Last Friday marked the release of the first album from the Steve Morse Band in sixteen years! To celebrate, they have released the title track featuring Dream Theater’s legendary guitarist and founding member, John Petrucci. Watch the Steve Morse Band trio in action on the official studio video HERE.

Triangulation is released today via Music Theories Recordings and features the previously released tracks TexUS featuring Eric Johnson, and Break Through.

The longtime friends have always expressed their admiration for each other, so the sound of the two iconic guitarists entwining on the album’s title track is a thrilling experience, with Petrucci bringing his inimitable progressive metal thunder to the proceedings. 
 
Talking about the track, Morse says, “You simply can’t point to anybody and say they’re better than this guy.   Perfect execution, solo ideas, sounds, everything.  The ‘Tri’ part of the title comes from the tritone interval that’s used in the basic guitar riff.”  

Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all time, Steve Morse is a name that’s always in the conversation. This album sees Morse teaming up once again with Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band, and Flying Colors bassist Dave LaRue, with Van Romaine [Steve Morse Band/Enrique Iglesias] joining on drums.

“The album title Triangulation comes from the concept of aviators, navigators, and sailors looking at two points to pinpoint their exact location at a specific moment in time,” says Steve. It’s a geographical concept that also applies to human life on a broader level, and given the journey Morse has been on in recent years, it’s only natural that he’s been on a path of self-discovery and reflection.
 
“The concept of Triangulation can be used for a lot of life’s problems,” he explains. “On the album cover, the humanoid figure is trying to break through the wall, and is trying to see the position and methods the other two beings have used to get free of that wall. We’re a trio band, even though we will be touring with a fourth musician, so triangulation was an appropriate title since triangles always have three sides.”
 
There are also some stellar guest features, including Kevin Morse, who joins his father on “Taken by an Angel”—the most poignant of the nine tracks and a tribute to Steve’s beloved late wife, Janine.  

Talking about the guests on the record, he continues, “I was so lucky to get all of them on this record,” smiles Morse. “Having purely instrumental guests for the first time in decades feels new to me, especially when they are so incredibly talented. Eric and I met back in the ’70s while touring. He was the most immaculate guitarist I had ever heard, and we remained friends. John reached the pinnacle I’d always reached for, but never got to, and is absolutely amazing. I always love being involved with my son, and the piece he contributed to was intensely personal for both of us. I love the thought, tone, playing and commitment he put into his performance.”

Track listing
1. Break Through
2. Off the Cuff
3. TexUS (ft. Eric Johnson)
4. The Unexpected
5. March of the Nomads
6. Ice Breaker
7. Tumeni Partz
8. Triangulation (ft. John Petrucci)
9. Taken by an Angel (ft. Kevin Morse)

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Steve Morse Band has unveiled a breathtaking collaboration with Eric Johnson for their new track, TexUS. Check out the official video for the song with the Steve Morse Band in full force HERE.

This is the second cut to be taken from the forthcoming album, Triangulation, which will be released on 14 November via Music Theories Recordings (home to Yngwie Malmsteen, Ayreon, Paul Gilbert, and Vandenberg). 
 
Talking about TexUS, Morse says, “The amazing Eric Johnson agreed to do a song, and I had to write something that fit the era of when we both started doing instrumental guitar rock. Eric is always super melodic and flawless, as he is here!”

Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all time, Steve Morse is a name that’s always in the conversation. This album sees Morse teaming up once again with Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band, and Flying Colors bassist Dave LaRue, with Van Romaine [Steve Morse Band/Enrique Iglesias] joining on drums.
 
“The album title Triangulation comes from the concept of aviators, navigators, and sailors looking at two points to pinpoint their exact location at a specific moment in time,” says Steve. It’s a geographical concept that also applies to human life on a broader level, and given the journey Morse has been on in recent years, it’s only natural that he’s been on a path of self-discovery and reflection.
 
The previous track, Break Through, was the first new music since the release of 2009’s Out Standing In Their Field. There are also some stellar guest features, alongside Eric Johnson’s majestic contributions to TexUS, John Petrucci brings his inimitable progressive metal thunder and Kevin Morse joins his father on “Taken by an Angel,” – the latter being the most poignant of the nine tracks and a tribute to Steve’s beloved late-wife Janine. 

