The Generation Axe experience goes way beyond simply gathering five guitar greats on one stage to jam. According to Steve Vai, 'The idea was to create a seamless show with one backing band and 5 completely accomplished and astonishing guitarists that take to the stage in various configurations, performing some of their solo music and merging together as cohesive co-creators of lushly orchestrated guitar extravaganzas.' 'Generation Axe - The Guitars that Destroyed the World (Live in China)' CD was culled from various performances on their last very successful tour of Asia.