Joe Satriani, the legendary guitar shredder who recorded such platinum sellers as "Surfing With The Alien" and "Flying In A Blue Dream", took time out of his schedule to join Shawn and Corbs of "The GuitCast" podcast to talk about his early music education, his amplifier prototype for Marshall Amplification, his new album, "Shockwave Supernova", and the current state of CHICKENFOOT, his project with Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN), Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN) and Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS).

Speaking about what, if anything, is going on with CHICKENFOOT at the moment, Satriani said: "I think all my complaining and foot stomping really had an effect, because it was really bothering me and I still, philosophically, just felt like there was a really big disconnect there [between me and some of the other members of CHICKENFOOT]. I got asked by every single journalist ten times a day [what was going on with the band]. And when I started speaking my mind, I think I realized I rattled some feathers there in the 'FOOT camp. And I followed it up with just writing some new music, and I sent Sam some stuff, and I was surprised to see him respond so quickly with some creative ideas. And I can happily tell you now that there is a track that is circulating through the band. It's got new drums from Chad on it, it's got new vocals from Sam, and I think Mike is coming at the end of this week to add bass and vocals. So there might be something coming. I know there's a song in the works, and I'm working on a few others that I think I can get them to do. So, yeah, I think there's hope."

For the full interview, visit www.GuitCast.com.