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.