August finds the guitar maestro back home for a North American leg with Dream Theater and Kings X opening. Three shows in Japan at the start of October round out the tour.

This outing replaces Satriani’s usual G3 guitar showcase tour, which he does with Steve Vai and various guesting guitar gods.

Aside from wowing audiences with his lightening fast fingers, Satriani also has a new album to flaunt. The disc, Strange Beautiful Music, was released June 25.

As he has done for previous tours, Satch is giving fans the opportunity to help him work out a set list for the U.S. dates. Fans can submit suggestions on Satriani’s official Web site, satriani.com. Twenty lucky winners will receive an autographed copy of the album as well as a tour T-shirt.

In addition to the aforementioned prizes, a random drawing will award winners after-show passes at each tour stop.