Name: Yngwie Malmsteen
DOB: June 30, 1963
From: Stockholm, Sweden
Bands: Steeler, Alcatraz, Solo
Guitars: Fender
Amplifiers: Marshall
Links: Official Website, Facebook, Youtube, Myspace
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Yngwie Malmsteen was largely responsible for the development of the style of guitar playing known as "shredding" that was so popular in the 1980’s. Shred guitar solos are lightning fast riffs that depend more on their speed than their musicality to enhance a song. Guitar enthusiasts have admired and respected the musicians who could produce such breathtaking licks, and Yngwie Malmsteen is always mentioned as one of the best.
In his early years, Malmsteen joined several rock bands around Stockholm. I didn’t take long before he became frustrated with their lack of willingness to take musical risks. Audiences that seemed to prefer lightweight pop sounds to the hard rock songs filled with instrumental solos that he enjoyed also disillusioned him. He made a demo tape which he distributed to as many record companies outside of his home country as he could find. Finally, the founder of California-based Shrapnel Music, Mike Varney, heard his efforts. Yngwie was invited to record with a new band in the US called Steeler, and he was on the road to fame as a guitar shredder.
Steeler released a self-titled album in 1983, which grabbed some attention because of Malmsteen’s frenetic guitar solos. He was not happy with the quality of the other musicians in the group, however, and soon joined a band called Alcatrazz. The new group released an album (No Parole for Rock and Roll) and played a concert tour. Still dissatisfied, Yngwie decided that he would have more artistic license if he became the leader of his own band. In 1984 he gathered some musicians to form the group Rising Force, which included his friend from Sweden, Jens Johansson on keyboards.
The album Rising Force was first released in Japan and created such a buzz that it was soon distributed around the globe. It was nominated for a Grammy and hit the Billboard Top 60. More importantly, it set the standard for an instrumental guitar album and single-handedly originated the “Neo Classical Metal” genre of music. It remains one of the best selling instrumental albums ever produced.
The group released Marching Out and Trilogy in rapid succession and both were well received. The two albums were not only demonstrations of Malmsteen’s skill as a guitarist, but established his reputation as a composer, as well. In 1987, however, he nearly lost his life when he crashed his fast moving Jaguar into a tree. He developed a blood clot in his brain, which could have been fatal, and he was in a coma for seven days. He also sustained significant nerve damage in his right hand that left it virtually paralyzed. To add to the trauma, he regained consciousness to discover that his mother had died. He was determined to persevere, however, and worked diligently to recover the use of his hand and regain his health.
With the release of Odyssey in 1988, the music world realized that Malmsteen was truly back at work. It was his most commercially successful album, especially the single “Heaven Tonight.” He took his band on a worldwide tour and the group had the honor of being one of the first groups to play in the former Soviet Union. Late that year Fender released the first Malmsteen signature Stratocaster. During the early 90’s, a string of albums came from Yngwie’s fertile mind and talented fingers including Fire and Ice, Eclipse, and The Seventh Sign.
In 1997 Yngwie proved to the world that he is much more than just a shredder. He wrote and recorded a completely classical work that he considers his masterpiece. With the lofty title Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in Eb Minor Op. 1, the album pleased critics and serious musicians around the globe. It was recorded with the highly acclaimed orchestra from Prague, the Czech Philharmonic and its famous conductor Yoel Levi. A few years later, Malmsteen was invited to perform the work before a live audience in Tokyo with the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. The DVD recording of the concert was released in 2002.
The next year, many guitar fans rushed to attend the concerts in the famous G3 series which featured the three men most aficionados considered to be the Dream Team of guitarists: Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. The audio CD’s and DVD releases of the live concerts were instant best sellers in 2003.
Yngwie has continued to tour and record music throughout the decade of the ‘00’s. In ’07 he was featured on the popular video game “Guitar Hero II” (X-box Version). Players of the game can achieve the “Yngwie Malmsteen Award” as a bonus if they can accurately hit at least 1000 notes in a row.
With all his flamboyant showmanship and incredible skill on the guitar, Yngwie continues to impress audiences in the US, Europe and Asia. He is a truly creative musician who has managed to successfully combine two very different forms of music into one completely original style. The world will probably not see another guitarist like Yngwie, but he has made, and will continue to make his mark on the modern music scene.
