Steve Vai did a new cover of Van Halen's "Jump".

[JohnnyGtar]

“I never know what might come across my desk, but this was a taker”: Steve Vai has recorded a new solo over Van Halen’s Jump – which has been crowned the official World Cup 2026 anthem​

https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/steve-vai-van-halen-jump-world-cup-anthem

 

[fusedbrain]

WTF!
I don't give a wet crap who's playing guitar on that, it's a fukking abomination.
Wolfie is ok with this?
Fuk me

 

[mystixboi]

That was interesting for sure. But I have to admit that his tone on that is the best I’ve heard from him in years. Not too mid heavy and it was near perfect.

 

[Alpha Stryke]

thats because nobodys buying Steve's music which is basically weird strat noises.

 

[VonBonfire]

Guitarists have gushed over Vai and Satriani for decades but I guess I never saw the attraction to it other than Joe is kind of a gymnast with the whammy bar which I guess is kind of cool for five minutes. *shrugs

 

[shredi knight]

They should have renamed it Dump, because that sounds like complete shit.

 

[Metalhex]

Guitarists have gushed over Vai and Satriani for decades but I guess I never saw the attraction to it other than Joe is kind of a gymnast with the whammy bar which I guess is kind of cool for five minutes. *shrugs

I'll ad to that they should never be lumped into the shredder category. I see alot of times people say "some of the top shredders in the world, Yngwie Vai and Satriani", and I'm like...huh????

 

[WizardAmpIphoneClip]

The original was gay too

 

[thegame]

Vai jumped the shark

 

[Shreddy Mercury]

I got as far as I could. That stupid dipshit singer's voice turned me off. I was liking it too until they started doing that stupid voice thing so many modern singers do.

 

[shredi knight]

"Dump"


I get up
And in the bathroom, sit back down
I ate too much
And my stomach is making that sound

And I know
Maybe, that was too big of a meal
I've got roll with the cramps
Before I can spill

Oh, can't you see me sitting here
I got my back against the toilet tank?
I ain't in here to spank
But why am I coming up blank?

Ah, I wish I could dump (dump!)
Why can't I dump?
I really need to dump (dump!)
Why can't I dump?

Dump!

 

[RaceU4her]

Jump was the first 45 I remember making my father buy for me when I was like 4, it might be my first favorite song. Not gonna listen to this, I’m sure it’s terrible

 

[Alpha Stryke]

I'll ad to that they should never be lumped into the shredder category. I see alot of times people say "some of the top shredders in the world, Yngwie Vai and Satriani", and I'm like...huh????

Yeah my first G3 like 25 yrs ago after the first player i was in note overload. Just way overkill.
Ive never seen one since. I saw Vai locally at a medium venue. Could not even hear his amp.
I went & sat at the bar and watched TV.

 

[VonBonfire]

That stupid dipshit singer's voice turned me off.

It was weird cause he had me actually longing to hear the velvet screech of DLR instead. It was that bad.

I'll ad to that they should never be lumped into the shredder category. I see alot of times people say "some of the top shredders in the world, Yngwie Vai and Satriani", and I'm like...huh????

I'll take Malmsteen any time and I say this as someone who doesn't care for most of his porno guitar-shred catalog of music. Teaaaaa-suh, you set my hart on fiiiiiyaaaaah. At least he has good tone...

Oh, can't you see me sitting here
I got my back against the toilet tank?
I ain't in here to spank
But why am I coming up blank?

Oh can't you see me shitting here
With my back against a farting machine
This diarrhea is the worst that you've seen
Can't you smell what I mean?
Might as well DUMP

 

[CarlF]

I've always liked VH, but recently after reading a few VH books, I've come to really appreciate his genius.
I like Vai, but I don't need to hear this.

 

[VonBonfire]

I've always liked VH, but recently after reading a few VH books, I've come to really appreciate his genius.
I like Vai, but I don't need to hear this.

I clicked hoping to see one of your ultra brash opinions and the one time I would've appreciated it the most you totally let me down.

 

[Philhouse]

They Glee-ified it.

 

[shredi knight]

 

[tallcoolone]

I'll ad to that they should never be lumped into the shredder category. I see alot of times people say "some of the top shredders in the world, Yngwie Vai and Satriani", and I'm like...huh????

Who are the greatest ‘shredders’ then? Not being facetious, honestly those would be the only 3 I think I could name

 

[VonBonfire]

Who are the greatest ‘shredders’ then? Not being facetious, honestly those would be the only 3 I think I could name

Shawn Lane ripped harder than Vai or Satriani IMO but he died.