Morse started his career in the mid-1970s, playing mind-melting jazz-rock with The Dixie Dregs, which earned him multiple Grammy nominations in the process. The following decade, he formed the Steve Morse Band, grabbing an additional Grammy nod, and joined arena heavyweights Kansas, before being recruited by rock and roll originals Deep Purple in 1994. And despite being in one of the world’s biggest bands, he continued to innovate in other projects, such as Living Loud, Angelfire, and Flying Colors – as well as guitar supergroup G3 – showing the world just how much versatility there was in those magic fingers. He announced his departure from Deep Purple in 2022, choosing to care for his wife, who passed away in 2024, by which point he had become their longest-serving guitarist.
 
After all the heartache and anguish of the last few years, you can’t help but feel grateful Morse is once again ready to share his creative genius with the world around him. Given his stature among the guitar community – often lauded as ‘your hero’s hero’ in the same way people spoke about Jeff Beck – his creative return marks a new phase of inspiration and brilliance. In that sense, you can tell the release of this record means a lot to him.

Track listing

1. Break Through
2. Off the Cuff
3. TexUS (ft. Eric Johnson)
4. The Unexpected
5. March of the Nomads
6. Ice Breaker
7. Tumeni Partz
8. Triangulation (ft. John Petrucci)
9. Taken by an Angel (ft. Kevin Morse)

Steve Morse Band – Tour Dates
 
Sat, October 18th, 2025 – Elkton Music Hall, Elkton, Maryland
Sun, October 19th, 2025 – Mickey’s Black Box, Lititz, Pennsylvania
Mon, October 20th, 2025 – The Vogel, Red Bank, New Jersey
Tue, October 21st, 2025 – Sellersville Theater, Sellersville. Pennsylvania
Thur, October 23rd, 2025 – Somerville Theatre, Somerville, Massachusetts
Sat, October 25th, 2025 – Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, New York
Sun, October 26th, 2025 – Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, Connecticut

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Steve Morse Band have announced details of their brand-new album, Triangulation, which will be released on 14 November via Music Theories Recordings (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ayreon, Paul Gilbert, Vandenberg). To celebrate, they have unveiled the official video for their new track, Break Through.

Break Through is the first new music since the release of 2009’s Out Standing In Their Field.  Talking about the track, Steve says, “This may start with a guitar riff, but the bass carries the melody.  It’s just a great feel to play over, and a positive vibe to start the album.”

Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all time, Steve Morse is a name that’s always in the conversation. This album sees Morse teaming up once again with Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band, and Flying Colors bassist Dave LaRue, with Van Romaine [Steve Morse Band/Enrique Iglesias] joining on drums.
 
Steve beams, “Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio, and this recording shows why. These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. While making the album, we played together, working through parts, riffing off each other,  and collaborating on arrangements. I’d bring an idea, and hear it instantly — and then hear it improved. We made this album together, and you can hear it.”
 
There are also some stellar guest features, from Eric Johnson’s majestic contributions to TexUS and John Petrucci bringing his inimitable progressive metal thunder and, of course, Kevin Morse joining his father on “Taken by an Angel.”.

Executive producer Bill Evans noted, “The compositions are among Steve’s best. And audiences can finally hear every detail of Van and Dave’s performance…the band’s collaborative musicality.” Steve added, “Brian captured me brilliantly, and Carl Roa created more sonic and performance clarity than we’ve ever had.”
 
Morse started his career in the mid-1970s, playing mind-melting jazz-rock with The Dixie Dregs, which earned him multiple Grammy nominations in the process. The following decade, he formed the Steve Morse Band, grabbing an additional Grammy nod, and joined arena heavyweights Kansas, before being recruited by rock and roll originals Deep Purple in 1994. And despite being in one of the world’s biggest bands, he continued to innovate in other projects like Living Loud, Angelfire, and Flying Colors – as well as guitar supergroup G3 – showing the world just how much versatility there was in those magic fingers. He announced his departure from Deep Purple in 2022, choosing to care for his wife, who passed away in 2024, by that point having become their longest-serving guitarist.
 
Naturally, the last few years have been the most personally traumatic of his life, which is perhaps why this year’s creative comeback with the new Steve Morse Band album Triangulation embodies the spirit of a master returning to do what he does best. Its nine tracks are a thrilling ride through the mind of a musician who seemingly knows no bounds, crossing over into a cornucopia of sounds and styles from funk and blues to classical and metal.

“The album title Triangulation comes from the concept of aviators, navigators, and sailors looking at two points to pinpoint their exact location at a specific moment in time,” says Steve. It’s a geographical concept that also applies to human life on a broader level, and given the journey Morse has been on in recent years, it’s only natural that he’s been on a path of self-discovery and reflection.

