour, kicking off April 30th in Lisbon, Portugal before hitting the European market, Australia, South America and finally returning to the U.S. in the fall of '08.
Professor Satchafunkilus was produced through the creative envisioning of Satriani and John Cuniberti; guiding the musical talents of longtime drummer/percussionist Jeff Campitelli and renowned bassist Matt Bissonette. A special addition to the album's artist list is Joe's own son, ZZ Satriani, playing the tenor sax.
Track Listing for Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock:
01. Musterion
02. Overdriver
03. I Just Wanna Rock
04. Professor Satchafunkilus
05. Revelation
06. Come On Baby
07. Out of the Sunrise
08. Diddle-y-a-doo-dat
09. Asik Vaysel
10. Andalusia
In addition to the single disc CD edition release, the new album will also be released as a 2-disc "Guitar Centre" Deluxe Edition that will include a CD and DVD. The bonus DVD includes over 40 minutes of live footage, behind the scenes , Making The Album, and lots more.
Bonus DVD contents as follows:
• The making of Professor Satchafunkilus
• Surfing the Alien (live in New York City)
• Ice 9 (live in San Francisco)
• Crushing Day (live in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco - montage)
• Behind the scenes in Los Angeles and San Francisco