Check out Total Guitar’s lesson "Play Like Yngwie".
 | | Fender Custom Shop Custom Shop Yngwie Malmsteen Tribute Stratocaster Electric Guitar Olympic White | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 12,500.00 | The Fender® custom Shop Yngwie Malmsteen tribute Stratocaster® guitar (a.k.a. the "play loud" guitar) is a meticulous reproduction of Malmsteen's beloved instrument. Produced in limited edition it is authentic in every detail, including the famous "play loud" sticker on the upper horn and, of course, the distinctive scalloped maple fingerboard.
Like the original, it features DiMarzio® HS-3 pickups in the bridge and neck positions and a standard Fender '70s-era middle pickup, with a standard Fender bridge, a large headstock, and a battered Olympic white finish expertly treated to mirror each of the original guitar's many battle scarsthe nicks, dings, scratches, burns, and worn finish spots from decades of heavy use and abuse in Malmsteen's masterful hands.
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 | | Marshall Yngwie Malmsteen Signature YJM100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,499.00 | The Yngwie Malmsteen Signature YJM100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head is a 100-watt, valve head that was developed in close conjunction with the legendary Swedish six-string shredder, Yngwie Malmsteen. The YJM offers the perfect balance of vintage tone and looks alongside modern features, which makes the amplifier the perfect players tool for plug in and play recording or live performance.
Malmsteen has been a Marshall devotee from the get-go so this collaboration comes as no surprise to his countless fans. I cant say enough about my love for the sound, feel and look of the wall of Marshalls. Since I was 10 years old, Ive insisted on having them behind me at all times, the guitarist reveals. I must have had every amp company in the world ask me to endorse them, over the years. To finally have my own signature Marshall is an honor and this amp is truly a master piece!
The Marshall YJM100 head is wrapped in classic black levant, which is finished with gold beading, hand-cut corners and vintage script logo. In short, vintage all-tube Marshall tone and style at its best with rear panel features that deliver maximum "Malsteen tone."
Based on the power and tone of the Holy Grail 1959 Plexi head, the YJM100 offers the ultimate Neo-Classical amp with the following cutting edge features:
1. Footswitchable Boost with controls for Volume and Gain on the rear panel.
2. Footswitchable Noise Gate with rear panel Threshold control.
3. Footswitchable studio quality Digital Reverb with rear panel Level control.
4. Footswitchable Series FX Loop
5. Half power switch which takes the output power from 100W to 50W when engaged.
6. Built-in, infinitely variable Attenuator control which can take the output stage from 100% to 0.01% and anywhere in-between, while retaining the all-important tone and feel of the all-valve power section. This means the output power can be reduced to a staggering low of 0.05 Watts when in 50W power mode.
7. Valve Failure Circuitry: meaning that if one of the output valves develops a fault, a visual indicator on the rear of the amplifier shows which one is working incorrectly. This roadie friendly feature will save valuable time getting the amplifier back up and running again, should a valve failure occur.
8. Self-biasing circuitry to ensure proper power valve operation each time valves are changed.
NOTE: A four-way Footcontroller (PEDL-00046) comes supplied with the YJM100, facilitating switching of Booster, Gate, Reverb and FX Loop features. This Footcontroller has been designed using Marshall Amplifications patented STOMPWARE® Technology, allowing the user to connect it to the amp using a standard 1/4 guitar cable. | |
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 | | Marshall Yngwie Malmsteen Signature YJM100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,249.10 | The Yngwie Malmsteen Signature YJM100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head is a 100-watt, valve head that was developed in close conjunction with the legendary Swedish six-string shredder, Yngwie Malmsteen. The YJM offers the perfect balance of vintage tone and looks alongside modern features, which makes the amplifier the perfect players tool for plug in and play recording or live performance.
Malmsteen has been a Marshall devotee from the get-go so this collaboration comes as no surprise to his countless fans. I cant say enough about my love for the sound, feel and look of the wall of Marshalls. Since I was 10 years old, Ive insisted on having them behind me at all times, the guitarist reveals. I must have had every amp company in the world ask me to endorse them, over the years. To finally have my own signature Marshall is an honor and this amp is truly a master piece!
The Marshall YJM100 head is wrapped in classic black levant, which is finished with gold beading, hand-cut corners and vintage script logo. In short, vintage all-tube Marshall tone and style at its best with rear panel features that deliver maximum "Malsteen tone."