Perhaps the most poignant of the nine tracks is “Taken By An Angel” – a tribute to Steve’s beloved wife Janine. Steve left the music world behind to care for her, remaining by her side until her final days.. “That song is new territory for me,” explains Morse. “It was put together for my late wife’s memorial service, with my son Kevin playing along. It brought tears to many folks’ eyes because Janine was a huge part of my life and career. People knew her from the Steve Morse Band tours. She was the smiling face opening CDs for me to sign, selling t-shirts, listening to people’s stories in the crowd, and taking photos for VIP visits.”
 
After all the heartache and anguish of the last few years, you can’t help but feel grateful Morse is once again ready to share his creative genius with the world around him. Given his stature among the guitar community – often lauded as ‘your hero’s hero’ in the same way people spoke about Jeff Beck – his creative return marks a new phase of inspiration and brilliance. In that sense, you can tell the release of this record means a lot to him.

Track listing
1. Break Through
2. Off the Cuff
3. TexUS (ft. Eric Johnson)
4. The Unexpected
5. March of the Nomads
6. Ice Breaker
7. Tumeni Partz
8. Triangulation (ft. John Petrucci)
9. Taken by an Angel (ft. Kevin Morse)

Steve Morse Band – Tour Dates
 
Thur, October 9th, 2025 – Headliner’s, Louisville, Kentucky
Fri, October 10th, 2025 – CMA Theater, Nashville, Tennessee
Sun, October 12th, 2025 – Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, South Carolina
Mon, October 13th, 2025 – Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, Georgia
Tue, October 14th, 2025 – The Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, North Carolina
Wed, October 15th, 2025 – The Rialto Theatre, Raleigh, North Carolina
Thur, October 16th, 2025 – Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis, Maryland
Sat, October 18th, 2025 – Elkton Music Hall, Elkton, Maryland
Sun, October 19th, 2025 – Mickey’s Black Box, Lititz, Pennsylvania
Mon, October 20th, 2025 – The Vogel, Red Bank, New Jersey
Tue, October 21st, 2025 – Sellersville Theater, Sellersville. Pennsylvania
Thur, October 23rd, 2025 – Somerville Theatre, Somerville, Massachusetts
Sat, October 25th, 2025 – Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, New York
Sun, October 26th, 2025 – Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Reunited and performing together for the first time in over 10 years, the STEVE MORSE BAND returns with a long-awaited live set including fan favorites from the band’s illustrious career. Featuring a trio of some of the world’s most notable instrumentalists – Steve Morse, Dave LaRue, and Van Romaine – this evening with the legendary act promises to be a must-see event in music history and a true testament to their status as the original gold standard in rock fusion. Performances are set for April and May, and tickets can be purchased via this link: https://stevemorse.com/tour/

The night brings together three icons, beginning with the band’s namesake and Guitar Player Hall of Famer Steve Morse, songwriter and bandleader of The Dixie Dregs, member of supergroup Flying Colors, as well as former guitarist of Deep Purple, Kansas and more. Morse’s bandmates feature Dave LaRue, also of Flying Colors and The Dixie Dregs, as well as Van Romaine, one of the most in-demand percussionists throughout his extensive career playing live and recording with legendary names like Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Joel, Naughty by Nature and many more. 
 
“This mini tour is us getting back to what made us the happiest, musically,” says Morse. “Working with friends you know and trust, playing snippets of the best part of your lives together is too much fun to call ‘work’! We are very excited to be coming back and playing here, since we formed the foundation of the music touring and playing this town!”

In a can’t-miss celebration of musical prowess and unparalleled instrumental songwriting, this evening’s set from the inimitable trio is undoubtedly poised to be a music lover’s dream come true. Steve Morse brings back one of his original career-defining acts that introduced the world to his supreme virtuosity over 30 years ago. Still at the top of their musical game, the Steve Morse Band have returned to showcase and share their genre-defining musicianship once again.

TOUR DATES:
 
Saturday, April 22, 2023     Annapolis, MD          Rams Head 
Sunday, April 23, 2023       Glenside, PA             Keswick Theater 
Monday, April 24, 2023       Alexandria, VA         Birchmere         
Thursday, May 25, 2023     Homer, NY                Homer Center for the Arts 
Friday, May 26, 2023          Oakmont, PA             Oaks Theatre 
Saturday, May 27, 2023     Lititz, PA                    Mickey’s Blackbox 
Sunday, May 28, 2023        Cleveland, OH          Music Box Supper Club

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