Merry Axemas — The Holidays Have Never Shredded This Hard (90s Guitar Christmas Masterpiece)

Описание: Merry Axemas Vol. 1 & 2 (1997 & 1998)
Honorable Mention 4 on the Top 300 Albums of All Time

In the late ‘90s, legendary guitarist Steve Vai gathered a who’s who of rock virtuosos to craft something truly wild — a Christmas album for guitar gods. Merry Axemas Vol. 1 & 2 isn’t your typical holiday playlist. It’s a sleigh ride through distortion, melody, and technical brilliance, where each track reimagines a Christmas classic through the lens of electric mastery.

Volume 1 (1997) brought together icons like Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Jeff Beck, Steve Morse, and Vai himself — each delivering their signature tone and feel on familiar tunes. Then came Volume 2 (1998), digging even deeper with players like Steve Perry, Hotei, and John Sykes, proving that Christmas can be both joyful and face-melting.

From Satriani’s spacey “Silent Night” to Steve Morse’s southern-fried “Joy to the World,” every track balances reverence and rebellion. It’s festive spirit turned up to eleven — the sound of the holidays, electrified. Christmas Music like you've never heard before!

Featuring:
Featuring:
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Eric Johnson
Jeff Beck
Brian Setzer
Joe Satriani
Steve Morse
Steve Vai
Joe Perry
Alex Lifeson
Richie Sambora
Hotei
Steve Lukather
Neal Schon
Steve Stevens
Stuart Hamm
Trevor Rabin
Zakk Wylde
John Sykes
Robin Trower
Al Di Meola
Ted Nugent

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