Based on the power and tone of the Holy Grail 1959 Plexi head, the YJM100 offers the ultimate Neo-Classical amp with the following cutting edge features:
1. Footswitchable Boost with controls for Volume and Gain on the rear panel.
2. Footswitchable Noise Gate with rear panel Threshold control.
3. Footswitchable studio quality Digital Reverb with rear panel Level control.
4. Footswitchable Series FX Loop
5. Half power switch which takes the output power from 100W to 50W when engaged.
6. Built-in, infinitely variable Attenuator control which can take the output stage from 100% to 0.01% and anywhere in-between, while retaining the all-important tone and feel of the all-valve power section. This means the output power can be reduced to a staggering low of 0.05 Watts when in 50W power mode.
7. Valve Failure Circuitry: meaning that if one of the output valves develops a fault, a visual indicator on the rear of the amplifier shows which one is working incorrectly. This roadie friendly feature will save valuable time getting the amplifier back up and running again, should a valve failure occur.
8. Self-biasing circuitry to ensure proper power valve operation each time valves are changed.
NOTE: A four-way Footcontroller (PEDL-00046) comes supplied with the YJM100, facilitating switching of Booster, Gate, Reverb and FX Loop features. This Footcontroller has been designed using Marshall Amplifications patented STOMPWARE® Technology, allowing the user to connect it to the amp using a standard 1/4 guitar cable. | |
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| | Marshall Yngwie Malmsteen Signature YJM100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,174.13 | The Yngwie Malmsteen Signature YJM100 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head is a 100-watt, valve head that was developed in close conjunction with the legendary Swedish six-string shredder, Yngwie Malmsteen. The YJM offers the perfect balance of vintage tone and looks alongside modern features, which makes the amplifier the perfect players tool for plug in and play recording or live performance.
Malmsteen has been a Marshall devotee from the get-go so this collaboration comes as no surprise to his countless fans. I cant say enough about my love for the sound, feel and look of the wall of Marshalls. Since I was 10 years old, Ive insisted on having them behind me at all times, the guitarist reveals. I must have had every amp company in the world ask me to endorse them, over the years. To finally have my own signature Marshall is an honor and this amp is truly a master piece!
The Marshall YJM100 head is wrapped in classic black levant, which is finished with gold beading, hand-cut corners and vintage script logo. In short, vintage all-tube Marshall tone and style at its best with rear panel features that deliver maximum "Malsteen tone."
Based on the power and tone of the Holy Grail 1959 Plexi head, the YJM100 offers the ultimate Neo-Classical amp with the following cutting edge features:
1. Footswitchable Boost with controls for Volume and Gain on the rear panel.
2. Footswitchable Noise Gate with rear panel Threshold control.
3. Footswitchable studio quality Digital Reverb with rear panel Level control.
4. Footswitchable Series FX Loop
5. Half power switch which takes the output power from 100W to 50W when engaged.
6. Built-in, infinitely variable Attenuator control which can take the output stage from 100% to 0.01% and anywhere in-between, while retaining the all-important tone and feel of the all-valve power section. This means the output power can be reduced to a staggering low of 0.05 Watts when in 50W power mode.
7. Valve Failure Circuitry: meaning that if one of the output valves develops a fault, a visual indicator on the rear of the amplifier shows which one is working incorrectly. This roadie friendly feature will save valuable time getting the amplifier back up and running again, should a valve failure occur.
8. Self-biasing circuitry to ensure proper power valve operation each time valves are changed.
NOTE: A four-way Footcontroller (PEDL-00046) comes supplied with the YJM100, facilitating switching of Booster, Gate, Reverb and FX Loop features. This Footcontroller has been designed using Marshall Amplifications patented STOMPWARE® Technology, allowing the user to connect it to the amp using a standard 1/4 guitar cable. | |
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 | | Fender Artist Series Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster Electric Guitar Vintage White Rosewood | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 1,699.99 | The Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster has been updated to be more like his current number-one Fender! Updates include a White /Black/White pickguard, bullet truss rod nut and machine screw neck mounting! This neck mounting method provides a better connection and overall tone transfer to the guitar body.
Like the original Yngwie Strat, this amazing axe features a solid alder body, modern "C" shape maple neck, and Yngwie's signature scalloped maple fretboard with Dunlop 6000 Super-Jumbo frets for a playing experience as fast as you are!
The pickups are all Yngwie tone, too! All three pickups are Seymour Duncan YJM Fury . Switch pickups with a 3-position blade and make it wail with the American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge. The brass nut provides a bright sound you can't get any other way. Made in Fender's Corona, California factory.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. | |
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 | | Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen DVD | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 26.96 | Get a close-up look at Yngwie's amazing technique as he shows you arpeggio and scale sequences combined with many of his favorite licks and classical phrases. Yngwie also teaches excerpts from his compositions and performs several awe-inspiring demonstrations.
Special features include a tuning segment, a bonus lesson on right-hand technique and sweep-picking, a bonus performance with Steve Morse, printable PDF reference materials, and a matching book /CD preview. | |
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| | Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen DVD | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 26.96 | Get a close-up look at Yngwie's amazing technique as he shows you arpeggio and scale sequences combined with many of his favorite licks and classical phrases. Yngwie also teaches excerpts from his compositions and performs several awe-inspiring demonstrations.
Special features include a tuning segment, a bonus lesson on right-hand technique and sweep-picking, a bonus performance with Steve Morse, printable PDF reference materials, and a matching book /CD preview. | |
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 | | Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen Book with CD | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | | A companion to Yngwie's immensely successful REH video, this book/audio package takes you step-by-step through many of Yngwie's licks, patterns, solos, and rhythm parts. All music is transcribed in notation and tablature. A major tool for studying Yngwie's style -- a fusion of neo-classical, metal, rock, and blues. | |
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| | Alfred Yngwie Malmsteen Book with CD | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | | A companion to Yngwie's immensely successful REH video, this book/audio package takes you step-by-step through many of Yngwie's licks, patterns, solos, and rhythm parts. All music is transcribed in notation and tablature. A major tool for studying Yngwie's style -- a fusion of neo-classical, metal, rock, and blues. | |
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 | | Hal Leonard Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | The Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology guitar tab book gives you transcriptions for 22 tunes from the original shred master who brought the neo-classical style into the forefront of the metal movement. 272 pages.
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| | Hal Leonard Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | The Yngwie Malmsteen Anthology guitar tab book gives you transcriptions for 22 tunes from the original shred master who brought the neo-classical style into the forefront of the metal movement. 272 pages.
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 | | Hal Leonard The Best of Yngwie Malmsteen Guitar Signature Licks Book with CD | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 22.95 | | Explore the over-the-top riffs and solos of this Swedish neoclassical/heavy metal master with our Signature Licks book/CD pack. You'll learn Yngwie's dazzling techniques via detailed study of these 12 hit tunes: Black Star, Deja Vu, Dreaming (Tell Me), Far Beyond the Sun, Heaven Tonight, I'll See the Light Tonight, Icarus Dream Suite Opus 4, Making Love, Marching Out, Rising Force, Trilogy Suite Op. 5, You Don't Remember I'll Never Forget. | |
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| | Hal Leonard The Best of Yngwie Malmsteen Guitar Signature Licks Book with CD | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 22.95 | | Explore the over-the-top riffs and solos of this Swedish neoclassical/heavy metal master with our Signature Licks book/CD pack. You'll learn Yngwie's dazzling techniques via detailed study of these 12 hit tunes: Black Star, Deja Vu, Dreaming (Tell Me), Far Beyond the Sun, Heaven Tonight, I'll See the Light Tonight, Icarus Dream Suite Opus 4, Making Love, Marching Out, Rising Force, Trilogy Suite Op. 5, You Don't Remember I'll Never Forget. | |
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 | | Hal Leonard Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 19.95 | | Note-for-note transcriptions with tab for all the songs from Yngwie's metal masterpiece: As Above, So Below, Black Star, Evil Eye, Far Beyond the Sun, Farewell, Icarus Dream Suite Opus 4, Little Savage, Now Your Ships Are Burned. A must for every aspiring shredder! | |
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| | Hal Leonard Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 19.95 | | Note-for-note transcriptions with tab for all the songs from Yngwie's metal masterpiece: As Above, So Below, Black Star, Evil Eye, Far Beyond the Sun, Farewell, Icarus Dream Suite Opus 4, Little Savage, Now Your Ships Are Burned. A must for every aspiring shredder! | |
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